College Football Recruiting 2012: 10 Recruits That Could Switch Positions

With versatility a highlighted accent of a potential prospect by me and other evaluators and coaches, I figured I'd take a look at some incoming true freshmen that may be in store for a position change.

Many times in recruiting, we see a prospect playing a position for his prep team only to see him play another entirely different spot in college. Other times, we see a prospect sign under the impression they will lining up at a certain position, then boom—they get to camp and are moved.

Here are 10 recruits from the 2012 class that could switch positions in college.

10. Evan Boehm, OL (Missouri)

Boehm is a 6'3", 290-pound OL that has played everywhere on the OL for his prep team. That includes OT in the trenches among other spots.

But I think when he gets to Mizzou, there's a chance he can be moved OC to play the pivot or stuck inside at OG. He'll be an All-Big 12-caliber OL wherever.

9. Devin Fuller, QB

Fuller is headed to UCLA and there's a chance the 6'0", 185-pounder could stick at QB in Westwood. But could that be a waste of his speed and athleticism?

Fuller really could play either WR, CB or FS. He's one of the best pure athletes in the 2012 class and is as versatile as they come.

It'll be interesting to see where ends up. 

8. Javonte Magee, DE

Magee is a Baylor commit and he really wants he and his 6'5", 275-pound frame to stay at DE. It's realistic that that could happen—don't get me wrong.

But if he's that big now, I think at some point Magee is going to be moved inside to DT. He's a solid athlete, has good strength and all the tools to man an inside DT spot in the Big 12.

7. Kendall Sanders, CB/WR

Sanders is going to be a skill player in college—that's a fact. The question is at which position will that be? He's headed for Texas and could be a WR or a great CB.

At 6'0", 175 pounds, he's got excellent length and mirror ability to play CB in college. But Sanders also has great speed, solid hands and quickness to be a WR.

It depends on where Mack Brown thinks he's needed most.

6. Matt Jones, RB

Now I know I've been preaching to you guys about Matt Jones for the longest time as a RB. I like big backs and he's 6'3", 220 pounds and has some Steven Jackson in him.

But Jones' size and athleticism may force Will Muschamp to toy with the idea of playing at LB. He's big, fast, strong and agile.

Those sound like LB traits to me. 

5. Aziz Shittu, DT

Shittu is a 6'3", 275-pound menace to an OL. He's annoying because he keeps coming and is explosive at the snap, which OLs just get tired of.

That's the thing that gets Shittu on this list: his snap quickness. Will he be better served as a DE? Some believe so, because he creates that much havoc.

It's not a stretch to see Shittu as a future 6'3", 285-pound, strong-side DE.

4. Mario Edwards, DE

Here's another thing I've been mentioning for a while now: Will Mario Edwards leave Florida State as a DE?

He's 6'4", and came to the UA practices weighing a cool 297 pounds. No, he wasn't fat and out of shape; he looked every bit good and carried the weight well.

I'm not sure if there are any 6'4", 300-pound 4-3 DEs out there, but you never know. My point is, don't be shocked if Edwards becomes a DT at some point in Tallahassee. 

3. Noah Spence, DE

Now, don't worry Ohio State fans—no matter what, Spence will be allowed to do what he does best: rush the passer.

I just think in OSU's defense, he's going to be standing up and doing that. Spence is 6'4", 240 pounds and is an excellent athlete and pass-rusher. 

Look for him to be moved to a stand-up/rush-end type of role and position in Columbus. 

2. Arik Armstead, DE

When you're 6'8" and 280 pounds in high school, I'm sold that you stay at DE in college. Armstead could be moved to DT very easily.

In fact, he reminds me a lot of New York Giants DT Chris Canty due to his size and tools. But wait, there's more!

Talk has been persistent all year that Armstead has the makings of a franchise LT, to which he doesn't sound too excited about. Yet, OT or DT could be where he ends up at Oregon.

1. Nelson Agholor, WR/DB

Agholor was thought to be a future safety prospect all recruiting cycle. Sure, most of us evaluators had him in the "ATH" category, but it was thought safety was going to be his college spot.

But when he signed with USC on signing day, the 6'2", 180-pounder was then being bantered as a future WR or perhaps even a RB.

I think Agholor enjoys scoring touchdowns more so than stopping them, so look for him to begin his Trojan career on offense.