Former NCCU QB Signs UFL Deal

Former North Carolina Central University (NCCU) star quarterback Davius Richard has signed a deal to play with the Houston Roughnecks in the United Football League, according to sources.

Richard earned MEAC Offensive Player of the Year for a second consecutive season, capping a record-setting collegiate career, helping lead NCCU to its first FCS playoff game in program history.

After three seasons (2019-2023) Richard ranks second on NCCU’s all-time career passing list with 6,814 passing yards and 52 passing touchdowns, and second in career total offense with 8,210 total yards.

Richard was named FCS ADA Scholar-Athlete of the Year after excelling academically, maintaining a 3.59 GPA in Business Administration.

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