13 XFL players LA Rams should call on Monday March 23

XFL Offensive Players

Houston Roughnecks quarterback PJ Walker is the talk of the XFL. Even if you are not a fan of the sport, you had to be fairly isolated to avoid seeing his highlights on either televised sports broadcasts or highlight clips on social media.  Walker is a 6-foot-0 207-pound quarterback out of Temple University.  In just five XFL Games, he hurled the football 1,338 yards, for 15 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He is the best-in-slot from the XFL, so he will no doubt hear from some NFL teams interested in adding an electric personality to their roster.

Los Angeles Wildcats quarterback Josh Johnson has a more hometown hero feel to him.  He stands taller at 6-foot-2 and weighs in at 213-pounds. While he may not be an XFL highlight guy, he is nearly as adept. In just five games, he tossed for 1,076 yards, 11 touchdowns, and a mere two interceptions.  The two advantages I find with Johnson is that he is right in the Rams’ backyard, and he is a sturdier physique.  Since the Rams have a need for more depth at quarterback, I would have no problem if the Rams give Johnson a contract to see how he might fit in their offense.

Tampa Bay Vipers running back DeVeon Smith is the right build and weight for what the LA Rams are looking for.  Standing 5-foot-10 and weighing 223 pounds, Smith brings a load with him. His workload in an XFL game is fairly light in NFL terms, as he’s carried the ball just 90 times in five games, for 365 yards with 0 touchdowns.  Since the XFL has only played five games, it’s impossible to get a good assessment of a player’s durability. But Smith has certainly earned a tryout.