Sadarius Hutcherson

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Sadarius Hutcherson
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Hutcherson with South Carolina in 2019
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-22) April 22, 1998 (age 26)
Huntingdon, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Huntingdon High School (Tennessee)
(Huntingdon, Tennessee)
College: South Carolina
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-SEC (Pro Football Focus)

Sadarius Martese Hutcherson (born April 22, 1998) is an American football guard for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at South Carolina.

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Early life and high school

Hutcherson grew up in Huntingdon, Tennessee, and attended Huntingdon High School. There he played on both the offensive and defensive lines as well as at tight end. He also played basketball. He was considered a three-star defensive end prospect by 247 Sports coming out of high school. [1]

College career

Hutcherson committed to play at the University of South Carolina on February 3, 2016. Arizona State, Louisville, Memphis, and Middle Tennessee State also offered to Hutcherson. He transitioned into a full time offensive linemen. He was redshirted as a true freshman and played on the scout team but did not see game action.

He entered his second collegiate season as a reserve on the offensive line. He saw his first ever snaps against Louisiana Tech at left guard in relief of Cory Helms. Overall he appeared in ten games, starting four of them.

As a redshirt sophomore Hutcherson was able to start every game. Twelve of them at right guard and one on the left side of the line.

In the 2019 season he again started every game, eleven at left tackle and one at left guard. He was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. [2]

In his final season Hutcherson was named a team captain. He started all ten of his team's games at left tackle. Pro Football Focus named Hutcherson to their second-team All-SEC. [3] He ended his college career having appeared in forty-five total games. Following the season, Hutcherson plated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. [4]

Professional career

Hutcherson earned an invite to the NFL Scouting Combing, [5] one of fifty-six offensive linemen invited. However, no combine took place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hutcherson was viewed as a developmental prospect on the offensive line by many. His experience at multiple positions and versatility was projected to help him secure his spot on an NFL roster.

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		321 lb
(146 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.95 s1.75 s2.90 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		36 reps
All values from South Carolina Pro Day [6] [7]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hutcherson went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. Following the draft, Hutcherson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year $2,455,000 deal with $130,000 guaranteed. [8] In the team's first preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hutcherson suffered a torn ACL. [9] He was subsequently placed on season-ending injured reserve.

On August 30, 2022, Hutcherson was waived by the Buccaneers. [10]

Memphis Showboats

On February 15, 2023, Hutcherson signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). [11] He was transferred to the team's inactive list on March 19, 2023. [12] He was released on October 12, 2023. [13]

DC Defenders

On January 23, 2024, Hutcherson signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). [14] He was removed from the team's roster on March 21, 2024. [15]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On April 3, 2024, Hutcherson signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Sadarius Hutcherson Prospect Profile". 247 Sports.
  2. ↑ "Sadarius Hutcherson". Gamecocks Online. June 22, 2018.
  3. ↑ Treash, Anthony (December 22, 2020). "College Football 2020: PFF's All-SEC Team". Pro Football Focus.
  4. ↑ "2021 Roster". NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
  5. ↑ "2021 NFL Scouting Combine: Invited prospects, by position". NFL. March 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Sadarius Hutcherson". mockdraftable.com.
  7. ↑ "2021 NFL Pro Day Results". Walter Football. August 18, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Sadarius Hutcherson Contract Breakdown". Spotrac.
  9. ↑ "Buccaneers Placing OL Sadarius Hutcherson on IR". Sports Illustrated. August 16, 2021.
  10. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2022). "Tyler Johnson Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  11. ↑ @USFLShowboats (February 15, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved February 15, 2023– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ @USFLShowboats (March 19, 2023). "Transferred to Inactive List" (Tweet). Retrieved March 20, 2023– via Twitter.
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