Davius Richard
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| Position | Quarterback |
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| Born: | Belle Glade, Florida |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | North Carolina Central (2019–2023) |
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| High school | Glades Central (Belle Glade, Florida) |
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Davius Richard is an American football quarterback for the North Carolina Central Eagles.
Early life and high school[edit]
Richard attended high school at Glades Central. In his senior season, Richard passed for 3,274 yards and 29 touchdowns.[1] Coming out of high school, Richard decided to commit to play college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles.[2]
College career[edit]
In Richard's first two seasons in 2019 and 2021, he threw for 4,130 yards and 27 touchdowns with 15 interceptions, while also adding 602 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground.[3] In the 2022 Celebration Bowl, Richard totaled 272 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped beat Jackson State.[4] In the 2022 season, Richard helped lead the Eagles to become the Black college national champion.[5] Richard finished the 2022 season passing for 2,661 yards and 25 touchdowns, while also adding 15 touchdowns on the ground.[6] For his performance on the 2022 season, Richard was named the MEAC offensive player of the year.[7] During the 2023 season, Richard completed 60.8% of his pass attempts for 2,177 yards and 21 touchdowns with four interceptions. Richard also rushed for 630 yards and 18 touchdowns.[8] For his performance on the 2023 season, Richard was named the MEAC offensive player of the year, and the co-winner of the Deacon Jones Award.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Richard decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[10] Richard was invited to participate in the 2024 HBCU Bowl Game.[11] In the game, Richard completed both his passes for 53 yards, as well as adding a four-yard touchdown, as he was named the Bowl's offensive MVP.[12] However during the game, Richard suffered an ankle injury which cause him to miss most of the game.[13]
Richard finished his career at North Carolina Central throwing for 8,968 yards and 73 touchdowns with just 29 interceptions, while also rushing for 2,575 yards and 44 touchdowns.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ Pope IV, Jonas. "Davius 'Pee Wee' Richard playing big for NCCU". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Kendrick (20 October 2022). "How Davius Richard went from third-string high school backup to HBCUs best dual-threat QB". HBCU Sports. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Davius Richard". ESPN. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ McKinnell, Zach (24 March 2023). "Davius Richard Has The Chance To Make History At North Carolina Central In 2023". HERO Sports. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Decock, Luke. "NCCU's Davius Richard won't look back. He's looking ahead — a generation ahead". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "NCCU QB Richard Receives Invitation to HBCU Legacy Bowl". Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Huggins II, Gerald (9 March 2024). "2024 FCS NFL Draft Scouting Report: North Carolina Central QB Davius Richard". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Steve. "NCCU coach blasts all-star game coaches over NFL prospect QB Davius Richard's ankle injury". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Moussa And Richard Win The 2023 Black College Football Co-Players Of The Year Award". Sports Illustrated. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "North Carolina Central Star Davius Richard declares for 2024 NFL Draft". ClutchPoints. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Mosley, Kyle (27 February 2024). "BREAKING: Davius Richard Injured At HBCU Legacy Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Gonzales, Christian. "Davius Richard, Team Gaither defeat Team Robinson in third annual HBCU Legacy Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Borba, Kevin (26 February 2024). "Top HBCU NFL Draft prospect Davius Richard suffers brutal injury during HBCU Legacy Bowl". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Mosley, Kyle (18 January 2024). "Davius Richard Hopes To Become The First HBCU Quarterback Drafted By The NFL In 18 Years". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 10 March 2024.