Anthony Richardson Combine: Florida QB sets all-time records in league history

Anthony Richardson is an athletic specimen, and the potential 2023 NFL Draft first-rounder showcased his elite prowess in the NFL Combine. Richardson set an NFL Combine record for quarterbacks with a 40.5-inch vertical jump. His 10-foot-9-inch broad jump was also a record for the position.

The Florida Gator blew the rest of the quarterbacks out of the park in terms of physique. He looks more like a cross between running back and linebacker than a quarterback. Richardson hasn't even run his final 40-yard dash, and he's already trending on social media thanks to his record-breaking feats. He might not be the best thrower in his class or the most accurate, but he sure is the most athletic player in his position coming into this year's draft.

Anthony Richardson NFL Combine 2023 stats

On Saturday, Anthony Richardson measured in at 6-foot-4 while weighing in at 244 pounds. This comes a mere day after it was reported that Richardson charmed NFL teams during the interview process. He also recorded a ridiculous 40.5-inch vertical leap, which the NFL's research department said was the highest for a quarterback since 2003. As if that wasn't enough, the Florida State University alum put up a startling 10' 9" broad jump, the NFL Combine record for a quarterback.

Before the draft, scouts and analysts were already raving about how special of a specimen Anthony Richardson was. Nothing could prepare the NFL for what they witnessed in Saturday's session of the NFL Combine. Richardson is solidifying his top 10 prospects. Since there's no consensus number one this year, fans should consider a team taking Richardson number one in late April. We've never seen a player like Richardson heading into the modern NFL; his physical tools are phenomenal.

Florida QB Anthony Richardson Comparisons at the 2023 NFL Combine:

• Height: 6'4 1/4" (taller than George Kittle)
• Weight: 244 lbs. (heavier than Haason Reddick)
• Hand Size: 10 1/2" (bigger than DeAndre Hopkins)
• Vertical: 40.5” (higher than Davante Adams)
• Broad Jump: 10’9” (longer than Odell Beckham Jr.)

How did Anthony Richardson perform in college?

Anthony Richardson had a tipsy-turvy college football career, as he was the Florida Gators starter for one year. He played four games in his first year at Florida in 2020, making one of two passes for 27 yards with a passing touchdown and an interception. He redshirted his first year of university eligibility. Richardson entered the 2021 season as the backup to Emory Jones but still earned more playing time.

Richardson's breakthrough year was 2022, as he utilized his newly acquired starting role. The highlight of his season came when he helped the Gators pull off an unlikely win over the heavily favored seventh-ranked Utah Utes. Richardson paid his dues at the college level and declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. He put up a stat line of 3,105 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. He also totaled 1,116 rushing yards and 12 TDs on the ground. Simply put, Richardson is built differently, and it will be fun watching him take on the big leagues.