How UNC's Chazz Surratt went from starting QB to prized LB prospect

Posted Nov 19, 2020
Now in his second season on the other side of the line of scrimmage, scouts agree that North Carolina's Chazz Surratt is far better equipped for the NFL as a linebacker than he ever was as a quarterback. The speed he used as a dual-threat passer for the Tar Heels in 2017 is now what he utilizes to chase down sweeps and blanket receivers on third down. (NFL.com)

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