Jamey Richard | |
Number: | 61, 71 |
Position: | Center / Guard |
Birth Date: | 9 October 1984 |
Birth Place: | Weston, Connecticut, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 5 |
Weight Lbs: | 295 |
High School: | Weston (CT) |
College: | Buffalo |
Draftyear: | 2008 |
Draftround: | 7 |
Draftpick: | 236 |
Pastteams: | |
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Statlabel1: | Games played |
Statvalue1: | 48 |
Statlabel2: | Games started |
Statvalue2: | 11 |
Pfr: | R/RichJa20 |
Jamey Richard (born October 9, 1984) is a former American football center. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at the University at Buffalo.
Richard is the first player from Weston High School to ever play football professionally.
He was named Male Student-Athlete of the Year at Buffalo following his senior season.
Richard got his first NFL start September 7, 2008, against the Chicago Bears. He replaced Jeff Saturday at center who was injured. On December 28, 2008, against the Tennessee Titans he confidently secured a loose football in the end zone against the visiting Titans, capping a 23-0 shutout.[2] Richard was named to PFW's All-Rookie team for his role on the interior offensive line for the Colts.
On September 12, 2011, he was waived by the Colts. Jameson Richard was re-signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[3]
Richard was signed to the New England Patriots on May 25, 2012.[4] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2 after suffering a concussion during training camp.