Trent Richardson

Trent Richardson
Trent Richardson in 2012, as the starting halfback with the NFL's Cleveland Browns
Caudillos de Chihuahua — No. 3
Running Back
Born: July 10 1991 (1991-07-10)
Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
Career Highlights and Awards
High school: Pensacola (FL) Escambia
College: Alabama
Year(s): 2012
Debuted with: Cleveland Browns
NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Professional Teams
Cleveland Browns (2012–2013) Indianapolis Colts (2013–2014) Oakland Raiders (2015)* Baltimore Ravens (2016)* Saskatchewan Roughriders (2017) Birmingham Iron (2019) Caudillos de Chihuahua (Template:FAM Year-present)
Career Stats
Rushing yards/Average	2,032/3.3
Rushing TDs	17 TDs
Receiving yards	912 YDS
Receiving TDs	2
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Career Highlights and Awards
* AAF rushing touchdowns leader (2019) Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (Week 2, 2012) BCS National Championship (2009, 2011) Unanimous All-American (2011) Doak Walker Award (2011) SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2011) First-team All-SEC (2010, 2011) SEC Championship (2009) SEC All-Freshman Team (2009) USA Today High School All-American (2008)

Trent Richardson (born July 10, 1991) is an American football running back for the Caudillos de Chihuahua of Fútbol Americano de México. He played college football for the University of Alabama, was recognized as an All-American, and was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. Considered the top running back prospect for the 2012 NFL Draft, Richardson was considered by some as the best running back prospect since Adrian Peterson, and was selected third overall by the Cleveland Browns. After being traded away from the Browns to the Indianapolis Colts during his second season, his production saw a massive decline. Having been out of the NFL after five seasons, he is sometimes considered one of the biggest draft busts in league history. He played for the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football in 2019 and led the league with 12 rushing touchdowns.

Early years

Richardson was born in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Escambia High School in Pensacola, here he finished his senior season with 2,090 yards on 228 carries scoring 25 touchdowns. In a game against Milton High School in September 2008, Richardson rushed for 419 yards on 29 carries and scored six touchdowns, a performance that earned him a selection as the first ESPN RISE National Football Player of the Week.

As a junior, Richardson also reached the 400-yard plateau, as he ran for 407 yards in his opening game against Tate High School. He finished his junior season (8 games) with 1,390 yards and 13 touchdowns, and received FSWA All-State 5A second team honors. He sat out his sophomore year due to an injury.

He made the FSWA 5A All-State First Team as a senior, and was named 5A Florida Player of the Year and a finalist for the 2008 Mr. Football. Richardson also received consensus All-American honors and was named to the Orlando Sentinel′s All Southern Team (Florida).

Richardson is frequently compared to Emmitt Smith, who also starred at Escambia (1987 graduate), but his physique and running style are more similar to Earl Campbell. Richardson also drew comparisons to Michael Turner and O.J. Simpson. Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Richardson was listed as the No. 2 running back prospect in the nation (behind only Bryce Brown). He chose Alabama over Florida, Florida State, and LSU, among others.is career. He is currently a candidate to win the 2011 Heisman Trophy.

Cleveland Browns

Richardson was selected third overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, after they had traded picks with the Minnesota Vikings to prevent the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from doing the same transaction. Richardson was the highest selected running back since Reggie Bush went second overall in 2006. The Browns had not selected a running back in the first round since William Green in 2002. On July 23, Richardson and the Cleveland Browns agreed to a four-year, $20.4 million contract (fully guaranteed) with a $13.6 million signing bonus.

On August 9, 2012, Richardson underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove some cartilage fragments in his left knee. Richardson missed the entire preseason, but returned for the season opener. In his debut against the Philadelphia Eagles, he rushed for 39 yards on 19 carries, being limited in his touches after having just come off the disabled list. The following week, in a 24-34 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals, he rushed for 109 yards and a TD on 19 carries. He also had 4 receptions for 36 yards and a receiving TD. He was the first Browns rookie ever to rush for over 100 yards and score rushing and receiving touchdowns all in the same game. During Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Richardson rushed for 42 yards and 2 TDs, tying Jim Brown's franchise rookie record of 9 touchdowns.

After his rookie season, it was revealed that he had been playing with 2 or 3 broken ribs since Week 6.

2012

On August 9, 2012, Richardson underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove some cartilage fragments in his left knee. Richardson missed the entire preseason, but returned for the season opener. In his debut against the Philadelphia Eagles, he rushed for 39 yards on 19 carries, being limited in his touches after having just come off the disabled list. The following week, in a 24-34 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals, he rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. He also had 4 receptions for 36 yards and a receiving touchdown. He was the first Browns rookie to rush for over 100 yards and score rushing and receiving touchdowns all in the same game. During Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Richardson rushed for 42 yards and 2 touchdowns, tying Jim Brown's franchise rookie record of 9 touchdowns.

Richardson would only play 2 games for the Browns in 2013. He rushed 105 yards on 31 carries.

Indianapolis Colts

2013

On September 18, 2013, Richardson was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2014 first-round draft pick. He wears the uniform number 34 for the Indianapolis Colts after wearing number 33 for the Browns. The Colts were looking for a runningback after a season-ending injury to Vick Ballard.

In his first carry as a Colt, Richardson scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers.

Personal life

Richardson has two daughters: Taliyah, 5, and Elevera, 3. Richardson's first son was born October 5, 2012.

On April 13, 2012, he took leukemia survivor Courtney Alvis to her senior prom at Hueytown High School.