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Plumlee accepting of new role while quarterback is where his “heart is going to be”

One of the highlighted question marks throughout all of the Ole Miss fall camp is John Rhys Plumlee and his transition from quarterback to full-time wide receiver.

The move was one that was anticipated over the course of the offseason after Plumlee spent time in the slot in the Rebels game against Indiana in the Outback Bowl last January. Not much was revealed in the following months due to Plumlee being with the baseball team during the Rebels spring practices, but over the past month he has ramped up learning process.

“The transition has been pretty smooth, other than coming from baseball,” Plumlee said.