Colossal offensive tackle embarks on his second NFL campaign with Kansas City … Boasts a wealth of potential and continues to hone his craft at the pro level … Should benefit greatly from the tutelage of veteran offensive line coach Bill Muir and a second season working with assistant offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris … Former sixth-round pick gained valuable preseason game experience as a rookie and is expected to see extensive action once again this preseason … In addition to his massive frame, possesses large hands and long wingspan … Has seen action in six games on special teams.

Transactions: Signed with Kansas City (6/25/08) ... Selected with the first of Kansas City’s two selections in the sixth round (170th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Games Played/Games Started: 2008 (6/0) — 6/0.

Played on special teams in six games and was inactive for 10 contests … Was inactive for the season’s first four contests … Saw action in his first NFL game on special teams at Carolina (10/5) ... Also saw duty on special teams vs. Tampa Bay (11/2), vs. New Orleans (11/16), vs. Buffalo (11/23), at Oakland (11/30) and at Denver (12/7) ... Was inactive for the season’s final three contests.

Started 46 of 49 career contests at Clemson after being thrust into the starting lineup as a true freshman … Started all 13 games at left tackle as a senior in 2007, earning first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors … Anchored an offensive line that led the ACC in scoring (33.1 ppg) and ranked second in total offense (403.2 ypg) ... Started all 13 contests at left tackle as a junior in 2006, earning first-team All-ACC honors … Led an offensive line that surrendered only 15.0 sacks, the third-lowest tally in the nation … Also helped the Tigers rank fifth in the nation in rushing (217.8 ypg) ... Opened all 12 games at left tackle as a sophomore in 2005 … Was the first Clemson offensive lineman to win ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors since 2001 after a stellar performance against All-America DE Mario Williams at North Carolina State … Appeared in 11 games (eight starts) at left tackle as a true freshman … Was the initial first-year freshman to be considered a full-time starter on the offensive front since ‘43 … Also became the Tigers first true freshman to start more than one game on the offensive line since ‘75 … Graduated with a degree in Health Sciences from Clemson.

• A three-year starter on the offensive line at Wando High School in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

• Full name: Barry Devon Richardson.

• Single.