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Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron continues to impress in the XFL

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has been a household name in the XFL this season and he continues to have impressive performances.

It has not been smooth sailing for former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron since he departed Tuscaloosa in 2014. The Alabama native has had his ups and downs but has found a good spot for himself.

McCarron is currently the quarterback for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the newly-formed XFL. The former Alabama signal-caller has been the team’s starting quarterback since the season kicked off in late February.

He has made seven starts for the Battlehawks and has helped the team win consistently. The Battlehawks are currently 5-2 and sit in second place in the XFL North.

McCarron has led the way having passed for 1,544 yards while completing 68.9% of the passes he has thrown. He also has thrown an impressive 17 touchdowns with just four interceptions on the year.

Despite McCarron turning 33 years old in September, he could make a return to the NFL. In all likelihood, he would serve as a team’s backup quarterback.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow McCarron’s professional career as well as other former Alabama players competing at the professional level.

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Two former Alabama players drafted by Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL

Thomas Fletcher and Chris Owens were both drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.

Alabama fans were able to see former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron join the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. Now, two other Tide alumni will team up for the Seattle Sea Dragons. Long snapper Thomas Fletcher and offensive tackle Chris Owens were both drafted by the newly-established team. The two were once teammates at the University of Alabama.

Owens spent six seasons with the Tide. The Texas native played every position along the offensive line. Last season, he started 12 games at right tackle while making one start at center. His experience and leadership helped the Tide reach the College Football Playoff.

As for Fletcher, he spent four seasons in Tuscaloosa as the team’s starting long snapper. He was eventually drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He went on to spend one season with the organization before being waived in August of this year.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow both of their careers at the professional level.

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