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Richard 
Sherman

CB
#5
|
TB Buccaneers
6'3"
195lbs
38y/o
Richard Sherman headshot
Overall Grade '21
53.3
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '21
141
160th/238 - CBs
Interceptions '21
1
Not Enough Snaps
Pass Breakups '21
0
Not Enough Snaps
Richard Sherman headshot
Richard
Sherman
CB
#5
|
TB Buccaneers
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 8/26/2026
Richard Sherman was a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who earned a 53.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 0th among 120 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 51.8 ranked 0th among 120 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 63.2 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Sherman broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 70.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 11 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 11 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2021
San Francisco 49ers
2018 - 2020
Seattle Seahawks
2011 - 2017

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
PFF first-team All-Pro
2012, 2015, 2019
Pro Bowl selection
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
AP second-team All-Pro
2015, 2019
Best in Pass Coverage
2019
AP first-team All-Pro
2012, 2013, 2014
PFF second-team All-Pro
2013, 2014
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PFF Grades

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
53.3
AVG
0th/120 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
51.8
AVG
0th/120 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
64.9
AVG
0th/120 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
63.2
AVG
0th/120 CBs

Season Stats

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
11
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
1
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
11
No Data - Not Ranked

Defense

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Rank
-
Solo Tackles
11
-
Assists
0
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
3
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
4
-
Interceptions
1
-
Passer Rating Allowed
70.7
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.5
-
Total Pressures
1
-
PBUs
0
-
Receptions Allowed
11

Snaps

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Rank
160
th
Total Snaps
141
191
st
Run Defense Snaps
19
51
st
Pass Rush Snaps
5
147
th
Coverage Snaps
117
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