Lamar Jackson Says No NFL Teams Have Asked Him to Play WR, Only QB

Contrary to reports, Lamar Jackson has not been asked by NFL teams to move to wide receiver.

At least not according to a source in the know—Jackson himself. 

Per Eric Edholm of Pro Football Weekly, the former Louisville Cardinals quarterback denied Friday that teams have approached him about a position change at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis: "No teams have asked me to play WR. Strictly quarterback."

According to a report by Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager (h/t Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com), teams were interested in having the 6'3", 200-pound Jackson work out as a receiver. When asked about the possibility, Chiefs coach Andy Reid scoffed at the idea of the former Cardinals star moving to wideout, per NFL.com's Dan Parr.

Jackson was as prolific of a playmaker at the quarterback position as college football has ever seen, compiling 9,043 passing yards, 4,132 rushing yards and 119 total touchdowns. He did not, however, have a single reception during his three seasons.

As a sophomore, the dual threat took college football world by storm. His 3,543 passing yards, 1,571 rushing yards and 51 total touchdowns earned him the 2016 Heisman Trophy. Of course, being a Heisman winner hardly guarantees success at the next level, as players like Johnny Manziel and Matt Leinart have found out.

He would not be the first Heisman winner to be asked to change positions, either. Even after leading the Denver Broncos to the playoffs, teams tried to convince Florida star Tim Tebow to change positions, but he refused.

There's no denying that Jackson had a knack for making plays. However, concerns about his accuracy—a career 57 percent completion percentage—have some wondering if he can make NFL throws consistently.

Not only that, but some think Jackson's athleticism would make him a dangerous wideout. He has proved that he can make plays with his legs and vision. That, combined with questionable accuracy, has some teams reportedly interested in seeing what he can do at another skill position.

Players like Terrelle Pryor, Antwaan Randle El and Joshua Cribbs have all shown that it is possible to go from college quarterback to professional receiver. But at least for now, it appears Jackson will move forward as a quarterback as he chases his NFL dreams.