DT · Minnesota Vikings
Sheldon Richardson
Age 35 · 191 cm (6'3") · 132 kg · Born Nov 29, 1990 · Missouri; College of the Sequoias
NFL career
2013
debut year
2021
last season
9
seasons
#90
jersey
College: Missouri; College of the Sequoias
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2013 to 2021 · 136 games.
Defense
264solo tackles
33.5sacks
1INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
9 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | New York Jets | 16 | 37 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | New York Jets | 16 | 34 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | New York Jets | 11 | 18 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | New York Jets | 15 | 36 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Seattle Seahawks | 15 | 24 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Vikings | 16 | 25 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Cleveland Browns | 16 | 39 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Cleveland Browns | 15 | 33 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Vikings | 16 | 18 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Minnesota Vikings
Most recent results for the franchise while Sheldon Richardson was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
L
L
W
W
L
L
W
31–17 vs Bears
2021-18 · Jan 9, 2022 · REGULAR
L
10–37 @ Packers
2021-17 · Jan 2, 2022 · REGULAR
L
23–30 vs Rams
2021-16 · Dec 26, 2021 · REGULAR
W
17–9 @ Bears
2021-15 · Dec 20, 2021 · REGULAR
W
36–28 vs Steelers
2021-14 · Dec 9, 2021 · REGULAR
L
27–29 @ Lions
2021-13 · Dec 5, 2021 · REGULAR
L
26–34 @ 49ers
2021-12 · Nov 28, 2021 · REGULAR
W
34–31 vs Packers
2021-11 · Nov 21, 2021 · REGULAR
Other "Richardson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
JP Richardson
WR · 2025 · Bears
Decamerion Richardson
CB · 2024 · Raiders
Demani Richardson
SAF · 2024 · Panthers
Devin Richardson
LB · 2024 · Seahawks
Anthony Richardson
QB · 2023 · Colts
A.J. Richardson
WR · 2019 · Cardinals
Steven Richardson
DT · 2018 · Chargers
Will Richardson
OT · 2018 · Jaguars
Career badges
Retired
First-round pick
External profiles
Missouri alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Missouri.
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OT · 2025 · Jets
Brady Cook
QB · 2025 · Jets
Harrison Mevis
K · 2025 · Rams
Jacardia Wright
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Johnny Walker Jr.
LB · 2025 · Broncos
Kristian Williams
DT · 2025 · Broncos
Luther Burden III
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Marcus Bryant
OT · 2025 · Patriots
Theo Wease Jr.
WR · 2025 · Dolphins
C.J. Ravenell
DE · 2024 · Titans
2013 NFL Draft · Round 1 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#1
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
#11
Eric Fisher
OT · KAN
#2
Luke Joeckel
G · JAX
#3
Dion Jordan
DE · MIA
#4
Lane Johnson
OT · PHI
#5
Ezekiel Ansah
DE · DET
#6
Barkevious Mingo
OLB · CLE
#7
Jonathan Cooper
G · ARI
#8
Tavon Austin
WR · STL
#9
Dee Milliner
CB · NYJ
#10
Chance Warmack
G · TEN
#11
D.J. Fluker
G · SDG
#12
D.J. Hayden
DB · OAK
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Other DTs who debuted within five seasons of Sheldon Richardson.
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Al Lapuaho
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Anthony McCloud
Debut 2013 · Cardinals
Anthony Rashad White
Debut 2013 · #69 · Patriots
Bennie Logan
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