2007: Sat out the season after transferring from Michigan.

Prior to Stony Brook: Spent two seasons at the University of Michigan ... played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman in 2006 ... played on special teams in every contest and as a cornerback in two games ... totaled five tackles and one pass break up ... broke up the pass in his first collegiate appearance vs. Central Michigan (9/9) ... season-high two tackles vs. Ball St. (11/4) ... played in the Rose Bowl vs. Southern California ... redshirted in 2005.

High School: A 2005 graduate of James Monroe High School ... won the scholar-athlete award there seven times ... totaled 257 tackles and 15 interceptions in his career ... ran seven of the pics back for scores ... also had 2,903 yards rushing and 23 TDs and 196 receptions for 2.806 yards on offense, ... totaled 1,967 return yards with 13 TDs ... set school and league record with a 99-yard kickoff return ... Valley Mission League Co-Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... first team all-league, All-Los Angeles City and All-San Fernando Valley region.

Personal: Born Chris Richards on October 11, 1987 ... father played football at California from 1986-88 ... brother Rashaad played at Boise St.