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Fourteen Battlehawks earned NFL opportunities this past iteration of the XFL season. However, as NFL training camp comes to a close and week one begins on Thursday September 7th, let’s take a look at how the Battlehawks did when the dust settled and NFL teams finalized their rosters/practice squads. Who Got Cut: Out of the The post XFL to NFL: How Did the Battlehawks Fair? first appeared on XFL News Hub.

The XFL has been a launchpad for talents seeking to break into the elite levels of professional football. While we’ve talked at length about XFL players who’ve made it to NFL rosters, the practice squads are equally instrumental in this narrative. These are spaces where players hone their skills, adapt to NFL playbooks, and await The post From XFL Sidelines to NFL Practice Squads: 17 2023 Players, 5 2020 Players Sign With NFL Practice Squads first appeared on XFL News Hub.

Monday was a busy day for Battlehawks fans as two fan favorites departed to the NFL. St. Louis saw their 13th and 14th players earn NFL opportunities as St. Louis local Brian Hill and Elijah Hamilton each sign contracts with the 49ers and Green Bay Packers respectively. Hamilton played in nine games for the Battlehawks The post Lucky 14: Battlehawks Lead from the Front as Brian Hill and Elijah Hamilton Earn NFL Contracts first appeared on XFL News Hub.

The wave of Arlington Renegades players heading to the NFL yet again hits land as two defensive linemen from the championship team agreed to contract with NFL teams. NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reported Wednesday morning that the Las Vegas Raiders have signed defensive lineman Doug Costin to a contract. Another player Wilson announced the signing The post Former Arlington Renegades Defensive Linemen Doug Costin, Tomasi Laulile Signs with NFL first appeared on XFL News Hub.

Next up in the XFL draft review we have the running backs. This one is tougher to predict, mainly because past college stats aren’t a good litmus for XFL success. Of the top 10 rushing leaders, only two (Abram Hope & Brian Hill) rushed for more than 1,000 yards in their final college year. Over The post XFL 2023 Draft Preview: 5 Running Back Hidden Gems to Watch out for first appeared on XFL News Hub.