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Drew Plitt (born January 9, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Ball State Cardinals.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Plitt grew up in Loveland, Ohio, and attended Loveland High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] As a junior, he passed for 1,346 yards and 13 touchdowns.[2] Plitt committed to play college football for the Ball State Cardinals over offers from Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, and Lafayette.[3]
College career
[edit]Plitt redshirted his true freshman season at Ball State. He mostly served as the Cardinals' backup during the following two seasons.[4] Plitt passed for 2,918 yards and 24 touchdowns with seven interceptions as a redshirt junior.[5] He completed 65.6% of his pass attempts for 2,164 yards and 17 touchdowns to six interceptions in eight games during the team's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and was named second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC).[6] Plitt was named the Offensive MVP of the 2020 MAC Championship Game after completing 20 of 32 pass attempts for 263 yards and three touchdowns and also rushing for a touchdown in the Cardinals' 38–28 win over Buffalo.[7] He was also named the MVP of the 2020 Arizona Bowl as Ball State beat 22nd-ranked San Jose State 34–13 in the first bowl game win in program history.[8]
Plitt decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Ball State for a sixth season.[9] In his final season, he passed for 2,541 yards and 18 touchdowns while also rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns.[10]
| General | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | INT | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2016 | Ball State | 0 | 0 | - | Did Not Play - Redshirted | |||||||||||
| 2017 | Ball State | 5 | 3 | 0-3 | 42 | 84 | 50.0 | 430 | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 97.6 | 34 | 29 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 2018 | Ball State | 8 | 3 | 1-2 | 85 | 131 | 64.9 | 1,008 | 7.7 | 6 | 8 | 132.4 | 36 | 43 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 2019 | Ball State | 12 | 12 | 5-7 | 238 | 370 | 64.3 | 2,918 | 7.9 | 24 | 7 | 148.2 | 91 | 171 | 1.9 | 5 |
| 2020 | Ball State | 8 | 8 | 7-1 | 164 | 250 | 65.6 | 2,154 | 8.6 | 17 | 6 | 155.6 | 80 | 49 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 2021 | Ball State | 13 | 13 | 6-7 | 248 | 411 | 60.3 | 2,541 | 6.2 | 18 | 6 | 123.8 | 81 | 131 | 1.6 | 2 |
| Career [11] | 33 | 26 | 19-20 | 777 | 1,246 | 62.4 | 9,051 | 7.3 | 68 | 30 | 136.6 | 322 | 423 | 1.3 | 14 | |
Professional career
[edit]| 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+1⁄4 in (1.89 m) |
206 lb (93 kg) |
32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.99 s | 1.68 s | 2.79 s | 4.64 s | 7.22 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) | ||
| All values from Pro Day[12] | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)
[edit]Plitt went unselected in the 2022 NFL draft and participated in minicamps as a tryout player for several teams, including for the Cincinnati Bengals in May 2022.[13] The Bengals eventually signed him as an undrafted free agent on July 27.[14] In the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals, Plitt completed all six of his pass attempts for 76 yards and one touchdown to register a perfect passer rating of 158.3.[15] Plitt was waived by the Bengals on August 23, 2022.[16]
Arlington Renegades (first stint)
[edit]Plitt was assigned to the Arlington Renegades of the XFL on November 15, 2022.[17][18] He was placed on the reserve list by the team on April 3, 2023,[19] due to a knee injury.[20] He finished the season with five games played, three starts, 63 completions for 100 attempts, 668 passing yards, three touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 71.6 QBR. He was activated off of the reserve list on May 16.[19] Plitt was released from his contract on November 20.[19]
Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)
[edit]After a season ending injury to Joe Burrow, the Bengals signed Plitt to their practice squad on November 20, 2023.[21] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[22]
Arlington Renegades (second stint)
[edit]On February 8, 2024, Plitt re-signed with the Renegades.[23] He was released by the Renegades on March 10.[24]
St. Louis Battlehawks
[edit]On May 16, 2024, Plitt signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League(UFL).[25] He was released on May 22.[25]
Professional statistics
[edit]| Year | League | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2023 | XFL | ARL | 5 | 3 | 63 | 100 | 63.0 | 668 | 6.7 | 3 | 5 | 71.6 | 14 | 57 | 4.1 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Loveland's Drew Plitt eyes next target". Cincinnati Enquirer. February 11, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Bowling Green offers Loveland 2016 QB Drew Plitt". Cincinnati Enquirer. May 16, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Loveland 2016 QB Drew Plitt verbally commits to Ball State". Cincinnati Enquirer. May 27, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Ball State football: Quarterback Drew Plitt opens up about his career". The Star Press. October 15, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Kahn, Andrew (June 22, 2020). "In home opener, Michigan football faces Ball State and its experienced QB". MLive.com. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Wyoming Cowboys face another veteran QB in Ball State's Drew Plitt". Casper Star-Tribune. September 15, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Ball State takes down Buffalo to win first MAC championship since 1996". USA Today. Associated Press. December 18, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Kasabian, Paul (December 31, 2020). "Drew Plitt, Ball State Beat No. 22 San Jose State in 2020 Arizona Bowl". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Marot, Michael (August 25, 2021). "Ball St favored to repeat as Mid-American Conference champs". APNews.com. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Bengals' Drew Plitt: Signs with Bengals". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. July 27, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Drew Plitt Stats". ESPN. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Draft Scout Drew Plitt, Ball State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Clark, Dave (August 13, 2022). "Drew Plitt, former Loveland HS standout, impresses for Bengals in preseason opener". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Alper, Josh (July 27, 2022). "Bengals sign QB Drew Plitt, activate Alex Cappa". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Sanchez, Chloe (August 14, 2022). "Cincinnati Bengals: QB Plitt's days could be numbered, despite perfect passer rating". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "Drew Plitt reacts to being waived by Cincinnati Bengals". Cincinnati Enquirer. August 23, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "XFL: The First Group Of Tentatively Assigned Quarterbacks For The 2023 Season". September 29, 2022.
- ^ "Meet XFL QBs: Stats, experience, what to know about the 15 quarterbacks". ESPN. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ @XFLRenegades (April 3, 2023). "We have placed QB Drew Plitt (knee) and LB Edmond Robinson (hamstring) on the Reserve/Injured List" (Tweet). Retrieved April 4, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: QB Signed to Practice Squad, Chase Brown Designated To Return, Guard to Practice Squad/Injured List". Bengals.com. November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Players Signed to Reserve/Future Contracts". bengals.com. January 8, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Thursday February 8, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
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[edit]Drew Plitt
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Early years
Family background and childhood
Drew Plitt was born on January 9, 1998, in Loveland, Ohio.[1] He is the son of Steve and Julie Plitt, with his father having played baseball at Xavier University and his mother competing on the tennis team at Miami University of Ohio.[3] Plitt has a younger sister, Marie, who later played volleyball at Ball State University, and an older brother, Bryce.[11] Raised in the suburban community of Loveland, a Cincinnati-area town with a tradition of youth sports engagement, Plitt experienced a family environment that emphasized athletics alongside academics.[3] His parents encouraged a balanced approach, prioritizing education while supporting his extracurricular pursuits. Limited public details exist on his immediate family dynamics, but the athletic backgrounds of both parents likely influenced his early exposure to competitive sports. Plitt developed an early interest in football, recalling in a 2020 interview that he began watching games intently around the age of six and always aspired to play the sport himself.[12] This passion led to his initial involvement in youth football programs in Loveland, where he honed basic skills before entering organized high school athletics.High school career
Drew Plitt attended Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, where he played as the starting quarterback for the Tigers football team under coach Fred Cranford.[3] He earned three varsity letters and served as team captain during his high school career.[3] Plitt set the school record for career passing touchdowns with 42 and led the team to an undefeated 14-0 record and the Division II state championship in 2013.[13] As a junior in 2014, Plitt threw for 1,346 passing yards and 13 touchdowns while completing 85 of 174 attempts for a 48.9% completion rate over 10 games.[14] He also contributed on the ground with 3 rushing touchdowns that season.[14] Plitt attracted attention from multiple college programs and received scholarship offers from Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, and Lafayette.[15] On May 28, 2015, he committed to Ball State University, choosing the Cardinals for their strong academic and athletic fit.[15]College career
Early years at Ball State
Drew Plitt joined Ball State University in 2016 as a highly touted quarterback recruit from Loveland High School in Ohio, where he had committed the previous year following an unofficial visit to the campus.[15] As a true freshman in 2016, Plitt redshirted the season, sitting out all games to focus on physical and skill development under head coach Mike Neu, who had taken over the program that year. This redshirt year allowed Plitt to adjust to the rigors of college football without burning a year of eligibility, emphasizing weight training and learning the Cardinals' offensive system, which contrasted sharply with the Wing-T offense he ran in high school. Neu noted that Plitt needed to adapt to more complex footwork, defense reading, and daily improvement in a pro-style scheme.[3][16] Entering 2017 as a redshirt freshman, Plitt began the season as the fourth quarterback on the depth chart behind Riley Neal and others but was thrust into action during the final five games due to injuries at the position. He appeared in those contests, making three starts, and completed 42 of 84 passes for 430 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions, while adding 29 rushing yards and one score on 34 carries. Notable performances included a 169-yard, two-touchdown effort in relief against Eastern Michigan and a rushing touchdown in a loss to Toledo, though the Cardinals struggled overall with a 2-10 record. Plitt later reflected on his debut halftime entry against Miami (OH) as a pivotal moment, realizing the "real" intensity of college play.[3][17][12] In 2018, as a redshirt sophomore, Plitt continued in a backup role to starter Riley Neal, appearing in eight games with increased opportunities, including starts in the final three contests amid ongoing quarterback instability. He completed 85 of 131 passes for 1,008 yards, six touchdowns, and eight interceptions, with a 64.9% completion rate, alongside 43 rushing yards and two scores on 36 attempts. Highlights included a career-high 340 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Toledo, as well as three touchdown passes in an overtime victory over Western Michigan. These experiences helped Plitt build confidence through spring and fall camp competitions, solidifying his integration into the team under Neu's guidance.[3][18][12]Later years and achievements
Plitt solidified his role as Ball State's starting quarterback during the 2019 through 2021 seasons, appearing in all 33 games and guiding the Cardinals' offense through a period of notable success.[5] Over these three years, he amassed 7,613 passing yards, 59 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions, contributing to his career college totals of 9,051 passing yards, 68 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions across 46 games.[5] In 2020, Plitt's leadership was instrumental in Ball State's MAC championship run, where he earned Offensive MVP honors in a 38-28 victory over Buffalo, throwing for 263 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score.[3] Later that year, he was named Offensive Player of the Game in the Arizona Bowl, a 34-13 win against San Jose State that marked the program's first bowl victory, as Plitt completed 12 of 19 passes for 217 yards and one touchdown.[3][19] His performance that season also earned him Second-Team All-MAC recognition.[3] Entering his senior year in 2021, Plitt ranked third in Ball State history with 50 passing touchdowns and fourth with 6,520 passing yards.[3] Plitt's tenure as starter helped Ball State achieve an 18-15 record in those 33 contests, highlighted by the 2020 conference title and bowl win, while his overall efficiency and production underscored his development into a reliable Division I signal-caller.[20][21]Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)
Drew Plitt signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on July 27, 2022, shortly after concluding his college career at Ball State University.[22] Measuring 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and 206 lb (93 kg), Plitt had previously attended the Bengals' rookie minicamp in May 2022 as a tryout player, showcasing his local ties as a Loveland High School alumnus from the Greater Cincinnati area.[13] His signing came amid quarterback Joe Burrow's recovery from an appendectomy, positioning Plitt as the third-string option behind Burrow and Brandon Allen during training camp.[22] Throughout minicamp and training camp, Plitt focused on practice reps, absorbing the Bengals' offensive scheme and competing for depth chart placement in a quarterback room led by established starters.[23] He earned preseason exposure, appearing in two games where he completed 11 of 18 passes for 108 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while adding seven rushing yards on two carries.[24][25] A highlight came in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals, where Plitt completed all six of his pass attempts for 76 yards and a touchdown in his only series, demonstrating poise under pressure as a rookie.[26] The Bengals waived Plitt on August 23, 2022, as they finalized their 53-man roster ahead of the regular season.[27]Arlington Renegades (first stint)
Following his waiver from the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2022, Plitt was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the XFL quarterback draft on November 15, 2022.[28] Plitt joined the Renegades as a rookie quarterback under head coach Bob Stoops, competing for playing time on a team that featured a mix of veteran and young talent in the revamped XFL league. He began the 2023 season as the starter, leading the Renegades to a 22–20 victory over the Vegas Vipers in Week 1 with 19 completions out of 25 attempts for 172 yards and one interception.[29] However, after a 23–14 loss to the Houston Roughnecks in Week 2, he transitioned to a backup role behind Luis Perez, appearing in three additional games as a spot starter or reliever.[30] Over five games with the Renegades, Plitt completed 63 of 100 passes for 668 yards, three touchdowns, and five interceptions, achieving a 63.0% completion rate and a 71.6 passer rating.[31] His contributions came during a competitive season in which the Renegades finished 5–3 in the regular season, won the South Division, and advanced to the XFL championship game, though Plitt did not play in the postseason.[32]Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)
Following his stint with the Arlington Renegades in the XFL, Drew Plitt signed with the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on November 20, 2023, four days after starting quarterback Joe Burrow sustained a season-ending wrist injury.[33][34] This move bolstered the Bengals' quarterback depth during a critical stretch of the season. In his practice squad role, Plitt supported the quarterback group by participating in drills and providing additional reps, particularly aiding backups Jake Browning and A.J. McCarron while Burrow recovered from surgery.[35][36] He remained with the team through the end of the 2023 regular season and playoffs without any elevations to the active roster.[6] Plitt earned $84,000 on the practice squad for the 2023 season but was not tendered a reserve/future contract afterward, becoming an unrestricted free agent in January 2024.[6][7]Arlington Renegades (second stint)
On February 8, 2024, Drew Plitt re-signed with the Arlington Renegades ahead of the inaugural United Football League (UFL) season, following the merger of the XFL and USFL that created the new league.[7][37] This move came during the UFL's free agency period, where teams bolstered their rosters, and Plitt's return provided additional depth to the Renegades' quarterback position behind starter Luis Perez and other competitors like Jarrett Guarantano and Quinten Dormady.[7][38] Plitt participated in the Renegades' training camp in Arlington, Texas, where he was listed on the initial camp roster as one of four quarterbacks vying for a spot.[38] However, on March 10, 2024, the team reduced its roster from 60 to 58 players in preparation for the regular season, releasing Plitt along with 15 others, including offensive linemen and defenders.[39][40] This cut occurred just weeks before the UFL's debut on March 30, 2024, leaving Plitt without a role on the active roster.[41] During this brief second stint, Plitt did not appear in any regular-season games, focusing instead on practice and camp activities to demonstrate his skills amid the competitive quarterback depth.[39] His prior experience with the Renegades from the 2023 XFL season had made him a familiar option for the team seeking reliable backups.[7]St. Louis Battlehawks
Drew Plitt signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL) on May 16, 2024, shortly after being released by the Arlington Renegades during the 2024 training camp.[42][43] The move came amid uncertainty at the quarterback position for the Battlehawks, who were preparing for Week 8 of the 2024 UFL season against the D.C. Defenders. Starting quarterback A.J. McCarron had been dealing with an injury that left his availability in doubt, prompting the team to bolster their depth by adding Plitt, a veteran of both the NFL and prior spring leagues, alongside backups Manny Wilkins and Brandon Silvers.[44][43] Plitt was placed on the inactive list upon signing and did not play in any games during his brief tenure, serving primarily as emergency depth in an "all hands on deck" approach to roster management.[42] The Battlehawks, who entered the 2024 season as defending USFL champions after merging with the XFL to form the UFL, relied heavily on a stable quarterback room to maintain their competitive edge in a league emphasizing high-scoring offenses and playoff contention. Plitt's experience, including his 2023 stint with the Renegades where he started three games and threw for 668 yards, made him a suitable short-term option for potential reps if McCarron remained sidelined.[45] On May 22, 2024, the Battlehawks waived Plitt after just six days with the team, as McCarron was cleared to return and resume his role as the backup to Wilkins heading into Week 9.[42][46] The release aligned with the team's strategy to solidify their quarterback hierarchy following positive injury updates, allowing Plitt to earn a prorated contract payment of $2,500 for his time in camp while reviewing film for future opportunities.[45]Arlington Renegades (third stint)
Drew Plitt re-signed with the Arlington Renegades for the 2025 United Football League (UFL) season. He served as a reserve quarterback behind starter Luis Perez and did not appear in any regular-season games. As of November 18, 2025, Plitt remains on the Renegades' roster in a backup role.[9]Professional statistics
Drew Plitt has appeared in six professional games across the XFL and UFL, all during the regular season, with no regular season or postseason appearances in the NFL as of November 18, 2025.[31] His NFL experience has been limited to practice squad duties and two preseason games in 2022 with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he completed 11 of 18 passes for 108 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and 7 rushing yards on 2 carries.[24][25]NFL Regular Season Statistics
Plitt has no statistics from NFL regular season games.XFL/UFL Regular Season Statistics
| Year | League | Team | Games Played | Games Started | Completions/Attempts | Passing Yards | Passing TDs | Interceptions | Passer Rating | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | XFL | Arlington Renegades | 5 | 3 | 63/100 | 668 | 3 | 5 | 71.6 | 57 | 0 |
| 2024 | UFL | St. Louis BattleHawks | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UFL | Arlington Renegades | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Plitt has no postseason statistics in the NFL, XFL, or UFL.Career Highs
- Passing yards (game): 213 (March 31, 2023, vs. Seattle Sea Dragons)
- Passing touchdowns (game): 2 (February 26, 2023, at Houston Roughnecks)
- Rushing yards (game): 30 (February 26, 2023, at Houston Roughnecks)
- Longest pass: 47 yards (2023 XFL season)