XFL Xtra - The XFLBoard.com Podcast

Mark Nelson

XFL Xtra - The XFLBoard.com Podcast - Quality #XFL news and views for #XFL fans.

  1. 11/18/2022

    Episode 44 "Draft 2022" with guest Greg Parks

    The XFL draft is now complete. The league evaluated nearly 6,000 players at XFL showcases, NFL training camps, tryouts, and via film. The top prospects from these evaluations were invited to enter the XFL Draft pool of 1,700 players who were vying for 528 spots in training camp and 400 active player roster spots. The Draft event led off with 15 quarterbacks being assigned to 8 XFL teams, followed by two days of draft selections done by the teams. According the league, there were 442 non-quarterback players selected in this draft, with 285 coming with NFL experience, 273 XFL player selections came from the past three NFL draft classes (171 from the 2022 NFL Draft, 33 were eligible for the 2021 NFL Draft, and 69 were eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft). The league’s draft picks also included 69 players who will be returning to the XFL from 2020. In this podcast Mark Nelson speaks with Greg Parks. Greg is a football fan, and an XFLBoard.com contributor who writes about the league as a whole. He is also a wrestling fan and a columnist at Pro Wrestling Torch PWTORCH.com. Greg talks talk about the XFL draft, and more specifically the quarterback and player selections. Greg lays out his take on the XFL’s plans to fill out their rosters in the coming months leading up to training camps in January 2023. And what about that XFL ball? This episode is called “Draft 2022.” It features a smart football analyst with experience in three XFL’s, two in the past and one in the presence. Music: Are You Ready – Free music archive.

    43 min
  2. 08/13/2022

    Episode 42 "Breakout and Breakaway" with guests Steve Gera and Kyle Castilleja

    With the XFL summer showcases complete, we are now seeing players posting videos and analytics taken from their “Breakaway Data” app where they can see specifics about their showcase workouts. It’s a fascinating insight into the level of technology Breakaway Data brought to the XFL showcases. In this podcast Mark Nelson speaks to two guests. First you will hear from Steve Gera, founder/investor of Breakaway Data. Steve will talk about how the Breakaway Data system works, and give some insight into what kinds of analytics their field labs technology can record. The second guest is wide receiver Kyle Castilleja. Kyle recently attended the Arlington, Texas showcase, and is one of the players who has posted some of his Breakaway Data online. Kyle is an up and coming player who has a personal interest in player performance, and is someone who is always looking to improve his game. We will talk about all that, and hear the story of Kyle’s fascinating athletic career that has taken him to where he is today. This episode is called “Breakout and Breakaway.” It features a young football player who is making strides to break out into the realm of professional football, and about a football coach, mentor and technical wizard who is providing a tool that can give players and coaches a chance to breakaway from the pack. Music: Are You Ready – Free music archive. Image Credit: Kyle Castilleja Twitter

    53 min
  3. 08/06/2022

    Episode 41 "Perseverance" with guests Jordan Kitna and Brooklyn Hardiman

    Since the XFL has completed their run of six player showcases draft invites continue to go out to players. Reportedly the league is also sending draft invites out to many former players from the 2020 season. The XFL draft pool is being built, however the list will likely ebb and flow all the way up to this fall’s draft. In this podcast Mark Nelson speaks to two guests, both part of the XFL draft pool. First you will hear from quarterback Jordan Kitna, just out of college and hungry for a pro-football opportunity. Kitna attended the recent Arlington Texas showcase, and hopes his grit and determination showed through on one of the hottest Sundays in July. I should mention that Kitna’s name might sound familiar as he is the oldest son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna. The second guest is Linebacker Brooklyn Hardiman, who is fresh off attending an XFL showcase in Tempe, Arizona. After a diverse college career, in 2021 Hardiman graduated from Colorado Mesa University where he played his senior year with the Mavericks. In 10 games he had 16 tackles, 28 assists, 1 sack. This episode is called “Perseverance.” It features two young football players who are some of the best of what they do, and both are seeking a pro-football playing opportunity. Music: Are You Ready – Free music archive. Images: Quarterback Jordan Kitna - CSU Pueblo Athletics Linebacker Brooklyn Hardiman - Image provided by Brooklyn Hardiman.

    39 min

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