Highly touted recruit Sheldon Richardson was considered one of the premiere athletes in the 2009 class, and considered by some to be the greatest commitment in the history of Missouri football.  Richardson will now be taking the Junior College route at College of the Sequoias in California.  In recent years, College of the Sequoias has been a stepping stone for Division 1 players such as Traye Simmons, Roszell Gayden, Clint Brewster, and Anthony “Juice” Leon.

Sheldon Richardson was recruited as a defensive tackle/tight end by schools such as Florida, Miami, Minnesota, and USC.  He also impressed onlookers as a nearly 300 pound punt returner with blazing speed and surprising agility.  Click on this link for a news story regarding Richardson’s JUCO plans.