Class: Sophomore

Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 215 pounds

2019 stats: 71 tackles, 2.5 TFL, .5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 INT

Projected 2020 role: Starting safety

Why he's #10 on the list: Richardson was a revelation in 2019, taking over a starting job immediately and playing like a veteran throughout the season. He played well enough that he was a second-team selection on the AP's preseason All-SEC teams last week, so he won't be sneaking up on anyone this year. The Aggies aren't interested in surprises; they want Richardson to be a leader of what could be a very good secondary this season. If he takes the normal step forward from his freshman to sophomore years that many good players do, he'll be on the postseason All-SEC team as well.