When the Minnesota Vikings drafted UAB’s Joe Webb in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, they weren’t sure what they were getting. While Webb was one of the most athletic prospects available, he didn’t quite fit the job for any one specific position.
The Vikings tried him in several different places. They used him at quarterback, wide receiver, and special teams, but eventually he moved on from the team following the 2013 season and became a free agent.
Webb found a new home on March 21, 2014 with the Carolina Panthers. They found his athleticism to be a huge boost to their squad, making him their 3rd quarterback, 5th wide receiver, emergency running back, and an essential part of every special teams package.