Sheldon Richardson Named to USA Football All-Fundamentals Team

Congratulations to Sheldon Richardson, who earned quite the honor today.

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USA Football, the group that is teaching young football players and parents how to tackle correctly, and fundamental football in general has selected a group of exemplary professionals. They have put together a team of 11 offensive players, 11 defensive players, and four special teamers that are the best examples for young players of fundamental football.

The team was selected by, among others, former coach Herman Edwards, and former general manager Bill Polian. Sheldon Richardson was one of the two defensive ends chosen to make the team. Here is the full roster:

2014 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Offense:

POSITION       

NAME, TEAM

Quarterback

Peyton Manning, Broncos

Running back

Matt Forte, Bears

Fullback

John Kuhn, Packers

Wide receiver

Golden Tate, Lions

Reggie Wayne, Colts

Tight end

Rob Gronkowski, Patriots

Tackle

Jason Peters, Eagles

Joe Thomas, Browns

Guard

Zack Martin, Cowboys

Marshal Yanda, Ravens

Center

Ryan Kalil, Panthers

2014 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Defense:

POSITION       

NAME, TEAM

End

Cameron Wake, Dolphins

Sheldon Richardson, Jets

Tackle

Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers

Kyle Williams, Bills

Linebacker

Khalil Mack, Raiders

Luke Kuechly, Panthers

Tamba Hali, Chiefs

Cornerback

Vontae Davis, Colts

Terence Newman, Bengals

Safety

Ryan Clark, Redskins

Earl Thomas, Seahawks

2014 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Special Teams:

POSITION       

NAME, TEAM

Return specialist

Jacoby Jones, Ravens

Kicker

Chandler Catanzaro, Cardinals

Punter

Jon Ryan, Seahawks

Long snapper

Cullen Loeffler, Vikings

Congratulations to all the players selected, but especially Sheldon Richardson.