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Daniel Richardson
Vestavia HillsAlabama
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Player Summary
Verified identity, school, size, position, athletic context, and recruiting information.
Recruiting Snapshot
Local recognition: 2026 Alabama returning player, postseason honoree, or ranked prospect
Reported injury context (Aug 24, 2026): “Forced into action because of injury in his first season three years ago as a sophomore; he’s now a three-year starter,” Rebels coach Robert Evans said. Status: source-reported-injury-context.
The 5-foot-11, 170-pound returning starter recorded 70 tackles and five interceptions in 2025, earning Birmingham News all-region honorable mention. “Forced into action because of injury in his first season three years ago as a sophomore; he’s now a three-year starter,” Rebels coach Robert Evans said. “He knows our defense very well. We keep him out of the box — he’s essentially what modern day people call a nickel, we call spur. He plays in space and deals with skill players. He is one of the most competitive players we’ve had at Vestavia. He’s our leading returning tackler.”
