Tyrice Richie is a Slot Specialist WR for Northern Illinois. Tyrice's 2021 season ranks in the 92th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 72 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
The offense's primary passing-down weapon — routes, separation, and reliability on 3rd down define this role.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Dane Kinamon | Air Force | 2021 | 39 | 0.410 | 0.7 | 16.0 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Zach Abey | Navy | 2016 | 70 | 0.370 | 0.8 | 25.9 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Georgia Tech | W22-21 | -6.7 | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 39 | 0.84 |
| 2 | vsWyoming | L43-50 | 0.6 | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0.02 |
| 3 | @Michigan | L10-63 | 23.4 | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 2 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 4 · Rec Yds 60 · Avg 15.0 · Rec TD 0
| -0.57 |
| 4 | vsMaine | W41-14 | — | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | 18 | 0.47 |
| 5 | vsEastern Michigan | W27-20 | -7.8 | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 15 | 0.09 |
| 6 | @Toledo | W22-20 | 6.9 | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 0 | 34 | 0.56 |
| 7 | vsBowling Green | W34-26 | -12.4 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | -0.11 |
| 8 | @Central Michigan | W39-38 | -1.0 | 8 | 147 | 18.4 | 1 | 50 | 1.04 |
| 10 | @Kent State | L47-52 | -6.4 | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 27 | 1.44 |