American football player (born 2000)
American football player
Bo Richter Richter with the Air Force Falcons in 2023
Position: Linebacker Born: (2000-08-13 ) August 13, 2000 (age 24) Naperville, Illinois , U.S.Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 248 lb (112 kg) High school: Naperville (Naperville, Illinois)College: Air Force (2019–2023)Undrafted: 2024
Roster status: Active
Bo Richter (born August 13, 2000)[ 1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Air Force Falcons .
Early life
Richter attended Naperville North High School located in Naperville, Illinois . Coming out of high school, Richter committed to play college football for the Air Force Falcons .[ 2] [ 3]
College career
During Richter's first two seasons in 2019, and 2020, he did not appear in any games for the Falcons.[ 4] In the 2021 First Responder Bowl , Richter notched three tackles, with half of one being for a loss, in a victory over Louisville .[ 5] Richter finished the 2021 season tallying 13 tackles with one and a half being for a loss, a sack and a half, a pass deflection, and an interception.[ 6] In the 2022 season, Richter totaled 26 tackles with five and a half going for a loss.[ 7] During Richter's final collegiate game in the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl , Richter totaled four and a half tackles for a loss, and three sacks, as he helped Air Force to a win over James Madison .[ 8] Richter finished the 2023 season recording 45 tackles with 19.5 being for a loss, ten sacks, and three forced fumbles, en route to being named first-team all-Mountain West.[ 9]
Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height
Weight
Arm length
Hand span
40-yard dash
10-yard split
20-yard split
Vertical jump
Broad jump
Bench press
6 ft 0+ 7 ⁄8 in (1.85 m)
248 lb (112 kg)
30+ 5 ⁄8 in (0.78 m)
9+ 7 ⁄8 in (0.25 m)
4.56 s
1.56 s
2.57 s
40 in (1.02 m)
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)
24 reps
All values from Pro Day [ 10]
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft , Richter signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent .[ 11] [ 12] Richter was also selected in the sixth round of the 2024 UFL draft by the Arlington Renegades .[ 13] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[ 14] [ 15] He was signed to the active roster on October 22, 2024.[ 16]
Personal life
Richter is the nephew of former New York Giants quarterback, Kent Graham .[ 17]
References
^ "Bo Richter" . ourlads.com . Retrieved August 19, 2024 .
^ "Bo Richter - Recruiting Profile" . On3.com . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ "Naperville North's Big Time Edge Rusher Bo Richter Talks Recruiting" . Deep Dish Football . July 1, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ "Bo Richter - Football" . Air Force Academy Athletics . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Briggeman, Brent (October 6, 2022). "Position change for linebacker Bo Richter has boosted Air Force's defense" . Colorado Springs Gazette . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Forness, Tyler (June 9, 2024). "Will Bo Richter's athleticism catapult him to a roster spot?" . Sporting News . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Briggeman, Brent (March 13, 2024). "Trey Taylor, Bo Richter among Air Force football players working out at Pro Day" . Colorado Springs Gazette . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Briggeman, Brent (August 10, 2024). "Bo Richter wows as he shared NFL preseason debut stage with Trey Taylor" . Colorado Springs Gazette . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Kleifield, Rob (August 15, 2024). "Bo Richter's Non-Stop Motor Helped His Take-off at Air Force & Vikings Debut" . Minnesota Vikings . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Bo Richter College Football Profile" . DraftScout.com . Retrieved August 19, 2024 .
^ Ragatz, Will. "Undrafted Vikings OLB Bo Richter is a crazy athlete and a potential steal" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Briggeman, Brent (April 27, 2024). "Air Force's Bo Richter, Alec Mock sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents" . Colorado Springs Gazette . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Ryan, Chris (July 17, 2024). "Air Force's Richter selected by UFL's Renegades" . Fox21 . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
^ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2024). "Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP" . Vikings.com .
^ Peters, Craig (August 28, 2024). "Vikings Sign 17 Players to 2024 Practice Squad" . Vikings.com .
^ Young, Lindsey (October 22, 2024). "Vikings Sign Bo Richter to Active Roster from Practice Squad; Terminate Contract of Robert Tonyan" . Vikings.com .
^ Lewis, Alec (April 29, 2024). "Vikings UDFA signings: 17 thoughts on the 17 post-NFL Draft additions" . The New York Times . Retrieved August 23, 2024 .
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