WANTED / The Hybrid Who Can Do It All

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Pat Whites timing may turn out to be impeccable.

Not that long ago, the former West Virginia quarterback's chances of being an early pick in the NFL draft would have depended mostly on whether he could be a traditional passer as a pro. But White was much more than that in college, passing for more than 6,000 yards and rushing for 4,480 more. His speed and quickness are such that some NFL scouts can see him as a quarterback, running back, receiver and kick returner.

All of which makes White — and a few other particularly versatile players available for this weekend's NFL draft — a particularly intriguing prospect at a time when league owners are considering whether to expand the regular season of America's most popular pro sport from 16 games to as many as 18.

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