As a rookie fifth-round pick out of Boston College last season, Philadelphia Eagles lineman Drew Kendall returned to an old haunt he hadn't visited since way back in high school: the guard position.
The now-departed Jeff Stoutland always valued versatility as much as anyone in NFL coaching circles, with many members of "Stoutland U" excelling in learning the nuances and intricacies at more than one spot in the trenches. Therefore, shortly after being drafted, Kendall diversified his skill set throughout his rookie campaign, getting reps in practice at both center and guard.
“All it is, is a couple inches over,” Kendall told NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro during the pre-season last year.