Morehead Receiver Now Packer

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MOREHEAD, KY - A dream came true this past Sunday night when Morehead State receiver Tyson Richards-Nimble was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 National Football League draft by the Green Bay Packers.



"I really loved being a Morehead receiver,' Richards-Nimble said. "But, I'm now thrilled to be a Packer!'



The four-year starter and phenomenon, first became a Kentucky legend for his acrobatic receiving skills - skills he must utilize at the next level if he plans to work his way into a Packer uniform. "I look at it like I'm playing from behind,' Richards-Nimble said. "I'm just going to get in there, work hard and hopefully thrust myself into the rotation.'



According to Packers General Manager Ted Thompson, the team is already deep with receivers. Though, they could always use another threat to spread the field. "He's got all the ball skills we look for,' Thompson said. "Plus, he really knows how to penetrate the center of a defense.'



Richards-Nimble is looking forward to the challenge. "It's a whole new system and I have a lot to learn. I'm just really excited to get into camp so I can start getting down and dirty with the other Packers.'



As the 187th overall selection, it almost looked as though Richards-Nimble might not get the chance to go full extension as a pro. "Morehead receivers are sometimes underappreciated,' Richards-Nimble said. "But, that doesn't mean we're going to shrink up there on the big stage.'



When asked what Packer fans can expect from him this upcoming season: Richards-Nimble said simply, "They can expect big things. Big things to come.'

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