Dallas Cowboys Linked to Late-Round Mississippi State DB Decamerion Richardson: Scouting Report

The Cowboys could add to their defense in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Dallas Cowboys have some interest in Mississippi State cornerback Decamerion Richardson, according to multiple reports. A scouting look at the Day 3 NFL Draft prospect ...

Richardson was a standout corner in the SEC, starting his final seasons with the Bulldogs. He showcased his athleticism at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and could be the next defensive back to excel with the Cowboys.

NFL analyst Lance Zierlein provided a breakdown of Richardson’s ability on NFL.com as the draft nears.

“Two-year starting cornerback with outstanding physical features but below-average coverage features,” Zierlein wrote of the 6-2, 188-pound prospect. “He’s leggy with below-average lateral transitions and change of direction in space. Richardson doesn’t play with enough anticipation or short-area burst to make plays on the ball but does have a big make-up gear in a straight line. He’s OK as a tackler but should get better with a greater focus in that department. Richardson’s size and top-end speed will immediately garner attention, but he doesn’t appear to have the skill set to play safety and will be limited by a narrow scheme fit.”

Sep 10, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3)

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Richardson would potentially join a secondary that already includes cornerbacks Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland. The latter of the two had a stellar campaign and held down the fort after Trevon Diggs suffered a torn ACL in practice. Bland had nine interceptions and returned five for touchdowns, setting a league record. For his effort, Bland was a first-team All-Pro selection. Bland has recorded 14 career interceptions in just 34 games spanning two seasons.

Diggs is a ballhawk as well. He has 18 interceptions in four seasons. 11 were in a single season when he took the league by storm in 2021.