.png)
||
Former Florida football quarterback Anthony Richardson was among the darlings at this year’s National Football League draft, where he was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the fourth overall pick – the same spot tight end Kyle Pitts was taken two years prior.
While the fans have fawned over the newly-minted professional pass-caller — for good reason, given his top metrics at the combine as well as his big-play ability — the rookie quarterback still keeps himself grounded with the regular folks.
That quality was demonstrated in a video of him playing pick-up basketball in a game attended by The Athletic’s Colts writer James Boyd on Monday. In Boyd’s words:
Pulled up for a hoop session today and apparently Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson had the same idea. No stopping him in transition!
Lol I matched up with him a couple times, once on a fast break. I stopped and shot the 3 because I know he would’ve Lebron-ed my layup!
Pulled up for a hoop session today and apparently #Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson had the same idea. No stopping him in transition!
Lol I matched up with him a couple times, once on a fast break. I stopped and shot the 3 because I know he would’ve Lebron-ed my layup!
pic.twitter.com/5NwzZqpeHb— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 11, 2023
At 6 foot 4 inches and 245 pounds, Richardson would surely be a presence on the parquet, especially given his superlative athletic skills. The Gainesville native would likely wipe the floor with most of us if given the chance.
Follow us @GatorsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
||--------------------------------
By: Adam Dubbin
Title: WATCH: Former Gator Anthony Richardson plays in pickup basketball game
Sourced From: gatorswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/12/florida-football-anthony-richardson-plays-in-pickup-basketball-game/
Published Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:51:29 +0000
