Chad Ocho Cinco trying out for the XFL

Former NFL All-Pro Chad Johnson, from the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots, from 2001-2011, is getting a shot to play in the XFL.

As a kicker!

Johnson mentioned on social media the other day he seems “excited as hell.” He is not new to the kicking game as he has hit a few extra points in emergency situations during his career.

The interesting part is that soccer is Johnson’s first sport and played semi-professional soccer, joining Boca Raton FC  just last year.

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I’m going back to the @nfl as a kicker next year, i spoke with Goodell and i will get the opportunity. I’m good from 60 & 70 yards if i had a cleat on my plant foot.

A post shared by Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) on Dec 20, 2019 at 3:19pm PST

If you are asking our opinion if this is possible? Yes, or course.

I also grew up playing soccer, but field goal kicking is different, its a different swing. Special Teams coaches will look to see how straight the ball is traveling. Often times, soccer players can kick and kick really far, but cant be consistent. By taking time (sometimes years) to develop the right swing will be Johnson’s goal by the time he arrives in Houston for his tryout. We hope he makes it!