Alek Torgersen

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Alek Torgersen
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29)
Huntington Beach, California
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Edison (CA)
College: Penn
Position: Quarterback
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Alek Torgersen (born January 13, 1995) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Penn. [1]

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Torgersen signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. [2] He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017. [3]

Washington Redskins

On September 4, 2017, Torgersen was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad. [4] He was released on October 3, 2017. [5]

Detroit Lions

On December 27, 2017, Torgersen was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. [6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 1, 2018. [7]

On April 4, 2018, he was waived by the Lions. [8]

Arizona Cardinals

On April 5, 2018, Torgersen was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. [9] He was waived on May 7, 2018. [10]

Arizona Hotshots

On August 6, 2018, Torgersen signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF for the 2019 season. [11] [12]

Birmingham Iron

Torgersen was drafted by the Birmingham Iron on November 27, 2018 in the 2019 AAF QB Draft. [13] He was waived by the Iron on January 15, 2019, before the start of the regular season. [14]

San Diego Fleet

During the 2019 AAF season, Torgersen was picked up by the San Diego Fleet after starting quarterback Philip Nelson was placed on injured reserve on March 4. [15] The league ceased operations in April 2019. [16]

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  2. ↑ Jackson, Curtis (May 1, 2017). "Falcons Agree To Terms With 21 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
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  7. ↑ "Lions report 10 Reserve-Future signings". DetroitLions.com. January 1, 2018. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018.
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