The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine exists to highlight things like size, speed and athleticism, and nobody has embodied this more than Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson.
The Gators QB is considered a first-round talent, but he’s less pro-ready than some of the other signal-callers in this year’s draft class. Richardson stands alone in terms of physical traits, though, and he has put on a show thus far on Saturday.
Watch as Ricahrdson runs a blazing 4.43 40-yard dash time at the combine (changed from initial time of 4.44).
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While Richardson’s speed was on display, his performance in the vertical jump was equally as impressive. Watch as he records 40.5-inch vertical jump — the highest ever recorded by a quarterback at the combine.
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Richardson may not be a polished product, but coaches may be tempted by his impressive measurables, which you can see in the below tweet from NFL Research.
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