David Richardson (American football)


David Michael Richardson is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Jacksonville Sharks as free agent in 2011.

College career

Richardson attended Cal Poly, and was a letterman in football. As a senior, he won AFCA All-America honors, and started all of the team's 11 games and recorded five interceptions, two touchdowns, 50 tackles, seven pass deflections, and a sack. As a junior, he garnered 3 interceptions and 57 tackles.
College employment included working at , known for employing student athletes working their way through college.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Richardson spent his first two years as a reserve cornerback. After unsuccessfully competing for the starting job in 2005, he has been relegated to special teams. He moved to safety during the 2006 training camp due to the team's glut of cornerbacks.

Los Angeles Avengers

Richardson signed with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League in 2008.

Jacksonville Sharks

Richardson signed with the Jacksonville Sharks in 2011.

Philadelphia Soul

Richardson signed with the Philadelphia Soul in 2013.