Daryl Richardson
Daryl Lashay Richardson is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football for the Abilene Christian Wildcats.
College career
Richardson attended Cisco College in 2008, a local Texas community college where he rushed for 526 yards and 7 touchdowns on 95 attempts.Richardson then transferred to Abilene Christian University, which he attended from 2009 to 2011. Appearing in 34 games with 23 starts for the Wildcats, Richardson amassed 2,303 yards on 453 carries with 34 touchdowns.
Professional career
St. Louis Rams
Richardson was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft. He was picked second to last in the draft, the only player behind him was Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 253rd pick.Image:RichardsonRams2.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Richardson during 2013 Rams training Camp.
On June 6, 2012, Richardson signed a four-year contract with the Rams worth $2.15 million. During his rookie campaign, he was the primary backup to then Rams starting running back Steven Jackson over fellow draftee, second-round pick Isaiah Pead. Richardson played in all 16 games, gaining 475 rushing yards on 98 attempts, as well as 24 receptions for 163 yards. His best performance came in Week 2 of the regular season against the Washington Redskins when he rushed 15 times for 83 yards and scored a 2-point conversion.
Richardson was waived by the Rams on May 15, 2014.