Good Morning Gators: More first-round projections for Anthony Richardson
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Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson continues to garner early first-round projections for the 2023 NFL Draft.
Gators Online outlined Florida’s top five prospects for next year’s draft class on Monday, with Bleacher Report, Walter Football and Sports Illustrated all predicting Richardson as a top-10 pick.
Two more prominent NFL analysts also have Richardson high on their draft board.
Jason McIntyre of FOX Sports has him going fifth overall to the New York Giants in his mock draft. And during a discussion about potential No. 1 overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft on The Adam Schefter Podcast, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. said Richardson should be in the conversation for a top-10 pick.
“Anthony Richardson from Florida is a talented kid,” Kiper said. “Wow, is he talented. If he can become consistent throwing the football, you’re going to be talking a lot about Anthony Richardson as well.”
Richardson appeared in eight games last season, throwing for 529 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 401 yards and three scores on 51 carries.
McIntyre also has UF outside linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. as a first-round pick in his mock draft, projecting him 25th overall to the Dallas Cowboys.
In other Florida football news
- Florida coach Billy Napier is thankful for longtime donor Hugh Hathcock as his Gator Guard group grows UF’s NIL war chest.
- A breakdown of Florida football’s scholarship chart following the May 1 transfer deadline.
- Arizona State receiver Ricky Pearsall is reportedly down to three schools after visiting UF.
UF recruiting roundup
- The Gators reeled in a commitment Tuesday from 2022 JUCO offensive tackle Jordan Herman.
- UF is still in the mix for Five–Star Plus+ quarterback Arch Manning, the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 class.
- Multiple offensive linemen will receive visits from Florida on Wednesday, including top-100 OT Lucas Simmons.
- Florida offensive coordinator Rob Sale had a busy Tuesday in Louisiana, seeing some targets in the trenches.
- The Gators took the next step with On300 offensive tackle Oluwatosin Babalade, offering him Tuesday.
- Tomarrion Parker, a Top-100 EDGE in the On3 Consensus, is planning multiple trips to the Swamp.
- The Gators are set for a second visit to the high school of top-100 defensive tackle Jordan Hall.
- Peach State linebacker Caleb LaVallee is set to make his way down to Gainesville after being offered.
Gators sports roundup
- The Gators baseball team pounded South Florida 18-3 on Tuesday as Jud Fabian a hit career-high three home runs and passed JJ Schwarz for fourth on Florida’s all-time home run list.
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Gators Twitter updates
- The Gators extended their league-leading streak over the weekend, as UF is the only school in the SEC to have a player selected in every single draft of the common draft era.
Florida’s assistant coaches on the recruiting trail Tuesday:
