Jai’Dan Richardson is a 6'3" Edge/Tight End in the 2028 class.
Richardson attends George Washington in Colorado.
Richardson's Player Profile was created on February 9, 2026.
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Jai’Dan
RichardsonEDGE/TE
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
George Washington
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CO
Electric Defensive Standouts from Week 3
Richardson measures in at 6’3 230-pounds playing DE/TE for George Washington. He had 7 total tackles (4 solo,...
Written by Matt Tate
Jai’Dan
RichardsonEDGE/TE
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
George Washington
|
CO
Four 2028 Edge Rushers Crashing the Rankings
Richardson put together one of the more productive defensive seasons on paper, finishing with 59 total tackles, 26...
Written by Robert Davis
Jai’Dan
RichardsonEDGE/TE
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
George Washington
|
CO
Pops Picks: A New 2028 Colorado Prospect To Know At Each Position
I only need one hand to count the number of Colorado 2028 prospects that I feel are in...
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Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Matt Tate
Prep Redzone Scout
Richardson measures in at 6’3 230-pounds playing DE/TE for George Washington. He had 7 total tackles (4 solo, 3 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, 3 QB pressures, 3 PD, with 2 receptions for 44 yards and 1 touchdown. Richardson has good athletic ability due to very good balance, good acceleration, change of direction, and speed. Richardson displays a good initial quickness out of his stance creating contact first with his opponent. Good bend around the edge. Richardson has a powerful bull rush to knock offensive tackles off their anchor and put pressure on the quarterback. Good job collapsing the pocket as well. Displays good pursuit and will chase the ball carrier out into the open space to get the tackle. Keep an eye on the DE out of George Washington.
Richardson put together one of the more productive defensive seasons on paper, finishing with 59 total tackles, 26 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. His presence near the line of scrimmage is constant, as he thrives on penetrating gaps and overwhelming blockers with a combination of speed and strong hand usage. Richardson plays with urgency and physicality, consistently creating negative plays that stall offensive drives. His ability to shed blocks and close on ball carriers makes him a disruptive force in both the run and pass game. As he prepares to compete against top tier competition, Richardson has an opportunity to solidify his reputation and draw increased recruiting attention. His production and play style make him a prospect coaches should monitor closely.
I only need one hand to count the number of Colorado 2028 prospects that I feel are in the same realm as . Richardson suited up for the Cherry Creek Bruins youth program this year, which serves as the feeder into Cherry Creek High School–whose varsity program hasn’t lost more than three games in a season since 2012. When it comes to Richardson, I don’t even know where to start. Offensively, he took the bulk of the snaps lined out wide as a wide receiver where he didn’t even have to use his size and strength advantage that often, because he typically had already blown past the defensive back cursed with guarding him. However, he also took handoffs and pitches from the running back position, too. All that, and he appears to have the size of many pre-high school tight ends, to boot. Flip sides of the ball, and he’s also one of the top outside linebackers in the state. Honestly, if I had to make a prediction today, I think he may be a better outside linebacker than any thing else because of his ability to get off blocks and devour whoever has the ball. Bottom line–this kid is a future Saturday football player.