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Watch: Former Georgia Bulldog DT intercepts XFL pass

Former Georgia Bulldog defensive lineman Toby Johnson intercepted a pass for the New York Guardians in the XFL. New York beat Dallas 30-12.

Former Georgia Bulldog defensive lineman Toby Johnson is making plays for the New York Guardians in the XFL. In fact, Johnson intercepted a pass against the Dallas Renegades in a play that he’ll remember forever.

Johnson never recorded an interception during his two seasons in Athens. His pick helped the Guardians seal a 30-12 victory over the Renegades. Here’s Johnson’s interception:

It wasn’t the first ever interception for Johnson, who intercepted one pass during a preseason game for the Minnesota Vikings. Following his last year at the University of Georgia (2014), Johnson has bounced around the NFL and eventually ended up in the XFL after a dominant stint in the arena football league.

The XFL give players like Johnson a chance to play the game they love, while still having a chance to make an NFL roster. Will Johnson’s success attract another NFL team to sign him?

For now, Johnson will try to help the New York Guardians, who are 3-2, win an XFL championship.

Feb 23, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; A New York Guardians helmet sits on top of the bench during the first half between the St. Louis Battlehawks and the NY Guardians at The Dome at America’s Center. Credit: Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports

Multiple former Georgia football players making XFL debut Sunday

On Sunday, multiple former Georgia football players will make their XFL debut. From New York, the Tampa Bay Vipers visit the New York Guardians at 2pm. The game is airing on FOX. Former Georgia nose tackle Toby Johnson plays for New York. He will be …

On Sunday, multiple former Georgia football players will make their XFL debut.

From New York, the Tampa Bay Vipers visit the New York Guardians at 2pm. The game is airing on FOX.

Former Georgia nose tackle Toby Johnson plays for New York. He will be going up against Tampa’s former Bulldogs, QB Aaron Murray, DB Corey Moore and LS Nick Moore.

Murray is indeed starting at quarterback for Tampa, where he grew up. In his preview game interviews, the Georgia record-setter sounded very exciting to start this new chapter of his career.

The league, which is owned by WWE majority owner Vince McMahon, consists of eight teams with 52 players each.

Best of luck to these former Dawgs.

Tampa Bay:

Murray returns home to Tampa to play for the Vipers. After breaking numerous SEC and Georgia records, Murray attempted to play in the NFL, where he did not find much success. He then went on to work for CBS as a broadcaster in addition to playing a single season for the Atlanta Legends, a member of the Alliance of American Football in 2019.

Corey Moore is a former Georgia safety who was undrafted in 2015 but went on to have a nice NFL career, playing for the Texans from 2015-17 and the Colts in 2019. He finished his NFL career with 72 tackles, 5 passes defended and an interception. I would not be surprised if he made a return to the NFL shortly.

Long snapper Nick Moore hails from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia. He came to Georgia in 2015 as a Mark Richt recruit after spending being drafted by the Red Sox and playing four years of minor league baseball. Moore, from 2015-18, played in 23 games for the Dawgs. He was given an opportunity by the New Orleans Saints but was unable to earn a roster spot.

New York Guardians:

Former Georgia nose tackle Toby Johnson (6’4 350lb) will be playing for New York, after spending four years in the NFL playing for six teams. Last year, Johnson played for the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League.

Every Georgia football player in the XFL

Here are the four former Georgia football players on XFL rosters.

The Xtream Football League, also known as the XFL, will begin in February, reviving the league for the first time since its lone season in 2001.

The league, which is owned by WWE majority owner Vince McMahon, will consist of eight teams with 52 players each.

Four Bulldogs will represent the University of Georgia this season across two teams, the New York Guardians and the Tampa Bay Vipers.

Former Georgia nose tackle Toby Johnson (6’4 350lb) will be playing for New York, after spending four years in the NFL playing for six teams. Last year, Johnson played for the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League.

Johnson came to Georgia in 2013 after playing at a high level at Hutchinson Community College.

On the Tamp Bay Vipers, Georgia will have three players – QB Aaron Murray, DB Corey Moore and LS Nick Moore. 

Murray returns home to Tampa to play for the Vipers. After breaking numerous SEC and Georgia records, Murray attempted to play in the NFL, where he did not find much success. He then went on to work for CBS as a broadcaster in addition to playing a single season for the Atlanta Legends, a member of the Alliance of American Football in 2019.

Corey Moore is a former Georgia safety who was undrafted in 2015 but went on to have a nice NFL career, playing for the Texans from 2015-17 and the Colts in 2019. He finished his NFL career with 72 tackles, 5 passes defended and an interception. I would not be surprised if he made a return to the NFL shortly.

Long snapper Nick Moore hails from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia. He came to Georgia in 2015 as a Mark Richt recruit after spending being drafted by the Red Sox and playing four years of minor league baseball. Moore, from 2015-18, played in 23 games for the Dawgs. He was given an opportunity by the New Orleans Saints but was unable to earn a roster spot.