Will Anthony Richardson be a Top-Five Pick? 2023 NFL Draft Outlook

University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson's draft stock has risen during the offseason as the 6'4" 244-pound athletic freak has impressed scouts during the pre-draft process.

Richardson came into his first season as a starter with real first-round hype, but now there's a chance he's a top-five selection overall in Thursday's 2023 NFL Draft. The value of a top-tier QB has never been stronger, so teams are looking for the next sky-high-ceiling QB. Richardson could be that guy.

How did Richardson play at Florida and will he be a top-five selection in the 2023 NFL Draft? Let's dive in.

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Anthony Richardson Career Review

Richardson completed just 53.8 percent of his passes for 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 2022. However, his rushing prowess and elite arm strength are what make him intriguing given the modern-day quarterbacks who are taking over the league.

On 103 rushing attempts, Richardson posted 654 yards (6.3 YPC) and nine rushing touchdowns. It's important to remember that sacks are counted as rushing attempts and negative rushing yards, so in actuality, his yards per rushing attempt figure is even more impressive than it seems.

He's an inexperienced prospect with just 13 career starts under his belt, but he's flashed ridiculous upside and is seemingly a lock to be a first-round selection.

Will Anthony Richardson be a Top-Five Pick?

According to MockDraftDataBase.com, which aggregates thousands of mock drafts to form a big board of prospects, Richardson sits as the fifth overall player as of April 24. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Richardson is (-320) to be taken outside the top four selections. However, he's (-200) odds to be taken inside the top 5. That said, the odds suggest the No. 5 pick is the sweet spot for Richardson.

Anthony Richardson Mock Draft Data

Seattle currently holds the No. 5 overall pick via the Russell Wilson trade with Denver, and there's been a ton of buzz that Seattle is interested in him. It would be a good situation for Richardson since he could sit behind Geno Smith and play with DK Metcalf whenever he does take over the QB1 job.

Ultimately, the belief is he may not be a starter as a rookie, but his betting odds suggest there's a very real chance he will be among the first five players to hear their names called on draft night, but it's not a certainty.

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