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Analysis: Cornerback Chris Tooley has the tools to potentially earn a spot in the NFL

Despite going undrafted in 2020, cornerback Chris Tooley continues to pursue his dream of being an NFL player.

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With the NFL Draft beginning on April 29 and organized team activities (OTAs) looming, a group of FAU players are looking to secure roster spots around the league. For Chris Tooley, he continues to pursue his dream of being an NFL player.

“Football is just what I love man, this is what I’ve been doing my whole life,” Tooley said in a 2020 documentary.

Tooley came to FAU in 2016 out of Oak Ridge High School in Orlando and was recognized as an all-state player at cornerback.