Richard Quinn
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DEN | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | DEN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Summary
Richard Quinn was a North Carolina tight end drafted by Denver in 2009.
The Huntsville, Alabama native built his college career around blocking and special-teams versatility.
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Early Life
Quinn was born in Huntsville, Alabama.
He spent his first two high-school seasons in Huntsville before moving to Ohio.
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High School
Quinn attended Maple Heights High School in Ohio after beginning at Butler High School in Alabama.
At Maple Heights, he earned two all-conference and all-district selections and posted 32 receptions for 468 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior.
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College Career
Quinn played 34 games and started 20 at North Carolina.
He caught 12 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns over his Tar Heels career, including eight catches for 97 yards and a touchdown as a senior.
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Path to the NFL
Denver selected Quinn in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Broncos chose the North Carolina tight end with the 64th overall selection, the final pick of the second round.
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NFL Career
Quinn played in the NFL for Denver, Washington and Cincinnati.
He played 15 games as a Denver rookie and later appeared for Washington in 2011 and Cincinnati in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Quinn earned honorable-mention All-America recognition in 2008.
He was named an honorable-mention All-American by Scout after helping North Carolina lead the ACC in passing efficiency.
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Playing Style
Quinn was known as a blocking tight end.
The Broncos described him as one of the nation's best blockers at the position, with contributions on offense and special teams.
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22453, 00-0027040, 1986-09-06, Richard Quinn, Richard, Quinn
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