Mike Richardson (American football, born 1984) facts for kids
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Richardson with the Patriots in 2007
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | February 18, 1984 Sumter, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Warner Robins (GA) | ||||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 6 / Pick: 202 | ||||
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Michael Isaiah Richardson, born on February 18, 1984, is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. The New England Patriots picked him in the 2007 NFL draft. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. Before joining the pros, he played college football at Notre Dame.
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Early Life and High School
Mike Richardson grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia. He went to Warner Robins High School. There, he was a talented athlete in both football and track. In football, he was chosen as an All-League player two times. This means he was one of the best players in his league.
Playing in College
After high school, Richardson went to the University of Notre Dame. In 2002, his first year, he didn't play in games but practiced with the team. This is called "redshirting."
In 2003, he played in all 13 games for Notre Dame. He mostly played on special teams, which are units used for kickoffs and punts. He also played a little bit at cornerback in three games.
During the 2004 season, Richardson started five games as a cornerback. He caught one interception, which is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. He also caused three fumbles, which means he knocked the ball loose from an opposing player.
In 2005, Richardson started every game, all 12 of them, at cornerback. He made 66 tackles, which was the fifth-highest on his team. He also got three more interceptions that year.
As a senior in 2006, Richardson was a standout player. He led all independent Division I-A schools with four interceptions. For his last two years at Notre Dame, his coach was Charlie Weis. Weis later became an offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.
Playing Pro Football
Getting Ready for the Pros
Before the NFL draft, players go through special workouts called a Pro Day. Richardson was measured at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 188 pounds. He showed off his speed and agility in different drills. For example, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds. He also jumped 36 inches high and 10 feet 7 inches far.
New England Patriots (2007-2009)
The New England Patriots chose Mike Richardson in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. This was a big step for him to play in the NFL. However, on August 28, 2007, he was placed on injured reserve. This meant he couldn't play that season due to an injury.
In 2008, the Patriots let him go during the final team cuts on August 30. But he was quickly re-signed to their practice squad on September 1. A practice squad is where players train with the team but aren't on the main roster. On October 20, he was moved to the Patriots' active roster. That same day, he played in his first regular season NFL game. It was a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. He made six tackles in that game, which was his best for the season. Richardson played in 10 games for the Patriots in 2008. He was a reserve cornerback and made 17 tackles in total.
The Patriots released him again on August 17, 2009.
Kansas City Chiefs (2009-2010)
On September 30, 2009, Richardson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He joined their team for the rest of the season. The Chiefs released him on September 3, 2010, after their training camp. However, they signed him again on December 1, 2010. After not playing in any games, he was released once more on December 26, 2010.
Indianapolis Colts (2010-2011)
The very next day, on December 27, 2010, the Indianapolis Colts picked up Richardson. This means they claimed him after he was released by the Chiefs. He played his first game for the Colts on January 2, 2011. This game was against the Tennessee Titans. He played on special teams and as a reserve cornerback. In that game, he recorded one tackle.
