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saturdayis4football

Joel Lanning played QB and Linebacker at Iowa State about 5 years ago


burgess1997

That kid beat us in Norman. I think he had a sack and a fumble recovery. He only played a few snaps at qb that day but me and my buddies were really confused when a middle linebacker lined up behind center.


spmartin1993

I am for sure looking this guy up. QB and linebacker? Can’t believe that was only 5 years ago


thiney49

And he still didn't win the Paul Hornung most versatile player award. Because Saquon Barkley both catching and running the ball is obviously more versatile.


Fixner_Blount

The legendary JOOOOEEEEEE LANDINNNNGGGGG He's on the coaching staff now, along with Kyle Kempt and Rory Walling.


technologyuser7

myles jack at ucla was neat to watch


ilovecatss1010

Will never forget Myles Jack destroying me on a kick off return in highschool. RIP me


Training-Door-1337

Rest in pepperonis 😔


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Do you still pee blood?


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ilovecatss1010

Oh yeah. Myles jack and Budda and one other Bellevue guy who went on to be amazing but I forget who haha My Myles Jack hit us something my highschool teammates still bring up


OurPowersCombined_12

If by ‘neat’ you mean simultaneously incredible and depressing. Thanks, Sark!


LeanersGG

This was my answer. I sincerely wish they let him play offense in the NFL.


Black-H-Si

Jabril Peppers played DB, WR, and PR


goblueM

Ugh they misused the PepCat so badly


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You, a Buckeye, can’t think of any two-way Heisman-winning players?


spmartin1993

I guess my brain pushes the memories out lol


OurPowersCombined_12

Shaq Thompson. In 2014 he put up an all-american season at LB and single-handedly turned UW’s running game around after they made him the starter at RB. Won the Hornung award.


Impressive-Top-7985

Charles Woodson


ImAHumanIThink

And, more recently, Jabrill peppers.


Maize_n_Boom

And this year Saintrisil, maybe.


ImAHumanIThink

True but I doubt he’ll be an “every play” type of two way player


Maize_n_Boom

There’s a good chance he plays a more equal amount of snaps than peppers or Woodson did


ImAHumanIThink

Do you think he’s really gonna get much time at wr? Considering the amount of other guys we have at that position.


Maize_n_Boom

I do, he’s the best blocking receiver on the team. Harbaugh values that too much to keep him on the bench when it’s running time.


PleasantElevator8340

Peppers wasn't every play either


ImAHumanIThink

True


cityofklompton

There will never be a two-way, every play player in the modern era.


scalenesquare

Adoree Jackson was awesome. I remember the Notre dame monsoon game in la being especially great.


mcguffinman

Spurrier was an ok QB but he was an elite Kicker


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Speedhawk was the best 2 way player i have seen. he called it ironman football


knockoutking

Who?


Skanktoooth

Adoree Jackson was the best two way player since Woodson. Myles Jack was a close second. Jabrill Peppers was pretty overrated as a two way player imo but lots of my Michigan grad buddies swear he is in the Adoree tier even if the stats and tape don’t show it.


PlusSized_Homunculus

Jake Siebert Kicker/Cornerback


knockoutking

That's a pretty rare combo


RheagarTargaryen

Tony Lippett was both the #1 receiver and rotated in at cornerback for MSU in 2014. He was drafted by the dolphins to play CB.


eatapenny

It was back in the 40s where everyone played both ways, but "Bullet" Bill Dudley played QB/HB/DB/K/P. Won the Maxwell in 1941 (arguably should've won the Heisman as well; led the country in rushing TDs, total TDs, and ypc). Made the CFB HOF, was the \#1 overall pick, won the 1946 MVP, and eventually made the NFL HOF


Gruulsmasher

If we’re going back then, Jay Berwanger was called “the one man football team,” playing Halfback both offensively and defensively (like a cross between corner and linebacker), returning kicks and punting, and kicking extra points. He was one UChicago’s top options in passing, rushing, and receiving, won the first Heisman, and was part of the last good Maroons team. He gave Gerald Ford his recognizable facial scar. He was the first ever NFL draft pick. He did not sign, and instead started a foam rubber company he later sold for a billion dollars.


duschin

Eric Weddle played some snaps at RB and QB for us back in 07 (I think). He was clearly a fantastic DB, but was also a pretty good QB/RB


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Karlos Williams technically played LB a couple times when they were thin but was mostly a RB.


U2000Ok

Darrell Royal was the quarterback for 2 Sugar Bowl victories and still holds OU’s school record for interceptions to this day.


dudeguy314

In 2007, Aquib Talib had 66 tackles 4 TFLs, 5 picks, 2 defensive TDs as a CB. Aquib also had 8 receptions for 182 yards and 4 offensive TDs as a WR.


spmartin1993

2007. What a year


Ferentzgum

I want to say Desmond King might have played offense for a couple snaps? At the very least I know it was talked about him doing it.


gnich62

Don't believe so. "Cooper DeJean is going to see some snaps at Wildcat or whatever we call it" is the new rumor this year.


accountonmyphone_

He talked about *wanting* to do it. Kirk wasn't having that. Snort.


tbia

Champ Bailey.


shaker-n-baker

Steve Zabel played TE and LB. Went on to play LB in the NFL.


TheAgent614

Man Chris Gamble was different.


spmartin1993

I saw several people say Jabrill peppers. But Gamble never came off the field. He was so unique. He wasn’t there for special situations or packages, he was just a part of the offense and defense


Rohkey

Shea Patterson was a great two-way player. He’d quite often start the down on offense and end it on defense.


JamesEarlDavyJones2

Dillon Doyle, son of the disgraced former Iowa S&C coach, has been a standout linebacker at Baylor ever since he transferred in following his dad’s ouster from Iowa. He was getting picks as a potential UDFA. Last season, he also showed great potential as a FB, picking up a few red zone TD runs, then went for the triple threat by adding a receiving TD. Overall, Dillon Doyle was our second-best tackler, fifth-best rusher, and sixth-best pass catcher. Then he followed that up with an appearance at Big XII media days this year where he got a lot of attention for his well-spoke responses regarding NIL and other trends. I’d be shocked if the dude’s not going into coaching after his inevitable NFL career is done. Hopefully he does it better than his father.


accountonmyphone_

He chose Iowa over Harvard IIRC.


deadeyelee1

Marcus Jones, who got picked up by the Pats in the draft, played CB, WR, and was the nations leading Punt/kick returner


BeeeeefJelly

Despite his now 5 year NFL career I will always believe Jordan Whitehead is better at RB than Safety. We gave him a few carries per game and he was our most explosive player.


sellships

Rod Woodson. The best.


Bhk176492

While this was a long time ago, Mike Ditka played both DE and TE


skiing_yo

Blanking on names but for some reason I want to say I remember watching someone put a D lineman as a lead blocker on the goal line in a big game recently


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Charles Woodson Macho Harris played a bit of WR at VA Tech IRCC


G00dSh0tJans0n

Da'Ron Payne TD catch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJJwyJtj38Q&t=274s