Daryl Richardson

Daryl Richardson (born April 12, 1990) is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the seventh round, 252nd overall, by the Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Abilene Christian. He spent his youth in Vernon, Texas, and Wichita Falls, Texas.

College career
Richardson attended Cisco College in 2008, a local Texas community college where he rushed for 526 yards and 7 touchdowns on 95 attempts.

Richardson then transferred to Abilene Christian, which he attended from 2009 to 2011. Appearing in 34 games with 23 starts for the Wildcats, Richardson amassed 2,303 yards on 453 carries with 34 touchdowns.

2012 NFL Draft
Richardson was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft, pick 252. He was picked second to last in the entire draft, the only player to proceed him was Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with pick 253.

St. Louis Rams
On June 6, 2012, Richardson signed a 4 year contract with the Rams worth $2.15 million. In his rookie season with the team, Richardson was the favorable team back-up to then Rams starting running back Steven Jackson over fellow draftee, second-round pick Isaiah Pead. Richardson showed much potential in his rookie season, not starting a single game, but still gaining 475 rushing yards on 98 attempts, as well as 24 receptions for 163 yards. His best week came in Week 2 of the regular season against the Washington Redskins where he rushed 15 times for 83 yards.

Personal
Richardson is the brother of free agent NFL RB Bernard Scott, and cousin of New York Jets WR Clyde Gates.