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CFL, NFL, XFL

DeCoud, Treston

CARD: Topps XFL 2020 Certified
ACQUIRED: 2026, eBay

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Treston DeCoud was a DB who played college ball from 2013-’16.
  • He bounced around from Chadron State College, to Northwest Mississippi Community College, and then over to Oregon State.
  • During his Senior season of 2016, he posted 58 tackles, 2 picks for 88 yards and a TD, as well as 10 pass deflections.
  • Selected by the Houston Texans with their 5th round pick during the 2017 NFL Draft.
  • Spent a season on the Texans, before being cut in 2018,
  • That year, joined the Cowboys and was on and off the team’s regular season and practice squad rosters.
  • Cut in 2019, and selected by the Dallas Renegades of the XFL 2020.
  • Had 13 tackles in 5 contests.
  • After COVID started subsiding, played in the CFL for the Argos (2021) and Elks (2022).
  • Cobbled together 25 tackles on the season for the Argos and 43 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble for the Elks the following year.
  • Signed with the New Jersey Generals in 2023 of the USFL but did not make the squad.
  • Returned to Oregon State in 2024 as a graduate assistant and at last glance in 2025, is a DB coach at Idaho.

NOTES:

Well for the longest time I thought that Treston’s last name was ‘De-Cloud’. It wasn’t until I saw this card that I realized I’d been spelling it and saying it wrong all along. Outside of a few big names, quite a few of these autographs can be had from this set at a cheap price ($2.00 ish) if you’re willing to wait for the right deal.

AAF, NFL, ufl

Ward Jr., Greg (2)

CARDS: Topps AAF 2019 Certified HACK, Sage Hit Premium Portrait 2017, Sage 2017 Peak Performance, Sage Hit 2017, Panini Unparalleled 2017 Pink, Panini Prestige 2017 Parallel, Jersey
ACQUIRED: In Person, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • See Also Greg Ward Jr.
  • Greg was promoted to the active roster by the Eagles after injuries decimated the WR corps in 2019.
  • Over time he became sort of a folk hero to Eagles fans.
  • He saw action in 7 games, starting 3 in 2019.
  • Caught 28 passes for 254 yards and a TD, and most notably 18 first downs.
  • In 2020, started 10 games, catching 53 passes for 419 yards and 6 TDs.
  • Caught QB Jalen Hurts first TD throw.
  • Used primarily in gadget plays in 2021, and saw seldom play time.
  • Returned to the Eagles practice squad in 2022 and remained there through 2023.
  • Signed with the Colts in 2024, but didn’t make the squad.
  • Joined the San Antonio Brahmas in November of 2024.
  • In a Frankenstein patchwork like offense, Greg managed to haul in 17 receptions for 116 yards and a TD.

NOTES:

Greg was one of my favorite players on the Commanders, and after the league folded, I got a jersey of him off of DHGate back in 2020. When the XFL returned in 2023, I wore this jersey to the meet and greet with Hines Ward. I wore it to the first game, and I wore it when the UFL took shape. I wore it even though other fans were telling me it was time to let go. I couldn’t believe it when Greg was signed by the Brahmas. I thought it had to be a publicity ploy or something but I kept pinching myself hoping he’d make the team.

When the meet and greet was announced, I speculated that the players in attendance would probably be new QB Kellen Mond, someone like Tavante Beckett… Caveon Patton always shows up since he’s local… and maybe an old head like Greg Ward. I absolutely nailed it.

He was nice enough to sign these cards and the jersey I was wearing. It is the first jersey- surprisingly in all these years- that I’ve had signed. Sure in hindsight, I should’ve had Jamie Sharper sign his or Kenneth Farrow.. but now I gotta figure out how to frame this thing. The cards! Ah the cards… These were cards I wanted him to sign dating back to his time with the Commanders and I had and the Ultimate and the Peak Performance cards were burning a hole in my pocket! So glad to get them all signed while the hack card is the cream of the cake. Yes!

Despite the wear I put it through, I was gentle with the jersey and it will look great on the wall. I did have a few nitpicks about it but considering there were no player jerseys made, this isn’t bad at all.

Later after the event I bought an XFL player practice jersey off of Ebay of his current number with the Brahmas. Then I realized it was probably for 2023 or ’24…. And then I realized it was too small to fit on me. I’m sure it will look good on my daughter at a game.

NFL, XFL

Hayes, Jonathan

CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Topps Stadium Club 1992, Topps XFL 2020
ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home
SENT: 4/20 RECEIVED: 5/1 (11 Days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Jonathan Hayes played TE for Iowa from 1982-’84.
  • He caught 50 passes for 602 yards and 5 TDs for the Hawkeyes.
  • Second round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1985.
  • A formidable blocker he caught 22 passes in 1988, and then a career high 24 in 1993.
  • Signed with the Steelers in 1994 and finished out his playing career there after the 1996 season.
  • Joined Bob Stoops coaching staff in Oklahoma during 1999 as a TE/ Special Teams coach.
  • In 2003, took over the TE coaching duties for the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • He’d become a mainstay on the Bengals staff, serving in his duties through the 2018 season.
  • Jonathan got his first head coaching and GM gig with the XFL in 2020.
  • He’d guide the St. Louis Battle Hawks to a 3-2 record, before the league was shut down by COVID.
  • When the XFL returned in 2023, Jonathan was lured back to be offensive coordinator by his old coach… Bob Stoops and the Renegades.
  • After winning the XFL Championship he opted to return to Ohio and is currently an Athletic Director at the HS level.

NOTES:

I’m pretty sure that Jonathan walked right past me after the XFL Championship Game and I didn’t initially recognize him. Later I took a shot on Jonathan TTM, and it paid off, as not only did he sign my cards, he also drew up a play for me!

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