Anthony Richardson is the talk of the NFL Draft after his impressive showing at the NFL Combine over the weekend. The Florida quarterback posted two combine records for his position on Saturday with a 40.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 9-inch broad jump. He also ran a blistering 4.43 40-yard dash.
At 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds, Richardson is an elite athlete and his performance has vaulted him into consideration for the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. According to BetMGM, Richardson is currently the second favorite to go first overall, behind only Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (-185).
Richardson showed flashes of brilliance during his tenure at Florida but was plagued by inconsistencies as the starter in 2022. He had a dazzling Week 1 performance in a win over Utah, but struggled with accuracy and decision-making in the passing game over the course of the season. He finished the season with 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions while completing just 53.8% of his attempts. He also rushed for 654 yards and nine scores.
Now, with the NFL Combine and Draft season in full swing, teams are sure to take notice of Richardson’s athleticism and upside. The Chicago Bears currently hold the No. 1 pick but are reportedly open to trading out of that spot. Could one of those teams ultimately decide that Richardson is worth the risk?
The current odds for the No. 1 overall pick are:
Alabama QB Bryce Young: -185
Florida QB Anthony Richardson: +300
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud: +500
Kentucky QB Will Levis: +900
Alabama LB Will Anderson: +1400
Texas Tech EDGE Tyree Wilson: +2000
Georgia DL Jalen Carter: +3500
Clemson DE Myles Murphy: +10000
There is no denying that Anthony Richardson has made a splash on the NFL Draft scene and his performance at the combine has certainly caught the attention of the oddsmakers. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if Richardson can maintain his momentum and end up as the No. 1 overall pick.
