29 Facts About Drew Willy

Drew Willy was born on November 13,1986 and is a former American professional Canadian football quarterback.

Drew Willy was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009.

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

At Randolph High, Drew Willy set school records for career passing yards and touchdowns.

At the University at Buffalo, Drew Willy started each of his four seasons, including eight games as a true freshman.

Drew Willy was the most prolific passer in Buffalo football history.

Drew Willy signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft on April 27,2009.

Drew Willy was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on December 9,2009.

Drew Willy was promoted to the active roster on December 26,2009.

Drew Willy was signed to a futures contract on February 11,2010.

Drew Willy signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League in August 2010.

Drew Willy completed 18 of 29 passes that day for 191 yards and a touchdown.

On February 28,2012, it was announced that Drew Willy had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Drew Willy made his first CFL start on September 16,2012, in Montreal against the Montreal Alouettes.

Drew Willy completed 22-of-35 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in a losing effort.

Drew Willy earned his first CFL win as a starter on July 27,2013, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he completed 14 of 25 pass attempts for 269 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions in relief of the injured Darian Durant.

In two seasons with the Roughriders, Drew Willy was utilized in a backup role.

Drew Willy dressed in all 36 games over his two years with the team, and started four, passing for 1,182 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions.

Drew Willy was a part of the 101st Grey Cup champion team in 2013.

On February 6,2014, Drew Willy was traded to the Blue Bombers for non-import wide receiver Jade Etienne.

Drew Willy played in 17 of the 18 regular season games.

In week 7 of the 2015 CFL season Drew Willy left the game with a right knee injury: Two days later it was announced that Drew Willy suffered a tibial plateau fracture and partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament.

Drew Willy was expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks, possibly longer.

Drew Willy made his first appearance in Week 14, and his first start the following week.

However, after making three starts Drew Willy was relegated to the backup role and incumbent Ricky Ray took over the starting role in Week 18.

However, Drew Willy was cut by the Argos on June 17,2017.

Drew Willy appeared in 12 games for the Alouettes in 2017, completing 54 of 79 pass attempts for 547 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Drew Willy was re-signed by the Alouettes on the second day of free agency.

Drew Willy started the first three games of the season before suffering a concussion in the third quarter in the team's Week 3 victory over the Roughriders.