Mike Richardson (American football, born 1984) facts for kids
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Richardson with the New England 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 football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Mike was chosen by the New England Patriots in the 2007 NFL draft. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts. Before turning professional, he played college football at Notre Dame University.
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Growing Up 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.
College Football Career
After high school, Mike Richardson went to the University of Notre Dame. In 2002, he took a "redshirt" year, meaning he practiced but did not play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using a year of his college eligibility.
Playing for Notre Dame
In 2003, Mike played in all 13 games for Notre Dame. He mostly played on special teams, which are units used for kickoffs and punts. He also got to play as a cornerback in three games.
The next year, in 2004, he started five games as a cornerback. During this season, he made one interception and caused three fumbles. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Forcing a fumble means making the player with the ball drop it.
In 2005, Mike started all 12 games at cornerback. He was a key player, finishing fifth on his team with 66 tackles. He also made three interceptions that year.
Senior Year Success
As a senior in 2006, Mike Richardson had an amazing season. He led all independent Division I-A schools with four interceptions. This showed he was one of the top defensive players in the country. Mike played his last two seasons at Notre Dame under coach Charlie Weis. Coach Weis later became an offensive coordinator for the Patriots.
Professional Football Journey
Mike Richardson was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. This was a big step into the professional football world.
Time with the Patriots
In 2007, Mike was placed on injured reserve by the Patriots. This meant he could not play that season due to an injury.
In 2008, he was released by the Patriots during the final team cuts. However, he was quickly re-signed to their practice squad. A practice squad allows players to train with the team. On October 20, he was moved to the Patriots' active roster. This meant he could now play in regular games.
Mike made his first regular season appearance on Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos. He had a great game, making a season-high six tackles. He went on to play in 10 games as a reserve cornerback for the Patriots in 2008. He recorded 17 total tackles that season. He was released by the Patriots in August 2009.
Playing for the Chiefs
On September 30, 2009, Mike Richardson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for them for a period. The Chiefs released him in September 2010 after training camp. However, they re-signed him in December 2010. After not playing in any games, he was released again later that month.
Joining the Colts
On December 27, 2010, Mike Richardson was picked up by the Indianapolis Colts. He made his first appearance for the Colts on January 2, 2011. He played against the Tennessee Titans on special teams and as a reserve cornerback. In that game, he recorded one tackle.
