Former UNC Football Players Drafted By XFL
Posted Oct 16, 2019
The first XFL Draft for the new football league coming in 2020 began Tuesday. Former UNC running back Elijah Hood was selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats early in the draft. Quarterback Marquise Williams was later drafted by the New York Guardians. Running back Khris Francis and defensive back Desmond Lawrence are still waiting to be selected.
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