GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson will drop the nickname "AR-15" over the recent mass shootings across the U.S.
and will work with his representatives to rebrand, he wrote on his website.Richardson went by "AR-15" because of the initials in his name and the number he wears on the football field.
He changed his number from the 2020 season to the 2021 season. He was No. 2 during his first year with Florida and last year he was No.
15."After discussions with my family and much thought, I have decided to no longer use the nickname ‘AR-15’ and the current apparel line logo, which features a scope reticle, as part of my branding.