NFL Draft

Colts Agree to Terms with No. 4 Overall Pick Anthony Richardson

A new era arrives in Indy with their promising franchise quarterback.

Luke Easterling

Mykal McEldowney-USA TODAY NETWORK
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The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with quarterback Anthony Richardson on his rookie contract, per multiple reports.

Just like every other first-round pick, Richardson is getting the customary four-year, fully guaranteed deal that includes a fifth-year team option.

The No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida, Richardson's rare combination of physical and mental traits made him one of the most electrifying playmakers in all of college football last season. Thanks to his massive frame, impressive arm talent and off-the-charts athleticism, Richardson has a sky-high ceiling at the next level.

After struggling to find a true franchise quarterback since Andrew Luck's shocking retirement, the Colts are hoping they've found their man in Richardson.

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Luke Easterling
LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

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