2023 NFL Draft: Colts select Anthony Richardson with No. 4 pick

The Indianapolis Colts formally ended all of the hypothesis surrounding their No. 4 choice and picked quarterback Anthony Richardson out of Florida Thursday evening.

Richardson was the third quarterback chosen within the first 4 picks of the NFL Draft.

Former Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson in the course of the Florida Gators’ Orange and Blue Sport April 13, 2023, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Subject in Gainesville, Fla. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photos)

Earlier this month, Colts owner Jim Irsay teased that the group had curiosity in 4 quarterbacks.

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“For the ’23 draft, we’ve got many choices,” he wrote on Twitter. “With the #4 decide, we might keep put and take a QB—-or commerce up and take a QB—-OR commerce down and MAYBE take a QB—-Or NOT All choices on the desk, however we like our place and are very excited. Fireplace up!”

Finally, it was Richardson for the Colts. He seems to be the face of the franchise after the group had a number of years of success with Andrew Luck behind middle. After Luck abruptly retired, the group had a smorgasbord of quarterbacks, together with Philip Rivers, Jacoby Brissett, Carson Wentz and Matt Ryan.

Richardson is locked in for the longer term.

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Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson reacts after being chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the fourth general decide of the NFL draft Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo.  (AP Photograph/Jeff Roberson)

“The journey begins now,” he instructed ESPN’s Suzy Kolber on the draft stage.

Richardson’s inventory elevated within the days and weeks after he declared for the draft. He recorded a 4.43 time within the 40-yard sprint with a 40.5-inch vertical soar and a broad soar of 10 toes, 9 inches on the Scouting Mix.

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Richardson is projected to turn into a “good starter inside two years.”

“He is essentially the most intriguing participant within the draft,” a member of an NFL group selecting within the high 15 instructed NFL.com. “I might see him being the very best QB in soccer inside 5 years. It additionally would not shock me if he was out of the league if he lands within the flawed spot. He has all of the athletic instruments. It will depend upon the coaches he will get to develop him and his willingness to work to be nice.”

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, left, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the fourth general decide in the course of the first spherical of the NFL Draft Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo.  (AP Photograph/Jeff Roberson)

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In his last season at Florida, Richardson threw for two,549 yards and 17 touchdowns.