After a brief undrafted stint in the NFL, the Brahmas' Luq Barcoo is maturing into his role as one of the XFL's top defensive backs.
San Antonio Brahmas cornerback Luq Barcoo breaks up a pass against the Seattle Sea Dragons on March 11th, 2023, at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. During cornerback Luq Barcoo’s first taste of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020, he felt pressure creep in whenever he matched up against a big-name opponent.
Barcoo responded with a standout performance, notching an interception, four deflected passes, six tackles and a sack, helping contain Seattle’sFor a player who feels he’s been overlooked and forced to prove himself at every step of his career, Barcoo said his standing as the Brahmas’ top defensive draft pick and an immediate standout has been a welcome wrinkle on his push toward a return to the NFL.
He anticipated his success would earn him a draft slot, and when the Jaguars gave him his chance as a free agent, he said he “wasn’t in the right head space,” feeling he deserved more than the snaps he was given. Barcoo said he found it “hard to say no,” feeling guilty whenever he was approached by people he remembered growing up poor, even if his own bank account was far from limitless.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Looking for spark, Brahmas switch to new offensive coordinatorWith the Brahmas ranking near the bottom of the XFL in offense, coach Hines Ward promoted Jimmie Johnson to the role previously held by Jaime Elizondo.
Les mer »
VIA to provide park & ride service to Alamodome for remainder of San Antonio Brahmas football gamesPeople choosing to attend any of the San Antonio Brahmas’ remaining XFL games can avoid parking fees and traffic by taking the VIA Park and Ride service to the Alamodome.
Les mer »
‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Documentary Gets Official Trailer- Film News in BriefMagnolia Pictures has released the official trailer for “Little Richard: I Am Everything,” Lisa Cortés’ latest documentary, which focuses on the iconic rock n’ roll musician Richard &8…
Les mer »
In brief: Piedmont school district names new superintendent; starts July 1Coming from El Segundo, Dr. Jennifer Hawn, who has worked in the Beverly Hills school district and at Pepperdine University, starts July 1.
Les mer »
Morning news briefFinancial markets are on edge over troubles at Credit Suisse. The Biden administration is demanding that TikTok be sold. New CDC data show the maternal mortality rate jumped over 40% in 2021.
Les mer »
'Star Trek: Picard' season 3 episode 5 features the brief return of another 'TNG' favoriteFans will squeal as a beloved B-character makes her 'Trek' encore — and then just as quickly makes her 'Trek' exit.
Les mer »