Mississippi State Cornerback Decamerion Richardson Is Selected by Las Vegas Raiders in 2024 NFL Draft

Decamerion Richardson has been drafted by Las Vegas Raiders with the 112th pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Lousiana native is the third straight MSU cornerback to be selected in the NFL draft.

Richardson is the first Bulldog off the board in this year’s draft. He is the lone Mississippi State product in Las Vegas.

Emmanuel Forbes and Martin Emerson preceded him, and like Richardson, they are big and physical corners. Richardson was the best pure athlete on the Bulldog roster last season, and he will take his talents to

“Two-year starting cornerback with outstanding physical features but below-average coverage features. He’s leggy with below-average lateral transitions and change of direction in space. Richardson doesn’t play with enough anticipation or short-area burst to make plays on the ball but does have a big make-up gear in a straight line. He’s OK as a tackler but should get better with a greater focus in that department. Richardson’s size and top-end speed will immediately garner attention, but he doesn’t appear to have the skill set to play safety and will be limited by a narrow scheme fit.”