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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

Wacth: Tampa Bay Vipers’ snake scares former Bulldog Aaron Murray

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Aaron Murray is preparing for the debut of the XFL’s Tampa Bay Vipers.

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Aaron Murray is preparing for the debut of the XFL. Murray will be suiting up for his hometown team: the Tampa Bay Vipers. Murray played high school football at the famous HB Plant High School in Tampa.

Murray didn’t feel quite so at home when he saw a banana snake around the corner:

Murray, who most recently played for the Atlanta Legends in the failed Alliance of American Football League, will hope the XFL is more successful. The Vipers open on Sunday the 9th of February at MetLife Stadium against the New York Guardians. The game will air on Fox.

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