Richard Wesley (born September 8, 2008) is an American college football defensive end for the Texas Longhorns. Early life Wesley's parents both played college basketball. He began playing tackle football in seventh grade, starting as a wide receiver and defensive lineman. Wesley attended Sierra Canyon School and became a top defensive end as a freshman in 2023. He was also sometimes used as a running back at Sierra Canyon. He posted 50 tackles and 9.5 sacks in his freshman year. Wesley then tallied 44 tackles, nine sacks and four forced fumbles as a sophomore, being named a sophomore All-American by MaxPreps. As a junior in 2025, he totaled 29 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
Wesley was initially ranked among the top-five prospects in the college football recruiting class of 2027. In March 2025, he announced his intention to reclassify into the class of 2026. A five-star recruit, he was ranked by ESPN as the eighth-best player nationally and the second-best defensive end in the class of 2026. He initially committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks. Wesley later de-committed and afterwards committed to play for the Texas Longhorns. He signed with the Longhorns in December 2025.
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External links Texas Longhorns bio