By Brandon King
(Source HBCU Sports):
Several former HBCU football players signed an XFL letter of intent to be part of a roster. While not a contract, the letter does outline an agreement in principle between a player and a team.
Here are the players who inked deals:
San Antonio Brahmas/Malachi Wideman/Wide Receiver /Jackson State
In his first season at Jackson State in 2021, the Tennessee transfer led the SWAC with 12 touchdowns while also hauling in 34 receptions for 540 yards. Last season, he was limited to appearing in only six games and recorded three receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown.
St. Louis Battlehawks | Kemari Averett | Tight End | Bethune Cookman
The Louisville transfer reeled in 52 passes for 888 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Wildcats. In his senior season, he caught 39 passes for 445 yards and seven touchdowns to earn First-Team All-SWAC honors.
PHOTO: Bethune-Cookman Athletics
Arlington Renegades | Storey Jackson | Linebacker | Prairie View A&M
At Prairie View, Jackson would finish his first season with 72 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks. He led the Panthers in tackles during their spring 2021 season and made the All-SWAC First-Team defense.
AnĀ additional listĀ of 24 players who also signed an intent letter was released later in the week, with the lone HBCU representative being former Prairie View tight end Tristen Wallace.
Houston Roughnecks | Tristen Wallace |Tight End | Prairie View A&M
While at Prairie View over two seasons, Wallace caught 78 passes for 1,114 yards and six touchdowns.
