Is AJ Richardson starting?
AJ Richardson is the projected starter at WLB for North Carolina State.
Redshirt junior · #15 · 6'1", 235 lbs
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North Carolina State Starting Lineup
- DE
- NT
- DT
- JACK
- WLBAJ RichardsonThis player
- MLB
- LCB
- SS
- FS
- RCB
- NB
- RES
- RES
Top linebackers in the ACC
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 12 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 64 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #15
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 70-rated defense; 48th-percentile production (×0.86 for competition level) put them -6 vs unit starters → 64.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Aug 29LUVATKL 5
- TKL
- 5
- SOLO
- 0
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final L 34-8
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | LUVA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AJ Richardson's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.