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Deestroying Sidelined Again: Is His Career OVER Already?

D. Wash — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:18:19 +0000

The San Antonio Brahmas have signed veteran kicker Tristan Vizcaino as Donald “Deestroying” De La Haye is once again sidelined with a groin injury expected to keep him out for multiple weeks.

Deestroying, the popular YouTuber-turned-kicker, had made strides this season, going 5-for-7 on field goal attempts before his latest setback. However, concerns are mounting about his durability after another injury just three games into the season — a troubling pattern that mirrors his brief stint last year, which also ended early due to injury.

With Deestroying out, the Brahmas are turning to a more experienced option in Vizcaino. The 27-year-old kicker has spent time with several NFL teams over the past six years. In limited NFL action, Vizcaino has made 11 of 12 field goal attempts (91.7%) and 15 of 20 extra points (75%), with his longest successful kick being a 47-yarder for the San Francisco 49ers back in 2020.

While fans are eager to see Vizcaino take the field, the spotlight remains on Deestroying’s future. After two seasons cut short by injury, questions are surfacing about whether he can physically withstand the grind of professional football. Despite his high-profile journey from viral content creator to pro athlete, the reality of the sport may be catching up to him.

Is this latest injury a temporary setback — or a sign that Deestroying’s football career may be in jeopardy?

The Brahmas and their fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery, but the clock may be ticking on one of the XFL’s most unique stories.

Texas A&M QB Jerrod Johnson Selected First in UFL Draft

D. Wash — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:35:01 +0000

The UFL held its draft this week, apparently through twitter? I am guessing the UFL budget doesn’t have room for radio city music hall yet. But if the NFL doesn’t play this season then things do start becoming very interesting over at the UFL. It has always been my speculation that the UFL was founded with the goal in mind to be bought out by the NFL as a farm system. But that’s just my speculation as a business man looking from the outside in.

Jerrod Johnson, the dual threat QB from A&M went number one overall in the UFL’s draft. His teammate Von Miller went #2 in the NFL draft. At one time Johnson was a probable first rounder but his final season at College Station ended with him being replaced by Ryan Tannehill and now possibly going to the UFL.

Other notables from the draft included:
Former UNC DT Ryan Sims drafted 9th overall
Former ECU WR Aundrae Allison going 19th overall
Former Oregon Duck Jeremiah Masoli going 38th overall

click here to see the full 2011 UFL Draft selections

Mark Herzlich Selected With Next to Last Pick in UFL Draft

D. Wash — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:20:45 +0000

Now, I have no idea if the UFL is drafting these players with the idea that they will actually play for them or not. As far as I know, undrafted players are waiting for the NFL to be “back open for business” so they can negotiate free agent deals via their agents.

Either way, the story of Mark Herzlich didn’t end with him being a high NFL draft pick but hey at least he will play pro football. I’m pretty sure he will end up getting a shot at the NFL though.

via twitter:

With the 51st pick in @theUFL Draft, Omaha selects BC LB Mark Herzlich. Incredible story. Go get ’em, Mark!

What the Duck: Jeff Maehl Selected With the Final Pick in UFL Draft

D. Wash — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:15:18 +0000

The last time we saw Jeff Maehl he was making big catch after big catch, leading Oregon back in the National Championship versus Auburn. And if being overlooked in the NFL Draft wasn’t enough Maehl almost didn’t make the UFL.

via twitter:

With the 52nd, and final, selection in the 2011 #UFLDraft the @VADestroyers select Oregon WR Jeff Maehl.

UFL Draft Notables Include Tons of Former Denver Broncos

D. Wash — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:49:00 +0000

This past week the UFL held its annual draft. Teams Omaha, Hartford, Sacramento, Florida, and Las Vegas drafted former NFL and collegiate players. Omaha held the first pick, as they are the expansion franchise in this leagues second season.

I’m going to spare you a ton of time and Goggling that you really don’t want to do anyways (someone’s got to do it) here are the notables that were drafted into the UFL this week. You may recognize a few of these player. Or you may recognize none. I guess that’s why its the UFL.

Omaha selected the most NFL notables. In round 2 former Cardinals defensive end Chike Okeafor was drafted with the first pick by Ohmaha. Then former Eagles OT Shawn Andrews went in round 3 also to Omaha. In round 5 Omaha selected another guy I recognize, Kenny Peterson the former Broncos DE (and former high school teammate of coach Josh McDaniels!) Ronald Curry the WR/QB out of UNC went to Omaha just one round later. They selected another former Bronco, Nate Webster, in the ninth round. To round the draft out Omaha selected former Bronco safety Nick Ferguson with the very last selection in the draft.

The only other notable player drafted was defensive back Tony Parrish, formerly of the 49ers. He went in the ninth round to team Las Vegas.

It’s interesting that no notable former NFL quarterbacks or runningbacks went in this draft. Maybe those guys feel as though they can get back into the league rather than settle for the UFL. I’m personally glad to see many former Denver Broncos accept this opportunity to keep playing and I cannot wait to see team Omaha in action!