Jay Richardson
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Career Summary
Jay Richardson is a former NFL defensive end who played for Oakland, Seattle and New Orleans.
Richardson began his professional career as a fifth-round Raiders selection from Ohio State. The Raiders credit him with 48 games, 22 starts and seven sacks during his Oakland tenure, followed by seasons with Seattle and New Orleans.
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Early Life
Richardson was born in Washington, D.C., and later grew up in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State’s profile says he lived in Guam and Virginia before his family settled in Columbus. He became an Ohio State player after growing up around the Buckeyes’ football tradition.
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High School
Richardson played football and basketball at Dublin Scioto High School near Columbus.
Ohio State identified Richardson as a Dublin Scioto athlete and said football had been a major part of his life from middle school through high school.
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College Career
Richardson played defensive end at Ohio State from 2002 through 2006.
He arrived as a freshman in 2002 and finished as a redshirt senior defensive end. Ohio State listed him as a veteran of 26 games and six starts entering 2006, and he completed his undergraduate degree before the 2007 national championship game.
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Path to the NFL
Oakland selected Richardson in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
The Raiders selected the Ohio State defensive end and gave him an immediate role in their defensive front. Raiders records identify him as a fifth-round choice in 2007.
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NFL Career
Richardson played three seasons with Oakland before later stints with Seattle and New Orleans.
The Raiders list Richardson as active from 2007 through 2009, when he played 48 games with 22 starts and recorded seven sacks. He played for Seattle in 2010 and New Orleans in 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Richardson recorded seven sacks during his three-year Raiders tenure.
In 2009, Richardson played all 16 games for Oakland and recorded three sacks. That contribution came during his third straight full 16-game Raiders season.
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Playing Style
Richardson worked as a defensive end and special-teams contributor.
The Raiders’ 2009 player profile lists him at defensive end and describes his work at the position and on special teams. His production in Oakland included sacks and tackles from the edge of the defensive line.
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Legacy
Richardson’s path from central Ohio to Ohio State and the NFL reflects sustained development as a defensive end.
Ohio State’s records list Richardson’s 2002-06 career, which concluded with his degree. He then became a fifth-round Raiders selection and spent three seasons as a regular contributor in Oakland.
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