2023 Football Roster
Roster
Christopher Richardson
- Position:
- Defensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 290
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Shelby, N.C.
- High School:
- Crest HS
Big defensive lineman with a chance to compete for snaps at tackle in 2022 … Smart, physical defender … Could make an impact with continued gains and experience.
2022 at Gardner-Webb: Saw action in three games ... Assisted on a sack in the season opener against Limestone (9/1) for the first of his career.
2021 at Gardner-Webb: Played in six games … Had one tackle, an assist, vs. Lincoln (9/18).
Spring 2021 at Gardner-Webb: Played in one game … Saw action vs. Presbyterian (3/6).
High School: Played at Crest (N.C.) High under Coach Nick Eddins … Named Big South Conference 3A Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 … A preseason All-Cleveland County selection by the Charlotte Observer … Finished senior season with 75 total tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss and a sack … Had a season-high 14 total hits vs. Ashbrook High … Enjoyed a dominant junior season … Had 67 total hits, 25.0 tackles for loss and seven sacks … Posted a season-high nine total tackles vs. Kings Mountain High … Strong student and musician … Also a member of the Crest Band.
