Anthony Richardson Accidentally Hits Roof With Pass While Showing Off Rocket Arm
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson’s canon was on full display during the Gators’ Pro Day on Thursday—but maybe he showed off a little too much.
Richardson took a three-step drop while NFL coaches and executives watched. He cocked his arm back and let it rip to a wideout running a deep route—but it never reached him. The 20-year-old threw it so high it hit the training facility’s ceiling.
The ceiling got in the way of Anthony Richardson's passes ????
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 30, 2023
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An unbothered Richardson looked like he found the sequence hilarious. The star quarterback, who is expected to be a first-round draft pick, had a good year for the Gators, though his accuracy and decision making have negatively impacted his stock.
He threw for 2,549 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2022 while only completing 53.8% of his passes. He also threw nine interceptions in his 12 games played where Florida finished 6–7 under new coach Billy Napier.
The NFL draft starts on April 27 at 8 p.m. ET.