Kent Richardson

Kent Richardson
No. 1Dalian Dragon Kings
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-04-21) April 21, 1987
Place of birth: Tallahassee, Florida
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Tallahassee (FL) Rickards
College: West Virginia
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles: 214.0
Pass Break Ups: 40
Forced Fumbles: 6
Fumble Recoveries: 8
Interceptions: 23
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Kent Richardson (born April 21, 1987) is an American football cornerback for the Dalian Dragon Kings of the China Arena Football League (CAFL). He played college football at West Virginia.

Professional career

Philadelphia Soul

In 2011, Richardson signed to play for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. In 2012, he led the league in interceptions with 14, and was named the Defensive Back of the Year, as well as earning First Team All-Arena.[1]

Cleveland Browns

After re-signing with the Soul for 2013, he was placed on other league exempt list due to his signing of a futures contract with the Cleveland Browns.[1]

Jacksonville Sharks

After his release from the Browns, the Soul traded Richardson to the Jacksonville Sharks for Jeff Hughley.[2]

Return to Soul

On February 27, 2014, Richardson was traded back to the Soul for Hughley once again.

Toronto Argonauts

On April 15, 2014, Richardson signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released in June and re-joined the Soul.

Orlando Predators

On November 16, 2015, Richardson was assigned to the Orlando Predators.

References

  1. 1 2 "Defensive Back of the Year Richardson Heading to NFL". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
  2. "Jeff Hughley Returns to Philadelphia". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. September 6, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
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