Anthony Richardson says he models his play off Newton, Lamar

Arguably the biggest dual-threat quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson says he models his on-field play on Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson.

"I started calling myself Cam Jackson in 11th grade," Richardson said Friday at the NFL combine, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. "Just trying to make big plays, just like Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson."

Richardson flashed with both his arm and legs at Florida. He threw for 2,549 yards with 17 touchdowns to nine interceptions while also accumulating three scores and 401 yards on the ground in 2022.

The Florida product's upcoming 40-yard dash is set to be a highly anticipated event. However, Richardson declined to offer a specific benchmark.

"I'd say my target is fast," Richardson said, according to Brooks Kubena of The Houston Chronicle. "Not trying to put any numbers out there."

While Richardson noted that he models his play after Jackson and Newton, he brought up two other highly decorated quarterbacks when asked what his goals for the next level were.

"I want to be a legend," Richardson told reporters, including Titans reporter Jim Wyatt. "I want to be like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. I want to be one of the greats."

The Florida product is projected to be among the first quarterbacks taken in the 2023 draft, along with the likes of Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Will Levis.

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