University of Nevada Las Vegas

UNLV: A tall defensive back who looks to make a big contribution as a senior this fall … Listed No. 1 at the free safety spot after spring practice … Chose UNLV over TCU and Utah State … Hails from the same JC that produced former UNLV and NFL lineman Martin Tevaseu.

2014: Played in all 13 games, including starting the season opener at Arizona on Aug. 29 … Finished with 33 total tackles, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Santa Rosa JC where he was a teammate of fellow-Rebel signee and former high school teammate Najee Johnson under coach Lenny Wagner … Named All-NorCal Conference after posting 68 total tackles and four pass breakups as a sophomore to go with 44 takedowns and an interception as a freshman for the Bear Cubs.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Rodriguez HS in Fairfield, CA … Lettered three seasons for coach John Bent … Played both sides of the ball for the Mustangs, lining up at WR and CB … Earned First Team All-Salano County Athletic Conference … Also lettered three times in basketball as a guard.

PERSONAL: Blake Everett Richmond was born July 30, 1993, in Vallejo, CA … The son of Bruce and Doris Richmond … Has two older brothers, Bruce Jr. and Cameron, and one sister, Candice … Cameron completed his collegiate career in 2013 as a WR at Idaho State … Majoring in public administration.

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