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Drew Willy 
Drew Willy during his tenure at BuffaloNo. 8 San Diego Chargers Quarterback Personal information Date of birth: November 13, 1986 Place of birth: Randolph, New Jersey Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 217 lb (98 kg) Career information College: Buffalo Undrafted in 2009 Debuted in 2010 for the Las Vegas Locomotives Career history - Baltimore Ravens (2009)*
- Indianapolis Colts (2009)
- Las Vegas Locomotives (2010)
- New York Jets (2011)*
- San Diego Chargers (2011–present)
- *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice Squad Career highlights and awards - UFL champion (2010)
Stats at NFL.com Career UFL statistics as of 2010 TD–INT 1-0 Passing yards 191 QB Rating 92.7 Stats at UFL-Football.com Drew Willy (born November 13, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Buffalo.
Willy has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Locomotives, and New York Jets.
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Early years
Willy attended Randolph High School in Randolph, New Jersey, prior to choosing the University at Buffalo.[1] At Randolph High, Willy set school records for career passing yards (5,387) and touchdowns (51).
College career
At the University at Buffalo, Willy started each of his four seasons, including eight games as a true freshman.[2] In 2008, he took Buffalo to their first MAC Championship Game, where they upset heavily favored and previously undefeated Ball State Cardinals led by Nate Davis. Prior to the 2009 NFL Draft, he was invited to the 2009 NFL Combine and was considered a potential late-round draft choice.[3]
Willy was the most prolific passer in Buffalo football history. As a four-year starter, he set school records for completions (849), attempts (1,322), passing yards (8,748), touchdowns (52), total offense (8,639), and completion percentage (64.2). During the final 20 games of his college career, Willy threw 36 touchdown passes and only six interceptions.
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Willy signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft on April 27, 2009.[4] He was waived on June 18, 2009. He was re-signed on August 15 after a shoulder injury to quarterback John Beck,[5] with the team placing defensive tackle Lamar Divens on injured reserve to make room for Willy on the roster only to be waived again on August 31.
Indianapolis Colts
Willy was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on December 9, 2009.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on December 26. He was waived on December 29 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was signed to a future contract on February 11, 2010. He was released by the Colts in July 2010.
Las Vegas Locomotives
Willy signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League in August 2010.
He made his UFL debut on October 23 in the place of injured Locos starting QB, Tim Rattay. He completed 18 of 29 passes that day for 191 yards and a touchdown.[7] The Locos won the game against the Hartford Colonials, 24-21.
New York Jets
Willy was signed to a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets on January 7, 2011.[8] He was waived by the Jets on September 3.[9]
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers signed Willy to their practice squad on September 5.
References
- ^ McKissic, Rodney. "Willy bowls over UB coaches", The Buffalo News, August 2, 2008. Accessed July 27, 2009. "Willy had worked under a different offensive coordinator and offensive system for four straight seasons, dating from his senior season at Randolph High School in New Jersey, and said he is thrilled because he spent a second straight off-season studying under Gill and quarterbacks coach Danny Barrett."
- ^ Drew Willy at UB Athletics
- ^ Drew Willy at NFL Draft Scout
- ^ http://spectrum.buffalo.edu/article.php?id=40337
- ^ Florio, Mike (August 15, 2009). "Cleo gets a chance in Baltimore". Pro Football Talk. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/15/cleo-gets-a-chance-in-baltimore/. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ^ http://www.indystar.com/article/20091209/SPORTS03/912090387/1100/Colts-put-Sorgi-on-IR-sign-tackle
- ^ Locos 24, Colonials 21 Game summary
- ^ "Jets sign Drew Willy, T.J. Conley". Yahoo! Sports. January 7, 2011. Archived from the original on January 7, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5vZL0UUyV. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ Mehta, Manish (September 3, 2011). "Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades". New York Daily News (Mortimer Zuckerman). Archived from the original on September 13, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61fxP8a5i. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
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Categories:- 1986 births
- Living people
- People from Morris County, New Jersey
- Players of American football from New Jersey
- American football quarterbacks
- Buffalo Bulls football players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Las Vegas Locomotives players
- New York Jets players
- San Diego Chargers players
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