The Arlington Renegades, an XFL team, had a noteworthy 2023 season. Previously known as the Dallas Renegades, the team rebranded to the Arlington Renegades before the start of the 2023 season. They are one of the charter members of the XFL, showcasing their deep roots in the league. The Renegades played their home games at Choctaw Stadium and were coached by Bob Stoops, a name well-recognized in American football circles.
In 2023, the Arlington Renegades demonstrated significant progress. Despite a regular season record of 4 wins and 6 losses, which placed them second in the XFL’s South Division, they made an impressive leap in the playoffs. The Renegades not only earned their first playoff berth but also went on to win their first ever XFL Championship. In a remarkable turn of events, they eliminated the South Division regular season champions, the Houston Roughnecks, and ultimately triumphed over the DC Defenders in the XFL Championship Game with a final score of 35–26.
This season marked a significant milestone in the team’s history, showcasing their resilience and ability to overcome challenges, ultimately emerging as champions in a fiercely competitive environment.
Arlington Renegades News
Renegades Roster
Head Coach Bob Stoops
General Manager Rick Mueller
Tight Ends/Running Backs Reggie Davis
Defensive Coordinator Jay Hayes
Offensive Line Jonathan Himebauch
Offensive Coordinator/QBs/WRs Chuck Long
Quality Control Matt McMillen
Defensive Backs Marvin Sanders
Linebackers Bill Sheridan
Special Teams Scott Spurrier
Quarterback
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Lehnen | Quarterback | North Central | - |
| Holton Ahlers | Quarterback | East Carolina | - |
| Luis Perez | Quarterback | Texas A&M-Commerce | , |
Tight End
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Hodges | Tight End | Arizona State | - |
| Seth Green | Tight End | Houston | - |
| Sal Cannella | Tight End | Auburn | Schaumburg,IL |
Running back
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dae Dae Hunter | Running back | Liberty | - |
| Ike Irabor | Running back | Union | - |
| Kalen Ballage | Running back | Arizona State | Peyton,CO |
| De’Veon Smith | Running back | Michigan | - |
Wide receiver
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Simmons | Wide receiver | Wagner | - |
| Isaiah Winstead | Wide receiver | East Carolina | - |
| JaVonta Payton | Wide receiver | Tennessee | Nashville,TN |
| Lujuan Winningham | Wide receiver | Central Arkansas | Humble,TX |
| David Durden | Wide receiver | West Florida | - |
| Juwan Manigo | Wide receiver | Delaware Valley | - |
| Deontay Burnett | Wide receiver | USC | Compton,CA |
| Tyler Vaughns | Wide receiver | USC | Pasadena,CA |
| Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi | Wide receiver | Phoenix College | - |
Offensive guard
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Johanning | Offensive guard | Furman | - |
| Mark Evans II | Offensive guard | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | - |
| Marcus Minor | Offensive guard | Pittsburgh | - |
Offensive tackle
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Larson | Offensive tackle | Augustana (SD) | - |
| Jeremy Flax | Offensive tackle | Kentucky | - |
| Griffin McDowell | Offensive tackle | Chattanooga | - |
| Adrian Ealy | Offensive tackle | Oklahoma | - |
| Ricky Lee | Offensive tackle | North Carolina A&T | - |
| Spencer Rolland | Offensive tackle | North Carolina | - |
| J.D. DiRenzo | Offensive tackle | Rutgers | - |
| Matt Farniok | Offensive tackle | Nebraska | - |
| Alex Akingbulu | Offensive tackle | Fresno State | - |
| Garrett McGhin | Offensive tackle | East Carolina | Tallahassee,FL |
Defensive tackle
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyon Barrs | Defensive tackle | USC | - |
| Jerrod Clark | Defensive tackle | Coastal Carolina | - |
| Daviyon Nixon Sr. | Defensive tackle | Iowa | - |
| LaRon Stokes | Defensive tackle | Oklahoma | Tulsa,OK |
| DaVonte Lambert | Defensive tackle | Auburn | , |
Defensive end
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquise Lawson-Greenwood | Defensive end | Lincoln (CA) | - |
| Willie Taylor III | Defensive end | Eastern Kentucky | - |
| Ikenna Enechukwu | Defensive end | Rice | - |
| Durrell Johnson | Defensive end | Liberty | - |
| Darryl Johnson | Defensive end | North Carolina A&T | - |
| Amani Bledsoe | Defensive end | Oklahoma | - |
| Taco Charlton | Defensive end | Michigan | - |
| Chris Odom | Defensive end | Arkansas State | - |
Middle linebacker
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Dileo | Middle linebacker | Deleware Valley | - |
| Kalen DeLoach | Middle linebacker | Florida State | - |
| Charlie Thomas III | Middle linebacker | Georgia Tech | - |
| Jabril Cox | Middle linebacker | LSU | - |
| Caleb Johnson | Middle linebacker | Miami (FL) | - |
| Tuzar Skipper | Middle linebacker | Toledo | Norwich,CT |
| Donald Payne | Middle linebacker | Stetson | Fayetteville,GA |
| Will Clarke | Middle linebacker | West Virgina | , |
Cornerback
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Jones, Jr. | Cornerback | - | - |
| Chris Claybrooks | Cornerback | Memphis | - |
| Delonte Hood | Cornerback | Peru State | Washington, DC |
| Vincent Gray | Cornerback | Michigan | - |
| Jayden Price | Cornerback | North Dakota State | - |
| Cedric Anderson | Cornerback | Grambling State | - |
| Carlton Johnson | Cornerback | Fresno State | - |
| Steven Jones Jr. | Cornerback | Appalachian State | - |
| Myles Dorn | Cornerback | North Carolina | - |
| Ajene Harris | Cornerback | USC | , |
| Jamar Summers | Cornerback | UConn | , |
| Jamal Carter | Cornerback | Miami (FL) | Homestead,FL |
XFL Conference
| Pos | Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  STL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 260 | 202 | W1 |
| 2 |  SA | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 192 | 153 | L1 |
| 3 |  DC | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 251 | L1 |
| 4 | | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 249 | W2 |