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AJ McCarron reacts to being named XFL MVP

by
Stephen M. Smith
May 5, 2023

AJ McCarron leads second comeback victory of XFL season for St. Louis Battlehawks.

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AJ McCarron kept football exciting after the college season and NFL season.

The former Alabama quarterback earned Most Valuable Player honors for the XFL.

RELATED: AJ McCarron named 2023 XFL MVP

He accomplished the feat by setting a single-season league record for passing touchdowns (24). McCarron completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 2,150 yards for the St. Louis Battlehawks. He guided the team to a 7-3 record, despite missing one game.

McCarron reacted to getting named MVP on Twitter.

I Greatly appreciate it! Thank you to all of the media members this year. You all did an AWESOME job covering the league! 🤟🏼

— AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) May 5, 2023

Hopefully, this does enough to earn him a shot back into the National Football League.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.