Georgia Southern University Athletics

2022-23: Did not play in any games … Was redshirted … A valuable member of the scout team.

2021-22: Played in seven games at the College of San Mateo … Completed 14 of 22 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns … Had a long pass of 71 yards against San Joaquin Delta … Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.

2020-21: Enrolled at the College of San Mateo in January after the fall season was canceled due to COVID-19.

2019-20: Attended Palmetto Preparatory Academy in Columbia, SC.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Adam Collins at Community Christian School … A 2018 first-team all-state selection by the GICAA … Named first-team all-region by the GICAA in both 2018 and 2017 … A 2018 NAAPS (National Athletic Association of Private Schools) All-American … The 2018 NAAPS 3A National Athlete of the Year … Helped lead Community to the 2018 GICAA state title … Finished his career with 2,141 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns … Passed for 5,010 yards 71 scores … The school’s all-time passing yards and passing touchdowns leader … Holds the school record for most touchdowns in a single season (26 his junior year) … Tied for the most touchdowns in a single game (5) … Also played basketball, earning first-team all-state by the GICAA in 2018 … Named first-team all-region by the GICAA in 2019, 2018 and 2017 … A 2019 NAAPS All-American … Helped lead his team to the 2016 GICAA state title … A 1,000-point scorer.

PERSONAL: Born Richard Dale Lankford III on January 23 in McDonough, GA … Son of Richie and Brenda Lankford … Has a sister, Brooke, and a brother, Presley.

MAJOR: Business Management