Mike Tomczak is trying to catch passes in the NFL. His uncle threw them for 15 years.

The Buffalo Bills are signing the former Youngstown State wide receiver as an undrafted free agent, according to multiple reports. Tomczak is the nephew of former NFL quarterback Mike Tomczak, who played for the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers during his 15-year NFL career.

Max Tomczak is coming off a 1,000-yard season and decorated career at Youngstown State. He holds schools records for career receptions with 225 and consecutive games with a catch with 46. He ranks second in program history with 3,024 career receiving yards.

Tomczak had 70 receptions for 1,021 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025, earning All-American honors and first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference recognition.

Tomczak is viewed as a reliable, possession-style receiver with strong hands and route-running ability, though he'll need to prove he can separate consistently against NFL defensive backs.

His uncle has also been part of his development. Mike Tomczak serves as a volunteer advisor to the head coach at Youngstown State.

Mike Tomczak played in the NFL from 1985-1999 and made 73 starts, throwing for 16,079 yards and 88 touchdowns. He won a Super Bowl ring as a rookie with the 1985 Chicago Bears and went 42-31 as a starter.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Buffalo Bills sign Max Tomczak, nephew of former NFL QB Mike Tomczak