Starting quarterback [autotag]Anthony Richardson[/autotag]’s redshirt sophomore campaign with Florida football was one that saw some lofty heights as well as some deep valleys. Starting the season with a performance against the Utah Utes that had his name near the top of many Heisman Trophy lists the 6-foot-4-inch, 236-pound signal caller’s output as the schedule worn on was more mercurial than anyone expected.
Maybe Richardson just did not jibe with Billy Napier’s playbook — which appeared to be very limited in an effort to give the starting quarterback some comfort — but there were too many situations where he misread the defense or simply could not the avoid injuries that stymied his play.
In 12 games in 2022 – all starts — the Gainesville native completed 176 of 327 passing attempts (54.7% average) for 2,549 yards and 17 touchdowns against nine interceptions for a passer rating of 131. He also ran the ball 103 times for 654 yards (6.3 yards per) scoring nine touchdowns on the ground.
Take a look below at some of the top photographs from Richardson’s third and final year in Gainesville with the Florida Gators.