Ex-college football QB D’Eriq King open to NFL position switch

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Former Houston and Miami quarterback D’Eriq King says he is willing to pay any position if it helps his chances of making an impact in the NFL.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports King is planning to throw with quarterbacks and run routes with wide receivers at the NFL Scouting Combine this week.

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D'Eriq King #1 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Hard Rock Stadium on September 30, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. D'Eriq King is out of the game with a shoulder injury. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

King discussed his decision and mentality regarding his NFL future further on the "Gramlich and Mac Lain" podcast.

"It’s difficult. I’ve played quarterback my whole life," King said. "But at this point in my career, I just love football so much that I want to play for as long as I can … I was advised to just do whatever I can, really. Whether that is kicks returns, catch punts receivers, special teams, play quarterback — do anything, I can to show value."

King appeared in 10 games during his freshman season at Houston in 2016, splitting time at wide receiver and quarterback before moving back to QB full time — the team went 9-4 that season. During the 2017 season, the sophomore QB appeared in the last 10 games after missing the first two due to injury — King started four games and the team went 7-5 overall.

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) is tackled by Virginia's  Zane Zandier (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

During the 2018