Penn State Football: Trace McSorley named a “slash” by ESPN
Multiple former college QBs look to make their NFL mark in a variety of ways. ESPN named a few, including former Penn State football QB Trace McSorley.
Talk of former Penn State football quarterback Trace McSorley’s multi-purpose use at the next level started before the 2019 NFL Draft and only furthered as the process wore on. When the Baltimore Ravens selected him in the sixth round, the talk hit a fever pitch. Could McSorley be the next do-it-all backup quarterback like Taysom Hill or Kordell Stewart? One media outlet added even more credibility to that thought this week.
ESPN released an article this week, stating that there were four different college QBs, including McSorley that could be this generation’s so-called, “slash” players in the NFL. The nickname, “slash” became a hot topic when Stewart played receiver/running back/quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
McSorley could do all of those things and more. The all-time winningest QB and passer in Penn State history was initially recruited by schools to play safety, so he can play defense and is not afraid to tackle. I talked about his phenomenal speed, rushing ability, toughness, and winning mentality make him a perfect candidate to play everywhere at the pros.
The idea at first appeared far-fetched for him to do that at in the NFL, but with innovative Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator Greg Roman, and a QB room like the Ravens it’s becoming more and more of a reality.
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Lamar Jackson’s dual-threat ability as the starting QB makes McSorley the perfect reserve option to take either the second or third-string QB without wasting a roster spot for someone else as well. McSorley can run the read option and run-pass options (RPOs) well in a similar mold to Jackson. He can run, pass, throw, tackle, return kicks and punts, whatever. He gives the Ravens options, and that’s what ESPN is saying that he can be much like Hill and Stewart.