3 XFL Stars Patriots Should Sign

After building a quality product on the field and avoiding most of the pitfalls of the ill-fated AAF, the XFL's promising start to the 2020 season has been cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the league will continue to operate and will feature a 2021 season, they have informed all of their players that they are free to sign with NFL teams. The New England Patriots, masters of finding talent in unusual places, should look to add these three springtime studs.

3. Guardians DE Cavon Walker

New York quickly became known for a relentless defense and an aggressive defensive line that always seemed to win the battle in the trenches. At the forefront of that was Walker, a former Maryland star and Kansas City Chief that led the entire XFL with 4.5 sacks. Strong, yet versatile enough to man multiple spots on the defensive line, Walker is everything New England could want in a backup lineman.

2. Renegades TE Donald Parham

The 6-8 star out of Stetson was strangely passed over in the 2019 draft, and he was cut after a short stint with the Washington Redskins. In the XFL, however, Parham flourished as a matchup nightmare for Hal Mumme's Air Raid, piling up 307 yards receiving and four touchdowns in five games, which led Dallas in both categories. On his size and speed alone, Parham is sure to get another crack at things in the NFL.

1. Roughnecks WR Cam Phillips

The former Virginia Tech star is probably the player that is most likely to get another chance in the big leagues. The former Hokie was the XFL's "Star of the Week" three times out of five, totaling an absurd nine touchdown catches in five games while recording 455 receiving yards, 117 more than Tampa Bay Vipers wide receiver Dan Williams, who was second. Phillips would be a welcome addition to a New England wide receiving room that could use a shot in the arm.