Trent Richardson has said that he is "really excited" to join the Indianapolis Colts.
The former Cleveland Browns running back, who was the third overall pick in the 2012 Draft, was traded to the AFC South side earlier this week in exchange for the team's first-round pick next year.
The 22-year-old told reporters: "It's starting to wear off, but it's still a shock. At the same time, I'm ready to open up this new chapter in life, especially here with the Colts. It's a great surrounding, great coaching staff and a great locker room.
"[I'm] really excited. You got somebody like Ahmad Bradshaw helping me with all the basics. You got Reggie Wayne on the one side, you got TY Hilton, you got Andrew [Luck] and you got a good defense over there, just with the whole program.
"It's a big situation when you got a quarterback that can move it around. [I'm] not saying nothing against the Browns organisation, I think that organisation was terrific and they're going to go in the right direction. I'm here now. I can't wait to get out there and just be vibing with my team."
Richardson, who is expected to make his Colts debut against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, made 105 rushing yards in the Browns' opening two games of the 2013 NFL season.
Sian Cowper
