Anthony Richardson 2023 NFL Draft Projection: Where could Florida QB land?

The NFL has never seen a quarterback like Anthony Richardson, and we can't even play around.

The Florida gator is built like a cross between a linebacker and a halfback. He throws with the velocity of a rocket, and his vertical jump is in a whole different league. Coming into the NFL Combine, many people marveled at his physical gifts of Richardson, but interestingly, his performances blew their expectations out of the ballpark.

Richardson is projected to be selected as a lottery pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and after that performance on Saturday (March 4), some people have him going at number one. Like they say, you cannot teach size, and players like Richardson come once in a generation. He might be a project, but he's a project that's worth undertaking.

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Anthony Richardson's NFL Combine measurements

Richardson measured 6' 4" and weighed 244 pounds this week at the combine. He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds (second among quarterbacks).

Richardson posted a 10' 9" (a new QB record) and performed the vertical jump at a staggering 40.5" (also a new QB record). Along the way, Richardson shattered quarterback records galore at the NFL Combine, earning a maximum athleticism score of 99 (pending official numbers).

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Anthony Richardson's 40-yard Dash Stat

Anthony Richardson's 40-yard dash time at the 2023 Combine was 4.43 seconds. He was clocked at 23.44 miles per hour, per NextGen Stats

His performance is even more admirable, considering that he comprises 244 pounds of pure muscle. Based on his build, he shouldn't be running that fast, but guess the Florida Gators' shot caller did not get the memo.

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How has Anthony Richardson performed in 2023 NFL Combine?

As Anthony Richardson marveled at the crowd, you needed to be in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, to soak in the atmosphere. The potential first-round pick was in his element on Saturday as he broke numerous records and performed admirably in events where he couldn't break the records.

Richardson started by running a 4.43 40-yard dash despite his 244-pound frame. His 40-yard dash time was the fourth fastest by a quarterback since 2003. He also broke quarterback records at the vertical jump and broad jump.

He posted a 40 1/2-inch vertical and 10' 9" broad jump for good measure. Richardson closed his session by firing 65-yard cannons and acing team interviews.

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Anthony Richardson's College Stats

Richardson spent his college football career with the Florida Gators. He was a bench option in his first two seasons with the Gators, throwing for 556 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions.

However, all that changed in his third season when he was handed the starting job, thanks to the graduation of his competition. Richardson proceeded to show what he was made of, posting a stat line of 2,549 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in his third and final season at college level.

He also added 654 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the ground for good measure.