Eli Richards brings steady production and disruptive run support to Georgia State’s defensive line
Richards is a high school DL commit to Georgia State whose profile points to a dependable, high-activity defender rather than a pure stat-padding star; in the 2025-26 season at Mill Creek, he posted 37 total tackles, 16 solo tackles, 6.2 tackles per game, plus a forced fumble, fumble recovery, and pass breakup, and he ranked top 64 in Georgia’s AAAAAA division and top 3 in Region 8 for at least one stat category[2]. That production suggests active hands, good pursuit, and a nose for finishing plays, making him a fit for a program that values effort, toughness, and multi-phase defensive impact[2].
