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Gio Richardson stats, 2026

Arizona (6–1, Big 12). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Gio Richardson is a wide receiver for Arizona (6–1). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 383rd in catches (15), 430th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3), 445th in yards per catch (11.3), in 3 games. This week: Arizona at Texas Tech.

Receiving yards170449th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches15383rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch11.3445th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3430th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Gio Richardson?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-10
Weight
173 pounds
Number
No. 5
Hometown
Chandler, AZ
High school
Basha (Chandler, AZ)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 665 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Gio Richardson's receiving stats

He's 383rd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (15) and 445th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (11.3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards170449th of 682
Catches15383rd of 682
Yards per catch11.3445th of 675

The season

Gio Richardson's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 430th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3430th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Gio Richardson's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Arizona2129914.222
2026Arizona1517011.3017
Career3646913.0219

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Gio Richardson's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Arizona+0.48+0.48—33.3%12.04%
2026Arizona+0.22+0.44-1.4120.0%3.810%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Gio Richardson's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Northern ArizonaW 35–796802
2at BYUL 17–2848500
5vs. CincinnatiW 34–726201

FAQ

Questions about Gio Richardson

What position does Gio Richardson play?

Gio Richardson plays wide receiver for Arizona, which is 6–1 this season.

Where is Gio Richardson from, and what year is he?

Gio Richardson is a sophomore wide receiver for Arizona, listed at 5-10 and 173 pounds, from Chandler, AZ.

How tall is Gio Richardson, and how much does he weigh?

Gio Richardson is listed at 5-10 and 173 pounds on Arizona's 2026 roster.

What year is Gio Richardson?

Gio Richardson is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Gio Richardson's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Gio Richardson has 36 catches for 469 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Gio Richardson play for?

Arizona (6–1, Big 12), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 5.

Is Gio Richardson eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Gio Richardson was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Gio Richardson play in his last game?

Week 5 vs. Cincinnati: 26 receiving yards, 2 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Arizona won 34–7.

Where did Gio Richardson go to high school?

Basha (Chandler, AZ). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 665 in the 2025 class.

What are Gio Richardson's stats this season?

170 receiving yards, 15 catches, 11.3 yards per catch, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 3 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Gio Richardson rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 383rd of 682 in catches, 430th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 445th of 675 in yards per catch.

When does Gio Richardson play next?

Arizona visits Texas Tech Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: Texas Tech.

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