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QB Josh Portis signs with the Seattle Seahawks!
Josh
Portis has agreed to terms on a rookie free-agent contract
with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Tuesday. Josh
has a new three-year contract that runs through 2013. Josh
was a back-up QB at Florida and played QB at Maryland while
receiving his Bachelor Degree. After receiving his bachelor
degree at Maryland, Josh went to Cal U. to work on his Master
Degree. He is the first player at Cal U. to be invited to
the NFL Combine.
Coming
out of high school, he was recruited by Florida, Maryland,
Washington and many other D1 schools. Josh was ranked 4th
dual threat QB in the nation by Rivals. He was also voted
Los Angeles High School QB of the year.
At
Cal, Portis was one of the best quarterbacks in school history.
He ranks fourth all-time with 6,072 passing yards and set
the Vulcan's' career record with 69 touchdown passes.
Portis
completed 61.2 percent of his passes for 2,605 yards and 33
touchdowns last year. He became the first California player
invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
QB Josh Portis was invited to the NFL 2011 Combine
Watch him compete on NFL Network. To view his video >>>
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Portis
displayed excellent poise and arm strength in all drills.
He also ranked in the top 5 in all QB drills.
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