Jermaine Richardson

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 190
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Columbus, Ga.

2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007...Was listed as the backup at free safety behind senior Brandon Patterson in the spring...Is expected to add depth in the defensive secondary in 2008.

Prep: All-purpose threat for Coach Ahmand Tinker at Kendrick High...Saw action at safety, quarterback, running back and wide receiver...Lettered three years at KHS...Credited with 101 tackles, seven interceptions and 12 pass breakups as a senior...Also forced six fumbles and recovered four fumbles on defense...On the offensive side of the ball, rushed for 524 yards and seven touchdowns on 34 carries...Also completed 12 of the 14 passes he attempted for 267 yards and a touchdown...Selected as the team's Most Valuable Player following the 2006 season...Named all-state by the Georgia Sports Writers Association...Was a pre-season Dandy Dozen pick by the Columbus Ledger...Picked as a first teamer on the all-region team...Selected as the team's best defensive back two straight years...Totaled 89 tackles and four interceptions as a junior...Completed his career at KHS with 252 tackles, 15 interceptions and 31 pass breakups...Credited with 14 caused fumbles and 11 fumble recovers during his career...Also tallied 896 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 53 career carries.

Personal: Jermaine Richardson is the son of Peggie Richardson...Born June 11, 1989, in Columbus, Ga....Has a twin brother named Dwayne.