ORL Braxton Westfield WR Carson-Newman
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Signed a priority free agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
- College Experience:
- Received First Team All-Region honors from the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (D2CCA) during his senior year at Carson-Newman in 2022.
- Leading receiver for Carson-Newman in 2021 with 10 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 18.6 yards per catch.
- Did not appear in any games in 2018, redshirted. Prior to Carson-Newman, he redshirted in 2016 and caught four passes for 45 yards his redshirt freshman season as a member of James Madison’s national runner-up team.
STL Kevon Latulas RB Missouri St
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Not available.
- College Experience:
- Honored as 2022 MVFC Newcomer of the Week (11/20/21) and MVFC Performer of the Week (9/26/20) at Missouri State.
- In a game against Dixie State, Kevon ran for 162 yards and scored two touchdowns leading Missouri State to a 55-24 victory.
- In his first start as a running back, carried the ball 14 times for 78 yards and scored a touchdown, along with a 2-point conversion.
- During his time at Missouri State, he was listed as a junior, with a height and weight of 6’0″, 200 lbs.
ORL Jeremy Cooper OL Cincinnati
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Participated in the 2023 NFLPA Bowl, showcasing his skills for NFL scouts.
- College Experience:
- At Cincinnati, made eight straight starts in the 2022 season.
- Has a robust physique suitable for the offensive line, standing at 6-4 and weighing 325 pounds.
- Gained attention as a potential 2023 NFL Draft prospect due to his size and ability to gain leverage with a wide base and impressively low stance.
ORL Kylin Hill RB Mississippi St
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Drafted in the 7th round, 256th overall of the 2021 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
- College Experience:
- At Mississippi State, awarded the Conerly Trophy in 2019, which is given to the top player in the state of Mississippi.
- In 2020, opted out from NCAA football after three starts, having 15 carries for 58 yards, and 3.9 yards per carry; along with 23 receptions.
ORL Jeremy Cooper OL Cincinnati
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Participated in the 2023 NFLPA Bowl, showcasing his skills for NFL scouts.
- College Experience:
- At Cincinnati, made eight straight starts in the 2022 season.
- Has a robust physique suitable for the offensive line, standing at 6-4 and weighing 325 pounds.
- Gained attention as a potential 2023 NFL Draft prospect due to his size and ability to gain leverage with a wide base and impressively low stance.
ORL Kylin Hill RB Mississippi St
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Drafted in the 7th round, 256th overall of the 2021 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
- College Experience:
- At Mississippi State, awarded the Conerly Trophy in 2019, which is given to the top player in the state of Mississippi.
- In 2020, opted out from NCAA football after three starts, having 15 carries for 58 yards, and 3.9 yards per carry; along with 23 receptions.
STL Kevin Atkins DL Fresno St
- XFL/NFL Experience:
- Played for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL 2023 season, recording 14 tackles and a sack.
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers after the 2022 NFL Draft, later transitioned to the XFL, and eventually signed with the New York Giants following his performance in the XFL.
- College Experience:
- Received All-Mountain West honorable mention as a defensive lineman during his senior year, and was a starter in all 13 games, recording a career-best 41 tackles (26 solo), 13.0 TFLs, and 7.0 sacks.
- Played six years at Fresno State, contributing significantly to the team’s defense, especially in the victory over No. 20 Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl where he posted the highest pass blocking grade (82.3) of any SEC center.
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