Has a chance to be a go-to guy in the Viking offense.. a talented running back who is also a strong receiver and kick returner... has more than 1,200 rushing yards and over 1,700 all-purpose yards in his career... one of the most experienced players on the team, has played in more games than any returning Viking (32).
JUNIOR SEASON • 2013
Played in 11 games, starting twice... contributed as a runner, receiver and kick returner... rushed 56 times for 344 yards, two touchdowns and a career-best 6.1 yards per carry... caught six passes for 73 yards and had six kick returns for 102 yards... opened the season with a start against Eastern Oregon (8/29), rushing 11 times for a career-high 107 yards... had eight carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Humboldt State (9/14)... also had a start in the win against North Dakota (10/26), rushing for 44 yards and catching two passes for 12 yards.
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2012
Had a great second season, upping his production... played in 11 games, starting two... had 524 rushing yards to rank second behind DJ Adams... also had 15 receptions for 218 yards and a touchdown... totaled 742 yards, third-most on the team behind Nevin Lewis and Adams... caught an 80-yard touchdown pass in the season-opening win vs. Carroll (9/1)... earned the start against Southern Utah (9/22) and rushed for a career-high 93 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries... totaled 97 yards against second-ranked Montana State (11/10) with 57 rushing yards and 40 receiving yards... had 102 total yards against fifth-ranked Eastern Washington (11/17) with 75 rushing yards and 27 receiving yards... rushed for 50 or more yards in seven games.
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2011
Was ready to play right away as a true freshman... rushed 101 times for 384 yards and four touchdowns... also caught seven passes for 65 yards... played in 10 games and had two starts... played through a nagging groin injury in the second half of the season... a knee injury in the tenth game ended his year... in his first game, rushed 16 times for 89 yards against Southern Oregon (9/3)... earned the start at TCU (9/24), rushing 28 times for 90 yards and a touchdown against one of the nation’s best defenses... in a start against Willamette (10/22), had 22 carries for 85 yards and a score... 13 rushes for 58 yards and two touchdowns against the defending national champion Eastern Washington Eagles (10/29).
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Rushed 213 times for 1,854 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior... also caught 24 passes for 251 yards... his team was 14-1... earned first team All-South Bay Western Division honors... named to the Daily Breeze All-Area Team and The Wave first team All-League... team Offensive MVP... as a junior was named first team All-League and team Rookie of the Year... his team won back-to-back Western Division titles and was state champion in 2009... also the Offensive Team MVP on his freshman and JV teams... lettered in track as well at Junipero Serra High School.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Fred and Jeanetta Richard... born August 21, 1993... has two sisters, Minika and Jenea... Graphic Design major... hobbies are drawing, shopping, hanging out with friends, bowling and PS3... has done community service with Skid Row, Project Christmas Child and park clean-up... interested in a career at Nike or in sports broadcasting.
