
CJ Richard Jr. brings FCS All-American ball-hawk juice to FSU’s secondary
In the 2025 season at Illinois State, CJ Richard Jr. flashed as a physical, instincts-driven safety: 36 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and a Freshman All-American nod while helping the Redbirds reach the FCS title game[1][7][8]. Florida State views him as an immediate fit in Tony White’s 3-3-5 look, with his 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame, reliability in space, and opportunistic playmaking giving the Seminoles a tough, competitive DB who can battle for snaps right away[1][14][15].






