59  LeBranden Richardson Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Miami, Fla. High School: Miami Central Height / Weight: 6-2 / 237 Position: Defensive End

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2011):
-Appeared in nine games and recorded seven tackles (six solo), one sack, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries
-Boston College 9/10: Recorded one tackle (one solo), one sack, and one TFL
-Memphis 10/29: Recorded one tackle (one solo) and one QBH
-Tulsa 11/3: Posted a season-high five tackles (four solo)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2010):
-Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL:
-Played for coach Telly Lockette at Miami Central High School
-Team was 12-2 in 2009, won the county championship and advanced to the FHSAA state semifinals for 6A
-Led Dade County in sacks and was named to the Miami Herald's All-Dade Team
-Played in the annual Dade-Broward All-Star Game
-Played in the U.S.A. vs. the World Game
-Had 92 tackles with 30 tackles for loss and nine forced fumbles
-Was honorable mention all-conference at Hialeah High School in 2007 and 2008
-Was also recruited by North Carolina

PERSONAL:
-Parents are Mark and Daphine Richardson
-Major is undeclared

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