By BILLY HEYEN Former Bishop Kearney and Rutgers star linebacker Quentin Gause was selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats in the inaugural XFL Draft on Wednesday. Gause joins Jarron Jones, Marquis Young and Jermaine Ponder as former Section V stars drafted to the upstart league. Gause has spent time with multiple NFL organizations, including playing in three 2016 games with … [Read more...] about Quentin Gause selected by Los Angeles Wildcats in XFL Draft
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Jermaine Ponder selected by Seattle Dragons in XFL Draft
By BILLY HEYEN Former Bishop Kearney and St. Francis (PA) cornerback Jermaine Ponder was selected in the inaugural XFL Draft by the Seattle Dragons on Wednesday. Ponder joins Jarron Jones, Marquis Young and Quentin Gause as former Section V players drafted into the XFL. Ponder spent time in the NFL offseason with the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston … [Read more...] about Jermaine Ponder selected by Seattle Dragons in XFL Draft
Marquis Young selected by Dallas Renegades in XFL Draft
By BILLY HEYEN Former Fairport and UMass star running back Marquis Young was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the open phase of the inaugural XFL Draft on Wednesday. Young becomes the second Section V alumni drafted after Jarron Jones was picked by the New York Guardians on Tuesday. Young spent time in training camp with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year. He'd … [Read more...] about Marquis Young selected by Dallas Renegades in XFL Draft
Jarron Jones selected by New York Guardians in XFL Draft
By BILLY HEYEN Former Aquinas and Notre Dame lineman Jarron Jones was selected by the New York Guardians in the inaugural draft of the new XFL. Jones was the sixth offensive lineman taken in the offensive line phase of the draft. Jones was a defensive lineman throughout high school and college. At Aquinas, Jones was a two-time all-state first-team selection. He started 12 … [Read more...] about Jarron Jones selected by New York Guardians in XFL Draft
Newark alum Micah Wright to sign contract with New Orleans Saints
By BILLY HEYEN Micah Wright (Newark/Maine) turned his second NFL rookie camp into his first NFL contract. After attending Arizona Cardinals rookie camp last weekend, he's set to sign a contract with the New Orleans Saints after this weekend's mini camp. https://twitter.com/Josh_StevensNYC/status/1127657727440949249?s=20 Wright was the Finger Lakes East Player of the … [Read more...] about Newark alum Micah Wright to sign contract with New Orleans Saints