College football players go pro every year and face some tall hurdles on the way to starting NFL games. Whether it’s picking up new systems or adapting to different coaching and training regimens, everybody has their own challenges.
For some players, those challenges come in the form of position switches. Sometimes that change isn’t too drastic; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King started 40+ games in college as a cornerback, but is being moved to safety by the Los Angeles Rams. In other cases, players are picking up wholly new positions.
That’s the case for New Orleans Saints undrafted free agent signee Justin Thomas.