Barry Richardson (American football)

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Barry Richardson
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Richardson before a game in Denver in January 2010.
No. 67, 70, 73, 79
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-05-15) May 15, 1986 (age 38)
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Wando (Mt. Pleasant)
College: Clemson
NFL draft: 2008  / round: 6 / pick: 170
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Games started:49
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barry Devon Richardson (born May 15, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers before being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

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Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Richardson was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round (170th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. [1] He signed a three-year contract with the team on June 25, 2008. He played in six games in 2008, with no starts. He was waived during final cuts on September 6, 2009, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 7. He was promoted to the active roster on October 17, and subsequently played in ten games with one start in 2009. He was re-signed to a one-year contract on March 31, 2010. Following a groin injury to Ryan O'Callaghan, Richardson became the starting right tackle for the Chiefs. Richardson was released by the Chiefs following the 2011 NFL season

St. Louis Rams

Richardson signed with the St. Louis Rams on May 15, 2012. [2] He started 16 games at right tackle for the Rams in 2012.

Tennessee Titans

Richardson signed with the Tennessee Titans on June 19, 2013. [3] On August 26, 2013, he was waived by the Titans. [4]

Detroit Lions

On October 22, 2013, Richardson signed with the Detroit Lions. [5] He played one game for the Lions, but was cut on November 5. [6]

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References

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  2. "Rams sign Barry Richardson, Mario Haggan". Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. May 15, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
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  6. Birkett, Dave (November 5, 2013). "With Ziggy Ansah in a walking boot, Detroit Lions sign former Jaguars DE Austen Lane". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved November 6, 2013.