Colorado University Athletics
2026 Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 5
Elle Richardson
- Position:
- Setter
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Orem, Utah
- High School:
- Mountain View High School
- Major:
- Integrated Physiology
2026 (FRESHMAN):
- Elle Richardson is a freshman setter for the Buffs.
HIGH SCHOOL:
- 2x First Team All-State (2023, 2024)
- 2x First Team All-Region (2023, 2024)
- 2x First Team All-Valley (2023, 2024)
- 3x UHSAA Academic All-Region (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Played at Elevate Athletics Volleyball Club (2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025) and South County Volleyball Club (2023)
PERSONAL:
- Elle Marie Richardson is the daughter of Jess and Zach Richardson
- Elle’s dad Zach played volleyball at BYU
- Has two younger siblings, Gavin and Eddie
- Chose CU because of the amazing culture
- Favorite hobbies include reading and watching movie series
- Biggest sports hero is Courtney Thompson because she is an aggressive setter and commands her court
- Wants to travel to Europe and Japan to eat all the food
- Favorite food is anything with avocado
- After graduation, Elle wants to become a physical therapist
- Fun fact: hot cocoa is one of her favorite drinks!
Tuesday, December 02
Saturday, November 29
Wednesday, November 26
Friday, November 21