OSU Signee John Paul Richardson Mossed a Dude in Playoff Game

Oklahoma State 2021 signee John Paul Richardson is expected to move to Stillwater and enroll next month, but before that he’s got some unfinished business.

On Saturday, his Ridge Point Panthers defeated the Atascocita Eagles 55-44 in the Texas 6A D1 regional semifinal, and Richardson — and his ability to make plays like this — was a big reason why.

Go up and get it young fella!!

JP Richardson with the big time catch on the 50/50 ball – could be the knockout blow

Great ball from @BertEmanuel3 to give his guy a chance – @RandyMoss ?

Ridge Point – 48
Atascocita – 38
4Q | 3:39@GameOnSportsPro @friday_stars@RPHS_FB pic.twitter.com/nDrAc9VNaf

— Marshall Green?? (@marshallgreen_) December 26, 2020

And then there was this one, when he broke a tackle with a strong shove and then picked up 30 more yards and a score.

Bert Emanuel Jr hit a wide open JP Richardson who did the rest after the catch. Touchdown Ridge Point@RPHS_FB – 41
Atascocita – 24
3Q | 3:15@GameOnSportsPro @friday_stars @BertEmanuel3 pic.twitter.com/aZ9nBCTB7R

— Marshall Green?? (@marshallgreen_) December 26, 2020

He also nearly took a kickoff return to the house.

Richardson is just the 16th-highest rated player to sign for Oklahoma State so far in the class and the No. 4 receiver. But given his ability to Moss dudes as well as the track speed he showed off, he may be the next diamond-in-the-rough wideout to come to Oklahoma State and shine.

Look forward to it?

— Jaden Nixon? (@TheJadenNixon) December 26, 2020

Here’s Richardson after the win. His Panthers will move on to a Regional Finals matchup against North Shore on Jan. 1.

I asked @johnpaulr_7 how this offense was able to explode the way it did, him taking pride in being a playmaker and the connection between him and his QB @BertEmanuel3 @GameOnSportsPro @friday_stars @RPHS_Panthers pic.twitter.com/nU5hKPrxRT

— Marshall Green?? (@marshallgreen_) December 26, 2020