| Wade Richey has a power leg and is a quick hitter. The ball explodes off his foot, gaining significant depth and height immediately in elevation. Richey’s career is marred by inconsistency, thus leaving him a kickoff specialist over the past couple seasons. Has the leg strength and physical ability to be a long-range striker and could be in line for an opportunity this summer.
Wade Richey was signed as a free agent by the Ravens in 2003 to fight for the job of kickoff specialist.
Richey was used solely as a kickoff specialist by the San Diego Chargers during the 2002 season. He had good times and bad, then was eventually released in December.
Richey, who possesses booming leg strength, had racked up an impressive 75 touchbacks entering the 2002 season, including a league-best 18 last season. Richey owns a .721 career field goal percentage.
Wade Richey Facts: In College, Wade hit a career-long field goal of 54 yards against Kentucky which was the longest field goal in LSU history... Wore #1 LSU... Wore #7 for the 49ers... Played for the Chargers before coming to Baltimore, Wade was used for Kick-Offs in San Diego... Kicked a 56-Yard Field Goal against Cleveland in Week 2 of 2003...
Wade Richey Contract Status: 2004 Signed a One-Year Contract for 2004... |
