Cleveland Browns use trade, third pick to get Trent Richardson

By Mark Inabinett, Press-Register LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne (17) tries to tackle Alabama running back Trent Richardson during an SEC game on Nov. 5, 2011. (Press-Register/Bill Starling) SEC Football by the Numbers wraps up a four-part look at the

Alabama's Trent Richardson is certain to go very quickly, but teams aren't eager to pay running backs big bucks in an era in which most use platoons. That's a diss as far as Richardson is concerned. “It bothers me a lot because we're getting pounded on

Alabama's Trent Richardson is certain to go very quickly, but teams aren't eager to pay running backs big bucks in an era in which most use platoons. That's a diss as far as Richardson is concerned. “It bothers me a lot because we're getting pounded on

For the Rams, it all depends on which players are available, since several at the top of the board would fill huge needs. If Trent Richardson is there, they will pick him. Jeff Fisher has never shied away from running backs in the

Cleveland (via Minnesota): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama. Love Richardson, but don't love that the Browns bought the rumors and gave up three late round picks (they did have 13 overall) to make sure nobody else got him.