Will Richardson (American football)

Will Richardson
No. 76
PositionOffensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1996-01-04) January 4, 1996
Burlington, North Carolina, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight306 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High schoolCummings (Burlington, North Carolina)
CollegeNC State
NFL draft2018: 4th round, 129th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played44
Games started5
Fumble recoveries1
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Will Richardson Jr. (born January 4, 1996) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina State Wolfpack.[1]

Professional career

Richardson was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[2] After missing the first six games with a knee injury, the Jaguars decided to place Richardson on injured reserve on October 20, 2018.[3]

Richardson became a starter for the Jaguars in 2021 after Ben Bartch entered COVID-19 protocols. On December 26, 2021, Richardson scored a touchdown in a 26–21 loss to the New York Jets after he recovered a Trevor Lawrence fumble in the endzone.[4]

On March 16, 2022, Richardson re-signed with the Jaguars.[5] He was released on August 31, 2022.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Will Richardson, NC State offensive tackle, to enter NFL draft". The Herald Sun. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  2. ^ Crow, Alfie (April 28, 2018). "2018 NFL Draft: Jaguars select Will Richardson". Big Cat Country. SB Nation. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "Jaguars place Will Richardson on injured reserve". BigCatCountry.com. October 20, 2018.
  4. ^ Smits, Garry (December 26, 2021). "Big boy touchdowns: Jaguars' Will Richardson, Jets' Conor McDermott both find the end zone". Florida Times-Union. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars re-sign offensive lineman Will Richardson Jr". Jaguars.com. March 16, 2022.
  6. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars release OL Will Richardson Jr., and waive four". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2022.