No NFL combine invites for Gophers

Pro football scouting has really become increasingly about the measurables (height, arm length, hand width, 40-yard dash time both electronically or hand-timed, and the various other drills these guys participate in). Richardson needs to get to a camp and compete. His lack of height will certainly be a challenge for him, but he will have to be a "prove it on the field" guy. Some team may look past projection and look at his performance.

It will come down to someone wanting to take a chance on a smaller nimble defensive tackle. At 6' 0" 292 pounds, he has an uphill battle. It depends on how many bigger massive DTs are available in this year's draft.

https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2015/4/17/8432253/is-football-going-to-start-seeing-smaller-nose-tackles-issac-gross-defense-spread

On the other hand, the offensive linemen are getting bigger and bigger. He needs to have speed and stamina to handle the big boys.
http://www.businessinsider.com/nfl-offensive-lineman-are-big-2011-10
 




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