He played college football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M from 2009 to 2010 before transferring to Emporia State.

[2] In 2015, Richards played five games for the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League and recorded 25 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, and a forced fumble.

Richards helped the Redblacks win the 104th Grey Cup after defeating the Calgary Stampeders 39–33.

[20] The Canadian Football League cancelled the 2020 season and Richards was released on August 17, 2020.

[23] He played and started in 13 regular season games where he had 42 defensive tackles and one interception.