Several players have had a chance to shift from one position to another. However, this may have both positive and negative results. However, things seems to be going on better with Ohio State’s Braxton Miller who before becoming the best wide receiver in the country was very amazing in his previous quarterback position from which he was among the All-Big ten.
It was former coach Jim Tressel who recruited Miller into the first league action in college football back in 2011 where he would be mentored by fellow player Terrelle Pryor. Nonetheless, the departure of Pryor and Tressel led the player in accepting the roles of the first team player as a quarterback a position from which he cemented his career.
As a freshman, Miller made his full debut in the second game of the year and clung to that position for his amazing improvements. In the end, Ohio State recorded a 6-7 finish with Miller being named in the Big Ten Freshmen of the Year. Following the appointment of new coach Urban Meyer in 2012, Miller would continue to impress and his coach would always set an example to other players with Miller.
The 2012 year was outstanding for miller who achieved more than 2,000 passes on the yard as well as 15 touchdowns. He achieved the record of most rushing yards of 1271 for the school in one season with 13 touchdowns. He later set a new school record of 3,310 yards in offence which made him achieve the Big Ten Office Player of the Year. Ohio stated finished high on 12-0 record.
After receiving another Big Ten Quarterback of the Year, Miller decided to shift to the wide receiver position in July 2014. However, he had tried to keep the position shift a secret as he recovered from a damaged shoulder. The opening game of the 2015 season against the Buckeyes was not only followed by a win but also a surprise performance of Miller in a new position as a wide receiver. Since then, he has been self-motivated as he has recorded 260 rushing and 341 receiving yards in four touchdowns.
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