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Because of the incredible success Lamar Jackson has enjoyed in his second season with the Baltimore Ravens, NFL scouts may feel inclined to view dual-threat quarterbacks a bit differently going forward. Khalil Tate is among those who are hoping Jackson’s MVP-caliber season boosts his draft stock. Tate spent four seasons as the quarterback at Arizona. His was one of the best dual-threat players in the country during his sophomore season in 2017, when he rushed for 1,411 yards and 12 touchdowns and threw for 1,591 yards and another 14 scores. After Kevin Sumlin took over as head coach of the Wildcats in 2018, Tate was forced to throw a lot more. He also battled ankle injuries that year. Tate is participating in the College Gridiron Showcase this week, and he told Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he is determined to be viewed as a quarterback. “The stigma behind me is that I’m just a runner. But when I get out here and spin the ball in front of them, it opens their eyes,” Tate said. “That’s som
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