University of Richmond Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 8
Braxton Lassiter
- Position:
- Defensive Line
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 270
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Raleigh, N.C.
- High School:
- Leesville Road
2025 (Sophomore)
- Played in all 12 games
- Logged 21 tackles, including 3.0 sacks (-17 yards)
- Recorded two sacks against Colgate (Oct. 11)
- Came up with first career interception in win over William & Mary (Nov. 22)
- Added two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups
- Key part of Richmond ranking fourth overall and leading the Patriot League in passing yards allowed, holding teams to just 155.3 a game
- Also helped the Spiders rank second in the Patriot League in scoring defense, holding teams to 22.7 points per game, and third in the Patriot League in interceptions with 11 on the season
- Helped the Spiders reach second in the conference and sixth overall in total defense, holding opponents to 290.3 yards per game
- Helped Richmond reach third in the conference in tackles for loss with 6.1 a game
- Saw time in three games, earning a redshirt
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
