Top NFL Draft prospect Anthony Richardson pens open letter to GMs amid concerns: ‘You won’t regret it’

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Former Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson is largely considered to be one of the biggest gambles heading into the 2023 NFL Draft later this month, despite being among the top quarterbacks to enter this year. 

But the 20-year-old Florida native hoped to appeal to coaches and GMs in an open letter published in The Players’ Tribune on Thursday, writing about his journey to the draft and the importance of football in his life. 

Quarterback Anthony Richardson of Florida during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

"I know that draft night is a big night for you, and it’s definitely a big night for me and my family. I don’t take for granted what it’s going to mean to hear my name called on that stage. This isn’t just about football. It’s life changing," Richardson wrote. 

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"I know a lot of y’all want to know if I’m ready to step onto a professional team. I keep hearing that the NFL isn’t like college. It’s a different level. It’s more mental. Nothing’s going to be handed to you. I can tell you right now, if that’s what it takes then I’m ready. All due respect, that’s nothing new for me – it’s the same in life. If you want to eat, you gotta work for it. I know all about that."

Richardson spoke about the influence his uncle had in his youth and his subsequent death, which the quarterback said forced him to push himself forward. He also spoke about the struggles his family faced and the motivation that created for him to make it to the NFL.

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