“Too much talent to ignore” – Top 2023 QB prospect Anthony Richardson draws another Josh Allen comparison
With the 2023 NFL draft just two months away, one top quarterback prospect who has been getting a lot of buzz is Anthony Richardson. The three-year Florida quarterback has been getting a lot of comparisons to Buffalo Bills signal-caller Josh Allen.
The latest to compare Richardson to Allen is Bomani Jones. The renowned journalist tweeted on Tuesday that there's no way Richardson falls out of the top 15, considering Allen was a top-10 pick in 2018.
Jones tweeted:
"In a world where Josh Allen was a top 10 pick, there's no way Richardson falls out of the top 15. I'd be terrified of doing it early, and a little scared of mid-first, but that's too much talent to ignore."
in a world where josh allen was a top 10 pick, there's no way richardson falls out of the top 15. i'd be terrified of doing it early, and a little scared of mid-first, but that's too much talent to ignore. twitter.com/elitetakes_/st…
In another tweet, he compared Richardson to Allen.
"Like I said: the comp is Josh Allen. I'm surprised I haven't seen more people say this because it's really, really obvious."
like i said: the comp is josh allen. i'm surprised i haven't seen more people say this because it's really, really obvious. twitter.com/danieltkelley/…
When you look at their measurables, they are very similar. Allen stands at 6'5" and weighs 237 pounds. Richardson is 6'4" and weighs 232 pounds.
The two have a very similar style of play. Both are very mobile and use their feet a lot while possessing cannons for arms.
Coming out of Wyoming, many labeled Allen a boom or bust prospect. He played at a smaller school and threw just 44 touchdowns with 21 interceptions in four years.
Richardson is also considered a similar prospect due to his physical gifts, but also because he only started one full season in college. In 12 games in 2022, he posted 3,105 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Will Anthony Richardson be a first-round pick?
Anthony Richardson will likely be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
As mentioned above, he has the biggest boom-or-bust potential of any QB in this draft class.
Report: Teams are “all over the map” on QB Anthony Richardson, says @JFowlerESPN
Most agree he’s a 1st rounder, but some have placed him in later rounds and have questions about his ability to play at the next level https://t.co/knFelyfH7V
He's been making rounds on Twitter, going viral for his off-season videos that've showcased him throwing lasers in private workouts.
Lamar Jackson is out here putting in that work dropping dimes in a bucket… 👀😳
…. lol, just kidding.
This is Rookie Prospect Anthony Richardson from University of Florida preparing for his Pro Day & the NFL Combine.
But their throwing motions do look very similar 🤯
#Ravens https://t.co/Dnl3NXjsFC
Many young quarterbacks such as C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Levis and Richardson will expect to hear their names called in the first 31 selections of the 2023 NFL draft.