Steve Jones

Courier Journal

University of Louisville wide receiver James Quick will sign with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent, according to Quick's agent, Lamont Smith.

Smith told the Courier-Journal that Quick also had offers from Buffalo, Jacksonville, Detroit and Chicago but chose Washington because of the openings that team has on its roster.

The Redskins lost receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon in free agency.

Smith said Quick thought the fit he has with the Redskins would be even better than if he had been drafted in the seventh round.

Smith said Quick was a little disappointed to go undrafted but was "ecstatic" with the way things worked out with Washington.

The 6-foot, 186-pound Quick, a former five-star recruit and Mr. Football winner from Trinity High School, led U of L in receiving yards (769) last year on 45 catches, averaging 17.1 yards per reception. His six touchdown catches were second-most on the team.

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