There is a large discrepancy between the number of high school quarterbacks at the collegiate level and the number of college quarterbacks. Position changes are commonplace among QBs at the FBS stage, and sometimes it works out for the better. In recent history, we’ve seen Joel Lanning and Chazz Surratt dominate at linebacker, Roschon Johnson thrive at running back, and Braxton Miller showcase his athleticism at wide receiver.
Just last offseason, Rice transitioned quarterback Luke McCaffrey to wide receiver, and the decision paid off as McCaffrey looked like a natural at his new position and wound up leading the team in receptions.