C. J. Richardson (American football)

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C. J. Richardson
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1972-06-10) June 10, 1972 (age 51)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: H. Grady Spruce
(Dallas, Texas)
College: Miami (FL)
NFL draft: 1995  / Round: 7 / Pick: 211
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • H. Grady Spruce HS (2003–2008)
    Defensive coordinator
  • H. Grady Spruce HS (2009–present)
    Head coach
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Carl Ray "C. J." Richardson, Jr. (born June 10, 1972) is a former American football defensive back who played with the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami. [1]

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High school career

Richardson played both baseball and football at H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas. [2] He earned All-State and All-American honors in football in 1989 and 1990. [3]

College career

Richardson originally intended to play both baseball and football at the University of Miami, but was forced to focus on football after having to battle for a starting spot at safety on the Hurricanes football team. [2] He played three seasons with the Hurricanes from 1992–1994, [4] being named an All-American at the end of his 1994 season. [2]

He received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the university in 1995. [3]

NFL career

Houston Oilers

The Houston Oilers drafted Richardson in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft, with the 211th pick overall. [1] The Oilers released him on August 28, 1995. [5]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 8, 1995, Richardson signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. [5] He made an appearance in the Cardinals' November 12 game against the Minnesota Vikings, [6] but was placed on injured reserve the following day and remained there for the rest of the season. [5]

Richardson officially became a free agent on February 15, 1996. He re-signed with the Cardinals on March 22, but was later waived by the team. [5]

Seattle Seahawks

On June 25, 1996, Richardson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. He was released on August 20, and spent the 1996 season out of football. [5]

On March 5, 1997, Richardson signed again with the Seahawks. [5] He played 14 games with the Seahawks during their 1997 season. [1]

Richardson retired in 1998 following multiple severe arm injuries. [3]

Life after football

Richardson is currently the head football coach and athletic coordinator at H. Grady Spruce High School. He has two children, Carl III and Krystal. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "C.J. Richardson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. 1 2 3 Washington, Matt (2017-08-14). "19 Days Until Miami Hurricanes Football: Top Canes to Wear #19". State of The U. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Athletics / Carl Richardson Jr". www.dallasisd.org. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  4. ↑ "C.J. Richardson College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Football Transactions Search Results".
  6. ↑ "C.J. Richardson 1995 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
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