Tennessee defensive end Byron Young (6) celebrates after Tennessee's football game against Florida in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Kns Ut Florida Football Bp
The XFL is back and several former Tennessee football stars will be suiting up this weekend.
For anyone unaware of what the XFL is, here is a description on their official website:
"The XFL is a fan-first, fast-paced global professional football league with innovative rules and an enhanced 360-game experience. The XFL will bring entertainment to world-class football, with the goal of advancing football and expanding player opportunities. The new XFL is kicking off February 18, 2023."
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel laughs with his son after being shown on the big screen during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kns Vols Ut Martin Bp
The following Tennessee football players will be taking the field this weekend for the XFL:
Kahlil McKenzie #99
BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 10: Defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie #99, defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo #1, and defensive back Justin Martin #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate following their victory against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 10, 2016 in Bristol, Tennessee. Tennessee defeated Virginia Tech 45-24. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
Alex Ellis #48
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 05: Alex Ellis #48 of the Tennessee Volunteers plays against the Bowling Green Falcons at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Josh Malone #3
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 26: Josh Malone #3 of the University of Tennessee Volunteers plays against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Shaq Wiggins #6
Aug 1, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Shaq Wiggins (6) smiles while warming up during fall football practice at Anderson Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK
Ethan Wolf #82
Nov 4, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Ethan Wolf (82) is tackled by Southern Miss Golden Eagles defensive back Jomez Applewhite (7) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 24 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Dominick Wood-Anderson #4
Tennessee tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson (4) leaps over Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen (3) during the Gator Bowl game between Tennessee and Indiana at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.Gatorbowl0102
Bryce Thompson #0
Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (0) and Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) tackle Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) during a game between Alabama and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Caitiemcmekinpoy2020 0001
JaVonta Peyton #3
Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) celebrates a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Tennessee Tech at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Kns Tennessee Tenn Tech Football
Jay Blakely #48
Tennessee players warm up before the Tennessee football season opener game against Ball State in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.RANK 1 Kns Utvbs0901
