Matt McGloin 2012

Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin throws a pass during the Nittany Lions' 34-7 win over Navy at Beaver Stadium.

(Sean Simmers, PennLive)

Former Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin has signed a three-year deal with the Oakland Raiders, his agent said today. McGloin, an undrafted free agent, had previously tried out with the Washington Redskins and Carolina Panthers before making his way to Oakland.

McGloin joins a quarterback mix that includes projected starter Matt Flynn, former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and rookies Tyler Wilson and Kyle Padron.

A former walk-on, McGloin needed the better part of four years to cement himself as the undisputed starter at Penn State. He stuck around in Happy Valley when the NCAA allowed players to freely transfer to any school.

He quickly progressed under first-year coach Bill O'Brien, leading the Big Ten in passing (3,266 yards) and touchdowns (24) with just five interceptions. For comparison's sake, McGloin threw five interceptions in the 2011 Outback Bowl alone.

At season's end, McGloin didn't get All-Big Ten consideration, but he did win the Burlsworth Trophy for the nation's best former walk-on. He immediately took aim at the NFL, a journey that was documented in a Yahoo! Sports series called "Dream Chasers."

"The conventional wisdom is that I don't have the measurements," he said. "Well, I'd argue that victories under more pressure than any other program in America was measurable enough to earn a chance to prove what I can do."

On his third try, McGloin finally found that chance with the Raiders.

Just signed a 3 year deal with the Oakland Raiders. Thanks to everyone who supported me throughout the years. #raidernation #14 — Matt McGloin (@McGloinQB11) May 15, 2013