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'Call me Hybrid': Why Ross Douglas is suddenly very valuable to Rutgers

NJ.com | May 17, 2017

Related Topics: Ross Douglas, Defensive back, Cornerback, Safety (gridiron football position), Running back, Linebacker, Rutgers Scarlet Knights football, American football positions

PISCATAWAY -- Ross Douglas wasn't misquoting the famous opening line of Moby Dick.

Ross Douglas (21) is becoming one of the most important players on Rutgers defense without being a starter.

He was answering the simplest of all football questions: What position do you play?

"Call me Hybrid," Douglas said.

The former Michigan running back who transferred to Rutgers to play cornerback spent spring camp practicing at a cross between outside linebacker, safety and slot defensive back.

"I'm not a linebacker. I'm not a safety.

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