Kent Richardson
No. 1 Dalian Dragon Kings | |||||||||||
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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Date of birth: | April 21, 1987 | ||||||||||
Place of birth: | Tallahassee, Florida | ||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Tallahassee (FL) Rickards | ||||||||||
College: | West Virginia | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Kent Richardson (born April 21, 1987) is an American football cornerback for the Dalian Dragon Kings of the China Arena Football League (CAFL). He played college football at West Virginia.
Professional career
Philadelphia Soul
In 2011, Richardson signed to play for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. In 2012, he led the league in interceptions with 14, and was named the Defensive Back of the Year, as well as earning First Team All-Arena.[1]
Cleveland Browns
After re-signing with the Soul for 2013, he was placed on other league exempt list due to his signing of a futures contract with the Cleveland Browns.[1]
Jacksonville Sharks
After his release from the Browns, the Soul traded Richardson to the Jacksonville Sharks for Jeff Hughley.[2]
Return to Soul
On February 27, 2014, Richardson was traded back to the Soul for Hughley once again.
Toronto Argonauts
On April 15, 2014, Richardson signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released in June and re-joined the Soul.
Orlando Predators
On November 16, 2015, Richardson was assigned to the Orlando Predators.
References
- 1 2 "Defensive Back of the Year Richardson Heading to NFL". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Jeff Hughley Returns to Philadelphia". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. September 6, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.