Decamerion Richardson is a top defensive back prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft.
After a successful college career at Mississippi State, Richardson declared for the NFL Draft and is expected to be one of the top players drafted at the cornerback position.
How Tall Is Decamerion Richardson?
Measuring in at 6’2 1/4″ at the NFL Scouting Combine in March, Richardson is a tall, lengthy corner that will attract general managers and defensive coaches.
Richardson’s height puts him in the 95th percentile in direct comparison to his positional counterparts.
How Much Does Richardson Weigh?
While Richardson’s height is impressive, he weighed in on the lighter side at 188 pounds.
This weight puts Richardson in the 30th percentile of cornerbacks by weight.
How Old Is Richardson?
Born March 16, 2001, Richardson just turned 23 years old and will not turn 24 until the spring of his second year in the NFL.
What School Did Richardson Attend?
Richardson was a four-star recruit out of Bossier High School in Louisiana.
He committed to play college football at Mississippi State despite receiving offers from top programs including Houston, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
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After playing four years of college football at Mississippi State, Richardson initially intended to transfer to Ole Miss. However, he instead decided to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Revisiting Richardson’s College Career
During Richardson’s first two seasons, he played behind Martin Emmerson Jr. (drafted by the Cleveland Browns) and Emmanuel Forbes (drafted by the Washington Commanders).
As a true freshman in 2020, Richardson appeared in seven games. He was one of eight true freshmen to debut for the Bulldogs.
In 2021, Richardson appeared in 13 games and earned his first career start in the Liberty Bowl. In 2022, Richardson started all 13 games, finishing third on the team with 85 tackles and three pass breakups.
And in 2023, Richardson started all 12 games for the Bulldogs. He had 79 tackles, seven pass breakups, and even a sack in his final season at Mississippi State.
Richardson’s Potential in the NFL
PFN draft analyst Ian Cummings admits that Richardson oftentimes gets forgotten about in this draft class.
He has all of the physical tools and impressive tape needed to be a top selection, but a lack of flashy stats or highlights leaves Richardson as a prospect that does not get discussed frequently. Despite this, he grades out as a top-100 prospect.
KEEP READING: Ian Cummings’ Full Scouting Report of Decamerion Richardson
“He has a heightened degree of projected versatility, and for either man-heavy or zone-heavy schemes, he’s worth consideration in the mid-to-late Day 2 range,” Cummings wrote.
“It’s not brash to say that Richardson might have one of the highest ceilings in the 2024 NFL Draft CB class. He has truly effortless explosiveness and closes ground in a blink with his accelerative capacity and long-strider athleticism.
“Going further, for his size — 6’2″, 188 pounds, with arms well over 32″ long — Richardson has extremely impressive short-area twitch, agility, malleability, and recovery athleticism, with enough sink to channel his speed through direction changes and supplement transitions.”
Because of effortless explosiveness and incredible closing speed, Richardson could easily become a starting-caliber talent in the NFL, similar to recent Mississippi State alumni Emmerson and Forbes.
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