Davius Richard
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 11, 2001 |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Glades Central (Belle Glade, Florida) |
| College: | North Carolina Central (2019–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Davius Richard (born January 11, 2001) is a former American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles.
Early life
[edit]Richard attended Glades Central High School, where he passed for 3,274 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior.[1] He committed to play college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles.[2]
College career
[edit]In his first two seasons in 2019 and 2021, Richard 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, he totaled 272 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Jackson State.[4] In 2022, Richard led the Eagles to a Black college national championship.[5] He finished the 2022 season passing for 2,661 yards and 25 touchdowns, while also adding 15 touchdowns on the ground,[6] and was named the MEAC offensive player of the year.[7]
In 2023, Richard completed 60.8% of his pass attempts for 2,177 yards and 21 touchdowns with four interceptions. He also rushed for 630 yards and 18 touchdowns.[8] Richard was again named the MEAC offensive player of the year and the co-winner of the Deacon Jones Award.[9] After the season, he declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[10] He was invited to participate in the 2024 HBCU Legacy Bowl Game, where he completed both of his passes for 53 yards and rushed for a four-yard touchdown as he was named the game's offensive MVP.[11] However during the game, Richard suffered an ankle injury which caused him to miss most of the game.[8]
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.[12]
Professional career
[edit]On July 25, 2024, Richard signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).[13] He retired on February 10, 2025.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Pope IV, Jonas. "Davius 'Pee Wee' Richard playing big for NCCU". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Kendrick (October 20, 2022). "How Davius Richard went from third-string high school backup to HBCUs best dual-threat QB". HBCU Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Davius Richard". ESPN. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ McKinnell, Zach (March 24, 2023). "Davius Richard Has The Chance To Make History At North Carolina Central In 2023". HERO Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Decock, Luke. "NCCU's Davius Richard won't look back. He's looking ahead — a generation ahead". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "NCCU QB Richard Receives Invitation to HBCU Legacy Bowl". Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. September 28, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Huggins II, Gerald (March 9, 2024). "2024 FCS NFL Draft Scouting Report: North Carolina Central QB Davius Richard". FCS Football Central on SI. SI.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Steve. "NCCU coach blasts all-star game coaches over NFL prospect QB Davius Richard's ankle injury". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Moussa And Richard Win The 2023 Black College Football Co-Players Of The Year Award". HBCU Legends on SI. SI.com. February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "North Carolina Central Star Davius Richard declares for 2024 NFL Draft". ClutchPoints. January 7, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Gonzales, Christian. "Davius Richard, Team Gaither defeat Team Robinson in third annual HBCU Legacy Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Mosley, Kyle (January 18, 2024). "Davius Richard Hopes To Become The First HBCU Quarterback Drafted By The NFL In 18 Years". HBCU Legends on SI. SI.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "HBCU standout seizes opportunity with the Roughnecks". www.theufl.com. October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ @UFL_PR (February 10, 2025). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions for Monday, February 10" (Tweet). Retrieved February 10, 2025 – via Twitter.