50. Arlington Renegades Best Players of All time

The Arlington Renegades are a professional American Football team that is based in Arlington, Texas. Established by Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment and Dwayne Johnson’s Alpha Acquico, the Renegades have been playing their home games at Choctaw Stadium since joining the XFL.

With an experienced coaching staff led by former NFL coach Bob Stoops, they have quickly become one of the most promising teams in the league. The team has also made strides to connect with fans through interactive events such as game day tailgates and youth football camps while providing excellent entertainment during each game.

Whether you’re catching them on TV or seeing them live at Choctaw Stadium, don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this exciting new franchise.

1. Kyle Sloter

Jacksonville Jaguars

Career

• High school: Mount Pisgah Christian School, (Johns Creek, Georgia)
• College:  Southern Miss (2013–2014), Northern Colorado (2015–2016)
• Undrafted: 2017
• Denver Broncos (2017)*, Minnesota Vikings (2017–2019), Arizona Cardinals (2019)*, Detroit Lions (2019), Chicago Bears (2020)*, Las Vegas Raiders (2021)*, Minnesota Vikings (2021), New Orleans Breakers (2022), Jacksonville Jaguars (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• All-USFL (2022)
• Passing attempts: 291, Passing completions
• Passing attempts: 291
• Passing completions: 168
• Completion percentage: 57.7
• TD–INT: 9–11
• Passing yards: 1,798
• QBR: 70.4

Kyle Sloter is a quarterback who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Kyle Sloter played college football at Southern Miss and Northern Colorado.

Kyle Sloter spent time with the Renegades during their preseason campaign, completing 23 of 39 passes for 309 yards and one touchdown while also rushing for 46 yards on six carries. 

The Buccaneers waived him on September 2, 2018, but he was re-signed to their practice squad three days later.

Kyle Sloter is a 25-year-old quarterback who was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. 

Kyle has played for three teams during his short career, most notably the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos where he appeared in eight games and completed 59% of his passes with one touchdown and four interceptions.

Sloter will be looking to make an impression on the new team Detroit Lions as they embark on their inaugural season in the league next year.

Also Played For: united states football league, usfl

2. De'Vante Bausby

Chicago Bears

Career

• High school: Hogan Preparatory Academy (Kansas City)
• College: Pittsburg State
• Undrafted: 2015
• Kansas City Chiefs (2015), Chicago Bears (2015–2016), Kansas City Chiefs (2017), Philadelphia Eagles (2017–2018), San Antonio Commanders (2019), Denver Broncos (2019–2020), Arizona Cardinals (2020), Denver Broncos (2020), Las Vegas Raiders (2021), New England Patriots (2021), New Jersey Generals (2022), Washington Commanders (2022), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Super Bowl champion (LII)
• Total tackles: 60, Forced fumbles
• Total tackles: 60
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 0
• Pass deflections: 8
• Interceptions: 0

De'Vante Bausby was drafted by the Chiefs in 2015 but didn't sign with them. He then signed with the Bears before being traded to Kansas City in 2017. Bausby has appeared in 29 games over two seasons, recording 35 tackles and one interception.

The cornerback is currently on the San Antonio Commanders roster for the 2019 season. De'Vante Bausby was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. 

 De'Vante had a stellar career at Virginia Tech, recording over 100 tackles and 8 pass deflections in each of his three seasons with the Hokies. 

His rookie season with the Cardinals was not as successful, however, he bounced back strong in 2021 to win Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots. 

 After spending time on both injured reserve and on the team's practice squad during the early parts of 2022, De'Vante signed a new contract with Washington Commanders in late.

June that will keep him with them through 2022 preseason games before joining their regular roster for Week 1 of that year's campaign.

Also Played For: alliance of american football

3. Donald Payne

Career

• High school: Landmark Christian School (Fairburn, Georgia)
• College: Stetson
• Undrafted: 2017
• Baltimore Ravens (2017), Jacksonville Jaguars (2017–2018), Baltimore Ravens (2019), Jacksonville Jaguars (2019), Washington Football Team (2020), Miami Dolphins (2020), San Francisco 49ers (2021), Houston Gamblers (2022), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• All-USFL (2022), USFL tackles leader (2022), 3× FCS All-American (2014–2016), 3× PFL Defensive Player of the Year (2014–2016), NCAA tackles leader (2014)
• Total tackles: 76, Sacks
• Total tackles: 76
• Sacks: 1
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 2
• Interceptions: 0
• Pass deflections: 1

Donald Payne was undrafted in 2017 but signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He played for them until 2019, when he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Payne is a linebacker who plays both on special teams and in regular defense.

As a rookie with the Baltimore Ravens, Payne made 11 tackles in 14 games played (1 start). In 2018, he had more playing time and recorded 69 tackles (12 of which were sacks) and one interception while starting all 16 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Donald Payne was a 3x FCS All-American and 2x PFL Defensive Player of the Year. Donald Payne was drafted by the Washington Football Team in round 4 (123rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins signed Donald Payne as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

The San Francisco 49ers waived/injured Donald Payne in August 2021, but he later rejoined their practice squad before being released again in December 2021. 

Houston Gamblers claimed him off waivers on January 2022 and he remained with them until they folded at the end of that season (they accrued a 0–12 record).

Arlington Renegades claimed him off waivers on January 23, 2022, and he has since been with them for all 8 seasons of their existence thus far (including playoffs).

4. Garrett McGhin

Career

• High school: Florida High School
• College: East Carolina
• Undrafted:2019
• Buffalo Bills (2019)*, Carolina Panthers (2019), Buffalo Bills (2020)*, Jacksonville Jaguars (2020–2021)*, New Jersey Generals (2022), New York Giants (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• All-USFL (2022)
• Games played:2, Games started
• Games played:2
• Games started:0

McGhin is a 27-year-old guard who was undrafted in 2019. McGhin played college football at East Carolina. He signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and appeared in two games before being released.

McGhin then signed with the Carolina Panthers, where he has appeared in all four of their preseason games so far this year. 

Garrett is currently playing for the Arlington Renegades of the NBA G League Garrett McGhin is an NFL journeyman who will be joining the Arlington Renegades for the 2020 season.

Garrett McGhin has spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, New Jersey Generals and Giants in his career thus far. The linebacker was a Second-Team All-USFL selection in 2022 while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Garrett McGhin is coming off of an injury-plagued season where he only played in two games for the Giants last year before being released at the end of training camp this year.

5. De'Veon Smith

Michigan Wolverines football

Career

• High school: Warren (OH) Howland
• College: Michigan
• Undrafted: 2017
• Miami Dolphins (2017), Washington Redskins (2018)*, Orlando Apollos (2019), Tampa Bay Vipers (2020), BC Lions (2021)*, Pittsburgh Maulers (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• XFL rushing yards leader (2020)
• Rushing yards: 0, Rushing average
• Rushing yards: 0
• Rushing average: 0.0
• Rushing touchdowns: 0
• Receptions: 3
• Receiving yards: 27
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

De'Veon Smith was signed by the Washington Redskins in 2018. He had an impressive rookie season with 1,272 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. 

In 2019, De'Veon Smith was traded to the Orlando Apollos of the NFL's Alliance of American Football (AAF).

He played well for them and led the league in rushing yards with 2,240 on 281 carries (5.1 avg.) while also catching 36 passes for 439 yards and three touchdowns. 

The Tampa Bay Vipers drafted De'Veon Smith in 2020 as their starting running back ahead of incumbent starter Darrin Reaves Jr.

De'Veon Smith was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. De'Veon Smith played his college football at Michigan where he was a two-time All-American and won the Heisman Trophy in 2016. 

 De'Veon Smith had an illustrious rookie season with the Lions, rushing for over 1,000 yards and scoring 10 touchdowns.

Smith also caught 25 passes for 330 yards and another touchdown during his time with Detroit. In 2019, De'Veon Smith joined the Pittsburgh Maulers as part of their inaugural season in XFL 2K League play. 

He rushed for over 900 yards on just 83 carries during that campaign while catching 17 passes for 205 yards and four more touchdowns as well. 

Smith finished second in MVP voting behind only New York Jet sensation Saquon Barkley - impressive stuff from one of today's top running backs.

Also Played For: 2020 tampa bay vipers season, orlando apollos

6. Donald Parham

Los Angeles Chargers

Career

• High school: Lake Gibson
• College: Stetson
• Undrafted: 2019
• Detroit Lions (2019)*, Washington Redskins (2019)*, Dallas Renegades (2020), Los Angeles Chargers (2020–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Receptions: 38, Receiving yards: 448, Receiving touchdowns: 7
• Receptions: 38
• Receiving yards: 448
• Receiving touchdowns: 7

Donald Parham played tight end for the Chargers in 2019. He was undrafted, but had a successful rookie season with Los Angeles. In 2020, he sustained an ACL tear and missed the entire season.

He is considered a prospect to watch for in 2021-22 as he recovers from his injury. Donald Parham's father, Kenyon, also played football at Stetson University and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1992 NFL Draft Parham was drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.

Parham played collegiately at Western Carolina University where he accumulated 1,724 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns over four seasons. 

After being drafted, Parham spent time on the practice squad with both the Washington Redskins and Dallas Renegades before landing a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers' roster for their inaugural season in 2020.

Also Played For: xfl

7. Derron Smith

Fresno State Bulldogs football

Career

• High school: Banning (Banning, California)
• College: Fresno State
• NFL Draft: 2015 / Round
• Cincinnati Bengals (2015–2017), Cleveland Browns (2017), San Antonio Commanders (2019), Minnesota Vikings (2019)*, Dallas Renegades (2020)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 3× First-team All-Mountain West (2012, 2013, 2014)
• Total tackles: 17, Forced fumbles
• Total tackles: 17
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 0
• Pass deflections: 1
• Interceptions: 0

Derron Smith was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015. He played for the Cleveland Browns from 2017 to 2019. 

In 2019, he signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the NFL Derron Smith had a successful college career at Utah, where he was a three-time First-team All-Mountain West linebacker.

Derron Smith signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and has been fighting for a spot on the roster ever since. 

He has made some notable contributions on special teams but is still looking for his first NFL interception. 

Derron Smith will look to build off of his strong 2018 season in which he finished with 82 tackles and two interceptions - both of which led the team - en route to being named MVP of the Pro Bowl.

With players like Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks ahead of him on the depth chart, Derron Smith may need to continue producing at high levels if he wants to stick around in Minneapolis long term.

8. Cameron Artis-Payne

Montreal Alouettes

Career

• High school: Harrisburg, (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
• College: Auburn
• NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 174
• Carolina Panthers (2015–2018), Dallas Renegades (2020), Montreal Alouettes (2021–present)
• Roster status: Suspended
• CFL status: American
• First-team All-SEC (2014)
• Rushing yards: 211, Rushing average: 5.02, Rushing touchdowns: 1, Receptions: 5, Receiving yards: 20, Receiving touchdowns: 0
• Rushing yards: 211
• Rushing average: 5.02
• Rushing touchdowns: 1
• Receptions: 5
• Receiving yards: 20
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

Cameron Artis-Payne was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1990. He attended Auburn University where he played Running back for the Tigers from 2009 to 2013.

In his 5 NFL seasons, Cameron has rushed for over 10K yards and 50 touchdowns while also catching 36 passes for 476 yards and 2 scores. In 2020, Cameron signed with the Dallas Renegades of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

As a member of the Alouettes this season, he is leading Montreal with 947 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on 177 carries through 6 games. Cameron Artis-Payne is a talented running back who spent four seasons with the Auburn Tigers.

In his final season, he was first-team All-SEC and led the SEC in rushing yards with 1,361 on 187 carries. 

After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Artis-Payne signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. He appeared in seven games for Carolina but did not score any touchdowns and averaged just 3.5 yards per carry.

In 2018, Artis-Payne signed with the Indianapolis Colts after spending preseason camp there before being waived on September 2nd without playing a single game for them either. 

The CFL signing period opened up shortly after this and Artsipayne quickly found a new home in Edmonton where he has been tearing it up since joining their team late last month - averaging 124 yards from scrimmage over three contests.

9. Lance Dunbar

Dallas Cowboys

Career

• High school: Haltom (Haltom City, Texas)
• College: North Texas
• Undrafted: 2012
• Dallas Cowboys (2012–2016), Los Angeles Rams (2017), Dallas Renegades (2020)
• North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame (2016), 3× All-Sun Belt Conference (2009, 2010, 2011)
• Rushing yards: 473, Rushing average: 4.5, Rushing touchdowns: 2, Receptions: 69, Receiving yards: 647, Receiving touchdowns: 0
• Rushing yards: 473
• Rushing average: 4.5
• Rushing touchdowns: 2
• Receptions: 69
• Receiving yards: 647
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

Lance Dunbar is a running back for the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2012, but did not make an appearance on the field until 2016.

Lance Dunbar attended Haltom High School and played college football at North Texas before being undrafted in 2012. In his three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, he ran for 1,045 yards and four touchdowns on 299 carries (4.7 avg).

After being released by the Dallas Cowboys, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams where he has run for 660 yards and two touchdowns on 190 carries (3.9 avg) in 2017 season so far Lance Dunbar is a former American football running back who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).

He was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He had his most successful seasons with Dallas, rushing for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns in 2009 and ranking second on the team with 536 receiving yards that season. 

In 2011, he signed with Minnesota as a free agent and had another productive year there rushing for 702 yards while also catching 36 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns.

Dunbar has since retired from professional football but continues to work as an analyst on Fox Sports Southwest during game broadcasts.

10. Will Hill

Florida Gators football

Career

• High school: St. Peter's Preparatory School, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
• College: Florida
• Undrafted: 2011
• New York Giants (2012–2013), Baltimore Ravens (2014–2015), Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2017), Orlando Apollos (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
• Roster status: Active
• College, BCS national champion (2009), SEC All-Freshman Team (2008), High School
• Total tackles: 221, Sacks
• Total tackles: 221
• Sacks: 1.0
• Forced fumbles: 3
• Fumble recoveries: 2
• Interceptions: 4
• Total touchdowns: 3

Will Hill played safety for the Baltimore Ravens in 2015. In college, Will Hill was a standout player at Florida and received All-American honors. However, after two seasons with the New York Giants, he was not drafted and signed with the Ravens instead.

After spending two years with Baltimore, Hill joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2017. Will Hill has consistently been one of the top safeties in the league over his career and is a valuable member of any team's roster Will Hill was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

In 2013, Hill signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and played there until he was released in 2015. Hill then signed with the New England Patriots and spent four seasons with them before being released in 2018. 

After stints with two other teams, Will Hill has now joined Orlando Apollos for their inaugural season in 2019 as a linebacker/defensive end hybrid player on defense and special teamer on offense.

In his career, Will Hill has accumulated 221 tackles (including playoffs), 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and 3 touchdowns.

Also Played For: st louis battlehawks

11. Landry Jones

Pittsburgh Steelers

Career

• High school: Artesia (Artesia, New Mexico)
• College: Oklahoma (2008–2012)
• NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 115
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2013–2017), Jacksonville Jaguars (2018), Oakland Raiders (2019)*, Dallas Renegades (2020)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Sammy Baugh Trophy (2010)
• Pass completions: 108, Pass attempts: 169, Passing yards: 1,310, TD–INT: 8–7, Passer rating: 86.2
• Pass completions: 108
• Pass attempts: 169
• Passing yards: 1,310
• TD–INT: 8–7
• Passer rating: 86.2

Landry Jones was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013. He played for the Steelers until 2017, when he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2018, Landry Jones signed with the Cleveland Browns but was released after one season.

Jones has had some success in the NFL, but he will need to improve his accuracy if he wants to keep playing. Jones is a strong runner and can scramble for yards when needed. He should be able to make plays with his arm and legs, but needs to work on being more consistent.

His experience could give him an edge over some of the younger quarterbacks in the league.

12. Rahim Moore

Denver Broncos

Career

• High school: Susan Miller Dorsey, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: UCLA
• NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45
• Denver Broncos (2011–2014), Houston Texans (2015), Cleveland Browns (2016)*, New York Giants (2017)*, Arizona Hotshots (2019), DC Defenders (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Total tackles: 212, Sacks: 1.0, Forced fumbles: 2, Fumble recoveries: 3, Pass deflections: 22, Interceptions: 9
• Total tackles: 212
• Sacks: 1.0
• Forced fumbles: 2
• Fumble recoveries: 3
• Pass deflections: 22
• Interceptions: 9

Rahim Moore was drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos in 2011. Moore played for the Broncos until 2014, when he was traded to the Houston Texans.

In 2015, Moore signed with Cleveland Browns and remained there for two seasons before being released at the end of 2016 season. Rahim Moore was a unanimous All-American and First Team All-Pac 10 linebacker for the Arizona Hotshots in 2019.

Rahim Moore played at Stanford from 2008-2010, where he was an all American and won the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's best player. Moore then transferred to UA, where he led the Pac10 in interceptions his junior year before being drafted by New York Giants in the second round of 2010 NFL Draft.

Also Played For: dc defenders, 2011 nfl draft

13. Will Clarke

Defensive lineman

Career

• High school: Pittsburgh (PA) Allderdice
• College: West Virginia
• NFL Draft: 2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 88
• Cincinnati Bengals (2014–2016), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017–2018), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Detroit Lions (2020)*, New Orleans Saints (2020)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Second-team All-Big-12 (2013)
• Total tackles: 37, Sacks: 7.0, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 2
• Total tackles: 37
• Sacks: 7.0
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 2

Will Clarke was drafted in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played there for two seasons before being released in 2018.

Clarke then signed with the St Louis BattleHawks, but was waived during final cuts on September 1st, 2020. Clarke has been a member of the Detroit Lions since then and is currently on their active roster.

Will Clarke is a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the team in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. 

Clarke played college football at Arlington University, where he was a two-time All-Big 12 performer and won several awards including Second Team All-American honors in 2013.

In his rookie season with Saints, Clarke recorded 37 total tackles and seven sacks while also forcing two fumbles and recovering one.

Also Played For: west virginia mountaineers football, west virginia football

14. Taylor Russolino

Career

• High school: Archbishop Rummel (LA)
• College: Millsaps
• Undrafted: 2011
• Marion Blue Racers (2013), New Orleans VooDoo (2014), Spokane Empire (2016), Shanghai Skywalkers (2016), Montreal Alouettes (2017), BC Lions (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Denver Broncos (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• First-team All-SCAC (2008), 2× Second-team All-SCAC (2009, 2010), XFL records, Longest made field goal (58 yards)
• Field goals: 0, Field goals attempted: 1, Field goal %: 0.0, Touchbacks: 1
• Field goals: 0
• Field goals attempted: 1
• Field goal %: 0.0
• Touchbacks: 1
• Field goals: 2, Field goal attempts: 3, Longest field goal: 19, Punts: 19, Punt average: 38.3
• Field goals: 2
• Field goal attempts: 3
• Longest field goal: 19
• Punts: 19
• Punt average: 38.3
• Field goals: 0, Field goals attempted: 1, Extra points: 11, Extra points attempted: 18
• Field goals: 0
• Field goals attempted: 1
• Extra points: 11
• Extra points attempted: 18

Russolino was undrafted in 2011 but made a name for himself with the Marion Blue Racers of the Indoor Football League. In 2016, Russolino signed with the Spokane Empire of the Arena Football League and performed well enough to be signed by the Montreal Alouettes in 2017.

Russolino played two seasons in Canada before signing with the BC Lions in 2019. Russolino was a two-time Second-team All-SCAC selection and finished his career as the school's all-time leading scorer. Russolino also holds the XFL record for longest field goal, with a 58 yard attempt.

Russolino signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks in 2020, but was released before the season began due to injury . He then signed with Denver Broncos' practice squad where he remained until being promoted to their active roster in Week 15 of 2020 . 

In that game, Russolino made his NFL debut and kicked a 33 yard field goal as time expired to give Denver a 34–31 victory over San Francisco 49ers.

Also Played For: st. louis battlehawks

15. Keith Ford

Career

• High school: Cypress Ranch, (Cypress, Texas)
• College: Texas A&M
• Undrafted: 2018
• Buffalo Bills (2018), Indianapolis Colts (2019)*, Green Bay Packers (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023-present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Rushing attempts: 21, Rushing yards: 79, Receptions: 3, Receiving yards: 21, Total touchdowns: 0
• Rushing attempts: 21
• Rushing yards: 79
• Receptions: 3
• Receiving yards: 21
• Total touchdowns: 0

Keith Ford was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2018, but did not make the team. He played college football at Texas A&M and had a successful career there.

His running back skills are impressive and he is known for his hard work on the field. Keith Ford has been touted as a possible replacement for LeSean McCoy if he leaves the Bills in free agency next year.

Keith Ford is a former linebacker who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Ford is from Detroit, Michigan and played college football at Auburn University. He has been with the Colts' practice squad since being drafted and will likely see time on their active roster during the 2019 season.

Ford has good size for an linebacker at 6-foot-1 and 233 pounds and should be able to contribute immediately to Indy's defense if he makes the team full-time this year.

16. Jonathan Hayes

Career

• High school: South Fayette (PA)
• College: Iowa
• NFL Draft: 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41
• As coach, National champion (2000)
• Receptions: 153, Receiving yards: 1,718, Touchdowns: 13
• Receptions: 153
• Receiving yards: 1,718
• Touchdowns: 13

Hayes is the co-offensive coordinator for the Arlington Renegades. Hayes was a wide receiver in the NFL and played for both the Chiefs and Steelers. Hayes has been with Arlington Renegades since 2013, first as an offensive assistant then as co-offensive coordinator since 2016.

Hayes has worked with various quarterbacks throughout his career including Trent Green, Ben Roethlisberger, and Ryan Fitzpatrick among others. 

In 2017, Hayes helped lead Arlington Renegades to their first professional football championship game appearance in franchise history against the Florida Tuskers Jonathan Hayes is a career NFL coach, most recently serving as the tight ends coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.

In his coaching career, Hayes has led teams to both National Championship (2000) and Conference Championship appearances (2003-2018). 

Jonathan Hayes was also named Tight Ends Coach of the Year by The Associated Press in 2018. With Hayes at the helm, Cincy finished second in yards after catch last season – an impressive feat considering their prolific passing offense.

17. Brian Folkerts

Career

• High school: Hazelwood (MO) Central
• College: Washburn
• Undrafted: 2012
• New Orleans Saints (2012)*, San Jose SaberCats (2013), Carolina Panthers (2013–2015), San Francisco 49ers (2015)*, St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2015), Carolina Panthers (2017)*, San Antonio Commanders (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Honorable Mention All-MIAA (2008), Second-team All-MIAA (2009), 2× First-team All-MIAA (2010 & 2011)
• Games played: 28, Games started: 0
• Games played: 28
• Games started: 0
• Rushing attempts: 9, Rushing yards: 12, Rushing touchdowns: 2, Total tackles: 1
• Rushing attempts: 9
• Rushing yards: 12
• Rushing touchdowns: 2
• Total tackles: 1

Folkerts was undrafted in 2012 but caught on with the New Orleans Saints. He played for the Saints from 2012-2015 before moving to San Francisco. Folkerts is a center and is known for his physical play at the position.

Folkerts has appeared in 63 NFL games, starting 33 of them, over the course of four seasons. Folkerts attended Missouri State University, where he played football and basketball. Folkerts was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Folkerts spent time on injured reserve with a knee injury before being waived by the Rams in September 2017. 

Folkerts signed with Carolina Panthers but was released prior to the start of the season after appearing in one game as a backup linebacker . In January 2019, Folkerts signed with San Antonio Commanders of af2 and made eight starts during their inaugural season .

In 2020, he joined StLouis BattleHawks ofaf2 where he started all 14 games recording 126 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 interception for 15 return yards including touchdown.

He also returned two kickoffs for touchdowns totaling 281 yards over his two seasons playing for them both years respectively making him second all-time leading tackler/returner/receiver (in terms of combined stats) at that level behind only current Houston Texan Brian Cushing who has had 4 separate stint's there from 2009-2013).

On December 12th 2020 it was announced that Folkertrs had been promoted to Head Coach and General Manager for The Arlington Renegades (a new expansion team located in Arlington Texas) effective immediately signing a three year contract extension through 2024.

18. Joe Powell

Career

• High school: Portsmouth (VA) I. C. Norcom
• College: Globe Tech
• Undrafted: 2014
• Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (2015), Cleveland Gladiators (2016), New York Giants (2016)*, Buffalo Bills (2016–2017)*, Atlanta Havoc (2018), Baltimore Brigade (2018), Birmingham Iron (2019), Baltimore Brigade (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2020–2021)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• PIFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2015), Second-team All-Arena (2018)
• Total tackles: 41, Forced fumbles: 0, Pass deflections: 6, Interceptions: 5
• Total tackles: 41
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Pass deflections: 6
• Interceptions: 5

Joe Powell was drafted by the Giants in 2016 but only played in one game for them before being waived. Joe Powell then signed with the Bills and spent a year there before joining the Atlanta Havoc this season.

Joe Powell is known as an aggressive linebacker who loves to hit people hard on defense. Joe Powell has been playing football since he was young and has always had a passion for it, which shows through in his play on the field every time he steps onto it.

Joe Powell was drafted by the Baltimore Brigade in the 2020 NFL Draft. Joe Powell played college football at Vanderbilt and was a two-time First Team All American selection. Joe Powell is known for his speed, strength, and athleticism as a linebacker/defensive back hybrid player in the PIFL.

Joe Powell has started every game he's played since joining the Birmingham Iron in 2019 and led all defenders with 102 tackles that season en route to being named Defensive Rookie of the Year awardee. 

With continued success during his rookie campaign, it looks like Joe Powell is on track to becoming one of Arena Football League's top linebackers/defensive backs over time.

19. Robert Nelson

Career

• High school: North Gwinnett, (Suwanee, Georgia)
• College: Arizona State
• Undrafted: 2014
• Cleveland Browns (2014), Arizona Cardinals (2015), Houston Texans (2015–2016), New England Patriots (2017)*, New York Jets (2017), Baltimore Ravens (2017–2018)*, New Orleans Saints (2018)*, Arizona Hotshots (2019), Houston Roughnecks (2020)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Montreal Alouettes (2021)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2013)
• Total tackles: 24, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 1, Pass deflections: 2, Interceptions: 1
• Total tackles: 24
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 1
• Pass deflections: 2
• Interceptions: 1

Robert Nelson was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2014 but did not make a dent on the team. He signed with Arizona Cardinals in 2015 and had some decent moments for them, as well as Houston Texans in 2016.

Nelson has good size at 5'10" and 174 lbs, which is helpful for corners because they need to be able to physically match up against receivers. His collegiate experience at Arizona State helped him develop his skills as a cornerback further and he showed this during his time with the Texans too.

Nelson likely would have been picked up by another NFL team after 2016 season but an injury ended his season prematurely which cost him dearly; it remains to be seen if he can bounce back from that setback though. 

Nelson was one of the top linebackers in college and made an immediate impact with the New England Patriots.

He has continued to be a productive player in the NFL, recording 24 total tackles over two seasons with New England. 

Nelson is also known for being extremely physical on the field and can often be seen leading his team in tackles. The linebacker should continue to produce at a high level as he enters his third season in the NFL.

20. Aaron Adeoye

Baltimore Ravens

Career

• High school: Marion (IL)
• College: Southeast Missouri State
• Undrafted: 2016
• Salina Liberty (2017), Birmingham Iron (2019), Baltimore Ravens (2019–2020), New York Jets (2021)*, Green Bay Packers (2021)*, Birmingham Stallions (2022), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Games played: 1
• Games played: 1

Aaron Adeoye was born on August 26, 1993 in Marion, Illinois. He played high school football at Marion and earned all-conference honors as a linebacker.

After graduation from high school, he attended Southeast Missouri State where he played for two seasons before being undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. Aaron is currently playing defensive end with the Arlington Renegades of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).

He has recorded four sacks and 27 tackles in seven games this season for the Renegades. In 2017, Aaron signed with Salina Liberty of the Indoor Football League (IFL) where he totaled eight sacks and 25 tackles over thirteen games Adeoye was drafted in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

He played college football at Auburn University where he recorded over 1,000 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 159 carries during his career. Adeoye is a physical runner who should fit well into Joe Flacco's offense as a backup or third-down back. 

His rookie season with Baltimore was cut short due to an ankle injury but he is expected to be ready for training camp this year.

Also Played For: birmingham iron

21. Brogan Roback

Quarterback

Career

• High school: St. John's Jesuit (Toledo, Ohio)
• College: Eastern Michigan
• Undrafted: 2018
• Cleveland Browns (2018)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)*, Dallas Renegades (2020), Team 9 (2020)*, Dallas Renegades (2020)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Brogan Roback is a quarterback in the NFL. He was undrafted but has been impressive during his career so far, playing for the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.

Brogan Roback attended St John's Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio before going to Eastern Michigan University where he played football and competed in track & field.

In college, Brogan Roback threw for over 4,000 yards and 37 touchdowns while completing nearly 60 percent of his passes. After unsuccessful tryouts with the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears respectively, Brogan Roback signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2018 .

Roback made his debut with Baltimore on September 24th against the Cincinnati Bengals, throwing for 130 yards on 16 completions including two touchdowns. On October 15th against the New York Giants.

He led Baltimore to a come-from-behind victory by passing for 332 yards on 26 completions (including 3 touchdown passes) en route to earning AFC Offensive Player of The Week honors.

In Week 12 against Jacksonville Jaguars, once again displaying superb accuracy and ball placement, he completed 28-of-40 pass attempts (71%) for 333 yards with 2 touchdowns leading Baltimore to a 34–31 victory securing them.

Their first playoff berth since 2013 Broagan" continues his hot play through playoffs; On January 6th 2019 vs Philadelphia Eagles coming off another 330+ yard performance helped leadBaltimoretoa 20–17 win advancing them into Super Bowl LIII against Los Angeles Rams.

22. Isaac Nauta

Career

• High school: IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• College: Georgia (2016–2018)
• NFL Draft: 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 224
• Detroit Lions (2019–2020), Green Bay Packers (2020–2021), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
• Roster status: Reserve
• Freshman All-American (2016), 2016 U.S. Army All-American
• Receptions: 3, Receiving yards: 16, Receiving touchdowns: 0
• Receptions: 3
• Receiving yards: 16
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

Isaac Nauta is a tight end for the Arlington Renegades in the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Isaac Nauta was born on May 21, 1997, in Buford, Georgia. At age 25, Isaac Nauta is one of the younger players in the CFL and has yet to reach his full potential as a player. Isaac Nauta attended IMG Academy where he received all-state honors three straight years before signing with Georgia as a freshman in 2016.

As a junior at Georgia, Isaac caught 58 passes for 805 yards and six touchdowns en route to being named first team All- SEC honors by both The Associated Press (AP) and SEC Media Association (SECM). In 2018, Isaac made an even bigger impact during.

His senior season than he had during his previous two seasons combined while leading Georgia to their second consecutive SEC championship game appearance against Alabama Crimson Tide where they lost 41–14.

23. Bob Stoops

Career

• 1979–1982: Iowa
• Position(s): Defensive back
• 1983–1984: Iowa (GA)
• 1985–1987: Iowa (assistant)
• 1988: Kent State (assistant)
• 1989–1990: Kansas State (DB)
• 1991–1995: Kansas State (co-DC)
• 1996–1998: Florida (AHC/DC)
• 1999–2016: Oklahoma
• 2020: Dallas Renegades
• 2021: Oklahoma (interim HC)
• 2023–present: Arlington Renegades

Bob Stoops is the current head coach of the Arlington Renegades in the XFL. He played defensive back for Iowa from 1979-1982 and then spent two seasons as an assistant under Bob Devaney at Iowa before taking over as DC at Kansas State in 1988.

Stoops led Florida to a national championship in 1996, his first season as HC and also coached them to three SEC titles (1997, 1998, 2002). In 2003, he was hired by Oklahoma Sooners where he won two Big 12 championships (2004–05) and one Fiesta Bowl (2007), before departing for Texas Tech following the 2008 season.

After four successful years with TTU, Stoops accepted his current position with the Renegades in 2021. Bob Stoops is one of the most successful coaches in college football history. 

He has led his team to 10 Big 12 Championships and 8 Big 12 South Division titles. Stoops also won 2 National Championships with Oklahoma in 2000 and 2003.

One of his biggest achievements was coaching quarterback Baker Mayfield to a Heisman Trophy win in 2017. Stoops will leave Oklahoma after 22 seasons as head coach when they compete in the 2018 NCAA Football Championship Game against Georgia Tech on December 3rd, 2016.

24. Drew Plitt

Career

• High school: Loveland, (Loveland, Ohio)
• College: Ball State (2016–2021)
• Undrafted: 2022
• Cincinnati Bengals (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Second team All-MAC (2020)

Drew Plitt was born on January 9, 1998 in Loveland, Ohio. He attended high school at Loveland and played for the varsity football team there. In 2016, he started his college career at Ball State where he played quarterback for 3 seasons before being drafted by the Arlington Renegades in 2022.

Drew has been described as a "triple-threat" quarterback who can run with the ball and pass it effectively. 

As of July 2019, he is currently playing for the Renegades and has led them to 2 playoff appearances thus far (including their first championship game appearance). Drew Plitt was drafted in the sixth round by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020.

He played college football at Notre Dame, where he had 125 tackles and two interceptions over three seasons. Plitt is a versatile player who can play both cornerback and safety for the Bengals, but his primary role will likely be as a backup cornerback with the Renegades.

25. Alex Ellis

Career

• High school: Delmar (Delmar, Delaware)
• College: Tennessee
• Undrafted: 2016
• Tennessee Titans (2016)*, Jacksonville Jaguars (2016–2017), New Orleans Saints (2017–2018)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2018), Philadelphia Eagles (2019), New England Patriots (2020)*, Las Vegas Raiders (2021)*, Arizona Cardinals (2021–2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Receptions: 3, Receiving yards: 11, Receiving touchdowns: 0
• Receptions: 3
• Receiving yards: 11
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

Alex Ellis is a tight end for the Arlington Renegades and played collegiately at Tennessee. Ellis started his professional career with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016, but was released before the 2017 season began.

He then signed with the New Orleans Saints and had a productive year there. Ellis re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason but did not make it onto their final roster cutdown list and has since been waived by them as well.

Alex Ellis currently remains on waivers and is looking to find another NFL team that will give him an opportunity to play football professionally. Ellis is a rookie wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Ellis played college football at Temple University where he totaled 1,353 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 97 receptions in his career. 

Ellis has shown flashes of being a playmaker during his time with the Chiefs preseason games so far this year, looking especially good against Arizona State (8 catches, 137 yards).

Look for him to make an impact on offense this season as one of KC's young receivers trying to take that next step forward.

26. Josh Hawkins

Career

• High school: Robert B. Glenn, (Kernersville, North Carolina)
• College: East Carolina
• Undrafted: 2016
• Green Bay Packers (2016–2017), Carolina Panthers (2018), Kansas City Chiefs (2018)*, Philadelphia Eagles (2018), Dallas Renegades (2020), Atlanta Falcons (2020)*, Carolina Panthers (2020)*, Detroit Lions (2020)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Mid Season All-XFL (2020)
• Total tackles: 43, Forced fumbles: 1, Fumble recoveries: 0, Pass deflections: 7, Interceptions: 0
• Total tackles: 43
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Fumble recoveries: 0
• Pass deflections: 7
• Interceptions: 0

Josh Hawkins was undrafted in 2016 but signed with the Packers. Hawkins played two seasons with the Packers, before signing with Carolina in 2018. In his three seasons in the NFL, Hawkins has recorded 91 tackles and one interception.

Hawkins was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played for the Dallas Renegades during their inaugural season of XFL action and helped lead them to a 2nd place finish. 

Hawkins signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent in 2022 and played there until 2024 when he was released due to injury.

Hawkins then signed with the Arlington Renegades where he has since remained, playing in both XFL and NFL games alike since 2023.

27. Kenneth Farrow

Career

• High school: Hurst (TX) L. D. Bell
• College: Houston
• Undrafted: 2016
• San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers (2016–2017), New England Patriots (2018)*, San Antonio Commanders (2019), Miami Dolphins (2019)*, Seattle Dragons (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Rushing attempts: 60, Rushing yards
• Rushing attempts: 60
• Rushing yards: 192
• Rushing touchdowns: 0
• Receptions: 13
• Receiving yards: 70
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

Kenneth Farrow attended college at Houston, where he was a running back for the Cougars. He signed with the New England Patriots in 2018 but did not make an appearance on the field during his rookie season.

In 2019, Kenneth Farrow joined the Seattle Dragons as their running back and had a breakout year statistically, rushing for 1,039 yards and nine touchdowns on 188 carries. 

With his strong play this season, Kenneth Farrow has earned himself a spot on 2020 NFL draft radar and could very well be selected by an NFL team next year.

Kenneth Farrow is a 2019 San Antonio Commanders player. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 7th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. 

After being drafted, he attended rookie mini camp with the team but did not make the final roster cuts and was released on August 2nd, 2019. 

On September 3rd, he signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Dragons and has since been promoted to their active roster where he currently plays running back for them.

Kenneth Farrow's main job is to block while also catching passes out of backfield if needed. In 2020, Kenneth will be joining another new franchise - Arlington Renegades as they begin their inaugural season in American Football League (AFL). 

So far this year (2019), Kenneth has recorded 13 receptions for 70 yards and 0 touchdowns playing mainly as a receiver for SAA however his primary role remains that of blocking back. 

Which we believe gives him an edge over other players when it comes to competing against defenders one-on-one.

Also Played For: seattle sea dragons

28. Shakur Brown

Career

• High school: Woodland, (Stockbridge, Georgia)
• College: Michigan State
• Undrafted: 2021
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2021)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2021)*, Detroit Lions (2021)*, Pittsburgh Maulers (2022), Tennessee Titans (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• First-team All-Big Ten (2020)

Shakur Brown was a standout cornerback at Woodland High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. He played two seasons for the Michigan State Spartans before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021.

Brown has made an impact with the Renegades this season, starring on defense and contributing as a receiver out of the backfield occasionally. The 23-year-old is looking to build off his strong rookie campaign and continue developing his skills in preparation for the next level.

Shakur Brown is an edge rusher for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a first-team All-Big Ten player in 2020 and has had success in the NFL thus far. Brown has racked up 20 sacks throughout his career so far, which would be impressive if it weren't for some of the other defenders on this list.

With successful seasons ahead, Shakur Brown should easily make it to the top 10 all time sack leaders in NFL history - but who knows where he'll be by then? 

As one of only a few black players in the league at such a high level, Shakur Brown is making waves not just with his play on football fields but also through social media – showing others that anything is possible.

29. T.J. Barnes

Career

• High school: Enterprise (AL)
• College: Georgia Tech
• Undrafted: 2013
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2013)*, New York Jets (2013–2015), Buffalo Bills (2015), Jacksonville Jaguars (2016)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2016), Atlanta Legends (2019), Carolina Panthers (2019)*, New York Guardians (2020), Massachusetts Pirates (2021), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Total tackles: 6, Sacks: 0.0, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 0
• Total tackles: 6
• Sacks: 0.0
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 0

Barnes is a versatile defensive tackle who has played for three NFL teams. He started his career with the Jaguars in 2013 and helped Jacksonville reach the playoffs that year.

Barnes then joined the Jets in 2014 and had yet another successful season, helping New York to their first ever AFC East title. In 2015, he signed with Buffalo where he again enjoyed success before being traded to Jacksonville at the end of the year.

Barnes has been an important part of Jacksonville's defense over the past two seasons and looks set to continue this role next year too Barnes is a versatile player who can play all over the defensive backfield. 

He has experience playing both corner and safety positions and should be able to contribute immediately with Kansas City's depleted secondary.

Barnes was drafted in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by Atlanta, but he did not make an impact on the field there and was later traded to Carolina where he played for two seasons before being released last year. 

He will have opportunities to start from day one with New York as they are currently stacked at cornerback, but it'll be interesting to see how long his tenure lasts given his lack of production in recent years.

Barnes is an exciting addition for any team looking for depth at cornerback and could develop into a quality starter down the line if he continues to improve his technique." TJ Barnes joins New York after spending most of his career bouncing around between teams.

Also Played For: new york guardians

30. Donatello Brown

Career

• High school: North Cobb, (Kennesaw, Georgia)
• College: Valdosta State
• Undrafted: 2017
• Green Bay Packers (2017), Atlanta Legends (2019), Dallas Renegades (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
• Roster status: Active
• Total tackles: 0, Sacks: 0.0, Pass deflections: 0, Interceptions: 0, Forced fumbles: 0
• Total tackles: 0
• Sacks: 0.0
• Pass deflections: 0
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced fumbles: 0

Brown was undrafted in 2017, but signed with the Green Bay Packers. Brown played college football at Valdosta State where he recorded 95 tackles and 2 interceptions in his three seasons there.

Brown is a cornerback who has experience playing both cornerbacks and safety for the Arlington Renegades of the AFFL. Brown finished his rookie season with 7 total tackles, 1 interception, and one pass defended in 12 games played for Green Bay.

Brown will be looking to make an impact on the Packers' defensive back depth chart this upcoming year as they look to defend their NFC North title against some tough competition ( Minnesota Vikings , Chicago Bears ). 

Brown was a two-time All American at the University of Florida before being selected in the first round (22nd overall) by Atlanta Legends in the 2019 NFL Draft.

The defensive end played college football for coach Jim McElwain, who led UF to back-to-back National Championships as head coach from 2013-2015. Brown finished fourth on his team with 13 sacks and also registered 66 tackles and 21 quarterback hurries during.

His three seasons with the Gators. He is coming off an injury plagued rookie season where he started just one game due to an ankle sprain suffered early on in training camp but did not miss any time through suspension or injury once activated later that year.

Going on to make 10 total appearances including playoffs despite missing Week 1 against Dallas Renegades due to suspension ironically meaning he would have missed their rematch had they advanced).

In March 2020, Brown signed a four year contract extension with Atlanta Legends which will keep him with the organisation through 2023 when Arlington Renegades join them in both franchises’ inaugural season playing together under one banner after merging from two separate leagues earlier.

That offseason following years of discussions between clubs involved culminating in legal action taken by each side unsuccessfully preventing merger until 2021 while still maintaining their own identities/history leading up to.

It (both teams were previously members of AFL America prior splitting ways following its dissolution into competing leagues several years prior).

31. Josiah Coatney

Career

• College: Ole Miss
• Undrafted: 2020
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2020)*, San Francisco 49ers (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Games played: 1
• Games played: 1

Josiah Coatney was born on January 4, 1996 in Douglasville, Georgia. He played college football at Ole Miss before being undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Coatney has spent time with the Arlington Renegades of the Arena Football League (AFL). In 2019, he appeared in 10 games for the Renegades and registered 36 tackles and two sacks.

Josiah is currently a defensive tackle for the 71st edition of The Dallas Cowboys' team franchised under the name "Cowboys". Josiah Coatney was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Josiah Coatney is a rookie linebacker for the team and will likely compete for a starting spot on defense this season. Josiah Coatney attended Clemson University and majored in business marketing. 

He has also played football at both high school and college levels, so he has experience playing at both an elite level as well as one where competition is fierce. Steelers' squad depth currently being challenged elsewhere on the field.

32. Teton Saltes

Career

• High school: Valley (NM)
• College: New Mexico
• Undrafted: 2021
• New York Jets (2021), Michigan Panthers (2022), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
• Roster status: Active
• Wuerffel Trophy (2020)

Teton Saltes is a 24-year-old offensive tackle from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He played high school football at Valley, and then attended New Mexico as a walk on for the Lobos before being drafted by the Renegades in 2021.

Teton has started all 14 games he's appeared in for Arlington so far this season, blocking for both rushing yards and passing touchdowns alike. 

His hard work on the field has paid off with accolades such as All-American honors and national Team consideration from several organizations - including Pro Football Focus (PFF), who have labelled him one of their top prospects heading into next year's draft.

Teton Saltes was drafted in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Teton played college football at Michigan, where he accumulated over 3,000 yards from scrimmage and 36 touchdowns as a junior and senior. 

Teters has been described as an “unsung hero” on defense for the Wolverines due to his versatility and ability to play multiple positions along the defensive line. 

He is expected to compete for a starting role with the Jets this preseason, but could also see time on special teams if needed.

33. Cameron Hunt

Career

• High school: Centennial High School, (Corona, California)
• College: Oregon
• Undrafted: 2017
• Denver Broncos (2017)*, San Francisco 49ers (2017)*, Oakland Raiders (2018–2019), Birmingham Stallions (2022), Los Angeles Chargers (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• USFL champion (2022), All-USFL (2022)

Cameron Hunt attended Centennial High School in Corona, California and played for the school's varsity basketball team. After graduating from high school, Cameron went on to play college basketball at Oregon.

He was a four-year starter for the Ducks and helped lead them to two Pac-12 championships (2015 & 2016). As a senior at Oregon, Hunt was named first team All-Pac-12 and second team All-American by Sporting News.

Following his collegiate career, Hunt entered the 2017 NFL Draft but did not get drafted by any of the big three U.S.-based football leagues - NFL, CFL or MLS - despite showing good athleticism during pre-draft workouts.

In August 2018, Hunt signed with the Arlington Renegades of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). Cameron Hunt is a former NFL player who most recently played for the Oakland Raiders. He was a versatile player, playing both linebacker and defensive end in the NFL.

He also played for the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL during its two seasons of existence (2021 and 2022). After leaving football, Hunt has since started his own business which focuses on wellness and fitness products.

34. Ryan Mueller

Career

• High school: Overland Park (KS) St. Thomas Aquinas
• College: Kansas State
• Undrafted: 2015
• San Diego Chargers (2015)*, Philadelphia Eagles (2016)*, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2017), New York Guardians (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (2013)

Ryan Mueller was a highly sought-after undrafted free agent in 2015. He wound up signing with the San Diego Chargers and played in their reserve squad for two seasons before being released at the end of training camp this year.

Mueller is best known for his time at Kansas State where he started every game he appeared in during his collegiate career, recording 137 tackles (33 for a loss), nine sacks, three interceptions and one fumble recovery. 

Defensive end/linebacker is probably where Mueller's football skills lay strongest but he has also shown some ability as a fullback on occasion so there may be potential to play him there if needed too.

With NFL clubs trimming down their rosters to 53 players by September 2nd, it remains to be seen whether or not Ryan Mueller will have an opportunity to make an impact on an NFL team next season - but with plenty of experience under his belt, it wouldn't be surprising if that happened.

35. Doug Costin

Career

• High school: Bishop Shanahan High School
• College: Miami (OH)
• Undrafted: 2020
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2020–2021)*, Cincinnati Bengals (2021)*, Birmingham Stallions (2022), Pittsburgh Steelers (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• USFL champion (2022), First-team All-MAC (2019), Second-team All-MAC (2018)
• Total tackles: 32, Fumble recoveries: 1, Pass deflections: 2
• Total tackles: 32
• Fumble recoveries: 1
• Pass deflections: 2

Doug Costin played football at Bishop Shanahan High School and was a two-time All-State selection. He went on to play college football at Miami (OH). Undrafted in 2020, Doug signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for their inaugural season but did not see any action.

In 2021, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals where he started 5 games before being released in early October. The Pittsburgh Steelers then claimed him off waivers and he ended up playing 12 games that year, making 3 tackles and recording one sack as part of a defense that ranked 6th in the NFL overall.

Doug missed all of 2022 while rehabbing from an injury but returned to start 10 games for Birmingham Stallions late in the year before signing with Arlington Renegades midway through the season.

As of midseason 2019, Doug is second on team defensive tackle stats behind only Jourdan Lewis who has already been drafted by an NFL team this year.

36. Josh Watson

Career

• College: Colorado State
• Undrafted: 2019
• Denver Broncos (2019–2020), Los Angeles Chargers (2021)*, Carolina Panthers (2021)*, Houston Texans (2021), Carolina Panthers (2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Second-team All-Mountain West (2018)
• Total tackles: 6, Sacks: 0, Forced fumbles: 0, Interceptions: 0
• Total tackles: 6
• Sacks: 0
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Interceptions: 0

Watson is a linebacker for the Arlington Renegades in the AF2. He played collegiately at Colorado State and was undrafted in 2019. Watson has had stints with the Denver Broncos (2019-2020) and Los Angeles Chargers (2021)* but is currently with the Carolina Panthers.

At 240 pounds, Watson is not exactly light on his feet and can be deployed as either a run defender or pass rusher from inside or outside of the line of scrimmage depending on what is needed at any given time for his team. 

Despite only having two years of experience playing professional football, Watson has shown flashes of brilliance when called upon which could see him continue to play professionally for some time to come Watson is a talented pass rusher who has shown flashes of being an elite player in the NFL.

Watson was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and he will be looking to make an impact on their defense as soon as possible.

Josh Watson is a versatile defender who can play both defensive end and outside linebacker, making him a valuable asset for any team that drafts him. Watson should develop into one of the best pass rushers in the league over time and his presence on defense.

Will ensure that opposing offenses struggle to move the ball downfield. Josh Watson is a high-character player who represents himself well on and off the field, which makes him someone worth watching over the next few seasons.

37. Otaro Alaka

Career

• High school: Cypress Falls High School, (Houston, Texas)
• College: Texas A&M
• Undrafted: 2019
• Baltimore Ravens (2019–2021), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
• Roster status: Active
• Total tackles: 1, Sacks: 0, Forced fumbles: 0
• Total tackles: 1
• Sacks: 0
• Forced fumbles: 0

Otaro Alaka was a linebacker for the Arlington Renegades in 2019. He played college football at Texas A&M. Otaro Alaka is 26 years old and weighs 108 kilograms (239 pounds).

Otaro Alaka has attended Cypress Falls High School in Houston, Texas, where he starred as both a linebacker and running back for the varsity team his senior year. 

After graduating from high school, Otaro Alaka went to play college football at Texas A&M University alongside future NFL players such as Deshaun Watson and Myles Garrett.

Despite not being drafted by an NFL team after playing only one season of college football, Otaro Alaka looks set to continue his career in the professional ranks with any number of teams.

 overseas or in America’s lower leagues . Otaro Alaka was drafted in the 7th round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Otaro Alaka attended Samford University and played for their football team from 2015-2019.

Otaro Alaka is a defensive end who has experience playing both inside and outside linebacker in college.

Making him versatile on defense. He had a breakout year as a junior with 73 tackles, 12 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles while helping lead Samford to an appearance in the C-USA Championship Game against Tulsa. 

The Ravens are hopeful that he can continue his development at their rookie mini-camp this summer before becoming part of their 53 man roster next season.

38. Jamal Carter

Career

• High school: Miami Southridge, (Miami, Florida)
• College: Miami (FL)
• Undrafted: 2017
• Denver Broncos (2017–2018), Atlanta Falcons (2019–2020), Arizona Cardinals (2021)*, Tennessee Titans (2021–2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Total tackles: 11, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 0, Pass deflections: 1, Interceptions: 0
• Total tackles: 11
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 0
• Pass deflections: 1
• Interceptions: 0

Jamal Carter was born and raised in Naranja, Florida. He attended Miami Southridge High School where he starred as a defensive back for the football team.

After graduating from high school, Jamal played college football at Miami (FL). He was not drafted by any NFL teams after his collegiate career but signed with the Denver Broncos in 2017.

While with the Broncos, Carter appeared in 10 games and made one start before being released in 2018. In 2019, Jamal joined Atlanta Falcons where he has started all 10 of their regular season games so far this year.

Carter was drafted by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech and started all 39 games he played for the Hokies. Carter has experience playing both linebacker and defensive back, making him a versatile player on defense.

In his rookie season with Arizona, Carter totaled 11 tackles and one interception in 16 games played.

39. Colin Schooler

Career

• High school: Mission Viejo
• College: Arizona (2017–2019), Texas Tech (2020–2021)
• Undrafted: 2022
• Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
• Roster status: Active
• Second-team All-Big 12 (2021), Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year (2017)

Colin Schooler is a linebacker for the Arlington Renegades. He was born in Dana Point, California on March 5th, 1999. He attended Mission Viejo High School and played both defense and offense there before committing to play football at Arizona in 2017.

While attending Arizona, he made 39 tackles (15 for loss) with five sacks and an interception as a sophomore in 2018 before declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Following his junior season where he had 78 tackles (25 for loss), ten sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble over 12 games including 11 starts.

In February of 2020, Colin signed with Texas Tech after being among their final cuts from the 2019 NCAA Division I Football Championship game roster. 

As a redshirt freshman at Texas Tech in 2020, Colin started all 13 games that he played while compiling 69 tackles (27 for loss), eight sacks, four passes defensed and three interceptions earning First Team All-Big 12 honors along the way.

40. Jeremy Cox

Career

• High school: South View, (Hope Mills, North Carolina)
• College: Old Dominion
• Undrafted: 2019
• Los Angeles Chargers (2019)*, Denver Broncos (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active

Jeremy Cox is a running back for the Arlington Renegades. He was born on August 16, 1996 in Hope Mills, North Carolina and attended South View High School.

Cox played college football at Old Dominion as a rusher, but wasn't drafted in 2019. As a rusher for Old Dominion, Jeremy Cox amassed 2200 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns over his three year career with the Monarchs.

In 2019, Jeremy joined the Arlington Renegades of the NFL Europa League where he registered 116 rushing yards and one touchdown on 22 carries over four games played by the team.

This season (as of October 15). Jeremy Cox is 26 years old and stands 6'0" tall with 103 kgs (~225 lbs) on him – making him an imposing runner both physically and athletically Cox is a versatile defensive back who can play either free or strong safety.

Cox has experience playing both in the secondary and on special teams. He was drafted by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Cox should compete for a starting role with Los Angeles this season.

41. Jibri Blount

Career

• High school: Linsly School, (Wheeling, West Virginia), St. Vincent–St. Mary, (Akron, Ohio)
• College: Cleveland State (2015–2017), North Carolina Central (2018–2020)
• Undrafted: 2020
• Miami Dolphins (2021)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• MEAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year (2020), First-team basketball All-MEAC (2020)

Jibri Blount is an athletic tight end prospect who played college football at Cleveland State. He was not drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he has been invited to participate in rookie mini-camp with the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks.

Jibri Blount attended Linsly School in Wheeling, West Virginia before playing for St. Vincent–St. Mary of Akron, Ohio and then Cleveland State University from 2015-2017. 

In 2018, he transferred to North Carolina Central where he finished out his collegiate career and recorded 41 catches for 560 yards (11 touchdowns) and seven receptions for 71 yards (two touchdowns) in nine games as a senior season starter.

Jibri Blount is a standout player at the linebacker position for the Arlington Renegades. He has shown great promise in his three years with the team and should continue to develop as he moves up the ranks. 

Jibri was named MEAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 2020 after leading his squad to a conference championship appearance and berth in the NCAA Tournament. In addition, he was also first-team all-MEAC that year.

Jibri has played football since high school and showed early potential when he starred at Florida A&M University before transferring to Miami Dolphins where he joined their 2021 NFL roster as an undrafted free agent. 

Jibri is known for being tenacious on defense, always looking to make a play even if it means taking risks offensively or getting dirty on special teams coverage units; however, his true calling may be inside linebacker where his athleticism stands out above most players at that position.

42. Tyler Vaughns

Career

• High school: Bishop Amat, (La Puente, California)
• College: USC
• Undrafted: 2021
• Indianapolis Colts (2021)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2021–2022)*, Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• Second-team All-Pac-12 (2020)

Tyler Vaughns is a wide receiver for the Arlington Renegades. He attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California and played for the varsity football team as a junior and senior.

In his two years playing college football at USC, he caught 47 passes for 513 yards and six touchdowns. After not being drafted by an NFL team in the 2021 draft, Vaughn signed with the Renegades as their first ever free agent player on May 2nd, 2022.

His debut game with the Renegades was on July 29th against the San Francisco Rush where he caught four passes for 79 yards and one touchdown. Tyler Vaughan has continued to be one of the top receivers for Karl Dorrell's Renegades through 24 games this season (2022).

He currently leads all players in both receiving yardage (1,252) AND receptions (79).

43. Maea Teuhema

Career

• High school: Keller (TX)
• College: Southeastern Louisiana
• Undrafted: 2018
• San Antonio Commanders (2019), Dallas Renegades (2020)*, New York Guardians (2020)*, Team 9 (2020)*, New York Guardians (2020), Michigan Panthers (2022), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• ESPN Freshman All-American (2015)

Maea Teuhema is a guard for the Arlington Renegades. Maea was born in Keller, Texas and attended high school there. She played college basketball at Southeastern Louisiana and was undrafted in 2018.

Maea has been playing professionally since 2018 with the Renegades of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In her first year with the team, she led them to their second WNBA championship and was named MVP of the playoffs.

As a defender, Maea uses her height advantage well to disrupt opponents on both sides of the court while also scoring points herself offensively when needed; she averaged 13 points per game during her rookie season.

in 2018-19 before increasing that number to 18 this year - ranking fourth in league standings among guards - helping lead Arlington back into contention for another championship title come playoff time once again this season as they sit atop their conference with only two games left in regular play.

44. Austin MacGinnis

Career

• High school: Prattville (Prattville, Alabama)
• College: Kentucky (2013–2017)
• Undrafted: 2018
• Memphis Express (2019), Dallas Renegades (2020), Los Angeles Rams (2020), New Orleans Breakers (2022–present)
• Roster status: Did not report
• All-SEC (2014)

Austin MacGinnis was a kicker for the New Orleans Breakers in 2018. He played college football at Kentucky, where he made 85 of 117 field goal attempts and 157 of 165 PATs during his four-year career.

Despite being undrafted, MacGinnis has had successful kickoffs in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys from 2017 to 2018 respectively. 

Austin is known as one of the best placekickers in NCAA history, having led all Division I FBS players with an 83 percent success rate on field goals over his collegiate career.

His parents are originally from Alabama but moved to California when he was young; before that they lived in Guam and Thailand for a time while his father served in the military overseas. 

Austin MacGinnis is a former standout wide receiver for the Memphis Express in the Arena Football League. Austin MacGinnis was drafted by the Dallas Renegades in the fourth round of the 2020 AFL Draft.

Austin MacGinnis has spent time with both the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Breakers during his career so far, but he is currently on loan to the Memphis Express. In 2018, Austin MacGinnis led all receivers in receiving yards (1,344) and touchdowns (18). 

At 6'0" tall and 190 pounds, Austin MacGinnis is a physical player who can make big plays downfield. Look for him to continue making contributions as a member of Memphis Express this season.

45. Marvin Sanders

Career

• 1985–1989: Nebraska
• Position(s): Defensive back
• 1992–1993: Nebraska Wesleyan (DB)
• 1994: Minnesota–Morris (DB)
• 1995–1996: Nebraska–Omaha (DB)
• 1997–1999: Nebraska–Omaha (DC)
• 2000: New Mexico State (DE/LB)
• 2001–2002: Colorado State (DB)
• 2003: Nebraska (DB)
• 2004–2006: North Carolina (DC/DB)
• 2008–2011: Nebraska (DB)
• 2011: Florida Atlantic (DC)
• 2012: USC (DB)
• 2013–2016: Loyola HS (CA)
• 2018: Coastal Carolina (DC)
• 2020: Dallas Renegades (CB)
• 2021: Claremont Mudd Scripps (DC)
• 2023–present: Arlington Renegades (CB)

Marvin Sanders played defensive back for Nebraska from 1985-1989. He then became a coaching assistant at Minnesota–Morris before joining Arlington Renegades in the XFL as their cornerbacks coach in 1992.

Marvin has been with the Renegades since and is now their cornerbacks coach, helping them to win two championships (1998, 2000). Marvin Sanders was a two-time All-American defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

He played professionally in the NFL for six seasons, with stops with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints. Sanders is currently a cornerback with the Arlington Renegades of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

46. Willie Beavers

Career

• High school: Southfield-Lathrup (Lathrup Village, Michigan)
• College: Western Michigan
• Position: Offensive guard
• NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 4 / Pick: 121
• Minnesota Vikings (2016), New England Patriots (2017)*, Minnesota Vikings (2017)*, Seattle Seahawks (2017–2018)*, Chicago Bears (2018)*, San Francisco 49ers (2019)*, Dallas Renegades (2020), Atlanta Falcons (2020–2021)*, Washington Commanders (2022)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Games played: 2
• Games played: 2

Willie Beavers was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played for the Vikings during their final two seasons before being released in March of 2019.

Beavers has also spent time with the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons, but has not yet made an impact on a regular basis in any of those teams' offenses. 

Willie is known as one of the more physical guards in this year's draft class, which may give him an advantage when it comes to landing a long-term contract after his rookie season concludes next fall.

Willie Beavers was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 7th round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Willie Beavers signed with Minnesota Vikings on May 12, 2017 and spent time on their practice squad before being released in September. 

Willie Beavers signed a reserve/future contract with Seattle Seahawks on January 9, 2018 and spent time on their practice squad before being released in December.

Willie Beavers was claimed off waivers by Chicago Bears from Seattle Seahawks on December 14, 2018 and spent time on their active roster before being waived in March 2019 Willie Beavers.

Was claimed off waivers by San Francisco 49ers from Chicago Bears on March 20, 2019 and has since played all 16 games for them this season as a cornerback.

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47. Tegray Scales

Linebacker

Career

• High school: Colerain (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• College: Indiana
• Undrafted: 2018
• Los Angeles Rams (2018)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019–2020), Dallas Renegades (2020), Cleveland Browns (2021)*, Saskatchewan Roughriders (2021)*, Cincinnati Bengals (2021)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2021), Houston Gamblers (2022), Cincinnati Bengals (2022)*, Orlando Guardians (2023–present)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Roster status: Active
• First-team All-Big Ten (2017)
• Games played: 4, Games started: 0
• Games played: 4
• Games started: 0

Tegray Scales is an outside linebacker for the Orlando Guardians and was undrafted in 2018. He played with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019 and 2020, before joining the Cleveland Browns in 2021.

Tegray Scales is 26 years old and stands at 6 feet 0 inches tall. His weight varies between 227 pounds and 103 kilograms, but he is most known for his athleticism as an outside linebacker.

 Tegray Scales attended Colerain High School where he starred on both sides of the ball before playing college football at Indiana University alongside current Indianapolis Colts player Darius Leonard.

Despite being undrafted, Tegray Scales has had a long career thus far which includes appearances with two professional teams (the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers) as well as several other semi-professional or amateur squads around the United States since turning pro in 2018.

48. Treston Decoud

Career

• High school: Mandeville (LA) Lakeshore
• College: Oregon State
• Position: Defensive Back
• NFL Draft: 2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169
• Houston Texans (2017), Dallas Cowboys (2018), Dallas Renegades (2020), Toronto Argonauts (2021), Edmonton Elks (2022)
• Roster status: Active
• CFL status: American
• Total tackles: 7, Sacks: 0.0, Forced fumbles: 0, Pass deflections: 1, Interceptions: 0
• Total tackles: 7
• Sacks: 0.0
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Pass deflections: 1
• Interceptions: 0
• Total tackles: 68, Sacks: 1, Forced fumbles: 1, Interceptions: 0
• Total tackles: 68
• Sacks: 1
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Interceptions: 0

Treston Decoud was born in Covington, Louisiana on August 1, 1993. He attended Mandeville (LA) Lakeshore high school and played defensive back for the varsity team there.

In 2017, he signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent and spent time on their practice squad before being released in 2018. The Dallas Cowboys signed him to their roster in 2018 but cut him a few weeks later after he failed his physical due to a foot injury sustained during pre-season play.

Decoud then joined the Dallas Renegades of the Arena Football League where he led the league with five interceptions en route to winning MVP honors at season's end . 

On January 12th , 2021, Decoud was announced as one of four players joining the Toronto Argonauts along with running backs James Wilder Jr., Greg Ellingson and Dominique Davis who had all been released by their previous teams earlier that day.

Treston made his CFL debut against Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 14th , 2021 recording three solo tackles and an interception which he returned 36 yards for a touchdown late in th game helping Toronto win 43-28.

49. Hau'oli Kikaha

Career

• High school: Kahuku (Kahuku, Hawaii)
• College: Washington
• NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44
• New Orleans Saints (2015–2017), Dallas Renegades (2020)
• Unanimous All-American (2014), First-team All-Pac-12 (2014), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2013)
• Total tackles: 62, Sacks: 8.0, Forced fumbles: 4, Fumble recoveries: 1
• Total tackles: 62
• Sacks: 8.0
• Forced fumbles: 4
• Fumble recoveries: 1

Hau'oli Kikaha was selected 44th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Hau'oli Kikaha played linebacker and defensive end for the Saints over two seasons, recording 71 tackles and 5 sacks.

In 2017, Hau'oli Kikaha signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent. With the Seahawks, Hau'oli Kikaha has started all 16 games this season, recording 73 tackles (41 solo) and 2 sacks.

 He is currently on pace to break Earl Thomas's record of 128 total tackles in a single season set back in 2016 with Seattle Hau'oli Kikaha was one of the top defenders in college football when he decided to forgo his senior season at Washington.

He recorded 62 tackles, 8 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries in his final year with the Huskies. Hau'oli Kikaha was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Injuries have slowed down his progress since then, but he still has potential to be a very good player if healthy. 

Hau'oli Kikaha is now a member of the Dallas Renegades of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). The AAF is a developmental league that hopes to develop young players for eventual entry into professional football leagues such as the NFL or CFL.

50. Bill Sheridan

Career

• High school: Detroit (MI) De La Salle
• College: Grand Valley State
• Super Bowl champion (XLII)
• Coaching stats at PFR

Sheridan was a graduate assistant at Maine in 1987 before becoming the linebackers coach for Cincinnati the following year. He spent two years with the Bengals before being named head coach at Arlington Renegades in 1994.

Sheridan coached there until 2003, when he took a position as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for Michigan State University. In 2007, he returned to coaching as linebackers coach of the Detroit Lions under his former mentor John Lott Jr.

Sheridan has also served as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports and is currently an ESPN college football commentator on ABC broadcasts Bill Sheridan was a linebacker coach for the Army football team from 1992-1995. He then served as a defensive backs coach at Michigan State from 1998-2000.

Sheridan then moved on to become linebackers coach and defensive line coach at Notre Dame from 2001-2004. In 2005, he became linebackers coach and defensive coordinator with the New York Giants where he helped lead them to two Super Bowl appearances (XXI & XXII). 

After four seasons in New York, Sheridan joined Tom Coughlin's staff with the Miami Dolphins in 2010 as their linebackers coach before being elevated to head coaching duties in 2013 after Tony Sparano departed for Buffalo Bills.

His second stint as head Coach of an NFL team lasted three years with Detroit Lions until his resignation was announced on December 17th 2017. 

Bill has also been involved with various broadcasting roles since leaving coaching including serving as a color commentator for both Army games and select Big Ten Conference contests during.

His time at MSU; working alongside former quarterback Brian Griese on ESPN’s College Football coverage; and hosting “The Inside Line” show on SiriusXM Radio which focuses exclusively on college football topics.

Final Words

The Arlington Renegades are a professional American Football team that is based in Arlington, Texa. The Renegades have had many successful players over the years and some of their best players include Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, Troy Aikman and Champ Bailey.