BY SEAN DONOVAN
An undrafted quarterback from Monmouth College (Ill.) has earned a tryout with the Bills, and unlike most Division-III prospects, you may have seen this one before.
Alex Tanney, star of the YouTube video titled "Trick Shot Quarterback," was invited to the Bills' rookie minicamp where he will have an outside chance to earn a roster spot, according to a report from the Associated Press.
"I'm from a small school, and the only thing I've ever really wanted was an opportunity to get into a camp," Tanney said in a phone interview. "And now I have that in Buffalo, so I'm anxious to get out there and compete for a spot."
Tanney, 23, also reportedly had an invite to the Steelers' minicamp but chose to take the opportunity with the Bills, who have an open roster spot behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick and backup Tyler Thigpen. Buffalo also hosted free agent quarterback Vince Young for a workout this past week and signed undrafted free agent Aaron Corp to compete in camp.
Tanney, who is 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, is the all-time D-III leader in passing yards (14,249) and touchdown passes (157). If he plays in an NFL game, he will be only the third player from Monmouth (Ill.) to do so and the first since the 1930s.
The YouTube video helped Tanney gain national notoriety, which has over 1.3 million views as of the time of this article. The video displays Tanney showing off pinpoint accuracy and great arm strength. He is seen hitting goalposts from 50 to 60 yards away and throwing footballs through basketball hoops from across a gym.
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Alex Tanney, star of the YouTube video titled "Trick Shot Quarterback," was invited to the Bills' rookie minicamp where he will have an outside chance to earn a roster spot, according to a report from the Associated Press.
"I'm from a small school, and the only thing I've ever really wanted was an opportunity to get into a camp," Tanney said in a phone interview. "And now I have that in Buffalo, so I'm anxious to get out there and compete for a spot."
Tanney, 23, also reportedly had an invite to the Steelers' minicamp but chose to take the opportunity with the Bills, who have an open roster spot behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick and backup Tyler Thigpen. Buffalo also hosted free agent quarterback Vince Young for a workout this past week and signed undrafted free agent Aaron Corp to compete in camp.
Tanney, who is 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, is the all-time D-III leader in passing yards (14,249) and touchdown passes (157). If he plays in an NFL game, he will be only the third player from Monmouth (Ill.) to do so and the first since the 1930s.
The YouTube video helped Tanney gain national notoriety, which has over 1.3 million views as of the time of this article. The video displays Tanney showing off pinpoint accuracy and great arm strength. He is seen hitting goalposts from 50 to 60 yards away and throwing footballs through basketball hoops from across a gym.
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