Drew Willy

Drew Willy (born November 13, 1986 in Randolph, New Jersey) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets 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 and Las Vegas Locomotives.

Early years
Willy attended Randolph High School in Randolph, New Jersey, prior to choosing the University at Buffalo. 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. 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.

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.

Baltimore Ravens
Willy signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft on April 27, 2009. He was waived on June 18, 2009. He was re-signed on August 15 after a shoulder injury to quarterback John Beck, 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. 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. 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.