Shaquille Richardson
| No. 35 Calgary Stampeders | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Date of birth: | March 21, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth: | Carson, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Los Alamitos (CA) | ||
| College: | Arizona | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 5 / Pick: 157 | ||
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| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||
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Shaquille Richardson (born March 21, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona.
Richardson attended Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, California, where he was an All-Region selection. As a senior, he made 38 tackles and five interceptions on defense and 31 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns on offense.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 30th best cornerback prospect of his class.
Richardson originally enrolled in school at UCLA but upon being one of three freshman players dismissed by the team for felony theft, stealing a purse, along with his cousin Paul Richardson and Josh Shirley. After his dismissal, he chose to attend the University of Arizona from 2010 to 2013. In 2010, he played in all 13 games as a true freshman, starting three. In his first career start against Washington State, he intercepted two passes. He finished the season with 29 tackles, seven pass break-ups, one forced fumble and two picks. In 2011, he played in and started 10 games, recording 47 tackles, a team leading four interceptions (73 yards), five pass break-ups and one forced fumble. In 2012, he played in all 13 games with 11 starts. He recorded 58 total tackles, one interception and 14 pass break-ups. In 2013, he started all 13 games, recording 55 tackles, including three for loss, three interceptions and four pass break-ups.
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