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Josh Richardson

Class: Graduated Hometown: Dublin, Ohio High School: Scioto HS

Height / Weight: 6-4 / 245 Position: Defensive End/Linebacker Experience: 1L

Career Honors: 2009: KU Defensive Scout Player of the Week vs. Oklahoma.

2012 (Sr.): Did not see any game action.

2011 (Jr.): Did not see any game action.

2010 (So.): Saw playing time on special teams during the season... Did not record any statistics.

2009 (RFr.): Did not see action as a backup linebacker... Named KU defensive scout player of the week vs. Oklahoma.

2008 (Fr.): Earned KU Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week vs. Texas Tech... Redshirted the season.

High School: Recorded 64 tackles during his senior season... Had five tackles for loss... Had one interception while breaking up three passes... Also recovered two fumbles and forced another... Earned his team's most improved player award... Also competed in track and field... Holds school records in the long jump and high jump... Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born in Newport News, Va... Major is communication studies... Likes to play video games and write... Has two siblings... Brother Jay played at Ohio State and is a starting defensive end for the Oakland Raiders.