Trent Richardson

American Football Running Back

Trent Richardson - American Football Running Back
Born

July 10th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Alabama, where achieved national championship titles in 2009 and 2011. Selected third overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. During rookie season, rushed for over 950 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. Played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League, contributing to various offensive efforts.

Rushed for over 950 yards in rookie season

Won two national championships with Alabama

Selected third overall in the 2012 NFL Draft

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