Decamerion Richardson

TRANSACTIONS: Selected by Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, April 27, 2024

AT A GLANCE
• Played in 12 games with seven starts during his rookie season and recorded 45 tackles (27 solo), one tackle for loss and three passes defensed.
• Played in 45 games with 26 starts over four seasons at Mississippi State (2020-23) and totaled 177 tackles (106 solo), two tackles for loss, one sack, 10 passes defensed, and one fumble recovery returned for a TD.
• Led all SEC cornerbacks in tackles in 2022 (79) and 2023 (85).

TRANSACTIONS: Selected by Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, April 27, 2024

AT A GLANCE
• Played in 12 games with seven starts during his rookie season and recorded 45 tackles (27 solo), one tackle for loss and three passes defensed.
• Played in 45 games with 26 starts over four seasons at Mississippi State (2020-23) and totaled 177 tackles (106 solo), two tackles for loss, one sack, 10 passes defensed, and one fumble recovery returned for a TD.
• Led all SEC cornerbacks in tackles in 2022 (79) and 2023 (85).

2024: Played in 12 games with seven starts and posted 45 tackles (27 solo), one tackle for loss and three pass defensed…Added one tackle on special teams…Inactive for five contests…(10/13) vs. Pit.: Saw action on special teams...(10/20) at LAR: Recorded one tackle...(10/27) vs. KC: Saw action on defense and special teams...(11/3) at Cin.: Posted one tackle on special teams...(11/17) at Mia.: Recorded five tackles (two)...(11/24) vs. Den.: Led the team with eight tackles (five) and added one pass defensed...(12/8) at TB: Totaled five tackles (three)...(12/16) vs. Atl.: Posted three tackles (one)...(12/22) vs. Jac.: Totaled two tackles on defense, including one tackle for loss...(12/29) at NO: Posted six tackles (three) and one pass defensed...(1/5/25) vs. LAC: Recorded a season-high 10 tackles (five).

COLLEGE: Spent four years at Mississippi State (2020-23), appearing in 45 games with 26 starts…Recorded 177 tackles (106 solo), two tackles for loss, one sack, 10 passes defensed and one fumble recovery…Led all SEC corners in tackles from 2022-23…In 2023, led all SEC corners with 79 tackles (43)…Added one sack and seven passes defensed…Finished third on the team in tackles for the second-consecutive season…Recorded five games with at least eight tackles…According to PFF, earned the best tackle grade (90.3) among SEC cornerbacks while also ranking fourth in total defensive grade (86.4)…In 2022, started in all 13 games and totaled 85 tackles and three passes defensed…As a sophomore in 2021, appeared in 13 games with one start and recorded 15 tackles…As a true freshman in 2020, appeared in seven games…Made his collegiate debut against Arkansas.

PERSONAL: Attended Bossier (La.) High School, where he was named All-District 1-3A first team at both running back and cornerback as a senior…Also lettered in track and field…Finished second in 100 meters (10.75), third in the 200 meters (21.63), and second in the high jump (6-0) at Louisiana 3A-4A-5A state track meet.

Single-Game Highs: TACKLES: Total – 10, 1/5/25 vs. LAC, Solo – 5, two times: last: 1/5/25 vs. LAC. Passes Defensed – 1, three times: last: 12/29/24 at NO.

Additional Statistics: Special Teams Tackles – 1 in 2024