Richard Sherman (American football) facts for kids
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Sherman in 2023
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 30, 1988 Compton, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Manuel Dominguez (Compton, California) |
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| College: | Stanford (2006–2010) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154 | ||||||||||||
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Richard Kevin Sherman (born March 30, 1988) is a famous American football player. He played as a cornerback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Sherman went to Stanford University for college, where he started as a wide receiver before becoming a cornerback.
The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the 2011 NFL draft. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl five times and was named All-Pro five times. In 2013, he led the NFL in interceptions and helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl. Many people think Sherman is one of the best cornerbacks ever.
While with the Seahawks, Sherman was part of a strong defense called the "Legion of Boom". This defense was the best at stopping passes in 2013 and 2014. They helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII with a huge 43–8 victory over the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks also reached Super Bowl XLIX the next year, but lost a close game to the New England Patriots. After the Seahawks, he played for the San Francisco 49ers for three seasons, making it to Super Bowl LIV. He also played one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Early Life and Education
Richard Sherman went to Dominguez High School in Compton, California. He finished high school in 2006. His classmates voted him the "Male student most likely to succeed." He was also the salutatorian of his class, meaning he was ranked second. He had a great 4.2 GPA.
Sherman later went to Stanford University. He graduated in 2010 with a degree in communications. He also started working on his master's degree during his last year of college.
College Football Career
Richard Sherman received a scholarship to play football at Stanford University. He played for the Stanford Cardinal football team from 2006 to 2010. He began his college career as a wide receiver. In 2006, he led his team in receiving yards as a freshman. He caught 34 passes for 581 yards and three touchdowns that year.
After playing as a wide receiver for two more years, he got a knee injury in 2008. After his injury, he asked to switch to playing cornerback. In his last two years, he made 112 tackles and had six interceptions. He was part of the 2010 Stanford team that won 12 games and lost only one, which was a school record.
College Statistics
| Season | Team | Pos | GP | Receiving | Tackles | Interceptions | |||||||||||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Comb | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sck | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | ||||
| 2006 | Stanford | WR | 12 | 34 | 581 | 17.1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | Stanford | WR | 11 | 39 | 651 | 16.7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | Stanford | WR | 5 | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| *2009 | Stanford | DB | 13 | — | — | — | — | 62 | 39 | 23 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | — |
| *2010 | Stanford | DB | 13 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 40 | 10 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | — |
| Career | 53 | 81 | 1,340 | 16.5 | 7 | 113 | 80 | 33 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 1 | 0 | ||
Professional Football Career
Before the NFL draft, Sherman played in the 2011 Senior Bowl. He did well, which helped his chances of being drafted. He also took part in the NFL Scouting Combine, where players show off their skills.
Seattle Seahawks (2011–2017)
The Seattle Seahawks signed Richard Sherman in 2011. He quickly became a key player for the team.
Rookie Season (2011)
Sherman played his first NFL game in 2011. He became a starter later in the season. In his first start, he made his first career interception. He finished his rookie year with 55 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and four interceptions. He led all rookies in pass deflections and interceptions.
Rise to Stardom (2012)
In 2012, Sherman became a full-time starting cornerback. He had a great season with 64 tackles, 24 pass deflections, and eight interceptions. He even scored his first touchdown by returning an interception. He was named First Team All-Pro for his amazing performance. The Seahawks made the playoffs that year.
Super Bowl Champion (2013)
Sherman continued to shine in 2013. He had 48 tackles, 16 pass deflections, and eight interceptions, including another touchdown. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. The Seahawks had the best defense in the league, known as the "Legion of Boom."
In the NFC Championship game, Sherman made a famous play. He deflected a pass that led to a game-winning interception for his teammate. This play helped the Seahawks win and go to the Super Bowl.
The Seahawks then won Super Bowl XLVIII by beating the Denver Broncos 43–8. Sherman played a big part in this victory.
Continued Success (2014)
In 2014, the Seahawks gave Sherman a new contract, making him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks. He was also chosen as the cover athlete for the Madden 15 video game. He had another strong season with 57 tackles, eight pass deflections, and four interceptions. He was named to the Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro again.
The Seahawks made it to Super Bowl XLIX but lost a close game to the New England Patriots. After the season, Sherman had surgery on his elbow.
Later Seahawks Seasons (2015–2017)
Sherman continued to be a top player for the Seahawks in 2015 and 2016, making the Pro Bowl both years. In 2017, he suffered an Achilles injury during a game, which ended his season early. This injury also ended his long streak of playing in every game. After the 2017 season, the Seahawks released him.
San Francisco 49ers (2018–2020)
Joining the 49ers (2018)
Just one day after leaving the Seahawks, Sherman signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He played in 14 games in his first season with the 49ers, recording 37 tackles and one sack.
Super Bowl Appearance (2019)
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In 2019, Sherman had a great year. He intercepted three passes, including one he returned for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected for his fifth Pro Bowl.
In the playoffs, he intercepted a pass against the Minnesota Vikings. In the NFC Championship game, he intercepted another pass against the Green Bay Packers, helping the 49ers win and go to Super Bowl LIV. The 49ers lost Super Bowl LIV to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Final 49ers Season (2020)
In 2020, Sherman dealt with a calf injury that kept him out for part of the season. He played in five games and recorded one interception. He was released by the 49ers in February 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021)
In September 2021, Sherman signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played in five games for the team. He even helped coach the defensive backs for one game due to the regular coach being out. He suffered another Achilles injury, which ended his season. He finished his last NFL season with 11 tackles and one interception.
NFL Career Statistics
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular Season
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sack | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | ||
| 2011 | SEA | 16 | 10 | 55 | 47 | 8 | 0.0 | 17 | 4 | 45 | 11.2 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 64 | 53 | 11 | 1.0 | 24 | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 0.0 | 16 | 8 | 125 | 15.6 | 58T | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 57 | 45 | 12 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 81 | 20.2 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 0.0 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 58 | 38 | 20 | 0.0 | 13 | 4 | 37 | 9.2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SEA | 9 | 9 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 0.0 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | SF | 14 | 14 | 37 | 30 | 7 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | SF | 15 | 15 | 61 | 48 | 13 | 0.0 | 11 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 31T | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SF | 5 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TB | 5 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 143 | 136 | 495 | 385 | 110 | 2.0 | 116 | 37 | 478 | 12.9 | 58T | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
Life After the NFL
After his football career, Richard Sherman became a sports analyst. In 2022, he started working for Amazon as a pregame and postgame analyst.
He also appeared on the TV show Stars on Mars in 2023 with his former teammate Marshawn Lynch. In August 2023, Sherman became a co-host on the sports debate show Undisputed.
Personal Life
Richard Sherman is married to Ashley Moss. They have two children: a son born in 2015 and a daughter born in 2016. They got married in March 2018.
Sherman is known for his strong personality and for speaking his mind. He was featured on the cover of the Madden NFL 15 video game. He also writes for The Players' Tribune, sharing his thoughts and experiences.
Sherman has his own charity called Blanket Coverage – The Richard Sherman Family Foundation. He started it in 2013 to help children in low-income communities. His foundation provides school supplies and clothing to help kids succeed in school.
He is also interested in cryptocurrency and is a co-owner of the Glacier Boyz team in the Fan Controlled Football league.
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Richard Sherman in 2023
See also
In Spanish: Richard Sherman (fútbol americano) para niños
