Demani Richardson

Demani Richardson (born October 7, 2000) is an American football defensive back who plays for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Demani Richardson
Texas A&M Aggies – No. 26
PositionDefensive back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-07) October 7, 2000[1]
Waxahachie, Texas
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolWaxahachie (Waxahachie, Texas)

Early life and high school

Richardson grew up in Waxahachie, Texas and attended Waxahachie High School. In Richardson's high school career he played on offense and defense. On offense he rushed for 556 yards and seven touchdowns, while also hauling in 13 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns. On defense he tallied 72 tackles with seven being for a loss, one sack, three pass deflections, five interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.[2] Richardson committed to play college football at Texas A&M.[3][4]

College career

In week six of the 2019 season, Richardson picked off quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the red zone for his first career interceptions, and Tua's first in the 2019 season, but the Aggies lost 48–27 against Alabama.[5] Richardson finished the 2019 campaign with 71 tackles with 0.5 going for a loss, and 0.5 sacks, two pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[6] For his performance, Richardson was named to the SEC all-freshman team.[7] Richardson started the 2020 season strong, as in week one he totalled seven tackles and an interception in Texas A&M's 17–12 win over Vanderbilt.[8] Richardson finished the 2020 season with 36 tackles with 2.5 going for a loss, a pass deflection, and an interception.[9] In week six of the 2021 season, Richardson picked off quarterback Bryce Young in the endzone, helping Texas A&M upset #1 Alabama 41–38.[10][11] In week eleven, Richardson posted 13 tackles in a loss to Ole Miss.[12] Richardson finished the 2021 season with 65 tackles with 6.5 going for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[13] For his performance, Richardson was named third-team all-SEC by Pro Football Focus.[14]

Richardson got off to a good start in the 2022 season, as in week four he returned a fumble 82 yards for a touchdown, as he helped Texas A&M beat #10 Arkansas 23–21.[15] In Texas A&M's season finale, Richardson returned a fumble for a touchdown to give Texas A&M the lead, as he would help the Aggies upset #5 LSU 38–23. For his performance, Richardson was named the SEC co-defensive player of the week.[16][17] Richardson finished the 2022 season with 73 tackles with 2.5 being for a loss, five pass deflections, an interception, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumbles, and two touchdowns.[18] Instead of opting for the 2023 NFL Draft, Richardson decided to return to Texas A&M for his final year.[19] Richardson was named preseason second-team all-SEC.[20] He would also be named a third-team preseason All-American by Athlon Sports.[21] Richardson was also named to the Jim Thorpe Award watch list, which is awarded to the nation's best defensive back.[22]

References
  1. "Demani Richardson Safety Texas A&M". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. "Demani Richardson Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. Holland, EJ. "Four-star Waxahachie DB Demani Richardson opens up on his commitment to Texas A&M, Aggies' future". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. Wilkerson, William. "DFW Elite: Do-it-all athlete committed to Aggies, but others trying to lure him away". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  5. Byington, Alex. "3 takeaways as top-ranked Alabama football rolls over No. 21 Texas A&M". The Montgomery Adviser. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. "Demani Richardson 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. Passwaters, Mark. "Four Aggies named to SEC All-Freshman team". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  8. Wilson, John. "Aggies start season with 17-12 win over Vanderbilt". KBTX. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. "Demani Richardson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  10. Farner, Keith. "Demani Richardson makes TD-saving pick, gives Texas A&M more momentum". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  11. Hall, Erik. "No. 1 Alabama vs. Texas A&M Aggies college football video highlights, final score". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  12. Tarpley, Jeff. "Texas A&M-Ole Miss Game notes: Aggies hit some milestones". 247Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  13. "Demani Richardson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  14. "The 2021 College Football All-SEC Team". PFF. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  15. "Achane Leads No. 23 Texas A&M Past No. 10 Arkansas, 23-21". NBCDWF. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  16. Riley, Koki. "LSU football embarrassed by Texas A&M, College Football Playoff hopes dashed". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  17. "Week 13: Football Players of the Week". SEC. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  18. "Demani Richardson 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  19. White, Luke. "Demani Richardson opts to return for 2023 season". The Battalion. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  20. Backus, Will. "2023 Preseason All-SEC football teams: Georgia and Alabama lead the way with 16 selections each". CBS Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  21. Lassan, Steven. "2023 College Football Preseason All-America Team". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  22. Thompson, Cole. "Aggies Safety Demani Richardson Named To Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
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