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Former UGA wide receiver Jayson Stanley practicing at corner

Jayson Stanley left UGA with only 11 targets. That’d be a pretty disappointing number if he were a fullback. His football chances at wide receiver were pretty low in the NFL, compounded by a DUI and marijuana possession charge back in December. Not too many college special teamers get a chance in the NFL.

But could he be Dan Quinn’s next wide receiver to cornerback project? He’s getting the chance in Flowery Branch. Quinn has never shied away from converting players, something definitely picked up from Pete Carroll in Seattle. He’s gotten some good play out of Ben Garland moving from guard to defensive tackle, and even C.