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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes for Calling Dwayne Haskins a 'Runner' on First Take

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has apologized to Dwayne Haskins for previously describing the 2019 NFL draft quarterback prospect as a "runner."

The Ohio State product appeared on Friday's episode of ESPN's First Take, and Smith said he was sorry for his previous assessment of the signal-caller's game. Smith went as far as to say he was an "ignorant fool" for saying Haskins was "more of a runner than a thrower" in the past.

Henry McKenna of the Big Lead noted in February that Smith said Haskins, who was a Heisman Trophy finalist for a season in which he threw for 4,831 yards and rushed for just 108 yards, was a run-first quarterback.