Former Nebraska quarterback signed to New York Jets practice squad

A former Nebraska quarterback has signed with an NFL practice squad. Adrian Martinez is one of 17 players to sign with the New York Jets .

Martinez threw for 270 yards, 0 touchdowns, and one interception. He completed 53.2% of his passes in four games.

The quarterback signed with the Jets after a successful spring season with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League. He was the league MVP while throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Martinez also led the league in rushing with 528 yards. The Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the inaugural United Football League Championship Game.

The California native played at Nebraska from 2018-21 before transferring to Kansas State for the 2022 season. In five seasons, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions.

Martinez also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns. He went undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.

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