A. J. Richardson Explained

A. J. Richardson
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:2 June 1995
Birth Place:Lomita, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:212
College:Boise State (2014–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
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A. J. Richardson (born June 2, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State and was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Early years

A. J. Richardson was born June 2, 1995, in Lomita, California and played football at Narbonne High School. During his high school career, as a senior, Richardson totaled 60 receptions for 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed 22 times for 121 yards and four touchdown and was named a Semper Fidelis All-American, named to All-Marine League, all-city section and All-State teams.[1]

College career

Richardson attended Boise State and played 53 games where he starting 22, he finished his career with 99 receptions for 1,474 yards and 11 touchdowns, his senior season being his best with 54 receptions for 825 yards and 8 touchdowns while playing in all 13 games.[2]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Richardson signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[3] On August 31, Richardson was waived during final roster cuts and was later re-signed to the practice squad, but released a day later. On September 30, Richardson was re-signed following an injury to Johnnie Dixon. On December 30, Richardson signed a futures contract with the Cardinals.

On September 5, 2020, Richardson was waived during final roster cuts,[4] and re-signed to the practice squad a day later.[5] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on December 22, 2020,[6] and signed a reserve/future contract after the season on January 5, 2021.[7] He was waived on August 30, 2021.[8]

Michigan Panthers

On October 22, 2022, Richardson signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[9] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boise State . April 25, 2020 . A. J Richardson College bio . broncosports.com.
  2. Web site: AZCardinals . April 25, 2020 . A. J. Richardson bio . azcardinals.com.
  3. Web site: RotoWire Staff . April 25, 2020 . Cardinals' A.J. Richardson: Signs with Arizona . cbssports.com.
  4. Web site: Urban, Darren . September 5, 2020 . Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster . azcardinals.com.
  5. Web site: Urban, Darren . September 6, 2020 . Cardinals Build Practice Squad, Including Weaver, Foster . azcardinals.com.
  6. Web site: Odegard, Kyle . December 22, 2020 . Cardinals Hoping For Positive Ending To Dennis Gardeck's 'Remarkable Story' . February 5, 2021 . AZCardinals.com.
  7. Web site: Urban, Darren . January 5, 2021 . Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts . AZCardinals.com.
  8. Web site: Cardinals Release 10, Including KeeSean Johnson. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2021.
  9. USFLPanthers . Free Agent Signing . 1583910189631098881 . October 22, 2022 . October 25, 2022.
  10. Web site: 2024 UFL Team Rosters . TheUFL.com . January 20, 2024.