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{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1992)}}
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| name = Shaquille Richardson
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| caption = Richardson with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021.
| caption = Richardson with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021
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| position = [[Cornerback]]
| position = [[Defensive back]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|3|21}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|3|21}}
| birth_place = [[Compton, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Compton, California]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| death_place =
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| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 0
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| weight_lbs = 191
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| high_school = [[Los Alamitos High School|Los Alamitos]]<br/>([[Los Alamitos, California]])
| high_school = [[Los Alamitos High School|Los Alamitos]]<br/>([[Los Alamitos, California]])
| college = [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]
| college = [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]
| draftyear = 2014
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| draftround = 5
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| draftpick = 157
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| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] ({{CFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] ({{CFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2015}})
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2016}}–{{CFL Year|2017}})
* Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2016}}–{{CFL Year|2017}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Arizona Hotshots]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Arizona Hotshots]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2019}}–{{CFL Year|2022}})
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2019}}–{{CFL Year|2022}})
* Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2023}})
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Grey Cup]] champion ({{CFL Year|2022}})
* [[Grey Cup]] champion ({{CFL Year|2022}})
* [[East Division (CFL)|CFL East]] All-Star ({{CFL Year|2021}})
* [[East Division (CFL)|CFL East]] All-Star ({{CFL Year|2021}})
| status = Active
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| cflstatus = American
| cflstatus = American
| nfl = 2543779
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'''Shaquille "Shaq" Richardson''' (born March 21, 1992) is a professional [[gridiron football]] [[cornerback]] in the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL) who is a free agent. He was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fifth round of the [[2014 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]].


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'''Shaquille''' "'''Shaq'''" '''Nakeem Richardson''' (born March 21, 1992) is an American professional [[gridiron football|football]] [[defensive back]] who is a free agent. He was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fifth round of the [[2014 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]].
==High school==
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Richardson 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.


==Early life==
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Considered a three-star recruit by ''[[Rivals.com]]'', he was rated as the 30th best [[cornerback]] prospect of his class.<ref>[https://sports.yahoo.com/tulsa/football/recruiting/player-Shaquille-Richardson-87051 Shaquille Richardson – Yahoo Sports]</ref>
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Richardson attended [[Los Alamitos High School]] in [[Los Alamitos, California]], where he was an All-Region selection. As a senior, he made 38 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]] and five [[interceptions]] on defense and 31 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 540 yards and five [[touchdown]]s on offense.

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Considered a three-star recruit by ''[[Rivals.com]]'', he was rated as the 30th best [[cornerback]] prospect of his class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaquille Richardson, 2010 Cornerback, Arizona |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/shaquille-richardson-32038?view=pv |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Richardson originally enrolled in school at UCLA but upon being one of three freshman players dismissed by the team, along with his cousin [[Paul Richardson (American football)|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 Cougars football|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.
Richardson originally enrolled in school at UCLA but upon being one of three freshman players dismissed by the team, along with his cousin [[Paul Richardson (American football)|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 Cougars football|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==
==Professional career==
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Richardson was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fifth round (157th overall) of the [[2014 NFL Draft]].<ref>[http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2014-nfl-draft/2014/5/10/5704198/steelers-draft-results-round-5-shaquille-richardson-cornerback Pittsburgh selects Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson with the first of two fifth round picks]</ref> 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.
Richardson was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the fifth round (157th overall) of the [[2014 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolong |first=Neal |date=2014-05-10 |title=Steelers draft results: Pittsburgh selects Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson with the first of two fifth round picks |url=https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2014-nfl-draft/2014/5/10/5704198/steelers-draft-results-round-5-shaquille-richardson-cornerback |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=Behind the Steel Curtain |language=en}}</ref> 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===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
On February 26, 2015, Richardson signed a one-year deal with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article10480901.html Chiefs sign cornerback Shaquille Richardson]</ref> He was waived by the Chiefs on April 21.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/21/chiefs-waive-2014-steelers-fifth-round-pick-shaquille-richardson/|title=Chiefs waive 2014 Steelers fifth-rounder Shaquille Richardson|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=April 21, 2015|accessdate=2015-08-23}}</ref>
On February 26, 2015, Richardson signed a one-year deal with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article10480901.html Chiefs sign cornerback Shaquille Richardson]</ref> He was waived by the Chiefs on April 21.<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/21/chiefs-waive-2014-steelers-fifth-round-pick-shaquille-richardson/|title=Chiefs waive 2014 Steelers fifth-rounder Shaquille Richardson|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=April 21, 2015|accessdate=2015-08-23}}</ref>

===Winnipeg Blue Bombers===
Richardson signed with the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] on May 27, 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bluebombers.com/2015/05/27/bombers-add-six-to-roster-ahead-of-rookie-camp/ | title=BOMBERS ADD SIX TO ROSTER AHEAD OF ROOKIE CAMP | publisher=bluebombers.com | date=May 27, 2015 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He was released on June 20, 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bluebombers.com/2015/06/20/bombers-release-10-place-10-on-practice-roster/ | title=BOMBERS RELEASE 10, PLACE 10 ON PRACTICE ROSTER | publisher=bluebombers.com | date=June 20, 2015 | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref>


===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
On July 31, 2015, Richardson was signed by the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web|work=AZCardinals.com|url=http://blog.azcardinals.com/2015/07/31/cardinals-add-a-cornerback-2/|title=Cardinals add a cornerback|first=Darren |last=Urban |date=July 31, 2015|accessdate=2015-08-23}}</ref> On August 31, 2015, he was cut by the Cardinals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Lorenzo-Alexander-Dave-Zastudil-Among-Cuts/696991de-d7b2-48d3-8fc6-f8f1e567f708 |title=Lorenzo Alexander, Dave Zastudil Among Cuts |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 31, 2015 |website=AZCardinals.com |accessdate=September 2, 2015 |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118130529/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Lorenzo-Alexander-Dave-Zastudil-Among-Cuts/696991de-d7b2-48d3-8fc6-f8f1e567f708 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On July 31, 2015, Richardson was signed by the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web|work=AZCardinals.com|url=http://blog.azcardinals.com/2015/07/31/cardinals-add-a-cornerback-2/|title=Cardinals add a cornerback|first=Darren |last=Urban |date=July 31, 2015|accessdate=2015-08-23}}</ref> On August 31, 2015, he was cut by the Cardinals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Lorenzo-Alexander-Dave-Zastudil-Among-Cuts/696991de-d7b2-48d3-8fc6-f8f1e567f708 |title=Lorenzo Alexander, Dave Zastudil Among Cuts |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 31, 2015 |website=AZCardinals.com |accessdate=September 2, 2015 |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118130529/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Lorenzo-Alexander-Dave-Zastudil-Among-Cuts/696991de-d7b2-48d3-8fc6-f8f1e567f708 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Calgary Stampeders (first stint)===
Richardson was signed by the [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL) on October 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.stampeders.com/transactions-2015/ | title=Transactions - 2015 | publisher=stampeders.com | accessdate=February 23, 2024}}</ref>


===Tennessee Titans===
===Tennessee Titans===
On November 17, 2015, Richardson was signed to the Titans' practice squad.
On November 17, 2015, Richardson was signed to the [[Tennessee Titans]]' practice squad.


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On May 17, 2016, Richardson signed a 2-year, $960,000 contract with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/shaquille-richardson/|title=Shaquille Richardson contract|accessdate=May 18, 2016|author=sportrac.com}}</ref> He was waived on July 14, 2016.
On May 17, 2016, Richardson signed a 2-year, $960,000 contract with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/shaquille-richardson/|title=Shaquille Richardson contract|accessdate=May 18, 2016|author=sportrac.com}}</ref> He was waived on July 14, 2016.

===Calgary Stampeders (second stint)===
Richardson played in nine games, starting two, for the Stampeders in 2016. He then played in 18 games, all starts, in 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/shaquille-richardson-richash03 | title=Shaquille Richardson | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 23, 2024}}</ref>


===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
On January 9, 2018, Richardson signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign DB Shaquille Richardson To Futures Deal|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-sign-db-shaquille-richardson-futures-deal/|date=January 9, 2018}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 6, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign CB Raysean Pringle; Waive/Injured DB Shaquille Richardson|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cb-raysean-pringle-waive-injured-db-shaquille-richardson|website=Raiders.com|date=August 6, 2018}}</ref> He was released on August 23, 2018.
On January 9, 2018, Richardson signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign DB Shaquille Richardson To Futures Deal|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-sign-db-shaquille-richardson-futures-deal/|date=January 9, 2018}}</ref> He was [[waived/injured]] on August 6, 2018, and was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign CB Raysean Pringle; Waive/Injured DB Shaquille Richardson|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cb-raysean-pringle-waive-injured-db-shaquille-richardson|website=Raiders.com|date=August 6, 2018}}</ref> He was released on August 23, 2018.


===Arizona Hotshots===
===Arizona Hotshots===
Richardson later joined the [[Arizona Hotshots]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]]. He was placed on injured reserve on January 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/arizona-hotshots-week-one-game-time-changed/n-5444144|title=Arizona Hotshots Week One Game Time Changed|work=Our Sports Central|date=February 2, 2019|accessdate=February 5, 2019}}</ref> He was activated from injured reserve on March 6, 2019. The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |first=Seth Wickersham |last=Michael Rothstein |website=[[ESPN.com]] |date=June 13, 2019 |accessdate=September 12, 2019}}</ref>
Richardson later joined the [[Arizona Hotshots]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]]. He was placed on injured reserve on January 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/arizona-hotshots-week-one-game-time-changed/n-5444144|title=Arizona Hotshots Week One Game Time Changed|work=Our Sports Central|date=February 2, 2019|accessdate=February 5, 2019}}</ref> He was activated from injured reserve on March 6, 2019. The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>


===Toronto Argonauts===
===Toronto Argonauts===
In October 2019, Richardson was signed by the [[Toronto Argonauts]] to their practice roster, and then later promoted to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2019/10/15/argos-sign-shaquille-richardson-practice-roster/|title=Argos sign Shaquille Richardson to practice roster|date=15 October 2019}}</ref> He signed a contract extension with the Argonauts on January 14, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Argos extend Richardson and Simba |url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/01/14/argos-extend-richardson-simba/ |website=Argonauts.ca |date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=February 22, 2021}}</ref> 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.
In October 2019, Richardson was signed to the practice roster of the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the CFL, and then later promoted to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2019/10/15/argos-sign-shaquille-richardson-practice-roster/|title=Argos sign Shaquille Richardson to practice roster|date=15 October 2019}}</ref> He signed a contract extension with the Argonauts on January 14, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Argos extend Richardson and Simba |url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/01/14/argos-extend-richardson-simba/ |website=Argonauts.ca |date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=February 22, 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/2023/ |title=Transactions – Football player trades and signings |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |access-date=September 23, 2023}}</ref>


===Calgary Stampeders (third stint)===
On February 14, 2023, Richardson became a free agent.
On August 16, 2023, Richardson signed with the Stampeders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2023/08/16/stamps-bring-back-american-db-shaquille-richardson/ |title=Stamps bring back American DB Shaquille Richardson |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |date=August 16, 2023}}</ref> He became a [[free agent]] upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/fa24/ |title=Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |access-date=May 22, 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Shaquille Richardson's cousin is [[wide receiver]] [[Paul Richardson (American football)|Paul Richardson]].
Richardson's cousin is [[wide receiver]] [[Paul Richardson (American football)|Paul Richardson]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons}}
*[https://www.stampeders.com/players/shaq-richardson/160527/ Calgary Stampeders bio]
*[http://www.arizonawildcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30700&ATCLID=207985598 Arizona Wildcats bio]
*[http://www.arizonawildcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30700&ATCLID=207985598 Arizona Wildcats bio]


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[[Category:Toronto Argonauts players]]
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[[Category:Los Alamitos High School alumni]]
[[Category:Los Alamitos High School alumni]]
[[Category:Tennessee Titans players]]

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Shaquille Richardson
refer to caption
Richardson with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992 (age 32)
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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR · CFL.ca

Shaquille "Shaq" Nakeem Richardson (born March 21, 1992) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Arizona.

Early life

[edit]

Richardson 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

[edit]

Richardson 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

[edit]

Pittsburgh Steelers

[edit]

Richardson 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

[edit]

On 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

[edit]

Richardson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 27, 2015.[5] He was released on June 20, 2015.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

[edit]

On 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)

[edit]

Richardson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on October 6, 2015.[9]

Tennessee Titans

[edit]

On November 17, 2015, Richardson was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.

Carolina Panthers

[edit]

On 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)

[edit]

Richardson played in nine games, starting two, for the Stampeders in 2016. He then played in 18 games, all starts, in 2017.[11]

Oakland Raiders

[edit]

On 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

[edit]

Richardson 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

[edit]

In 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)

[edit]

On 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

[edit]

Richardson's cousin is wide receiver Paul Richardson.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Shaquille Richardson, 2010 Cornerback, Arizona". rivals.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Chiefs sign cornerback Shaquille Richardson
  4. ^ Alper, Josh (April 21, 2015). "Chiefs waive 2014 Steelers fifth-rounder Shaquille Richardson". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  5. ^ "BOMBERS ADD SIX TO ROSTER AHEAD OF ROOKIE CAMP". bluebombers.com. May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "BOMBERS RELEASE 10, PLACE 10 ON PRACTICE ROSTER". bluebombers.com. June 20, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  7. ^ Urban, Darren (July 31, 2015). "Cardinals add a cornerback". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Transactions - 2015". stampeders.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  10. ^ sportrac.com. "Shaquille Richardson contract". Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  11. ^ "Shaquille Richardson". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  12. ^ "Raiders Sign DB Shaquille Richardson To Futures Deal". January 9, 2018.
  13. ^ "Raiders Sign CB Raysean Pringle; Waive/Injured DB Shaquille Richardson". Raiders.com. August 6, 2018.
  14. ^ "Arizona Hotshots Week One Game Time Changed". Our Sports Central. February 2, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  15. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
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