Demario Richard (born December 2, 1996) is an American former
football
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running back
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. He played
college football
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at
Arizona State
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Early life
Richard attended Palmdale High School in
Palmdale, California
Palmdale is a city in northern Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city lies in the Antelope Valley of Southern California. The San Gabriel Mountains separate Palmdale from the Los Angeles Basin to the south.
On August 24, 1962 ...
, where he totaled 5,500 career all-purpose yards, including 4,251 rushing yards and 63 rushing touchdowns in three years.
He was rated as a four-star recruit by Scout and ESPN.
College career
As a freshman at Arizona State in 2014, Richard gained 478 rushing yards, scored eight touchdowns and was named the
2014 Sun Bowl's most valuable player.
[ He is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Baby Beast Mode".
As a sophomore in 2015, Richard gained 1,104 rushing yards and 1,407 yards from scrimmage and scored 10 touchdowns.]
Professional career
Richard signed with the Atlanta Falcons
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as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018. He was waived on June 13, 2018.
Richard signed with the Arizona Hotshots
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of the Alliance of American Football
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for the 2019 season,
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1996 births
Living people
American football running backs
Palmdale High School alumni
Players of American football from Palmdale, California
Arizona State Sun Devils football players
Atlanta Falcons players
Arizona Hotshots players