Locals In The XFL: 2023 Week Seven Recap
Apr 1, 2023, 7:58 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Here is how the local players performed during the seventh week of the 2023 XFL season:
Locals Players in the XFL
Former Utah Utes
Francis Bernard – Linebacker – D.C. Defenders (6-1)
The former Utah linebacker had five total tackles and one solo tackle in D.C.’s 37-26 loss to the Orlando Guardians.
Next Game: @ Seattle Sea Dragons on Sunday, April 9 at 5 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN2/ESPN+
Bounce back week starts now. pic.twitter.com/gOea0XGftj
— D.C. Defenders (@XFLDefenders) April 2, 2023
Pita Taumoepenu – Linebacker – Vegas Vipers (2-5)
The former Utah linebacker had four total tackles, two solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, and two pass breakups in Vegas’ 26-12 win over the San Antonio Brahmas on Saturday, April 1.
Next Game: @ St. Louis Battlehawks on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ESPN+
Former @Utah_Football standout @PitaTaumoepenu came up big for the @XFLVipers in Vegas’ win over the @XFLBrahmas. 🙌 #LocalsInTheXFL #XFL2023 #XFL #GoUtes https://t.co/sBybAAK4tY
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 1, 2023
Former BYU Cougars
Tomasi Laulile – Defensive Lineman – Arlington Renegades (3-4)
The former BYU defensive lineman had two tackles in Arlington’s 24-15 loss to the Seattle Sea Dragons on Friday, March 31.
Next Game: @ Orlando Guardians on Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ESPN+
Week 7 #XFL pic.twitter.com/vRFxRJJvFL
— XFL (@XFL2023) April 1, 2023
Tejan Koroma – Offensive Lineman – Seattle Sea Dragons (5-2)
The former BYU center and the Sea Dragons beat the Arlington Renegades, 24-15, on Friday, March 31.
Next Game: vs. D.C. Defenders on Sunday, April 9 at 5 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN2/ESPN+
WINNER 🖐️ 5TIMES • 5TIMES • 5TIMES • 5TIMES • 5TIMES
🗣️ @BookerT5x #XFL2023 | #BreatheFire pic.twitter.com/K7Ej8gAI5y
— Seattle Sea Dragons (@XFLSeaDragons) April 1, 2023
Former Utah State Aggies
Dominik Eberle – Kicker – Seattle Sea Dragons (5-2)
The former Utah State kicker was 3/3 on the field goals in Seattle’s 24-15 win over the Arlington Renegades on Friday, March 31.
Next Game: vs. D.C. Defenders on Sunday, April 9 at 5 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN2/ESPN+
pic.twitter.com/ZZHJYMYqn4 https://t.co/kzpZaKmuYd
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) March 31, 2023
Marwin Evans – Defensive Back – Vegas Vipers (2-5)
The former Utah State defensive back had five total tackles and three solo tackles in Vegas’ 26-12 win over the San Antonio Brahmas on Saturday, April 1.
Next Game: @ St. Louis Battlehawks on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on ESPN/ESPN+
2023 XFL Teams
North Division
South Division
About the XFL
In April 2020, the XFL suspended league operations and terminated its employees amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 12 former college football players from the state of Utah were on active 52-man rosters in the eight-team league. Along with the 12 players, former BYU and Utah offensive coordinator Norm Chow was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Wildcats.
In 2019, another football league, the American Alliance of Football, folded before the completion of its inaugural season.
After the XFL suspended operations, new ownership purchased the league. The group is led by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Unlike the current edition of the USFL, which will start its second season in 2023, the XFL has partnered with the NFL.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
