NFL Rumors: AFC team emerges as frontrunner to get Florida’s Anthony Richardson in 2023 NFL Draft

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson has been gaining a lot of buzz leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft.

Richardson flashed potential during the NFL Combine and on Florida's Pro Day. Scouts and teams around the league are impressed with his size, athleticism, and arm power.

When the college football season ended, Richardson's projection was anywhere from round one to round three. Fast forward to the month of the draft, and Richardson is an expected top-10 pick. He could be selected by the Raiders at pick No. 7 overall.

According to ESPN's NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are considering Richardson if he is available at pick No. 7.

Mitchell Renz of the Raiders Report tweeted:

"According to @JFowlerESPN, he’s heard that the Raiders are considering drafting Anthony Richardson at #7 if he’s there during the 2023 NFL Draft."

Richardson set the QB record for broad jump and vertical jump in the Combine last month. He also wowed scouts with his deep-throw ability during his pro day.

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Could Las Vegas Raiders draft Anthony Richardson after inking QB Jimmy Garoppolo to $67.5 million deal?

Las Vegas Raiders introduce new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo

Could the Las Vegas Raiders add Anthony Richardson or another quarterback with the seventh-overall pick after signing Jimmy Garoppolo this off-season? Maybe.

The Raiders and Garoppolo agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million deal this off-season. Of the $67.5 million, $34 million of it is guaranteed.

This came after the team moved on from and released Derek Carr after having him for the last nine seasons as the team's starter.

The Raiders knew they had to replace Carr this off-season and agreed to terms with Garoppolo on the first day of free agency.

Garoppolo spent the last five-and-a-half seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He was demoted to backup quarterback last season but still played most of the season, going 7-3 as Trey Lance was out for most of the campaign.

Garoppolo proved last season that he can still be a good-quality starting quarterback.

Las Vegas could draft Richardson or a different QB prospect and let them develop under Garoppolo for a year or two before letting them take over as the team's franchise quarterback.

It's uncertain what the Raiders will do in the draft, but their interest in Richardson is real.

Do you think the Las Vegas Raiders will draft Richardson with the seventh-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft?