Anthony Richardson will no longer use the nickname "AR-15" as part of his personal brand because he doesn't want to be associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings.
Nineteen children and two adults were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school in May.
While a nickname is only a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any The creation of a new logo and the use of my name, Anthony Richardson, are being worked on by my representatives.
Richardson started an apparel line last year that included jerseys, long-sleeve shirts, wristbands and temporary tattoos.
Richardson said he would stop using the scope logo.
As a freshman at the University of Florida, Richardson was a fan favorite.
Despite backing up starting quarterback Emory Jones for most of the season and dealing with a knee injury that kept him off the field late in the year, Richardson was able to score nine total touchdown.
The transfer of Jones to Arizona State allowed Richardson to become the front-runner to start for the Gators.
Richardson was one of the top 13 prospects on the Big Board of prospects.
Florida will play Utah in the season opener.
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