Superflex characters5/30/2023 Against LSU, he came in for incumbent starter Jones and never relinquished the reins in that game on the road in LSU. I also wanted to add a 2021 game to the mix to see what type of steps he made. Against Florida State, it feels like a video game character hitting a spin move and churning out an extra ten yards on sheer physical dominance. He’s larger than life on the field as a runner as evidenced in this next clip below. Against LSU, there’s a highlight reel 81-yard scamper where the entire Tiger defense seemed afraid to tackle him. He did the same thing along the right sideline against Texas A&M en route to a 60-yard zone read keeper where he sprinted untouched for a score. Against Utah, his 45-yard TD run was a thing of beauty going through his progressions before running with purpose down the left sideline. Richardson is a faster version of Cam Newton with the ability to set up his runs with his blockers and scramble with purpose. Those three stand alone in their styles and production for fantasy. Cam Newton was a goal-line menace using sheer power over opponents. Michael Vick was a cheat code for fantasy with perhaps the most gifted flick of the wrist of any QB ever. I mean, he’s famously called a running back for a reason. Lamar Jackson already has cemented himself as the greatest rushing QB of all time. There are very few QBs who should be considered in the elite tier of rushing fantasy QBs. For Richardson, I took seven of his highest-profile games. For a QB, I focus on accuracy, aDOT, footwork, locating 2nd reads, and how they stand in the pocket under pressure. Watch each pass attempt taking note of the down and distance and simply write down what I see. My method for watching film is simple: get out a pen and pad of paper. He went from a surefire 1st round pick to locked into the top 10. Regardless of who you want to compare him to, Richardson also apparently crushed the interview process. He will also gather a ton of Cam Newton copy and pasters thanks to their impressive upper bodies. Give it up for the McCown bros! Dudes can jump! For Richardson, RG3 is the athletic comparison but 20 pounds lighter. Keep in mind the Gators finished at 6-7 on the year.Īs a runner, he finished with nearly 25 percent of the team’s rushing yardage (which is close to elite for a QB) including a number of highlight reel runs I’m sure you’ll see played over and over. A reminder that Richardson was facing legit defenses in the SEC and Florida’s talent pool in 2022 wasn’t exactly as top-notch as we’ve seen in years past. His skills as a runner were prevalent early before entering 2022 as the clear starter. After sitting behind Kyle Trask and Emory Jones, Richardson played his way into the starting role midway through the 2021 season. He came in as a local (Eastside HS) and 4-star recruit although less heralded than you might realize. It was a slow burn for Richardson to eventually take over as the starter at Florida.
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