The XFL has officially sent their 45th player to the NFL. Standout WR Jontre Kirklin has signed with the New Orleans Saints, having fully healed from an injury suffered this season in the XFL.
Kirklin was an absolute playmaker for the Houston Roughnecks. He was clearly a top receiver in the league through five weeks, doing a bit of everything for AJ Smith’s offense.
Jontre Kirklin is taking over the @XFL2023. Already with two touchdowns on the day, and a highlight reel catch for the ages.
This is why the #XFL is so important. Giving these playmakers a chance to shine!pic.twitter.com/PvlEu6sdYD
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) March 6, 2023
Jontre got injured in week five, which ended his season short. He had racked up 253 yards and four touchdowns before getting hurt.
The Houston Roughnecks are on the board! Brandon Silvers is back in the #XFL – and, is back to throwing touchdowns.
Beautiful back shoulder throw to Jontre Kirklin to tie the game up. H-Town is back in business.pic.twitter.com/FN7xpMGqBm
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) February 19, 2023
On top of that, Kirklin even threw for a touchdown. In week four against Orlando, the team drew up some trickery – with Jontre tossing a dime to Deontay Burnett for the score.
THE @XFLRoughnecks JUST PULLED OFF THE DOUBLE FORWARD PASS!
Some insane creativity from @AustinJamesXFL. Brandon Silvers tosses it to Jontre Kirklin, who unloads a bomb to Deontay Burnett for the score. Fireworks in the @XFL2023 early! #XFLpic.twitter.com/J23M8Ao7rX
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) March 12, 2023
Now, Jontre Kirklin has an NFL opportunity with the New Orleans Saints. This isn’t his first rodeo, having been with the Arizona Cardinals for a short stint in 2022.
It’s excellent to see the XFL truly living up to its name. Owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia call it the “league of opportunities” – which, is something they are providing to hundreds of athletes.
With Jontre Kirklin signing to the New Orleans Saints, we are just five players away from hitting 50 XFL to NFL athletes.
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