NFL Draft prospect Anthony Richardson doesn't think he can be compared to anyone: 'I'm an alien'

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Anthony Richardson could very well be one of the first quarterbacks taken off the board at Thursday’s NFL Draft, and he made clear in the days leading up to the event he is different from the others.

The former Florida standout hyped himself up as an "alien" in an interview with NFL.com on Monday.

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Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson, #15, makes a pass attempt during the game between the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"As a player, I'm not human. I'm an alien," Richardson said. "I don't think I can be compared to anybody. As a person, I'm normal -- just a fun-loving guy who likes to make people smile."

Richardson’s draft stock increased in the days and weeks after he declared for the draft. He recorded a 4.43 time at the 40-yard dash with a 40.5-inch vertical jump and 10-feet-9-inches broad jump at the Scouting Combine.

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Richardson is predicted to become a "good starter within two years." With all of that being digested, he could easily be a top-10 pick on Thursday for quarterback-needy teams.

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Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

"He's the most intriguing player in the draft," a member of an NFL organization picking in the top 15 told NFL.com. "I could see him being