Biography: Richardson is a talented tight end who can block and catch. He is valuable asset in the passing game because of his speed and route-running ability. His size will make him a reliable option in the short-to-intermediate passing game. Richardson earned All-Metro honors in 2007.
Selection Committee Quote: �Richardson showed up at Missouri's camp and proved he's one of the nation's truly elite players. He measured 6-3� and 292 pounds. He then went out and ran that amazing 40-yard dash time. He also is a guy that his teammates rallies around. They look up to him to be the leader, and despite double- and triple-teams, he finds a way to make big plays on defense.�