BALTIMORE, Md. (Dec. 7 , 2023) — Morgan State linebacker Lawrence Richardson was selected to play in the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Richardson had another solid campaign as one of the conference's premier linebackers and a bedrock in the Bears' defensive unit. The senior ranked third on the team with 50 total tackles with 4 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. He had a season-high 12 total stops in the Bears monumental win at No. 18 Richmond.
Richardson wrapped the 2023 season with 12 tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup in a tough loss versus Howard.
Morgan was picked to finish fourth (4th) in the MEAC preseason head football coaches and sports information directors, but instead finished in a 2-way tie for second place with a 3-2 mark in league play. Morgan concluded the 2023 season with 4-6 record.
The HBCU Legacy Bowl began in 2022. It was founded by a group of companies, including Allstate, the New Orleans Saints, the NFL, Adidas, Patrick Mahomes and his foundation, CocaCola, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, and more. Other NFL players joined in support of game: Jameis Winston, Bobby Wagner, and Terron Armstead are all listed as participating partners.
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