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Las Vegas Raiders 7-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: A QB1 at pick No. 7

By Khaled Abdallah

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: General manager Dave Ziegler of the Las Vegas Raiders throws a ball back to players during warmups before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Colts defeated the Raiders 25-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: General manager Dave Ziegler of the Las Vegas Raiders throws a ball back to players during warmups before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Colts defeated the Raiders 25-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 29: Anthony Richardson #15 of the Florida Gators looks to pass as he runs to his right during the first half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field on October 29, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 29: Anthony Richardson #15 of the Florida Gators looks to pass as he runs to his right during the first half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field on October 29, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders 7-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: A QB1 at pick No. 7

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The latest QB linked to the Raiders is Florida signal caller Anthony Richardson who may be one of the most divisive players in the draft. Richardson became the full-time starter for the Gators this year and lead them to a 6-7 overall record and a 3-5 conference record in the SEC.

While many don’t believe that wins are a QB stat, the basic stats for Richardson don’t jump off the page as he threw for just 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions in 12 games this season. The raw stats are not what gets folks excited about Richardson but rather it is his massive upside and incredible physical tools.

Scouts consider Richardson the QB with the highest upside as he has great speed with a 4.48 40, ideal size at 6-4 and 236 lbs, and a cannon for an arm. He’s still young at just 22 years old and has all the tools necessary to be an incredible NFL quarterback. When guys talk about him, they picture him becoming Josh Allen or Cam Newton and shaking off defenders while throwing a bomb 50 yards downfield.

The issues with Richardson come when it comes to some of the details in the game like reading coverages and being consistent with his mechanics. We know he can hit the deep ball but can he consistently hit the short to intermediate routes while reading a blitz?

Some of that will come with time and we think that the Raiders will bet on his upside while also signing a veteran quarterback to keep things moving. Perhaps Jarrett Stidham is the Week 1 starter and the Raiders bring Richardson along slowly after using the 7th overall pick on him.

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