Penn State Football: The talk of multiple spots is real for Trace McSorley
It wasn’t just a prediction. it appears that Penn State football QB and new Baltimore Raven QB Trace McSorley is going to play all across the field.
Entering the 2019 NFL Draft, analysts and fans didn’t know what to think of Penn State football’s all-time wins leader in quarterback Trace McSorley. His speed, athleticism, insane combine numbers along with some doubts about his passing abilities had some thinking of a possible position change. Through the draft process, his stock fell with NFL.com even predicting that he was going to go undrafted. Instead, his versatile skill set made him an enticing player, and the Baltimore Ravens selected him late in the sixth round.
I looked at the possibility of him being a Taysom Hill-type player that can do it all, as did many other news outlets before the draft. It seemed like a natural fit for him. His speed, work ethic, toughness, contagious leadership and attitude bring an added wrinkle wherever he is on the field.
The versatile role is a reality now. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta told Pro Football Talk earlier this month that McSorley fits everywhere on the field and can help the team win football games. In an age where offenses and defenses are becoming more and more complex, McSorley adds more to the team, causing opponents extra trouble where he shows up.
If he plays and is effective in just five-10 plays a game on offense, opposing defensive coordinators must game plan for him, which takes hours out of a week. If he can accomplish that, he’s a major plus to the offense. Not to mention the fact that Lamar Jackson and McSorley could be on the field at the same causing even more problems for a defense.
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McSorley’s special teams value could be just as high. The best way for late-round picks to make a roster is to shine on special teams, showcasing their toughness. McSorley is the epitome of that. He’s already fielded punts at Ravens’ practice. He can run around or barrel through defenders or make tackles on the punt/kickoff units. He’s a head coaches dream in terms of possibilities.