2022 NFL Draft Rumors: D'Eriq King Met with Patriots, More amid 'Increased Interest'

The former University of Miami quarterback is on the radar of multiple teams.

King is drawing increased interest from teams around the league and met with the New England Pats in a private workout. He is scheduled to meet with the Houston Texans later this week, as well as having a meeting with the Baltimore Ravens.

Wilson named the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks as teams interested in King after attending the pro day in Miami. King was unable to work out at the combine because of a shoulder injury.

Wilson says that his ability to fill multiple roles on the offense is what sets him apart from other quarterbacks in this year's draft class.

Wilson wrote that most teams are working out King as a quarterback while also interested in his ability as a slot receiver and as a red-zone threat.

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King put hisVersatility on full display in his sophomore year. He had 1,260 passing yards, 379 rushing yards, and 264 receiving yards. He moved into the full-time starting role in the middle of the year, but suffered a torn meniscus and transferred to Miami.

King is a threat to score when he is healthy. He said he would be willing to do whatever it takes to get onto the field.

The more you can do, the more valuable you are. If I can be one guy on a roster that can be backup quarterback, receiver, special teams, whatever I can do, that's what I want to do.