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Former Alabama prep QB following in Julian Edelman’s footsteps in New England

At their training camp, the New England Patriots are trying to see if a college quarterback can become an NFL wide receiver – again.

Bowling Green quarterback Julian Edelman made that transition successfully for New England coach Bill Belichick. From 2009 through 2020, Edelman had 620 receptions for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns in 137 regular-season games for the Patriots. He also played for three Super Bowl winners as he collected 118 receptions for 1,442 yards and five touchdowns in 19 postseason games.

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This year, former Park Crossing High School and Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham is working at wide receiver in New England’s training camp after joining the Patriots as an undrafted rookie.