I knew I had a good shot at getting Ajene, as he had signed for me the previous year for me no problem, so I went ahead and printed out a custom of him from his time in H-Town in 2023. Not to mention I picked up on the fact it was his birthday so I could use that to my advantage.
He really liked the custom I did of him and kept the extra I had. I forgot to get him to sign the base card but at least I got him to sign the red parallel.
During the game he almost picked off a pass he would’ve easily returned for 6. I should’ve asked him for his gloves- but I forgot.
CARDS: Topps XFL 2020, TNT XFL 2023 ACQUIRED: IP 2025, San Antonio Brahmas v Houston Roughnecks
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Jalan McClendon has taken an interesting path to playing professional football.
Played sparingly at QB for NC State from 2014-’17 and then at Baylor in 2018.
Undrafted, Jalan spent time in the camps of the Ravens and Redskins, and then did workouts with the Giants and Packers- all in 2019.
He’d be selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL 20.
Again, he’d spend time riding the bench, seeing some action here and there throughout the abbreviated 5 game season.
McClendon was selected by the Vegas Vipers of XFL23.
He’d start 4 games, and complete 67 of 112 passes for 873 yards and 5 TDs to 1 interception.
With fleet feet, he escaped defenses to the tune of 30 carries for 137 yards.
With the merger between the USFL and XFL completed in time for 2024, McClendon was picked up by the DC Defenders.
Jalan backed up Jordan Ta’Amu but completed 13 of 21 passes for 129 yards in reserve duty.
Finally in 2025, McClendon was given a chance to shine for the Houston Roughnecks.
Fighting his way through a QB derby to start, he’d lead the team to a 4-2 record as starter, and complete 147 of 225 passes for 1464 yards and 6 TDs to 3 picks.
NOTES:
I had spied Jalan off the roster of the Roughnecks and when they signed him I felt he had starter material written all over him from his rugged appearance with the Vipers in 2023.
I was able to get him pregame early on. He signed these two cards and thanked me for being a fan, very earnestly. He loved the custom of him from his time with the Vipers. I got both his and Mathew Sexton’s, (also a former Viper) signed at the same game.
I really enjoyed making this custom set. It’s too bad that the league has such high churn that I probably won’t be able to finish out this set.
CARD: TNT XFL 2023 ACQUIRED: IP 2025, San Antonio Brahmas v Memphis Showboats
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Jordan played DB for Maryland from 2018-’21.
He started 24 games, recording 201 combined tackles, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception.
After going undrafted he’d join the XFL in 2023 playing for the Houston Roughnecks, making 39 total tackles.
When the Roughnecks were… restructured to the USFL Conference after the ’23 season, Mosley, like many of the former XFL Roughnecks signed with the San Antonio Brahmas.
Jordan started 9 games, intercepting a pass, making 72 total tackles and .5 sacks, as the team reached the UFL Championship Game.
He’d start all 10 games for San Antonio in 2025, adding another 66 tackles.
NOTES:
Ugh so I was at the Brahmas versus Defenders tilt, when I called out Chris Steele and looked at Jordan Mosley. I felt like a total dummy when I realized I was looking at the wrong player.
Anyway the following week after the Brahmas lost a heartbreaker to Memphis in OT, the Brahmas decided they were exiting on the visitors side of the field. I spied out Jordan and asked him to come over since I had a custom of him. He signed it, but he looked disappointed because I couldn’t find the extra I had packed for him. After I located it and gave it to him, I apologized for my mistake previously to which he said, “No problem fam,” And we both walked away presumably pretty happy.
Wade Phillips has intimated that he doesn’t understand why Jordan hasn’t gotten any sniffs from the NFL, as Mosley has been an outstanding safety over the top for the Brahmas now for two years.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
