Former Tennessee quarterback Keller Chryst debuted for the Aviators in The Spring League on Thursday.
The Alphas defeated the Aviators, 23-9, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Chryst was 12-of-24 for 122 passing yards and one touchdown.
#TSLAlphas vs. #TSLAviators Week 1 Stat Leaders:
QB @KellerChryst: 12/24, 122 yds/TD
RB @blakemorgan23: 14 rush/139 yds/TD, 2 rec/24 yds
RB @Bdawg_burt: 20 rush/134 yds, 1 rec/8 yds
TE @Dimitrioss_: 4 rec/59 yds/TDFull box score: https://t.co/yAYMCsJnjP pic.twitter.com/tRBufaa7l3
— The Spring League 🏈 (@TheSpringLeague) May 7, 2021
Chryst transferred to Tennessee from Stanford ahead of the 2018 season. He appeared in eight games for the Vols, completing 23-of-51 passes for 450 yards and three touchdowns.
Chryst was 11-2 as a starting quarterback at Stanford from 2014-17.
The Aviators will return to action May 15 against the Linemen. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT. Fox Sports 2 will televise the contest from Lucas Oil Stadium.
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