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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Former University of Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge, the New York Jets’ fifth-round draft pick, signed a contract with the team Thursday.
Ainge became a starter in his freshman year and started 35 games overall for Tennessee. He won two bowl games and ranks third in school history in completions (516), pass attempts (854) and touchdown passes (51). He also ranks fourth for Tennessee with 6,308 yards passing and third with 6,107 yards of total offense.
The 6-foot-5 Ainge is the nephew of Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge. He likely will compete for the third-string job behind Knoxville native Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens.
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