| Decamerion Richardson | |
| Current Team: | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Number: | 25 |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | March 16, 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Cullen, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 188 |
| College: | Mississippi State (2020–2023) |
| Draftyear: | 2024 |
| Draftround: | 4 |
| Draftpick: | 112 |
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| Status: | Active |
| Statseason: | 2024 |
| Statlabel1: | Tackles |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel5: | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel6: | Interceptions |
| Statlabel7: | Touchdowns |
| Pfr: | R/RichDe01 |
Decamerion Jalynn Richardson (born March 16, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Richardson grew up in Cullen, Louisiana and attended Bossier High School where he lettered in football and track & field. Coming out of high school, Richardson was rated as a three star recruit where he committed to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.[1] [2]
In Richardson's first season in 2021, he made 13 tackles.[3] During the 2022 season, Richardson notched 85 tackles and three pass deflections.[4] In 2023, Richardson tallied 79 tackles which finished tenth in the SEC along with seven pass deflections.[5] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Richardson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[6] [7]
Richardson decided to transfer to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.[8] [9] However just under a month later, Richardson decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[10] [11]
Richardson was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 4th round (112th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.[12]