While playing at Arizona State, Richardson received a Woody Hayes National Scholar-Athlete Award.
He was also honored as a National Football Foundation Hall Scholar-Athlete, and was a GTE Academic All-District VIII selection.
[2] Richardson was selected in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL draft.
[3] Richardson's career with the Panthers was ended by serious injuries to his neck and knee.
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