Shaquille "Shaq" Nakeem Richardson (born March 21, 1992) is an American professional football defensive back. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Arizona.
 Richardson with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | March 21, 1992 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Los Alamitos (Los Alamitos, California) |
| College: | Arizona |
| Position: | Defensive back |
| NFL draft: | 2014 / round: 5 / pick: 157 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Early life
editRichardson attended Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, California, where he was an All-Region selection. As a senior, he made 38 tackles and five interceptions on defense and 31 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns on offense.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 30th best cornerback prospect of his class.[1]
College career
editRichardson originally enrolled in school at UCLA but upon being one of three freshman players dismissed by the team, along with his cousin Paul Richardson and Josh Shirley. After his dismissal, he chose to attend the University of Arizona from 2010 to 2013. In 2010, he played in all 13 games as a true freshman, starting three. In his first career start against Washington State, he intercepted two passes. He finished the season with 29 tackles, seven pass break-ups, one forced fumble and two picks. In 2011, he played in and started 10 games, recording 47 tackles, a team leading four interceptions (73 yards), five pass break-ups and one forced fumble. In 2012, he played in all 13 games with 11 starts. He recorded 58 total tackles, one interception and 14 pass break-ups. In 2013, he started all 13 games, recording 55 tackles, including three for loss, three interceptions and four pass break-ups.
Professional career
editPittsburgh Steelers
editRichardson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[2] He was cut from the Steelers 53-man roster prior to the start of the regular season but was then signed to their practice squad.
Kansas City Chiefs
editOn February 26, 2015, Richardson signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.[3] He was waived by the Chiefs on April 21.[4]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
editRichardson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 27, 2015.[5] He was released on June 20, 2015.[6]
Arizona Cardinals
editOn July 31, 2015, Richardson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[7] On August 31, 2015, he was cut by the Cardinals.[8]
Calgary Stampeders (first stint)
editRichardson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on October 6, 2015.[9]
Tennessee Titans
editOn November 17, 2015, Richardson was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.
Carolina Panthers
editOn May 17, 2016, Richardson signed a 2-year, $960,000 contract with the Carolina Panthers.[10] He was waived on July 14, 2016.
Calgary Stampeders (second stint)
editRichardson played in nine games, starting two, for the Stampeders in 2016. He then played in 18 games, all starts, in 2017.[11]
Oakland Raiders
editOn January 9, 2018, Richardson signed a reserve/future contract with the Oakland Raiders.[12] He was waived/injured on August 6, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on August 23, 2018.
Arizona Hotshots
editRichardson later joined the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football. He was placed on injured reserve on January 30, 2019.[14] He was activated from injured reserve on March 6, 2019. The league ceased operations in April 2019.[15]
Toronto Argonauts
editIn October 2019, Richardson was signed to the practice roster of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, and then later promoted to their active roster.[16] He signed a contract extension with the Argonauts on January 14, 2021.[17] In 2021, Richardson was named a CFL East Division all-star. He would also go on to win the 109th Grey Cup with the Argonauts during the 2022 CFL season. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[18]
Calgary Stampeders (third stint)
editOn August 16, 2023, Richardson signed with the Stampeders.[19] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[20]
Personal life
editRichardson's cousin is wide receiver Paul Richardson.
References
edit- ^ "Shaquille Richardson, 2010 Cornerback, Arizona". rivals.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Coolong, Neal (May 10, 2014). "Steelers draft results: Pittsburgh selects Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson with the first of two fifth round picks". Behind the Steel Curtain. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Chiefs sign cornerback Shaquille Richardson
- ^ Alper, Josh (April 21, 2015). "Chiefs waive 2014 Steelers fifth-rounder Shaquille Richardson". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ "BOMBERS ADD SIX TO ROSTER AHEAD OF ROOKIE CAMP". bluebombers.com. May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "BOMBERS RELEASE 10, PLACE 10 ON PRACTICE ROSTER". bluebombers.com. June 20, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Urban, Darren (July 31, 2015). "Cardinals add a cornerback". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ Urban, Darren (August 31, 2015). "Lorenzo Alexander, Dave Zastudil Among Cuts". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ^ "Transactions - 2015". stampeders.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ sportrac.com. "Shaquille Richardson contract". Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ "Shaquille Richardson". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Raiders Sign DB Shaquille Richardson To Futures Deal". January 9, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders Sign CB Raysean Pringle; Waive/Injured DB Shaquille Richardson". Raiders.com. August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Arizona Hotshots Week One Game Time Changed". Our Sports Central. February 2, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Argos sign Shaquille Richardson to practice roster". October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Argos extend Richardson and Simba". Argonauts.ca. January 14, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ "Stamps bring back American DB Shaquille Richardson". Canadian Football League. August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
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