2023 XFL Players Invited to NFL Camps

The XFL season is almost over, but just in time for multiple 2023 XFL players to be invited to various NFL teams’ camps. It can be expected that some more players will be invited, but so far, there have been many. In 2022, KaVontee Turpin went from the USFL to being a known name in the NFL, and many in the XFL hope for that to happen to them as well. Here is a look at the 2023 XFL players invited to the NFL’s camps.

2023 XFL Players Invited to NFL Camps

Freedom Akinmoladun – Miami Dolphins

Defensive end Freedom Akinmoladun played in all ten games for the St. Louis Battlehawks this year. He was one of the first 2023 XFL players to have it announced that he received an invite to join the Miami Dolphins for their camp. Akinmoladun had 14 combined tackles this season and one sack, according to the XFL.

Akinmoladun spent two years with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the New York Jets in 2021. Akinmoladun’s time in the NFL did not work out for him, but now he will get another chance.

Kevin Atkins – Atlanta Falcons

Defensive Lineman, Kevin Atkins, was another player from the St. Louis Battlehawks invited to one of the NFL camps. Atkins also played in all ten games this season, totaling 14 combine tackles, one sack, and three tackles for loss. The defensive lineman also had two fumble recoveries, according to the XFL.

Atkins never got his chance in the NFL, spending a short time with the San Francisco 49ers. Now, he gets another shot as one of the 2023 XFL players invited to join the Atlanta Flacoms camp.

Luq Barcoo – Cleveland Browns

Defensive back Luq Barcoo played all ten games with the San Antonio Brahmas. Barcoo can now get his shot in the NFL as he joins the Cleveland Browns camp. The defensive back had 31 combined tackles, 21 of which were solo, one sack, and three tackles for loss, according to the XFL. Barcoo also had one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Barcoo played three games in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. He also spent some time with the Arizona Cardinals but never played in a game. Now he can get his shot with the Browns as one of the 2023 XFL players who is getting a chance in the NFL.

C.J. Brewer – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

C.J. Brewer is another defensive lineman invited to join an NFL team for their camp. Brewer played ten games with the Houston Roughnecks and also played in their one playoff game. In 11 games, Brewer had 21 combined tackles, and 2.5 sacks, according to the XFL. Now he is one of the 2023 XFL players who can get his shot in the NFL. Brewer did play two games with the Buffalo Bills in 2022 before joining the Houston Roughnecks.

Hakeem Butler – Pittsburgh Steelers

Wide receiver, Hakeem Butler, has had a strong season with the St. Louis Battlehawks. He will now have a chance to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023 as he is invited to their camp. With the Battlehawks, Butler had 51 receptions for 599 yards and eight touchdowns, according to the XFL.

Butler was actually drafted in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL draft. Despite that, his only playing time was with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played two games in 2020. With Butler being drafted in the fourth round, there was clearly potential seen in Butler. Now the wide receiver is one of the 2023 XFL players to get a shot in the NFL.

Jack Coan – Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets

Jack Coan actually had two invites to the NFL camps. The San Antonio Brahmas’ quarterback is invited to both the New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks camp. Coan played in just eight games in 2023. In the season he had 158 completions out of 254 attempts for 1,471 yards, according to the XFL. Coan also threw for six touchdowns and six interceptions.  Coan also rushed for 108 yards.

Lukas Denis – Atlanta Falcons

Another St. Louis Battlehawks player invited to join a team’s camp is Lukas Denis, safety. Denis had a strong season with the Battlehawks and can get his shot with the Atlanta Falcons. In ten games, Denis had 21 combined tackles, one sack, and two tackles for loss, according to the XFL. Denis also had two interceptions for 50 yards, his longest interception being 40 yards.

Denis did spend time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but like many, did not get a career going. Now he is one of the 2023 XFL players who can get another chance to try for a career in the NFL.

Ben DiNucci – Denver Broncos

Ben DiNucci is a name that is known well within the XFL. DiNucci was the quarterback for the Seattle Seadragons and lead the league in passing yards. In the regular season, DiNucci had 242 completions out of 374 attempts for 2,671 yards, according to the XFL. DiNucci also had 20 passing touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The quarterback also rushed the ball for 305 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season.

The Seadragons did play in one playoff game where he completed 31 passes out of 48 attempts for 295 yards. He also had three passing touchdowns. DiNucci has a short history in the NFL, playing with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020, and has a strong chance of making the Broncos’ roster as Russell Wilson’s backup.

Austin Faoliu – Seattle Seahawks

Another Seattle Seadragon getting a shot in the NFL is defensive end Austin Faoliu. In ten regular season games, Faoliu had 24 combined tackles, one sack, and two tackles for loss, according to the XFL. The defensive end also had one fumble recovery. In playoffs, Faoliu had just two tackles.

Playing in Seattle most likely helped the Seahawks take notice of Faoliu. The defensive end is another one of the 2023 XFL players to get their shot in the NFL.

Charleston Rambo – Philadelphia Eagles

Although the Orlando Guardians had a disappointing season, wide receiver Charleston Rambo has been invited to the Philadelphia Eagles camp. In 2023, Rambo had 35 receptions for 430 yards and three touchdowns, according to the XFL.

Trent Harris – Denver Broncos

Houston Roughnecks linebacker Trent Harris is one of the 2023 XFL players invited to the Denver Broncos camp. Harris played in nine regular season games with 30 combined tackles, 9.5 sacks, and 12 tackles for loss, according to the XFL. In the NFL, Harris spent one year with the Miami Dolphins and two with the New York Giants. Now he is getting another shot.

Alex Mollette – Seattle Seahawks

Center Alex Mollette is another player from the Houston Roughnecks getting a shot in the NFL. He has been invited to join the Seattle Seahawks camp. Mollette would be a solid depth piece for Seattle if it were to work out for him.

Chidi Okeke – Pittsburgh Steelers

San Antonio Brahmas offensive tackle Chidi Okeke is another one of the 2023 XFL players getting a shot in the NFL. Offensive linemen are valuable, and Okeke could make the team as one of their solid depth pieces.

Jacques Patrick – Denver Broncos

Runningback Jacques Patrick was another player to be invited to the Denver Broncos camp. Patrick was the San Antonio Brahmas’ top running back, rushing the ball for 443 yards and five interceptions, according to the XFL. Patrick spent time in the league with the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers.

Jack Snyder – Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens

Jack Snyder has been invited to both the Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens camps. Snyder is another offensive lineman from the Houston Roughnecks to be on this list and could have a shot wither either of these teams.

Darrius Shepherd – Detroit Lions

Darrius Shepherd is the second wide receiver from the St. Louis Battlehawks to be invited to an NFL team’s camp. Shepherd had 48 receptions for 519 yards and six touchdowns, according to the XFL. Shepherd is one of the 2023 XFL players that could have a shot to make the roster, though it would be a tough fight for him.

Cam Sutton – Atlanta Falcons

Cam Sutton was the first tight end to be announced to get an invite to participate in an NFL team’s camp. The Las Vegas Vipers tight end had just 12 receptions for 138 yards, according to the XFL. Sutton was a solid player for the Vipers and could be one of the 2023 XFL players to make the squad.

Jordan Thomas – Carolina Panthers

Jordan Thomas was the second tight end to make the list. Thomas spent the season with the Orlando Guardians and now will get a chance with the Carolina Panthers. In 2023, Thomas had eight receptions for 148 yards and three touchdowns, according to the XFL. His red-zone ability could help him be one of the 2023 XFL players to make the quad.

Barry Wesley – Atlanta Falcons

As of now, the final one of the 2023 XFL players to be invited to camp is Barry Wesley. He is an offensive tackle from the Seattle Sea Dragons and can get his shot with the Atlanta Falcons.

As the 2023 NFL season gets closer, there is a good chance that more 2023 XFL players will get workouts with various NFL teams. Hopefully, some of these players can make enough of an impact to get a solid chance in the league in 2023.