Christopher Newport University

2024 -- Junior Season -- Returned to the playing field for the Captains following rehabilitation from a knee injury...suited up in five games for Paul Crowley's squad...in his return in the opener at Trine, forced a fumble and made three tackles, including two solo stops...honored for the second straight year by the NJAC, named to the conference's All-Academic team.

2023  -- Sophomore Season -- Continued his career at CNU by working to return to action from injury...did not see action in any games...was honored by the New Jersey Athletic Conference for his work in the classroom, named to the NJAC All-Academic team.

2022 -- Freshman Season -- Opened his career as a defensive lineman with the Captains by playing in two early-season games...debuted in the opener at Washington and Lee on September 3rd, making his first career tackle...also saw action at home vs. Averett at TowneBank Stadium on September 10th...season came to an early end due to an injury.

At Menchville -- Earned four letters as a member of the Monarchs, playing defensive end, linebacker, offensive line, and long snapper ... Helped lead Menchville to first playoff appearance in nearly 30 years as a junior and guided team to first playoff win as a senior ... Led team in tackles in his final season

Personal -- Cole Casey Richardson was born in Newport News, Va. ... Son of Ric and Kelly Richardson ... Has two brothers, Jay and Ryan ... Favorite athlete is Ray Lewis ... Dream vacation is a trip to the islands of Greece ... Favorite food is steak ... Majoring in Kinesiology.