Taylen Green, drafted by the Cleveland Browns, may undergo a position change despite being a quarterback. His impressive athleticism, including a 4.36-second 40-yard dash and a 43.5-inch vertical leap, raises questions about his potential fit in the team.
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Taylen Green is a quarterback.
But he just got drafted into the NFL by the Cleveland Browns, who already have three: Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel.
Could a position change be in the cards?
After all, Green ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He had an absurd 43.5-inch vertical leap. And on top of all that, he's 6-foot-6.
He certainly sounds like he could be a wide receiver, doesn't he?
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Browns front office leader Andrew Berry was asked just that question moments after the pick.
"He's playing quarterback," Berry said, then repeated, "He's playing quarterback."
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While specific details on a new position are not confirmed, discussions suggest he could transition from quarterback to another role.
Taylen Green ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, showcasing his speed.
The Cleveland Browns currently have Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel as their quarterbacks.
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Maybe the most famous QB ever suggested that he should play WR was Lamar Jackson. Sticking at quarterback worked out well for him.
Green isn't as consistent a passer as Jackson was coming out of college, but he can take inspiration from Lamar.
And at least for now, the Browns have no plans to change his position.