Painter Richards-Baker brings size, speed, and proven big-play ability to Western Carolina’s WR room
Painter Richards-Baker is an experienced transfer receiver for Western Carolina who showed real playmaking upside at Dartmouth, including 14 catches for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 2024 season and a 75-yard score against Merrimack; at 6-2, 180, he profiles as a long-striding target with track-tested explosiveness and versatility from his high school days playing multiple positions. His main differentiator is that he is more than a stat line: he has shown resilience after an injury-affected 2022 season, has academic discipline, and brings a big-play mentality that can fit a team looking for a reliable vertical threat with growth potential.
