Richardson Named Stats Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 HRMessenger Staff MEAC, Norfolk State University, Norfolk va

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State linebacker AJ Richardson has earned FCS National Defensive Player of the Week by Stats Perform, announced by the organization on Monday morning.

Richardson recorded a career-high 18 tackles, including seven solo stops, 5.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks. He also picked off the first pass of his career, returning it for 32 yards into Towson territory, setting up a Spartan touchdown.

Norfolk State will return to action on Oct. 26 for Homecoming, taking on Howard at 2 p.m. at William “Dick” Price Stadium.

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