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NFL News: Colts had a second option prepared if Anthony Richardson was picked before

Even though Jim Irsay recently said that Anthony Richardson was their only option, he wasn't. It has now beenrevealed the quarterbackthe Indianapolis Colts would've draftedif the former Florida player wasn't available at No. 4.

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Anthony Richardson - Indianpolis Colts - NFL Draft 2023
© David Eulitt/Getty ImagesAnthony Richardson - Indianpolis Colts - NFL Draft 2023

The Indianapolis Colts selected who is meant to be their franchise quarterback for the several years. However, Anthony Richardson was not the only option they had in the 2023 NFL Draftas it has been revealed the backup plan if he wasn’t availableat No. 4.

Aftera long time searching for a top quarterback, it seems like the Colts have found one. Anthony Richardson was selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, one of the best prospects of this class.

It is clear that the Colts are comfortbale with their decision. Owner Jim Irsay said that Richardson was the quarterback they were looking for, but that would’ve happened if he wasn’t available?

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Colts’ second option if Anthony Richardson was picked before

The 2023 NFL Draft was full of surprises. Of course the first day was the one who caught everyone’s attention, with the first 31 picks being the most interesting for the fans.

With the 4th-overall pick, the Colts selected Anthony Richardson. Even though he was seen as one of the best quarterbacks, it was a surprising move by Indianapolis.

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Jim Irsay revealed that the team’s front office wanted Richardson even before his NFL Combine. However, they had a backup plan in case Panthers, Texans or Cardinals selected him.

According to Dov Kleiman, the Indianapolis Colts would’ve selected Will Levis in case Richardson wasn’t available. Once they landed the former Florida player, they totally forgot about the Kentucky quarterback.

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Surprisingly, Levis wasn’t drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was picked in the second round by the Tennessee Titans, who traded up to get him.

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