Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman Bio
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Details

Date of Birth:
March 30, 1988
Height:
6' 3"
Hometown:
Compton

Bio:
Richard Sherman (born March 30, 1988 in Compton, California) is an American football player. He plays for the Seattle Seahawks as their cornerback. While attending Stanford college, he played as both a wide receiver and a cornerback, and was later drafted by the NFL in 2011. Since entering the NFL, Richard has the most interceptions and defended passes of any other active player. He is said to be the best active cornerback in the league.

Best Known For:
Richard is best known for playing as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.

Personal Life:
Richard is known as a big trash-talker on the football field, and it’s that kind of rugged attitude that helped him enter the spotlight. Richard also runs his own charity, called Blanket Coverage – The Richard Sherman Family Foundation, which helps provide school supplies and clothing to low income kids.