Decamerion Richardson CB Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Decamerion Richardson CB Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 04/23/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.34 seconds (95%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 23.6 DOB: 03/16/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
Last Updated: 04/23/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.34 seconds (95%*) | |
Age: 23.6 DOB: 03/16/2001 | |
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Overall Rating: | 80.3 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 95.9 | |
Tackling: |
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99% |
Run Defense: |
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80% |
Coverage: |
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93% |
Zone: |
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85% |
Man/Press: |
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91% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#168
Position rank:
#34
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College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1710 | ||
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Marco Wilson - Florida |
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97% |
Tyson Campbell - Georgia |
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84% |
Vincent Gray - Michigan |
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82% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 112 (LV)
Draft Profile: Bio
Decamerion Richardson, originally from Cullen, Louisiana, transitioned from a high school where he was a multi-sport athlete to a starting cornerback at Mississippi State. His high school career, marked by All-State honors as a senior at Bossier High School, showcased his ability as a dual-threat with 1,206 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns, and as a defender logging 70 tackles and two interceptions. At Mississippi State, Richardson tallied 177 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 10 pass breakups across 45 games.His collegiate career highlights include starting all 13 games in 2022, where he recorded 85 tackles and three pass breakups, and leading his team with seven pass breakups in 2023 while playing all 12 games. Richardson's athleticism was further confirmed at the NFL Combine, where he impressed with a 4.34-second 40-yard dash.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Richardson's frame (6’2”, 188 lbs) and 4.34-second 40-yard dash at the combine underscore his elite physical traits
- Exceptional ability to close distances quickly, thanks to his top-end speed and recovery burst.
- Displays strong zone awareness, effectively reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball.
- Proven tackler, rarely missing once engaged, showcasing his ability to wrap up ball-carriers securely.
- His length disrupts receivers' catch space effectively, making him a threat in press-man coverage.
- Maintains good containment against run blocks, demonstrating discipline and physicality on the edge.
- Agile enough to manage route adjustments and react swiftly to screens and short passes.
- Despite his height, displays sufficient fluidity in transitions, allowing for competitive coverage across routes.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Struggles with tracking and playing the ball downfield, often late to disrupt the receiver's catch.
- Occasionally high pad level, impacting his ability to change directions swiftly and shadow receivers effectively.
- While aggressive, needs to refine his technique against blocks to enhance his efficacy in run support.
- Lacks elite short-area burst, which sometimes results in allowed separation at the top of routes.
- Needs to improve his balance between observing the quarterback and covering the receiver to prevent exploitable gaps.
Scouting Report: Summary
Decamerion Richardson stands out as a cornerback with impressive raw athleticism that could translate well at the NFL level. With elite closing speed and the ability to press at the line, he fits the mold of a boundary corner who can match up vertically downfield. However, his play recognition and ball tracking need development to maximize his playmaking potential. His high pad level and occasional stiffness in hip transitions could limit his effectiveness.Richardson's performance in zone coverage shows promise due to his good field vision and ability to read the QB's eyes. Despite this, he must improve his footwork and ability to break down quicker on routes and not allow the receiver such a big cushion. His tackling is solid, but not elite and he'll need to refine his angles in run support will make him a more complete defender.
Overall, Richardson's draft projection reflects a developmental trajectory with a high upside. His physical traits are ideally suited for an NFL defensive scheme that values length and speed on the outside. Richardson is a solid mid-to-late round option with potential starter quality.
Decamerion Richardson percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Decamerion Richardson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
154.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.