Locals In The XFL: 2023 Week Four Recap

SALT LAKE CITY – Here is how the local players performed during the fourth week of the 2023 XFL season:

Locals Players in the XFL

Former Utah Utes

Francis Bernard – Linebacker – D.C. Defenders (4-0)

The former Utah linebacker is currently serving a two-game suspension and did not play in D.C.’s 32-18 win over the Vegas Vipers on Sunday, March 12.

Next Game: @ St. Louis Battlehawks on Saturday, March 18 at 5 p.m. (MDT) on FX/ESPN+

XFL President Russ Brandon issued the following suspensions and fines for player safety rules violations during the Sunday, March 5, 2023, St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders game. pic.twitter.com/CfwXwQwMgQ

— XFL Communications Department (@XFL_PR) March 7, 2023

Pita Taumoepenu – Linebacker – Vegas Vipers (0-4)

The former Utah linebacker had three tackles in Vegas’ 32-18 loss to the D.C. Defenders on Sunday, March 12.

Next Game: vs. Orlando Guardians on Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MDT) on FX/ESPN+

Former BYU Cougars

Tomasi Laulile – Defensive Lineman – Arlington Renegades (2-2)

The former BYU defensive lineman had two total tackles and one solo tackle in Arlington’s 24-11 loss to the St. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday, March 12.

Next Game: @ San Antonio Brahmas on Sunday, March 19 at 8 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN2/ESPN+

We’re all the XFL 🤝🏽

Till next time pic.twitter.com/RGKp8hHjRb

— Arlington Renegades (@XFLRenegades) March 12, 2023

Tejan Koroma – Offensive Lineman – Seattle Sea Dragons (2-2)

The former BYU center and the Sea Dragons beat the San Antonio Brahmas, 15-6, on Saturday, March 11.

Next Game: vs. Houston Roughnecks on Thursday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN

Home Wins >>>#XFL2023 | #BreatheFire pic.twitter.com/YRtMhnWDSa

— Seattle Sea Dragons (@XFLSeaDragons) March 12, 2023

Former Utah State Aggies

Dominik Eberle – Kicker – Seattle Sea Dragons (2-2)

The former Utah State kicker was 1/1 on field goals during Seattle’s 15-6 win over the San Antonio Brahmas on Saturday, March 11.

Next Game: vs. Houston Roughnecks on Thursday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN

Marwin Evans – Defensive Back – Vegas Vipers (0-4)

The former Utah State defensive back had seven tackles and two tackles for loss in Vegas’ 32-18 loss to the D.C. Defenders on Sunday, March 12.

Next Game: vs. Orlando Guardians on Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (MDT) on FX/ESPN+

final. pic.twitter.com/48TXZO3rHh

— Vegas Vipers (@XFLVipers) March 13, 2023

2023 XFL Teams

North Division

• D.C. Defenders
• Seattle Sea Dragons
• St. Louis Battlehawks
• Vegas Vipers

South Division

• Arlington Renegades
• Houston Roughnecks
• Orlando Guardians
• San Antonio Brahmas

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).

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