Richard Bartel (born February 3, 1983 in Grapevine, Texas) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Tarleton State.

Bartel attended Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas and was a student and a letterman in football and baseball. In football, he was named the District Offensive Player of the Year, was an All-Region selection, and named as an All-State selection. Richard Bartel graduated from Grapevine High School in 2001. Richard is married to Alecia Bartel.

Bartel was drafted as a pitcher by the Cincinnati Reds in the 14th round (516th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.