Davius Richard, a legit NFL Draft prospect, saw his chances of being drafted significantly altered over the weekend – and his coach wasn’t happy about it. North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver was livid in the aftermath of the news that his prized quarterback would miss significant time during the process.
Richard suffered a right leg injury on Saturday while participating in the HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans. The game is a showcase for HBCU prospects looking to improve their NFL Draft stock.
“I promise he would not have played if I knew that those dumbass coaches were going to run him!” Oliver tweeted on Monday afternoon. “He should never have left the pocket, you want to run hand it off the those all-American backs. Make it make sense.”
Richard injured his leg running the ball for “Team Gaither,” which was coached by CIAA-winning head coach Dr. Alvin Parker and MEAC champion coach Larry Scott. The 6’3, 225-plus quarterback is known for his running ability, but many people – including his head coach – have questioned why he was running the ball in such a scenario.
The Belle Glades, FL product ran for a MEAC record 44 touchdowns during his collegiate career.
It had been a stellar week for Davius Richard, who is hoping to become the first HBCU quarterback to be picked in the NFL Draft since 2006. Alabama State quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was picked by the Minnesota Vikings that year.
Richard started the week off strong with a 4.5 time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL HBCU Combine. He continued to work out in front of NFL scouts for the duration of the week, and was named winner of the Deacon Jones Trophy along with Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa. The award is given annual by the Black College Football Hall of Fame to its top player of the year.