7Michael Richard
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Louisiana Tech → Michigan State
Louisiana Tech → Michigan StateCurrent depth chart
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Bio
Michael Richard is a safety transfer from Louisiana Tech to Michigan State with one season of eligibility remaining. The New Orleans native appeared in 34 games for the Bulldogs, including 22 starts, accumulating 104 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, three interceptions and 11 pass break-ups across 1,523 defensive snaps. Richard earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year and second-team Freshman All-America honors in 2023. During his final season at Louisiana Tech in 2025, he started 11 games and posted career highs with 39 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 5.0 TFLs (19 yards) while defending six passes overall. From Edna Karr · New Orleans, LA.
Michael Richard appeared in 12 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSeniorHeight5'10"Weight179 lbHometownNew Orleans, LAHigh schoolEdna KarrRecruiting3 · No. 1896 national · 2023 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolLouisiana TechTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
5
TACKLES
1
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
EDNA KARRNew Orleans, LA
LOUISIANA TECH2023 – 2025
MICHIGAN STATE2026 — present
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