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XFL Coach Jonathan Hayes Talks Mid-October XFL Draft Date

New XFL St. Louis coach Jonathan Hayes joined George Sells on KMOX’s Total Information. He talked about football returning to St. Louis, team name and XFL draft date.

Notes from the Interview;

  • XFL brings fast pace play
  • Excited to bring football to St. Louis
  • XFL not competing with the NFL
  • Not nervous about being like the AAF
  • Has no idea what the team name is, the coaches don’t know
  • Wants the team to be part of the community
  • XFL Draft in mid-October
  • Teams will have a couple of football “showcases” in their cities leading up to the draft

XFL Commissioner and CEO Oliver Luck previously mentioned that after NFL cutdown day there would be a big XFL draft. Now we know the time frame.

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Mark Perry, a devoted sports journalist and founder of XFL News Hub, has been a key figure in XFL coverage since its 2018 revival. Launching XFL News Hub soon after the league's return announcement, Mark has established the platform as a primary source for comprehensive XFL updates. Renowned for his in-depth knowledge and commitment to sports journalism, Mark actively engages the XFL community, welcoming interactions at mark.perry@xflnewshub.com.

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