Anthony Richardson drafted by Indianapolis Colts fourth overall
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson was fourth overall by the Indianapolis Colts.. Richardson is the first Gator to be selected in the top 10 since tight end Kyle Pitts was taken fourth overall by the Atlanta Falcons. He’s the second-highest drafted quarterback in Florida football history.
He’s the highest Florida quarterback to be selected since Steve Spurrier went third overall to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1967 NFL Draft.
Gators quarterbacks in the draft
YearQuarterbackRoundOverall pickTeam1956Bobby Lance28332Green Bay Packers1967Steve Spurrier13San Francisco 49ers1972John Reaves114Philadelphia Eagles1988Kerwin Bell7180Miami Dolphins1997Danny Wuerffel499New Orleans Saints2001Jesse Palmer4125New York Giants2003Rex Grossman122Chicago Bears2010Tim Tebow125Denver Broncos2022Anthony Richardson
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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier spoke earlier this week about Richardson as a pro prospect. The Gainesville native started just 13 games in his career and was 6-7 as a starting quarterback.
“He had only played right around 200 plays prior to this past season and only started one game,” Napier pointed out. “First-year starter, new offensive system, new staff, not only for him but all the people around him.”
Part of the draft process is picking prospects apart. Florida’s 6-6 record with Richardson as the starting quarterback is a red flag because, for some reason, team records get assigned to quarterbacks. His 53.8% completion percentage is low. His nine interceptions are high. He also went to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and shattered records for quarterbacks.
The NFL Draft is about projecting the future. That’s where teams get excited when they look at Richardson.
“This guy may be the most physically talented football player that I’ve ever been around. He showed that in Indianapolis. A generational talent,” Napier said on Sirius XM. “I think that the upside here, because of the character, the intelligence, and the physical traits, this guy just needs continuity, reps, and the sky is the limit.”
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