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Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 1:12 PM
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I'm not aware of any, and I think its shocking that our best option is a converted WR who used to get injured after every catch.
We should have better.
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I think there is at Newberry. He kicks too.***
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All-In [11083]
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but!!! ... do they also have a 4-5star RB recruit riding bench?
Sep 9, 2025, 1:16 PM
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NIL is a wicked game in how it can bench the top recruits
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Derp
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Sep 9, 2025, 7:28 PM
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If a 2-star guy is capable then he’s capable. Davidson has some growing to do.
Do you even football bro?
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All-In [11083]
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didn't you say the same thing about Trevor Lawrence ?
Sep 9, 2025, 7:45 PM
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Im sorry what?***
Sep 9, 2025, 11:58 PM
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Clemson Icon [26072]
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Ashton Jeanty was a wide receiver before moving to running back.
Sep 9, 2025, 1:46 PM
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But, he doesn't start for a D1 program any more.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 1:53 PM
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The Green Bay Packers did it with Ty Montgomery.
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Associate AD [1072]
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 1:55 PM
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While I can't off the top of my head point to anyone else, it has happened plenty in the past. It's not as bad as you think or unheard of. There was also Ryan Tannehill who converted from WR to QB at A&M and was a first round pick.
While I think it's necessary to have more of a speed back as well to compliment Randall, he is not an issue.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:02 PM
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If you watch the game the Troy game, you will understand why we have a converted WR at RB. Randall is a stud and if our O line can get better, you will see that. Football is won on the line of scrimmage.
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Uncertain VB that anything can be discerned from a game vs Troy State
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Sep 9, 2025, 3:46 PM
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Note top two RBs from FCS Nicholls State ran 5.3 yds per carry vs Troy State in Game 1 just a AR did in Game 2.
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Lets look at that -
Sep 9, 2025, 7:38 PM
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RB Hoffman had one carry for 31 yards then 8 more carries for 21 yards.
RB Brock Jr had one carry for 20 yards and then 6 more carries for 14 yards.
That’s what really happened.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:38 PM
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Paul Johnson used to do it.
Terry Allen came in as a DB as I recall.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:43 PM
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Wayne Gallman was a linebacker.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
Sep 9, 2025, 4:01 PM
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This is a late switch.he has been a receiver for 4 yrs in college.not many people can make that switch.id rather us have a rotation of Davidson and Eze all day.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:42 PM
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Brashard Smith From SMU. He was pretty good.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:44 PM
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Louisville
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:45 PM
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Louisville, oline hasn't played well either.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
Sep 9, 2025, 3:59 PM
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I doubt it.randall is all about seniority and favoritism.2 games in they haven't even gave Davidson or Eze a real chance.which I know both are very frustrated.i totally disagree with how the transfer portal is nowadays but I can say I understand.not about the money side,about thia type of stuff
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
Sep 9, 2025, 6:51 PM
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Pretty sure they get their chances every practice. That is also where coaches will note how well players understand the playbook and blocking assignments. I just don’t believe that Dabo puts anyone out there that he doesn’t believe gives us the best chance to win. His reasons, his job.
I also believe that when the young studs are ready, Dabo won’t keep them off the field.
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Bullcrap.
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Sep 9, 2025, 7:31 PM
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Randall isn’t playing just because he has seniority. Such a played out narrative, based solely on TL and DW having to beat out Bryant and Cole, which they did 4 or 5 games into their career
The idea that we play guys solely because they are older is an ignorant take.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Sep 9, 2025, 4:25 PM
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SMU’s back last year who was great was a we at Miami, transferred to smu and had a heck of a year. I personally think Randall was a back playing receiver for three years.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
Sep 9, 2025, 4:33 PM
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No, and there shouldn't be if you recruit the position well.
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Standout [211]
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
Sep 9, 2025, 4:51 PM
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SMU. Their running back was a wide receiver for Miami. SMU didn't have any room for him as a wide receiver so they converted him to a rb.
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There any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB? Yes - GA Tech
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Sep 9, 2025, 5:21 PM
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GA Tech’s top RB is former WR Jamal Haynes.
In 2024, J.Haynes ran for a couple of hamburgers shy of 1000 yards.
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This is inexcusable in my book.
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Sep 9, 2025, 5:40 PM
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Infinitely better options would have been:
1. Recruit better.
2. Develop better.
3. Use the transfer portal.
For what we pay our coaches, they should have known for the last year plus who we would likely have on our team for 2025. If they did not see that we were likely to have a problem, that’s on them. If they did see a problem, and their solution was to do nothing like they did, that’s also on them.
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Re: This is inexcusable in my book.
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Sep 9, 2025, 6:53 PM
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Good thing your book means nothing.
Sure, it should have been obvious to everyone that between Jay Haynes, David Eziomume, and Keith Adams Jr, that none of them would be a viable starter. And no team that’s any good ever expects a freshman running back to contribute either, right? Sure.
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Clemson Icon [25970]
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Their solution was to offer a bunch of horrible fallback options.
Sep 9, 2025, 7:05 PM
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…as we kept missing on RBs.
As I recall, many posters defended offering Adams and the like instead of going to the portal.
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Buddy football analysis and your feelings are two
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Sep 9, 2025, 7:41 PM
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totally different thing.
How sad is it to live a life with negativity and even contrived negativity? You’re clueless as far as the game of football.
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I understand your point, but the reasoning is weak.
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Sep 9, 2025, 6:43 PM
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I guess the assumption is that a former WR with little experience at RB isn't likely to be a good RB. While that in itself is not totally unreasonable, it doesn't necessarily follow either, and Randall may very well be an excellent RB. Having him as our #1 RB may be a good thing going forward.
Personally, I'm much more concerned with how Cade and out O-Line has played, and our offensive play-calling and gameplans. I think our RB talent is fine if we get the other stuff to an acceptable level.
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True.
Sep 9, 2025, 7:07 PM
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Randall hasn’t been terrible by any stretch.
Still doesn’t defend why we had to go to a WR in the first place.
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We didn't have to.***
Sep 9, 2025, 7:30 PM
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Maybe because he wasnt in the WR mix and he has RB skills?
Sep 9, 2025, 7:51 PM
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And Mafah and Haynes were hurt.
This type of move isn’t unprecedented, Charmin.
Find some other contrived b!tching please. This one has been shot down.
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This RB slide is years in the making.***
Sep 9, 2025, 7:02 PM
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Mafah and Shipley are on NFL rosters.
Sep 9, 2025, 7:53 PM
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You know, only the best football players in the world.
You’re a literal joke. Charmin.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
Sep 9, 2025, 7:19 PM
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He is still running back..
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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Injured on every catch?? What!?
Sep 9, 2025, 7:27 PM
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He’s 235 lbs and was lost in the depth at WR. As an RB - he’s showing all the skills. Patience, vision, cuts, power to break tackles, and speed to break away. So who cares if he was a holder prior to RB? Did you see him running the ball on Saturday??
Man some of you dudes literally work hard to come up with complaints. We have a couple issues, but RB1 isn’t one of them.
Davidson will come on as the season progresses.
That and, some examples of transitioning from WR to RB, including some NFL players:
Cordelle (sp) Patterson, Ty Montgomery, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Adam Randall, Antonio Gibson, etc.
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Re: Injured on every catch?? What!?
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i’m hoping judge keller weighs in, on this, she knows her football.
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Gridiron Giant [15609]
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It doesnt even understand its favorite sport, basketball.
Sep 9, 2025, 7:55 PM
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It’s even more hilarious when it tries to demean the most successful sport and era in Clemson history.
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Not one that’s 6’3 240
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Yes, Jamal Haynes, the starting running back for Georgia Tech, transitioned from wide receiver to running back in 2023. He spent his first two seasons primarily as a wide receiver before moving to running back in 2023, becoming Georgia Tech's first 1,000-yard rusher in six years. So this is something to believe in and trust the process..
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Have you heard of CJ Spiller?
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Re: Is there any other D1 program who has a WR starting at RB?
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Brashard Smith with Denver Broncos
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