Kris Richard
Jacksonville Jaguars | |||
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Position: | Defensive backs coach | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Carson, California, U.S. | October 28, 1979||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Junípero Serra (Gardena, California) | ||
College: | USC | ||
NFL draft: | 2002 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85 | ||
Career history | |||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
As a coach: | |||
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Career highlights and awards | |||
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Coaching stats at PFR |
Kris Richard (born October 28, 1979) is an
Playing career
High school
Richard prepped at Serra High School in Gardena, California.[1]
College
Richard attended the University of Southern California, where he played college football as a cornerback under coach Paul Hackett and Pete Carroll from 1998 to 2001.[2]
National Football League
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||
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5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
186 lb (84 kg) |
29+1⁄8 in (0.74 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.42 s | 1.55 s | 2.54 s | 4.15 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
10 reps | ||
All values from NFL Combine[3][4] |
He was drafted by the
Coaching career
USC
Richard was hired in 2008 by Carroll as a graduate assistant coach for the USC secondary (defensive backs).
Seattle Seahawks
He followed Carroll to the NFL and joined his former team, the Seahawks, as secondary coach.
After losing Super Bowl XLIX, the Seahawks promoted Richard to defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn, who had left to become the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons.[7]
As the defensive coordinator for the Seahawks, Richard's defense ranked first in points allowed for the 2015 season, third in 2016 and thirteenth in 2017.[9]
Richard was relieved of his defensive coordinator duties following the 2017 season.[9]
Dallas Cowboys
On January 22, 2018, Richard was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as their defensive backs coach.[10] On January 13, 2020, it was reported that Richard would not be retained by Dallas following the removal of head coach Jason Garrett.[11]
New Orleans Saints
On February 2, 2021, Richard was hired by the New Orleans Saints as their defensive backs coach under head coach Sean Payton, replacing Aaron Glenn, who departed to become the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. On February 1, 2023, Richard parted ways with the Saints.[12]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On February 22, 2024, Richard was named defensive backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Kris Richard". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ "Kris Richard". usctrojans.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2006.
- ^ "Kris Richard, Southern California, CB, 2002 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Kris Richard, Combine Results, CB - Southern California". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Kris Richard". nfl.com. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Pompei, Dan (January 17, 2014). "Seattle Seahawks' Legion of Boom Is Pure, Old-School Football at Its Finest". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos - February 2nd, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Analysis: Why did the Seahawks move on from Kris Richard as defensive coordinator? A look at the numbers". seattletimes.com. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys hire ousted Seahawks DC Kris Richard". Retrieved January 22, 2018.
- ^ "Report: Cowboys won't retain Jon Kitna, Kris Richard". nbcsports.com. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
- ^ "Saints, co-defensive coordinator Kris Richard part ways". Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Jaguars Announce New Additions to Coaching Staff". Jaguars.com. February 22, 2024.