Vernon Adams is hoping to take a "different route" to the NFL.

That's what the former Oregon Ducks quarterback tweeted after he was snubbed in last week's 2016 NFL draft. Now, Adams' quest begins Friday as he competes in the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp. Adams also has scheduled a tryout with Washington.

Adams accepted an invitation to participate as a tryout player with the Seahawks and is not under contract. Adams was one of 18 quarterbacks to participate in the NFL Combine in February, but was the only quarterback not selected or signed as an undrafted free agent.

Adams must once again overcome doubts about his chances of success in the NFL because of his size (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) and playing in a spread offense during his one season with Oregon and three seasons at Eastern Washington.

Adams will be competing with former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin, who was signed as an undrafted free agent and Jake Heaps, a local high school star who has bounced around the NFL.

The Seahawks currently have one quarterback -- starter Russell Wilson -- on the roster. Longtime backup Tavaris Jackson has yet to re-sign with the team.

Adams has been compared to Wilson because of his ability to extend plays with his escapability and improvisation. He also showed an ability to throw out of the pocket during a strong performance at the East-West Shrine game in January. Adams throws a very good deep ball, an ability that's important for the Seahawks.

Adams' abilities and style mirrors Wilson, which is probably one reason the Seahawks extended an invitation.

If Adams fails to earns a roster spot in the NFL, he could opt to play in the Canadian Football League. The British Columbia Lions hold the rights to Adams should he want to play in the CFL.

-- Geoffrey C. Arnold | @geoffreyCarnold