Vijil attended Pasco High School in Pasco, Washington, where he was a member of the school's soccer team.[1] It wasn't until his senior year of high school that he joined the football team. Vijil helped the Bulldogs to a 14–0 record, en route to a 2000 State Championship. Vijil's 204 receiving yards still stand as a Washington state record for receiving yards in a state title game.[2]
College career
Vijil's senior season of high school football was outstanding enough to earn him a scholarship to Eastern Washington University as a member of the football team.[3]
Professional career
As soon as Vijil graduated, he was recruited by Chris Siegfried to play for the expansion Spokane Shock of the af2.[4] He recorded 421 career receptions for 4,952 yards and 131 touchdowns during his career with the Shock from 2006 to 2011. He rejoined the Shock in 2013 as a public figure and representative for the team before retiring in 2015.[5] His jersey number 15 was retired by the Shock in May 2015.[4]