Richardson gets sixth year of eligibility from NCAA

It’s official. Arkansas cornerback Kevin Richardson will spend more time with the Razorbacks than their previous coach.

Bret Bielema only got five years. Richardson gets six, granted the extra year by the NCAA on Thursday, according to him on Instagram:

The face you make when you get approved for your 6th year of eligibility! Y’all are in for something special this year Razorback Nation! #WPS ??

A post shared by Kevin L. Richardson II (@___krich) on May 10, 2018 at 12:36pm PDT

Richardson officially sent in his application to the NCAA for what was once considered a ‘rare’ sixth year of eligibility over the weekend, but there is a new rule that was passed on April 18 by the Division I Council that will allow college football players who redshirted their first year and then missed a year of football due to injury to be accepted for a sixth year of eligibility.

Richardson waited for the amendment to pass before sending in his application.

It is expected he will be a big boost to a secondary that was showing marked improvement in the spring, primarily because of his versatility and ability to play multiple positions.