Arkansas QB Green Cites Race in NFL Position Switch Concerns

Taylen Green, a standout quarterback prospect from the University of Arkansas, has voiced concerns that NFL teams' suggestions for him to switch positions may be influenced by his race, as he affirmed his commitment to playing only quarterback in the upcoming draft. The 23-year-old made the comments during a recent appearance on the Outta Pocket podcast, hosted by former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III and his wife, Grete Griffin, just over a month before the league's annual draft.

Green, known for his dual-threat abilities, described encountering questions from evaluators during the predraft process about potentially moving to another role, such as wide receiver or running back. He suggested these inquiries overlook his passing skills and football intelligence, attributing them partly to assumptions based on his athleticism and skin color. "I mean, I feel like I'm not trying to make this like a whole race thing, but I feel like they definitely see my color and think I'm just gonna run or think I'm just a runner and really can't throw or process things," Green said. He added that Griffin, who faced similar scrutiny early in his career before mobile quarterbacks became more...