Category Archives: XFL

NFL, XFL

Thompkins, DeAndre

Topps XFL 2020, #AU -DT

CARD: Topps XFL 2020
ACQUIRED: 2020, Box Breaker

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Accumulated 83 receptions for 1245 yards and 6 TDs while playing at Penn State from 2015-18.
  • Was not selected in 2018 NFL Draft, but was later signed by the Eagles.
  • Selected in the 4th round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders.
  • Had best game in 27-0 win over the NY Guardians in Week 2, posting 6 receptions for 67 yards and a TD.
  • In 5 games totaled 7 receptions for 85 yards and a TD, while also rushing 2 times for 33 yards.
  • Saw time in training camps with both the Steelers (2020) and Packers (2021).
NFL, XFL

Ramirez, Santos

Topps XFL 2020, #89

CARD: Topps XFL 2020
ACQUIRED: IP 2023, San Antonio Brahmas v Washington Defenders

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Santos Ramirez played defensive back at Arkansas from 2015-18.
  • He posted 228 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions for 58 yards and a TD, 13 pass deflections, and 5 forced fumbles over his college career for the Razorbacks.
  • Went unselected in the 2019 NFL Draft, but saw time as a free agent on the preseason roster of the New York Jets.
  • Played safety for the Seattle Dragons in the XFL 2020, posting 11 total tackles.
  • Returned to the XFL in 2023, starting all 10 games, and had a solid season for the DC Defenders.
  • Posted 46 total tackles, .5 sacks, and 2 interceptions for 47 yards, and a TD.
  • His 40 yard interception of Brandon Silvers for a TD was considered one of the top 5 highlights of the DC Defenders season.

NOTES:

After the game I milled around and spotted Santos out on the field with his family. I flagged him down. He was shocked he had a card and his mom asked to see it too. He was really excited to pen it, so I parlayed his autograph by asking him if he could help me get Jordan Ta’Amu too, which he nicely did for me! I’ll probably drop a few more off with his mom if I see her again. (She was pretty hot…) lol

NFLE, XFL

Banks, Shawn

Frankfurt Galaxy 2000 Team Issue

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2000
ACQUIRED: 2022, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Played LB at Texas Tech from 1992-95, forming the core of the defense alongside future NFLer Zach Thomas.
  • Notched 365 career tackles- 7th-most in Tech history. 
  • Joined the World League in 1997, playing for the Frankfurt Galaxy that year, as well as in ’98 and ’00.
  • In 1997, forced a league record 9 fumbles, while also posting 76 tackles and 2 picks.
  • Played RILB in 97 and ‘8, and MLB in ’00.
  • Played in 2001 with the XFL Orlando Rage.
  • Collected 40.5 total tackles and an interception over the season.

ACCOLADES:

  • 1997 All-World Team

NOTES:

Great card here of Shawn. Unless there were other team printed cards of him, this would be the only card that was produced of him. What a gem. Not sure if the 9 FF were a typo, but that’s an incredible feat if true.

NFLE

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XFL

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