Twitter reaction to Colts’ selection of Anthony Richardson

The Indianapolis Colts selected Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 pick in Thursday night’s NFL Draft.

He was the third quarterback selected, behind Bryce Young (No. 1 to Carolina) and C.J. Stroud (No. 2 to Houston).

The Colts have been trying to get off a years-long quarterback carousel. They signed Gardner Minshew in the offseason before picking Richardson.

© David Eulitt, Getty Images KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – APRIL 27: (L-R) Anthony Richardson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fourth overall by the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Will Levis of Kentucky was also on the board for the Colts, but they went with the less-experienced player perceived to have a higher ceiling.

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