North Carolina Central Quarterback Davius Richard
6-3, 200, Sophomore, Belle Glade, Fla.

Accounted for 248 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in helping the Eagles defeat Alcorn State 23-14 in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. Completed 16-of-25 passes (68%) for 184 yards, no touchdowns and an interception and carried the ball nine times for 64 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles did not play the 2020 season due to COVID-19. In 2019, Richard began his true freshman season as the third string quarterback and due to injuries was thrust into the starting lineup. On the season he completed 52 percent of his passes for 2,020 yards with 12 TDs and nine interceptions while rushing for 245 yards and three touchdowns. Richard attended Blades Central High School where he was named Palm Beach Area Offensive Player of the Year and graduated with a 4.0 grade point average.