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Richard Sherman

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Key facts

Full name Richard Kevin Sherman[2]
Born March 30, 1988, in Compton, California, U.S.[2]
Position Cornerback[2]
College Stanford[2]
Draft 2011 NFL Draft, Round 5, Pick 154, Seattle Seahawks[3]
NFL seasons 11[2]

Richard Sherman is an American former professional football cornerback who played 11 seasons in the NFL, known for his college career at Stanford and his time with the Seattle Seahawks.

Context

Richard Sherman is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the NFL [2]. He is known for his college career at Stanford and his selection by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft [2]. He played 11 seasons in the NFL [2]. He began his college career as a wide receiver before moving to cornerback as a junior [2]. He played for the Seattle Seahawks after being drafted by them in 2011 [2]. The Seahawks source says he played seven seasons in Seattle and was an original member of the Legion of Boom [4]. He is commonly confused with Richard M. Sherman, the American songwriter [1].

Documented claims

  • Richard Sherman began his college career as a wide receiver before moving to cornerback as a junior. [2]
  • He played seven seasons in Seattle and was an original member of the Legion of Boom. [4]

Questions and answers

Did Richard Sherman win a Super Bowl?

The sources do not state whether Richard Sherman won a Super Bowl [2].

What did Richard Sherman get accused of?

The sources do not mention any accusations against Richard Sherman [2].

What's going on with Richard Sherman?

The sources do not provide current information about Richard Sherman [2].

Why did Richard Sherman's wife call 911?

The sources do not mention any incident involving Richard Sherman's wife calling 911 [2].

Sources

  1. Richard Sherman Biography — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Richard Sherman Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Richard Sherman | Seattle Seahawks 50 Seasons — 50.seahawks.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Richard Sherman Makes Things Go BOOM! - CBS Philadelphia — cbsnews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports