Jeremy Richardson

Class:
Junior
Position:
Safety
Height:
5-11
Weight:
185
Hometown:
Waynesboro, Ga.
High School:
Burke County HS
Previous School:
Shorter

AS A SOPHOMORE AT SHORTER (2025): Played in 11 games … Logged a team-high 55 tackles (43 solo), including 2-1/2 tackles for loss … Also turned in five pass break-ups, as well as a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … Recorded five or more tackles three times, including a season-best seven stops against both Savannah State (4 solo) and West Florida (7 solo) … Registered a solo tackle for loss against both West Florida and Barton … Forced a fumble at UNC Pembroke.

AS A FRESHMAN AT SHORTER (2024): Played in nine games … Amassed 35 tackles (27 solo), including two tackles for loss … Posted five or more tackles on a pair of occasions, including 10 stops (9 solo) against West Georgia … Also tallied five tackles, including two tackles for loss, against West Florida … Played offensive snaps as a running back, carrying the ball 10 times for 51 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-region performer for coach Franklin Stephens at Burke County High School where he starred on both sides of the line of scrimmage … Totaled 39 tackles (28 solo) as a senior, while also tallying four pass break-ups … Logged 554 offensive yards and eight touchdowns as well, including 369 rushing yards and five touchdowns … Also caught six passes for 185 yards and three additional scores … Turned in 30 tackles (25 solo) as a junior, including five tackles for loss, to go along with two pass break-ups … Also caught 23 passes for 217 yards and two scores.

PERSONAL: The son of Suprina Palmer … Maintained a 3.8 cumulative grade point average at Burke County High School … A physical education and health major at Mercer.