Jackson State’s deep-threat playmaker with big-play juice
In the 2012 season, Rico Richardson was the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and Jackson State’s clear No. 1 weapon, leading the conference with 922 receiving yards, 50 catches, and 18.5 yards per reception while scoring three touchdowns in his biggest outing against Texas Southern[2][13]. He stood out for speed, vertical explosiveness, and the ability to turn routine targets into chunk plays, which is exactly why coaches loved him as a field-stretcher[13]. The catch: he was undersized by pro standards and ultimately went undrafted, so the fit is best for teams wanting a fast, high-upside receiver who can threaten defenses immediately[13][8].
