The game is not open to the public. Undrafted out of college, Pikula signed a free-agent deal with the Green Bay Packers. Tejan Koroma had a highly decorated college career. Q: How did you end . TSLs first-ever marquee game on network television will feature two notable quarterbacks squaring off in the Jousters, Luis Perez and former NFL veteran Ryan Mallett. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'xflnewshub_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',133,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-xflnewshub_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');San Diego State product Kyahva Tezino joins the Aviators after spending time with the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers. 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Jonathon Johnson has a chance to get his career back on track by standing out with the Jousters. Mark Previews Week 3 of the XFL season. Tejan Koroma (BYU/ Kansas City Chiefs/ Houston Roughnecks)-. Kick off for the game starts at 7:00 pm EST. Required fields are marked *. In Week 1, the Generals will face the Jousters from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 3 pm ET on Saturday, May 8! We discussed a variety of topics with Dungey. They had lost some key players prior to the title game including quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, running back DeVeon Smith, tight end Nick Trusdell, and defensive back DeShaun Amos. Derrick Jones (Mississippi/ New York Jets/ Green Bay Packers/ Houston Texans/ Seattle Dragons)-. Learn how your comment data is processed. In life, we all have dreams of making it big. After his junior season with the Rebels, where he posted career bests with 46 receptions for 716 yards and six touchdowns. A prolific record-breaking kick returner at Maryland, the 57 William Likely has had a hard time making an impact in his four short abbreviated stints with pro football teams in the states and north of the border. Ty Schwab headlines the linebacking core returning from last fall after a successful run with the Houston Roughnecks. The player participation fee for the 2021 season was $2,000, with exception for players who had been in an NFL training camp within the past three years, who were not required to pay. The 30-year old veteran pro punter brings a lot of pro experience to the table. The news comes at the eve of The Spring League kicking off their season May 6th with the Alphas and Aviators facing off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Anthony Miller is a credential reporter and writer for XFL NewsHub. Brian Woods, the founder and CEO of The Spring League from 2017 to 2021 and a co-founder of the new USFL, will serve as the league's President of Football Operations. Largely because of his unique build. : @KingP926 t.co/JG4b4ou3Vt", "North Division Player of the Week: Blake Morgan", "SOUTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK Lirim Hajrullahu (@Lirim_70) had a record breaking Week 1 to help secure the Week 1 dub for the #TSLGenerals! Congrats, @rrcole_! The League will be comprised of four teams split up by location of a player's school. The Spring League is a developmental football league for players looking for exposure and to provide film to professional leagues. As a pro, Damoreea Stringfellow would have five different stints with four NFL teams in two years. The former fullback and linebacker at BYU, Pikula is a TSL veteran, having participated in the showcase since 2018. [12] They also declared that players who were on an active roster during TSL's fall 2020 season are not required to participate in the tryouts.[13][14]. Another returning linebacker is Aaron Ortiz who was on the roster for the title game. Learn how your comment data is processed. Pailake Aiona will provide some depth for the offensive line as well coming from Sacramento State. Shea has been associated with the league since 2017 and is one of the most tenured coaches in The Spring League. Never giving up on your dream takes on a whole new meaning with Manoa Pikula. The league is for both boys and girls of all skill levels and promotes a competitive, confidence-building, non-contact . [45] Shea is the only one that coached in every TSL season. Davis, a 63 315 DII standout from UNC Pembroke, racked up 122 tackles, 15 TFLs, and 6 sacks in his three seasons in college. In Week 1, the Sea Lions will face the Blues from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 9:30 pm ET on Friday, May 7! This version of the XFL is co-owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, and the excitement around the spring league feels different this time. #TSLinNFL t.co/WybOzOT0dL", "BREAKING: #TSLGenerals K Lirim Hajrullahu has signed with the @dallascowboys. Copyright 2022 XFL News Hub. He left the Limestone football program as the career leader in solo tackles (167) and forced fumbles (4) while ranking second in total tackles (224) and third in fumble recoveries (3). Younghoe Koo is the biggest success story in recent spring league history. Anderson originally went to the University of Buffalo, but as a backup to Tyree Jackson, he decided to transfer to Murray State to get playing time. After declaring early out of USC, Mama has spent time on NFL practice squads but has never been able to break through the glass ceiling and make an NFL active roster. Luis Perez (Texas A&M Commerce/ Los Angeles Rams/Birmingham Iron/ Philadelphia Eagles/Detroit Lions/ Los Angeles Wildcats/ New York Guardians)-. The Aviators bring in another international kicker to take over. The Jousters will be starting their six-week season on Saturday at 3 pm on Fox, and they will be facing TSLs 2020 Champs The Generals. The Shady Side resident is a raw player who the Guardians used at safety and corner, but in the very deep defensive backfield that New York had, Neal had a hard time cracking the lineup. First look at the #TSLAviators roster at #TSL2021!The Aviators will take on the Alphas in the first game of #TheSpringLeague season from @LucasOilStadium at 7 pm ET on Thursday, May 6! Copyright 2022 XFL News Hub. Palka can provide a lot of versatility to the Jousters roster. Fans figure to tune into the games since FOX will showcase many of the competitions. Louis Otis, Jalen Embry, Joseph Putu, and Haki Woods Jr. all return to bring some experience to the unit. Matt was a Conqueror at #TSL2020 and #TSL2021. It will be the first game in league history to air on FOX. The three-star recruit out of Texas has had injuries derail his career dating back to college. Robert Taylor is a name some might recognize during his time with the AAFs Orlando Apollos. Big play tackler Derek Parnell was a key piece to Western Oregons defense after making Second Team All-GNAC in 2018. He was finally starting to put it all together before the pandemic abruptly pulled out the plug from him and many of the leagues ascending players. Wide receiver Jalen Saunders has already agreed to play in the Spring League. Some key players returning includes quarterback Keller Chryst, running back Romar Morris, and linebacker Ty Schwab. On the offensive line, tackle Taylor Tappin and center Siosifa Tufunga return to the team after playing in the title game for the Aviators. He never lived up to his billing in college, but there is still untapped potential there. Undersized at 60 290, the former BYU center has been overlooked thus far in his pro career. The Jousters and TSL could be the right forum to reintroduce the skillset he displayed in college. This time its former rugby player Tadhg Leader as he comes from Ireland. Our Winter league offers an All-Star Program for all the cities to compete for the championship. Hendy brings a lot of toughness to the table and should help aid the Jousters younger defensive backs. Romar Morris also is back to lead the backfield for the Aviators. #TSLinNFL t.co/paUAkgvWrq", "Houston Texans Transactions (10-6-2021)", "CFL's Montreal Alouettes Sign The Spring League's Cole Boozer and David Brown", "TRANSACTIONS FOOTBALL PLAYER TRADES AND SIGNINGS", "The Blue Bombers have added a pair of #TSL2021 South Division receivers to their squad. ", "The United States Football League Returns in 2022", "Roy S. Johnson: USFL football VP knows 'first season is everything', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_The_Spring_League_season&oldid=1139314471, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Originally scheduled for May 17 at 7:00 PM ET, Originally scheduled for May 17 at 10:00 PM ET, Originally scheduled at Lucas Oil Stadium, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 13:45. Jones has always had the prototypical size at 62, and the ball skills as a former three-star recruit and college receiver to be a top-flight cornerback. Hardaway was on the roster during the regular season while Jones, a former basketball players, joined the team for the title game. Working behind Luis Perez and with Kevin Gilbride, who has guided many quarterbacks over the years to success should be a good learning experience for Anderson. The former Division II standout at quarterback and wide receiver. [289] What was to become of The Spring League remained, at the time, an unresolved question, but according to the initial announcement TSL was to continue,[290] probably as a scouting showcase or developmental operation. Johnson finished his career with 2,190 receiving yards sixth on Missouris all-time list with 153-career receptions, good for #8 in school history. Find out the latest on your favorite MLB players on CBSSports.com. Congrats @tightpantstap! : @KingP926 t.co/qsJVjZYonU", "South Division Player of the Week: Darnell Holland", "NORTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK DB Cornelius Sturghill (@boomane_6) is the first defensive player to win PoW honors after his two interception (one for a pick six) performance in Week 6. If not, they were asked for proof of a negative test upon arrival and were subject to daily testing thereafter.[9]. Linemen: Ryan Willis, Reece Horn, Frederick Mauigoa, Elijah Qualls and Jordan Wyatt, while Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi joined before week 6. New to the receiving core is Charles Johnson II and Erick Brundidge. The Spring League is providing Duncan a platform to be rediscovered. In Week 1, the Jousters will face the Generals from Rice Stadium in #Houston at 3 pm ET on Saturday, May 8! Aimed at professional athletes but not paying a salary or expenses, the league's goal was to "serve as an instructional league and showcase for professional football talent". Riedel reunites with his former Wisconsin-Stout teammate in long snapper Clay Dziekan. Less than a week after the conclusion of Super Bowl LVII, the XFL's spring league is slated to kick off on Saturday, Feb. 18. Congrats, Jordan! 2 FUM. It must seem like a lifetime ago for him. [4], The 2021 season kicked off on Thursday, May 6 and was divided to two divisions that played in hub cities: The North Division in Indianapolis and the South Division in Houston. The undersized edge-rusher Royster, at 62 215, topped the MEAC with 16.0 tackles for a loss, 9.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles and had 75 tackles. [227], KaVontae Turpin On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All rights reserved. Continue with Recommended Cookies. [7][8] According to league CEO Brian Woods, the preference was for TSL coaches, players and staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before the season begins. Learn more . On May 12, after the first week was concluded, TSL announced that former Super Bowl champion Brandon Marshall was joining the Generals[26] after strong showing at HUB Football camp,[27] but before the Generals game on week 2 it was revealed that Marshall decided to pursue NFL opportunities instead of joining the league.[28][9]. #TSLinCFL t.co/8pLRCHriHr", "Downtown hotel, CIB sue developmental football league for nearly $1.4M", "Did city officials properly vet deal for developmental football league event? Buy Commanders Tickets. Which, at his size, is not very difficult. Alphas: Vad Lee, Brian Lewerke, Jawill Davis, Kristjan Sokoli, Christian DiLauro, Gabe Holmes, Azeem Victor and Mazzi Wilkins, while Brady White joined before week 4. NFL. Tickets for the Week 1 doubleheader in Indy can be purchased here: t.co/qsEH1IockC t.co/MnTRbahyAS", "The Spring League Conquerors 2021 Roster Breakdown", "First look at the #TSLLinemen roster at #TSL2021! The New York Jets signed him as a UDFA in 2020, but unfortunately, Davis was released last summer when he failed his physical. Consistently graded as BYUs top offensive lineman, was named to the Pro Football Focus All-America Second Team (2017), And was a Three-time Remington Trophy watch list honoree. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. In 2020, Luis Perez made great strides in the XFL as a Quarterback and as a leader. Saunders was a fourth . And its a topsy-turvy voyage that has led the talented 26-year old to his next detour in the Spring League. Those opportunities led to second chances in the NFL. On April 16, the first player for the 2021 TSL season was announced, as former Syracuse and Dallas Renegades QB Eric Dungey confirmed he will play for the Blues,[15] although he was later accepted tryout invite to Cincinnati Bengals rookie minicamp,[16] and was later signed to their 90-men roster. #TSLinNFL t.co/jYVxkkZgWB", "Shoutout to @MathewSexton2 and #TSL2021 MVP @RyanWillis14! We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. With minor leaguers . Luis Perez, the former Harlon Hill trophy winner, has had a unique journey since turning pro back in 2018. Damien Mama ( USC/ Kansas City Chiefs/ New York Giants/ Dallas Cowboys/ San Diego Fleet/ Los Angeles Wildcats/ New York Guardians)-. Linemen These 10 former Rams hopefuls either . The previous season might not have gone exactly as planned for Fnatic's League of Legends team, but for the upcoming 2023 LEC Spring Split, new hope is starting to blossom in the form of two . : t.co/L0nPz0kTVp t.co/wkQSF5dfoj", "BREAKING: #TSLConquerors DB Dominique Martin has signed with the @packers. Michael Bandy #BluesRB's #KeepGrinding @TheSpringLeague t.co/iz0bNZHNan", "Stan Bedwell - The Globetrotting Air Raid Prophet", "First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021! Here's a list of some of the most well-known names on opening-day rosters for the spring league: WR Josh Gordon | Seattle Sea Dragons Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports Age: 31. The goal of the NJB Stars is to develop well-rounded basketball . Follow Anthony on Twitter @ByAnthonyMiller. @BMarshh is a @NevadaFootball alum who was selected by the Jaguars in the 5th round of the 2012 Draft. [79][80][81][82], Records reflect statistics through regular season games only. Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best, players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating) GK Kepa Arrizabalaga , 6 -- Seldom called upon during Chelsea's early dominance, but had to be alert more than . Here are 20 former New England players searching for glory in the XFL spring league. Congrats, @_Forty4_! To reinforce the initial spring footprint, the league will hold a late-July showcase event in California, either in Los Angeles or the Bay Area, to give teams a second look at players before they . But The Spring League shuttered last week amid a COVID-19 outbreak that some players contend was caused by poor protocols, and ended with the league sending hundreds of players and staff home . The list ranges from players like former star wideout Josh Gordon, who caught Tom Brady's 500th career touchdown pass, to D'Eriq King, who never took a snap of meaningful football for the Patriots. : @KingP926 t.co/F81VJdjObL", "South Division Player of the Week: Cameron Scarlett", "NORTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK WR Reece Horn (@RHorn19) came up clutch for the Linemen in Week 5 to get them one step closer to the Mega Bowl. Vera, who graduated in 2020, has been working hard and staying in training for an opportunity in the NFL. Jeremy Hickey has played in arena football since 2019 adding to his professional football resume. Another former NY Guardians defender joining the Jousters defense coordinated by former longtime NFL assistant and St. Louis BattleHawks DC Jay Hayes. Roman Tatum was a part of the LA Wildcats last year in the XFL recording seven tackles. Turner, a first-team All-SWAC runner out of Alcorn State, went undrafted but impressed the Baltimore Ravens enough to last two seasons on their active and practice squad roster. 11 overall prospect in the 2016recruiting cycle by 247Sports Composite Rankings. : @KingP926 t.co/PvmAV3Rs6V", "North Division Player of the Week: Michael Dereus", "SOUTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK RB Cameron Scarlett (@cam_scarlett11) ran the #TSLJousters all the way to first place in his #TSL2021 debut in Week 4. Ranking The XFL 2023 Uniforms From Worst To First, XFL To NFL Future Contracts Tracker 2021. : @KingP926 t.co/5ye0QxtOmC", "North Division Player of the Week: Reece Horn", "SOUTH DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK #TSLGenerals RB Darnell Holland (@yocrazylegs) turned Week 5 into his own personal highlight tape. It will be the first game in league history to air on FOX. Anthony Ratliff-Williams (UNC/Las Vegas Raiders/Tennessee Titans)-. Hopefully, the hard work pays off and leads to another look from NFL teams. The Spring League is set to host a special six-team, 12-game fall tournament beginning Tuesday afternoon inside a "bubble" at the Alamodome in San Antonio. STX Soccer and the Eastern District Players League are excited to host the Eastern Developmental Spring League (EDSL) again this spring. #TSLinNFL t.co/i7tGrbPtcy", "BREAKING: Alphas DT Chris Okoye has signed with the @chargers. Linemen The 60 Brandon Brice is another TSL vet who is trying to keep his pro-playing dreams alive. Luis Perez, the former Harlon Hill trophy winner, has had a unique journey since turning pro back in 2018. DeQuan Hampton (Troy-USC/ Detroit Lions/New Orleans Saints/ LA Wildcats)-. He was rated as the No. #TSLinNFL t.co/eKWpgPgfzF", "These two are heading to @chicagobears camp this week! Standings. Listing the top salaries, cap hits, cash, earnings, contracts, and bonuses, for all active EPL players. [34], Sea Lions: Nick Fitzgerald, Matt Jones (released after week 1), Adam Choice, Kendrick Rogers, Nick Buchanan, Shaneil Jenkins, Levonta Taylor, John Baron II and DeAndre Johnson[35] from Last Chance U' second season, while Jordan Mills and Robert Myers joined before week 2,[36] and Garrett Hartley joined before week 4.[37]. @BordasLaw t.co/vp3ooMZHJb", "#TSLLinemen OL and Mega Bowl champ Cole Boozer has signed with @washingtonnfl. EJ Price (USC-Kentucky/ Saskatchewan Roughriders). Unfortunately, NFL teams ignored Duncan when he was available in the 2020 draft class. Ricky Aguayo ranks fifth all-time at FSU in scoring with 329 points His PAT percentage of .982 ranks second in school history behind his brother Roberto And his field goal percentage of .705 is seventh in school history. Hall has the versatility to play tackle or guard for the Jousters.

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