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AJ Richardson
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Kings Mountain, N.C.
- High School:
- Kings Mountain
AS A JUNIOR (2025 at NC STATE):
• Enrolled at NC State in January.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2024 at NORFOLK STATE):
• Led the MEAC in tackles with 100 tackles for the season, that included 30 solo stops.
• An All-MEAC performer.
• Named Stats Perform FCS Defensive Player of the Week for a breakthrough performance against Towson, recording 18 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and an interception.
AS A FRESHMAN (2023 at NORFOLK STATE):
• Earned FCS Freshman All-American Honors.
• Named to the MEAC All-Second Team Defense.
• Played in all 11 games making seven starts.
• Led the team in tackles with 69 (41 solo, 28 assisted).
• Tallied 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, two breakups, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.
• Recorded season highs in tackles with 10 twice first against Tennessee State and against South Carolina State.
• Records nine tackles in his first collegiate game against Virginia State.
• Named MEAC Rookie of the week honors after the South Carolina State Game.
• Named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week following the Tennessee State game.
IN HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played at Kings Mountain High School.
• Rankings: Ranked No. 19 among middle linebackers and defensive ends in North Carolina by MaxPreps.
• Honors: Selected Defensive Kings Mountain Football Player of the Game by MaxPreps on Sept. 17, 2021, and Player of the Game against Forestview on Oct. 1, 2021.
• Senior Stats: Played in 14 games during his senior season, racking up 92 tackles, including 90 solo stops, with 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries, one blocked punt and one blocked field goals.
• Career Stats: For his prep career, registered 259 tackles (257 solos) in 39 games, with 30 sacks.
RICHARDSON CAREER STATS (AT NORFOLK ST)
Year | GP | Ht | Ast | Tot | TFL | Sk | PBU | INT | FF/R |
2023 | 11 | 41 | 28 | 69 | 11-20 | 2-2 | 2 | 1/3 | |
2024 | 12 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 9.5-30 | 3-18 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
Totals | 23 | 71 | 98 | 169 | 20.5-50 | 5-20 | 3 | 1 | 1/4 |