Kooper Richardson’s first shot at securing employment as a professional football player will be with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The Green and White announced the signing of the California product and offensive lineman, who spent the 2021 season at Sacramento State and the previous four years at the University of California at Davis. Riders training camp opens May 15th in Saskatoon with rookie camp from the 11th to the 13th at Griffiths Stadium. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..

DATE:                        May 2, 2022

RELEASE TIME:       IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                 SR22-053

RIDERS ADD FORMER ALL-BIG SKY OL KOOPER RICHARDSON

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Kooper Richardson.

Richardson (6’5-295) played five seasons of collegiate ball (2016-21), suiting up for a total of 41 games. He played his senior season at Sacramento State, where he started in all 11 games at right tackle. That season, the Hornets offensive line averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt and allowed just 18 sacks. The California native earned All-Big Sky Second Team honours for his efforts.

Prior to attending Sacramento State, Richardson attended UC Davis playing 30 games and spending time at tackle, guard and centre. Over his four seasons as an Aggie, Richardson earned Big Sky Community Service Team honours, won one of the school’s Championship Culture Awards and was named a team captain.