Tarleton State University Athletics

Sophomore (2024):
Played in one game, making a tackle in the game, against Utah Tech on Oct. 12.
 
New Mexico State:
Played two seasons with the Aggies from 2022-23 … Played in four games total, two in each season … Made his collegiate debut against Wisconsin on Sept. 17, 2022.
 
Hopkins High School:
Three-time All-State award winner and All-Conference all four years … Was District Player of the Year twice … Also competed in varsity wrestling, where he won the state championship at 195 pounds in 2020 … Was All-State and All-Conference in wrestling all four years … Ranked No. 14 in the country in his weight class in 2021.
 
Personal:
Is a 2021 graduate of Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota … Was on the honor roll twice … Hometown is Minneapolis, Minnesota … Full name is Richard Chakolis … Prefers to go by his nickname, RJ … Son of Richard and Desma … Has two sisters, Dejahne and Dlayla … Majoring in criminal justice … Born July 15.