Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri Tigers: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile
September 22, 2012; Columbia, SC, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson (34) gets instruction from the sidelines in the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 295 pounds
Position Rank:
Drafted By: New York Jets (1st round, 13th overall)
40 Yard Dash: 4.96
Bench Press: 30
Vertical Jump: 32″
Broad Jump: 9’8″
Career Stats
2012
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 39 | 36 | 75 | 6.82 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10.5 | 50 | 0.96 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4.0 | 26 | 0.36 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
2011
| G | Solo | Assisted | Total | Total/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 2.85 |
| G | TFL | TFL Yards | TFL/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8.0 | 31 | 0.62 |
| G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2.0 | 16 | 0.15 |
| G | Passes Broken Up | QB Hurries | Fumbles Forced | Kicks/Punts Blocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Scouting Report/Player Notes
- Strong, stout defensive tackle prospect
- Plays with a good center of gravity, doesn’t get too high very often
- Sometimes plays standing up, better utilizing his quickness
- Love his quickness off the ball, and his ability to penetrate
- Size indicates he could play end in a 3-4, but I think he best fits in a 4-3
- Does a good job of using his hands
- Could stand to add a bit of weight without losing quickness, probably finding a home in the 305-310 range.
- Does a good job getting under the pads of offensive linemen, causing the pocket to collapse quickly on quarterbacks
- Upper body strength allows him to push through the line with ease
- Good pursuit and hustle for a defensive tackle
- Does a good job of getting upfield on passing downs, and Missouri utilized him in creative ways (stunts, off the edge, standing up)
Bottom Line:
Richardson will be one of the first DTs selected in the 2013 NFL Draft. He has a very dynamic skill set for a 4-3 defensive tackle and could be an ideal fit for a 4-3 defensive scheme. He should be a lock for the top 32 picks unless off-field issues arise.
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