Sheldon Richardson was drafted No. 13 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 13 · #13 overall
Sheldon Richardson Missouri Draft
Sheldon Richardson was drafted No. 13 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 138
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 614th at Missouri
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Sheldon Richardson came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 294 lbs
- Hometown
- St. Louis, MO
- Pre-draft board
- No. 14 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 138
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 614th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3252% of career value
- Final season
- 20218 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of Sheldon Richardson.
Alabama
Houston
Utah
Texas
Missouri in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sheldon Richardson in the 2013 NFL Draft
Sheldon Richardson is a Defensive tackle out of Missouri selected No. 13 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Sheldon Richardson drafted?
Sheldon Richardson was selected No. 13 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/sheldon-richardson.
What college did Sheldon Richardson play for?
Sheldon Richardson played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Sheldon Richardson's NFL career turn out?
138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/sheldon-richardson.