Jan 26, 2019; Mobile, AL, United States; South quarterback Tyree Jackson of Buffalo (3) passing against the North during the second half at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
April 28, 2019
Former University at Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson and the Buffalo Bills reached an agreement on an undrafted free agent deal.
“I truly thought he would be drafted,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane told reporters. “He was on our draft board to be drafted. I’m surprised. You saw his name still sitting there late in the seventh, and you start going, ‘Man, if this kid doesn’t get drafted, we’re going to have to go after him.’ And we did.”
Beane said the 6-foot-7, 249-pound Jackson must pass a physical before a contract can be signed. He then will have a chance to compete for a backup spot to Josh Allen with veterans Derek Anderson and Matt Barkley. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the deal includes a $75,000 guarantee.
Jackson left college with one year of eligibility remaining. In three seasons, he completed 55.8 percent of his passes for 6,999 yards, throwing for 49 touchdowns and 24 interceptions.
Other undrafted free agents and their reported destinations:
–C Nate Trewyn (Wisconsin-Whitewater), Buccaneers
–CB Saivion Smith (Alabama), Jaguars
–CB Chris Westry (Kentucky), Cowboys
–CB Davante Davis (Texas), Seahawks
–CB Kemon Hall (North Texas), Chargers
–CB Jalin Burrell (New Mexico), Chiefs
–DE Carl Granderson (Wyoming), Saints
–DE Kyle Phillips (Tennessee), Jets
–DE Malik Carney (North Carolina), Lions
–DE Kahzin Daniels (Charleston), Buccaneers
–DT Gerald Willis (Miami), Ravens
–DT Javier Edwards (Colorado), Texans
–DT Chris Nelson (Texas), Steelers
–K John Baron (San Diego State), Bears
–LB Gary Johnson (Texas), Chiefs
–LB Terrill Hanks (New Mexico State), Dolphins
–LB Josiah Tauaefa (Texas-San Antonio), Giants
–LB E.J. Ejiya (North Texas), Ravens
–OL Alex Bars (Notre Dame), Bears
–OL Fred Johnson (Florida), Steelers
–OL Garrett Brumfield (LSU), Steelers
–OL O’Shea Dugas (Louisiana Tech), Bengals
–OT Ryan Pope (San Diego State), Lions
–OT Koda Martin (Syracuse), Chargers
–OT Tyree St. Louis (Miami), Patriots
–QB Nick Fitzgerald (Mississippi State), Buccaneers
–QB Kyle Shurmur (Vanderbilt), Chiefs
–QB Jake Browning (Washington), Vikings
–QB Brett Rypien (Boise State), Broncos
–QB John Lovett (Princeton), Chiefs
–RB Elijah Holyfield (Georgia), Panthers
–RB Alex Barnes (Kansas State), Titans
–RB Devine Ozigbo (Nebraska), Saints
–S Micah Abernathy (Tennessee), Vikings
–S Dravon Askew-Henry (West Virginia), Steelers
–S Brandon Watson (Michigan), Jaguars
–TE Matt Sokol (Michigan State), Chargers
–TE Daniel Helm (Duke), Chargers
–TE Tyree Mayfield (Wyoming), 49ers
–TE Brandon Dillon (Marian), Vikings
–WR Emanuel Hall (Missouri), Bears
–WR Jason Moore (Findlay), Chargers
–WR DeMarkus Lodge (Ole Miss), Buccaneers
–WR Jazz Ferguson (Northwestern State), Seahawks
–WR Cody Thompson (Toledo), Chiefs
–WR Jaylen Smith (Louisville), Ravens
–WR Olamide Zaccheaus (Virginia), Falcons
–WR Malik Taylor (Ferris State), Buccaneers
–WR Trevion Thompson (Clemson), Chargers
–WR Preston Williams (Colorado State), Dolphins
–WR Deonte Harris (Assumption), Saints
–Field Level Media
