Written by
Chip Cirillo
Last week, Antonio Richardson narrowed his choices down to five: Tennessee, Georgia, Auburn, LSU and Miami. He took official visits to Tennessee, Georgia and Auburn.
This morning Richardson signed with the University of Tennessee. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound offensive tackle received 29 Division I offers. Rivals.com ranked him as the state’s top prospect, No. 7 at his position nationally and 74th overall nationally.
Scout.com ranks the senior second in the state behind Memphis Central tight end-lineman Cameron Clear, who committed to Tennessee on Tuesday. Richardson told Scout.com that he made his decision Monday night although he didn’t announce anything publicly until today.
Richardson played for the East in a 13-10 win over the West in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 8 in San Antonio. Former Goodpasture star Patrick Turner and ex-Harpeth standout Matthew Tant are the only other football players from Middle Tennessee to play in the game that annually draws many of the nation’s top prospects.
Chip Cirillo
Last week, Antonio Richardson narrowed his choices down to five: Tennessee, Georgia, Auburn, LSU and Miami. He took official visits to Tennessee, Georgia and Auburn.This morning Richardson signed with the University of Tennessee. The 6-foot-6, 315-pound offensive tackle received 29 Division I offers. Rivals.com ranked him as the state’s top prospect, No. 7 at his position nationally and 74th overall nationally.
Scout.com ranks the senior second in the state behind Memphis Central tight end-lineman Cameron Clear, who committed to Tennessee on Tuesday. Richardson told Scout.com that he made his decision Monday night although he didn’t announce anything publicly until today.
Richardson played for the East in a 13-10 win over the West in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 8 in San Antonio. Former Goodpasture star Patrick Turner and ex-Harpeth standout Matthew Tant are the only other football players from Middle Tennessee to play in the game that annually draws many of the nation’s top prospects.
