Furman University

Furman:  Heads into the preseason listed as the backup to returning starting strong side end Josh Lynn but figures to see plenty of playing time...owns starting experience...can play both end slots...student of the game.  2010 — Played in all 11 games and earned three starts at defensive end...credited with 21 tackles, including five for-loss, and two fumble recoveries...registered a career high six tackles in season finale versus Georgia Southern...had three stops and a sack against Wofford...tallied fumble recoveries against The Citadel (31-14 win) and Howard (56-14 win).  2009 — Registered action in 11 games as a backup defensive end...tallied four tackles and a sack...sack for loss of eight yards came against Western Carolina (38-20 win).

High School:  2009 graduate of North Springs (4A) High School...football coach was Charles Parks...played defensive end, linebacker, and tight end during his prep tenure...three-year starter...career statistics include 100 tackles and 15 sacks...served as team captain and registered 50 tackles, six sacks, and an interception in 2008, his senior year...had eight sacks his junior year.

Personal:  Full name is Richard Lee Lang, Jr...born October 5, 1990, in Fort Knox, Kentucky...son of Bettie and Rick Lang...has three siblings:  Erica, C.J. and Lisha...undeclared major.