University of Richmond Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Jersey Number 95
Gershom Ejoni
- Position:
- Defensive Line
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 231
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Raleigh, N.C.
- High School:
- Heritage
2019
- Played and started all 12 games at defensive end.
- Recorded 39 tackles on the year, 11 solo and 28 assisted tackles.
- Recorded a season-high seven tackles against No. 18 Maine (Oct. 12).
- Posted six tackles against Jacksonville (Aug. 29) and Villanova (Nov. 9).
- Posted 1.5 sacks on the year, getting a half sack against Boston College (Sept. 7), Maine and Villanova.
- Finished the year with 4.5 tackles for loss, including a season-high 1.5 against No. 25 Elon (Sept. 14).
2018
- Played in nine games with one start
- Recorded 28 tackles, 15 solo and 13 assisted during the season
- Recorded 4.0 tackles for 28 yards lost
- Earned a pair of quarterback sacks for a loss of 16 yards
- Made a season-high five solo tackles, two assists and a sack against Stony Brook (Sept. 22)
- Had four solo tackles against James Madison (Sept. 29)
- Recorded 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack in the win over Fordham (Sept. 8)
2017
- Appeared in all 11 games for the Spiders
- 22 total tackles in 2017, one forced fumble and a QB hurry
- Playing on both special teams (kickoffs) and providing depth at defensive line
- Had a career-high two tackles against No. 3 Sam Houston State
2016
- Played in six games for the Spiders, converting to the defensive line late in the year
- Made collegiate debut in home win over Top-25 ranked Villanova
- Credited with two tackles on the year
2015
- Redshirted
High School
- Two-year starter
- Team captain
- All-conference and MVP in track
- Academic all-conference
Personal
- Son of Goodnews and Princess Ejoni
- National Honors Society
- National Achievers Society
- Kappa Scholar
- Academic all-conference in basketball
Football Spring Game Press Conference
Saturday, April 11
Blake Houser Making Offseason Strides
Wednesday, April 01
Russ Huesman Spring Football Update
Wednesday, April 01
Football Weekly Press Conference November 19
Wednesday, November 19
