Yesterday April 5, 2025, Cornell Football proudly announced that their star quarterback, Jameson Wang, received an invitation to the Los Angeles Chargers’ rookie mini camp. For a player from an Ivy League school like Cornell, this is a massive opportunity to chase an NFL dream.
From Ivy League Star to NFL Hopeful
Wang isn’t the typical NFL prospect. He played his college ball at Cornell University, a program more known for academics than football pedigree. The Ivy League doesn’t often produce NFL talent, but Wang has been an exception.
In his 2023 junior season, he earned second-team All-Ivy League honors, leading the conference with an impressive 64.8% completion percentage. You can’t have that kind of accuracy for a passer to go unnoticed, even if he plays in a league that doesn’t get the same spotlight as the SEC or Big Ten.
So, getting to play at school like this meant he had to work harder to get noticed. There are no massive stadiums or national TV deals in the Ivy League, but Wang’s numbers spoke for themselves. He was a leader on the field, wearing the No. 1 jersey for the Big Red, and now he’s getting a shot to prove he belongs with the pros.
QB1 is moving onto the next level ⏭️
Congrats to Jameson Wang on his invitation to rookie mini camp with the Los Angeles Chargers!#YellCornell pic.twitter.com/JaeaE4wr3I
— Cornell Football (@BigRed_Football) May 5, 2025
What Rookie Mini Camp Means for Wang
At the camp, Wang will be competing against other QBs, some of whom might have more hype or bigger college resumes. The Chargers already have Justin Herbert as their franchise quarterback, or a starting job. For an undrafted player, he’s likely aiming for a spot on the practice squad or a backup role.
That might not sound smart, but for an undrafted player, it’s a foot in the door. Just look at someone like Tommy DeVito, an undrafted free agent who signed with the New York Giants in 2023 and became a fan favorite after stepping in as a starter—stories such as his serve as beacons of hope for players like Wang.
What’s Next for Jameson Wang?
As of now, Wang’s future with the Chargers is uncertain. NFL teams often keep quiet about undrafted players until training camp in the summer. If Wang impresses, he could earn a contract and a spot in training camp, where he’d get more chances to prove himself.
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If not, he might need to look for other opportunities, whether with another NFL team or in a league like the CFL or UFL. The Big Red doesn’t send many players to the NFL, so seeing one of their own get this far is a big deal.
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