C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young are the favorites to go 1-2 in the draft.
If that happens, the big wild card will be the landing spot of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson.
He entered the pre-draft process as the No. 4 quarterback prospect but has seemingly surpassed Will Levis after a strong combine, and the betting markets reflect that.
Richardson is listed as the -175 favorite to be the third signal-caller selected in the draft at DraftKings. The sportsbook also has odds for where he lands.
As of March 27, the Indianapolis Colts are the favorites at +160 odds, and the pairing makes sense. Indy has the No. 4 overall selection, and if the Arizona Cardinals take Will Anderson at 3, Richardson would be a clear option for a quarterback-needy team.
Anthony Richardson has top-30 visits in April scheduled with Panthers (pick #1), Colts (4), Raiders (7), Falcons (8) and Titans (11), per sources.
Richardson is in Gainesville this week ahead of his Florida pro day Thursday, final of top QB prospects to make their pro day mark.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 27, 2023
The Colts could also trade up with Arizona to the third pick in order to ensure no other team leapfrogs them and grabs Richardson.
The real intrigue sits with the team that is tied for the second-best odds. The Baltimore Ravens are listed at +400 to draft Richardson after star quarterback Lamar Jackson informed the world on Monday morning that he has requested a trade.
It’s unclear if the sides can repair the damage after a frosty contract extension negotiation stalemate.
If Jackson leaves, Richardson would be an intriguing option because he has the type of speed that could mirror Jackson’s success in Baltimore. The Ravens would pick up multiple first-round picks in any trade. There is speculation that the Colts could be involved, and if so, Baltimore may be able to land the No. 4 overall pick in a deal.
Here me out. With the news that Lamar Jackson requested a trade nearly a month ago and the #Ravens not being willing to meet his asking price, to me, one team makes too much sense not to happen, the #Colts. The #Ravens would get two first rounders (4th overall this year) Draft AR
— Bobby Thompson (@BThomps81) March 27, 2023
While those two are the favorites, there are several other teams that could be lurking. Here are the 10 teams with the best odds to draft Richardson:
- Colts +160
- Ravens +400
- Seahawks +400
- Panthers +750
- Raiders +800
- Titans +900
- Texans +1200
- Falcons +1200
- Lions +1400
- Commanders +2500
