TRANSACTIONS: Selected by New England Patriots in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, April 30, 2019…Acquired via trade by Las Vegas Raiders, May 12, 2022.
Originally a fourth-round selection (133rd overall) by the Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft, he has appeared in eight career games over his first two seasons in the NFL, completing 24-of-48 passing attempts for 270 yards with two TDs and four INTs.
Played two seasons at Auburn (2017-18) and completed 470-of-739 attempts (63.6 percent) for 5,952 yards, 36 TDs and 11 TDs.
CAREER: In 2021, was inactive for eight games after starting the season on the Reserve/PUP List…In 2020, served as the backup quarterback and played in five games, completing 22-of-44 passes for 256 yards with two TDs and three INTs…Appeared in a reserve role in three games as a rookie in 2019, completing 2-of-4 attempts for 14 yards and one INT…Has appeared in eight career games over his first two seasons in the NFL, completing 24-of-48 passing attempts for 270 yards with two TDs and four INTs.
2021 (with NE): Started the season on the Reserve/PUP List and returned to the active roster on Nov. 9…Was inactive for all eight games while on active roster.
2020 (with NE): Played in five games, completing 22-of-44 attempts for 256 yards with two TDs and three INTs…Was inactive the first three weeks of the season…Was active but did not play in eight contests as the backup quarterback…(10/5) at KC: Completed 5-of-13 attempts for 60 yards and one TD against two INTs…Led a six play, 75-yard drive capped off by his first NFL touchdown pass to WR N'Keal Harry on a 4-yard completion…(10/25) vs. SF: Entered the game in relief of QB Cam Newton and completed 6-of-10 attempts for 64 yards and one INT…(12/6) at LAC: Entered the game late in the second half and completed 2-of-3 attempts for 61 yards, including a career-long 38-yard TD pass to WR Gunner Olszewski…(12/10) at Mia.: Completed 5-of-7 attempts for 27 yards…(12/28) vs. Buf.: Finished 4-of-11 passing for 44 yards.
2019 (with NE): Appeared in three games in a reserve role and served as backup quarterback, completing 2-of-4 attempts for 14 yards and one INT…(9/22) vs. NYJ: Made his NFL debut and completed 2-of-3 attempts for 14 yards and one INT…(10/6) at Was.: Appeared in the final offensive series and attempted one pass.
COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Auburn (2017-18) after transferring from McLennan Community College…Completed 470-of-739 attempts (63.6 percent) for 5,952 yards, 36 TDs and 11 TDs…Registered five 300-yard passing games and 17 200-yard passing games…Holds the program record with 162 pass attempts without an INT…In 2018, completed 224-of-369 attempts for 2,794 yards, 18 TDs and five TDs…In 2017, was named SEC Newcomer of the Year and first-team All-SEC by Phil Steele…Named second-team All-SEC by coaches and Associated Press…Led the SEC and ranked ninth nationally with a 66.5 completion percentage…Completed 246-of-370 passes for 3,158 yards with 18 TDs and six INTs…Was the No.1 JUCO prospect in 2016…Played the 2015 season at Baylor, where he completed 75-of-109 attempts for 1,265 yards with 12 TDs as a true freshman.
PERSONAL: Attended Stephenville (Texas) High School, where he was the nation's top-rated dual-threat prospect by 247Sports, No. 2 by ESPN and No.6 by Rivals…Three-time all-state honoree…Led team to 9-4 record and 2014 4A DI regional finals and No. 6 final ranking as senior... Earned 2014 Class 4A All-State second-team honors…Compiled 3,903 total yards and 50 TDs…Completed 183-of-260 attempts for 2,934 yards and 35 TDs…Rushed for 969 yards and 15 TDs on 122 carries... Named 2014 first team All-District 3-4A and second team 2014 All-Texas (Dave Campbell's Texas Football)... Selected 2013 third team Class 3A All-State as junior, led team to 12-2 record and 3A DI state semifinals...Completed 156-of-254 attempts for 2,613 yards and 30 TDs and rushed for 821 yards and 14 TDs on 138 carries... Earned 2013 District 7-3A MVP as junior...Played receiver as sophomore, totaled 685 yards and 11 TD receptions on Stephenville's 2012 Class 3A DI state championship team...Earned 2012 Class 3A All-State honorable mention as a receiver...Named All-District honoree in basketball…Also ran track.
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: PASSING: Attempts – 13, 10/5/20 at KC. Completions – 6, 10/25/20 vs. SF. Yards – 64, 10/25/20 vs. SF. Long – 38t, 12/6/20 at LAC. Touchdowns – 1, two times; last: 12/6/20 at LAC. Interceptions – 2, 10/5/20 at KC. Rating – 149.3, 12/6/20 at LAC. RUSHING: Attempts – 2, four times; last: 12/6/20 at LAC. Yards – 3, three times; last: 12/10/20 at LAR. Long – 6, 10/25/20 vs. SF.
