WATCH: Anthony Richardson shines at Florida Pro Day
A dozen former Gators participated in Florida’s Pro Day on Thursday, but the biggest focus of the morning was clearly on quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is projected to be among the top quarterbacks selected in the upcoming 2023 NFL draft.
Richardson already boosted his draft stock tremendously with a strong performance at the combine, so all he opted to do on Thursday was throw the ball. His 4.43-second 40-yard dash, 40.5-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-9-inch broad jump easily made him one of the most athletic quarterbacks of all time. There’s simply no need to prove himself physically and risk injury.
But pro scouts did want to see Richardson throw, and No. 15 made sure to impress several NFL head coaches and front office personnel in the audience. At this point, it seems fairly realistic to assume that Richardson could go within the first 15 picks of the draft, or even at No. 1 overall.
Here’s a look at Anthony Richardson’s Pro Day and some reactions on social media from throughout the morning.
Richardson started the day by getting measured
#Gators QB Anthony Richardson goes through measurements. Checks in at 6-foot-4, 246 pounds.
Richardson will only throw today. pic.twitter.com/nk7sXTg0RD
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall_) March 30, 2023
And then... it was showtime
Anthony Richardson takes center stage today at @GatorsFB Pro Day 👀 @GVOaant
📱: NFL Pro Days Live on NFL+ https://t.co/mcqR41thh1 pic.twitter.com/vz2nN4xuN3
— NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2023
First, he showed off his arm strength
Anthony Richardson casually throwing 25-yard lobs from the ground…
The one prior may have cleared 30 yards pic.twitter.com/d2q1JtnIvU
— Zach Cohen (@ZachCohenFB) March 30, 2023
He moved to short and medium throws standing up
Anthony Richardson’s Pro Day workout is underway. #Gators pic.twitter.com/pVI12qPwRr
— Zach Abolverdi (@ZachAbolverdi) March 30, 2023
Then he started letting it loose
Anthony Richardson throwing a 55-yard lob that almost scrapes the lights of the practice facility pic.twitter.com/bCqAm3FWMA
— Zach Cohen (@ZachCohenFB) March 30, 2023
Like really loose
Yeah, Anthony Richardson has a howitzer. #Gators pic.twitter.com/iW6pJlc5wp
— Will Levenson (@BigWillLevenson) March 30, 2023
Like really, really, really loose
Is this ball slightly over-thrown? Yes. Does it EASILY travel 70 yards because Anthony Richardson has an insane arm? Also yes. pic.twitter.com/0Nzl1sj2eo
— Jacob Rudner (@JacobRudner) March 30, 2023
And then...
Anthony Richardson hit the ceiling 😳 pic.twitter.com/2FDMs8dk6T
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 30, 2023
Football Twitter rightfully exploded
Anthony Richardson is a DAWG #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/3jSOuWDUAS
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 30, 2023
A little SEC quarterback competition never hurt anyone
Anthony Richardson on hitting the roof:
“I’ve seen Will Levis do it, so I was trying to one up him…put a hole through the roof,” he laughed. @InsideTheGators @GVOaant #ProDay2023 pic.twitter.com/KOs0mz8EsM
— Ellie Shreve (@ellie_shreve) March 30, 2023
The sky seems to be the limit for him
“Lord knows what’s going to happen April 27th. I’m just ready to get there and just live in the moment.”
Florida QB Anthony Richardson joined @SteveSmithSr89 and me after his pro day show in Gainesville: pic.twitter.com/i8bLwt6z2l
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 30, 2023
Plenty of big NFL names were in town
#Seahawks HC Pete Carroll and #Panthers HC Frank Reich getting ready to watch Richardson throw @InsideTheGators pic.twitter.com/sU2fGbps7Y
— Cam Parker (@camparker25) March 30, 2023
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