Florida's Anthony Richardson explains dropping 'AR-15' nickname: 'It was pretty much a business decision'

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Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson talked at SEC Media Days on Wednesday about his decision to distance himself from the "AR-15" nickname.

Richardson announced the rebrand over the weekend. He said at the time he did not want to be associated with a weapon used in mass shootings. He told reporters he is "just trying to rebrand myself and become a better person" and was thinking of the "future" when he made the decision.

"I’m not going to be able to play football for the rest of my life," the Gators quarterback said. "I feel it was pretty much a business decision. There’s a lot going on and that kind of played a part in it. Just trying to understand like who I am as a person.

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Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

"AR-15 doesn’t necessarily describe who I am. I’m Anthony Richardson and that’s who I’ve been since I was born."

Richardson went by "AR-15" because of the initials in his name and the number he wears on the football field. He changed his number from the 2020 season to the 2021 season. He was No. 2 during his first year with Florida and last year he was No. 15.

The initial statement was posted on his website.

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Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson, #15, makes a pass attempt during the Florida Spring football game on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, FL. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"After discussions with