Report: Former Alabama QB working out for NFL teams at RB
By Kevin Duffey
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Former Alabama QB Blake Sims is working out for NFL teams at running back, according to multiple reports.
Falcons had former Alabama QB Blake Sims in for workout today as potential practice-squad RB. Bucs worked him out Tuesday, but no offer.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 7, 2016
The latest team to work out Sims is the Atlanta Falcons — reportedly Friday, and he previously worked out for the Bucs at the same position but left with no offer.
The 6-foot, 212-pound quarterback threw for an Alabama-record 3,487 yards, rushed for 350 yards and scored 35 total touchdowns while leading Alabama to a College Football Playoff appearance during his senior season.
“I think that Blake’s athleticism, his production (in 2014), are things that people are going to have to take into account,” Nick Saban said after Sims’ Pro Day. “There are more and more offenses that people are willing to utilize a guy like him. So I do think Blake has a lot to offer a team, and I do think he’s going to get an opportunity with someone.”
Can Sims make an NFL roster? It remains to be seen. He’s certainly a good athlete, and he’s clearly willing to change positions to make it happen.
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
