Writer: Matt Rappa
Soul WR Darius Prince Added to XFL Draft Pool
By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor
Just 13 months after being released from the Philadelphia Eagles training camp roster, two-year Arena Football League veteran WR Darius Prince may get his chance at outdoor professional football after all with the XFL.
On Thursday, the XFL announced the latest additions to its draft pool, including Prince of the Philadelphia Soul.
Another batch of names to help you prepare for the #XFLDraft.
Follow along on Oct. 15 and 16 as we start filling the #XFL rosters. pic.twitter.com/fFDQsKRZzu
— XFL (@xfl2020) October 10, 2019
In two seasons with the Soul, Prince has caught 162 passes for 2,012 yards and 45 touchdowns. The Penn State – Beaver alumnus earned First Team All-Arena honors in his rookie AFL season, 2018, after tallying more than 1,000 receiving yards.
The eight-team XFL, set to launch in 2020, will host its player draft on Tuesday, October 15, and Wednesday, October 16.