Florida QB Anthony Richardson dazzles with athletic exhibiting at Mix

He additionally ran a 4.44-second dash in his first 40-yard sprint try.

Whereas these drills don’t replicate the fact of precise NFL play, they do serve their goal in providing a gauge for prospect athleticism. Richardson is an elite athlete for his place. And he possesses a rocket launcher arm to high issues off.

Even with restricted collegiate expertise — simply 393 go makes an attempt in Gainesville; 54 % completions — his upside is greater than sufficient for NFL coaches and entrance workplace dream on. His efficiency this weekend in Indianapolis solely solidified his probabilities to go within the first half of the primary spherical come late April. Houston, Indianapolis, Carolina, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Detroit, Seattle and Washington are only a few of the groups that may very well be within the combine for Richardson’s companies.

It’s price asking if Richardson’s efficiency on the mix may vault him forward of C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) and/or Will Levis (Kentucky), although Bryce Younger (Alabama) ought to in all probability nonetheless be thought of the favourite to be the primary quarterback off the board on Day 1.