Anthony Richardson – Quarterback – 21 – Junior – Florida
Height: 1m95
Weight: 110 kg
2022 stats: 2,549 yards and 17 touchdowns for 9 pass interceptions. 654 yards and 9 rushing touchdowns.
Estimated Draft Position: Top 10
NFL comparison: Cam Newton (ex Panthers)
If the studios Marvel Or DC Comics wanted to make a movie about a superhero quarterback so he would look like Anthony Richardson. Tall and very strong, he also has a cannon instead of the right arm! In addition, he knows how to smash the defenders to gain yards on the ground: a real superhero punishing the “villains”.
But we are indeed talking about a Hollywood scenario: in reality, AR15 has the potential to be an NFL superstar, but also to have his manager fired in two years!
Strong points
– Very strong arm
– Mobile
– Young
Physically, he has all the desired attributes and more. Giving the impression of disconcerting ease, some of his deep throws have dazzled in 2022: long distance, in the right timing, with velocity and arriving on the outside shoulder of the receiver. Break out the popcorn!
AR15 is also a quarterback who knows how to gain yards by wearing leather: 654 yards and 9 touchdowns on the ground in 2022. Built like a linebacker, he is not afraid of shocks and can drop his shoulder. He can also avoid defenders with his superior athletic qualities: speed, lateral agility and lively support!
In streaks, Anthony Richardson has played as the next NFL nugget. By sequences only…
Weak points
– Accuracy
– Game Intelligence
To become reliable, his throwing technique must improve and Anthony Richardson still has a lot of work to do: the footwork when he throws, reading defenses or even identifying favorable duels.
When the ball is engaged, the QB must scan what is happening on the field: which receiver is creating separation and what are the opposing defenders doing? Also, to send the ball where it beats an NFL defense, the power of the arm is interesting but insufficient: it takes technique to be consistent! Anthony Richardson doesn’t have it yet.
In addition, a quarterback must take risks to hope to bring big gains on the field, but also know when not to bet too big and risk being intercepted. In all these areas, AR15 must progress.
With only one season as a starter, Anthony Richardson offers a profile described as “raw”. But like a diamond just waiting to be polished, it could reveal priceless value.
Or not !
The statistics
53.8% passes completed in 2022
If he was able to impress with a few deep shots, he also showed a lot of inconstancy. The daily bread of a quarterback is to lead an attack: to ensure the short and intermediate passes. For this, AR15 is anything but reliable!
If all goes well, he offers the hope of finding an elite QB. But also that of being qualified as bust if he fails to improve the fundamentals of the quarterback position. Anthony Richardson needs to progress to even become a starting NFL quarterback.
Possible destinations
Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans
Anthony Richardson will become a Super Bowl star or a mocked draft pick for a decade. Just like Travon Walker (Jaguars), the controversial number 1 of the 2022 draft. The two players had also met in 2021: cover photo.
The Indianapolis Colts have been looking for a quarterback since Andrew Luck retired. And after unsuccessful experiences with confirmed players, they could try to develop one (hypothesis developed in this podcast).
Shane Steichen is their new coach and former quarterback himself (four seasons at UNLV). He therefore seems competent to identify and then correct the faults of the young Floridian. In addition, he has just known a lot of success, at the head of the Eagles’ attack, with a young, mobile quarterback, who also had to make progress to be a reliable pitcher: Jalen Hurts.
While waiting for the “image proof” video (Tuesday, April 25), his match against Texas A&M showed why NFL staff are salivating over AR15: if he becomes able to reproduce this kind of performance every week, he will then be difficult to stop. . And his franchise will play the title almost every year.
