Andrew Peasley
Andrew Peasley (born January 6, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah State Aggies and Wyoming Cowboys.
| No. 14 – New York Jets | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 6, 2000[1] La Grande, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | La Grande (La Grande, Oregon) |
| College: | Utah State (2018–2021) Wyoming (2022–2023) |
| Undrafted: | 2024 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Early life
Peasley was born in La Grande, Oregon and he attended La Grande High School. Peasley would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Utah State.[2][3]
College career
Utah State
In Peasley's first season in 2018 he completed three of his eight passes for 19 yards, while also adding 76 yards on the ground.[4] In the 2019 season, Peasley would complete both of his pass attempts for five yards, while also rushing for 83 yards and his first career touchdown.[5] Peasley would get his first career start in week six of the 2020 season, where he would complete 14 out of his 21 passing attempts for 239 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 118 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Aggies get their first win on the season beating New Mexico.[6][7] Peasley finished the 2020 season going 37 for 69 on his passing attempts for 391 yards and four touchdowns to three interceptions, while also rushing for 195 yards and a touchdown.[8] In the 2021 season Peasley would complete 28 of his 51 passes for 415 yards and three touchdowns to two interceptions, while also adding 161 yards and a touchdown on the ground.[9] After the conclusion of the 2021 season Peasley would decide to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[10][11]
Wyoming
Peasley would decide to transfer to Wyoming to play out the rest of his career.[12][13] Peasley impressed during the 2022 Wyoming spring game as he threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns.[14] Peasley struggled in his first career start with the Cowboys in week zero of the 2022 season, where he completed five of his twenty passes for 30 yards and an interception, as the Cowboys lost to Illinois 38-6.[15] Peasley would bounce back in the following week as he completed 20 of his 30 passing attempts for 256 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped Wyoming get their first win on the season beating Tulsa.[16] Peasley finished the 2022 season going 144 for 275 on his passes for 1,574 yards and ten touchdowns to nine interceptions. Peasley would also rush for 339 yards and two touchdowns.[17] In week one of the 2023 season, where Peasley would throw for 149 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Wyoming upset Texas Tech.[18] In the following week, Peasley finished going 11 for 16 on pass attempts for 201 yards and career high three touchdowns with an interception, as he helped the Cowboys beat Portland State.[19]
Statistics
| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| Utah State Aggies | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | 8 | 37.5 | 19 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 | 57.5 | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 121.0 | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1−1 | 37 | 69 | 53.6 | 391 | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 111.7 | 22 | 195 | 8.9 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | — | 28 | 51 | 54.9 | 415 | 8.1 | 3 | 2 | 134.8 | 25 | 161 | 6.4 | 1 | |
| Wyoming Cowboys | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 7−5 | 144 | 275 | 52.4 | 1,574 | 5.7 | 10 | 9 | 105.9 | 81 | 339 | 4.2 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 9−3 | 166 | 266 | 62.4 | 1,991 | 7.5 | 20 | 5 | 146.3 | 110 | 419 | 3.8 | 7 | |
| Career[20] | 43 | 26 | 17−9 | 380 | 671 | 56.6 | 4,395 | 6.5 | 37 | 19 | 124.2 | 248 | 1,273 | 5.1 | 12 | |
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
216 lb (98 kg) |
32+1⁄8 in (0.82 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 4.65 s | 1.66 s | 2.70 s | 4.33 s | 7.00 s | 37 in (0.94 m) | 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[21] | ||||||||||||
On May 6, 2024, Peasley signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.[22]
Personal life
Peasley is married to his wife Maia, and they have one son together.[23]
References
- "Andrew Peasley". ourlads.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- Henline, Mitch (July 18, 2017). "Latest Aggie QB commit explains why he chose USU". Cache Valley Daily. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- Bond, Ronald (June 14, 2017). "Peasley to become an Aggie". La Grande Observer. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- "Andrew Peasley 2018 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- "Andrew Peasley 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- Ireland, Kyle. "Peasley's Performance Leads Utah State To First Win Of 2020 Season". KSL Sports. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- Lay, Kaleb. "La Grande HS star now Utah State field general". La Grande Observer. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- "Andrew Peasley 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- "Andrea Peasley 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- Coles, Joe. "Report: Utah State quarterback Andrew Peasley enters transfer portal". Deseret News. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- Ireland, Kyle. "Report: Utah State QB Andrew Peasley Enters Transfer Portal". KSL Sports. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- "Former Utah State QB Peasley commits to UW". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- Tucker, Cody. "BREAKING: FORMER UTAH STATE QB ANDREW PEASLEY INKS WITH POKES". 7220 Sports. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming QB Andrew Peasley has emerged as a leader, frontrunner to start". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming Cowboys sticking with Andrew Peasley as starting QB vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming Cowboys defeat Tulsa Golden Hurricane in double-overtime in home opener". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- "Andrew Peasley 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- Nagel, Cody. "Take 'em to the deep end of the pool': Wyoming QB Andrew Peasley delivers in clutch, Cowboys upset Texas Tech". 247Sports. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming QB Andrew Peasley is ready for Texas-sized challenge". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- "Andrew Peasley College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- "2024 NFL Draft Scout Andrew Peasley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- "Jets Sign QBs Andrew Peasley, Colby Suits & DB Brandon Codrington". NewYorkJets.com. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming QB Andrew Peasley balancing football, family during last ride with Cowboys". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved September 30, 2023.