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2017 NFL Draft Profile: Wide Receiver Greg Ward Jr.

Greg Ward, Jr. is an intriguing prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft because he’s yet another quarterback-turned-receiver project in the NFL.

Ward is very athletic and has the ability to move to this position, and he can be utilized as a running back if necessary in certain situations. He clearly will be drafted to play the slot, because of his size.

It is very rare to have the success of Julian Edelman, but he can be a quality receiver due to his speed and quickness. He can also be an emergency quarterback. Let’s take a look at his strengths and weaknesses.