Hardcourt, gridiron, it does not matter. Zion Williamson enjoys such a rare blend of size, power, and athleticism that he feels he can play professionally in the NFL or NBA.
The 6-7, 284-pound Pelicans power forward said as much in Tuesday’s interview with Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharp. The New Orleans superstar once played quarterback in youth football, but said he would be better suited for a tight end or wide receiver in the league.
“Yes, I believe I could,” Williamson told Sharp “Club Shay” podcast. “I’m just a contestant. I think I’ll either be a tight end or a receiver. One of those two. “
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Sion would certainly be a terror to protect 6-7, 284 pounds, but perhaps that heightened combo lends itself to a tight end position compared to a sizzling receiver. For comparison, Zion is tall And
The Bucs are much heavier than every NFL tight end, including Rob Gronkowski of the 49ers, George Katal of the 49ers and Chiefs Travis Kelce. Considering Zion’s crazy 45-inch vertical, he would be pretty much invincible as a red-zone target.
Assuming that he has hands. But why won’t he?
Curiously, Zion is not the only NBA superstar considering life in the NFL. LeBron James revealed in February that he seriously considered playing for the Cowboys, adding that he “would have made the team.”
Either way, Zion made the right choice in choosing basketball over football. The second-year player is averaging 25.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 60.7 percent shooting through the season-plus in the NBA.
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