Here is the answer, directly from Tranquill.

Here is the answer, directly from Tranquill.
by rockmcd (2018-03-09 19:16:34)

In reply to: Why was Tranquil moved from rover? posted by PattyMulligan

“It was coach Kelly and a general understanding that was what I was going to play in the NFL,” Tranquill said. “… I knew in mind I need development at that position, so it was a general understanding that [the Irish coaches] had gotten feedback from NFL teams, I had obviously gotten feedback from NFL teams, and we all understood this is what I needed to develop at.”

“It was just a decision of do I want to go and get that development in the league, or do I want to come back and develop under coach,” Tranquill said. “I think the best decision for me was to come back and develop under coach Lea.”

Click here for link at http://irish.nbcsports.com/2018/03/09/tranquills-move-to-lin

Is it normal to change a player’s position to

help his draft chances if it is bad for the team?

Probably not. Sounds like the interest was mutual. *