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Artis-Payne, Cameron (2)

CARD: Tops XFL 2020
ACQUIRED: 2020, Box Break

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • See Also Cameron Artis-Payne
  • Cameron played sparingly for the Panthers through the 2019 campaign.
  • He’d be selected by the Dallas Renegades of the XFL 2020.
  • Artis-Payne worked his way into the starter role rushing for 241 yards (41 carries), 2 TDs, as well as 23 receptions for 101 yards before the league folded.
  • In 2021, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes.
  • Rushed for 225 yards on 45 carries and a TD in 5 contests.

NOTES:

When Cameron was selected by the Renegades, I knew they were getting a great change of pace back. I was equally surprised that he was available to the XFL based on his previous light NFL experience.

Heeney, Ben

CARD: Topps XFL 2020
ACQUIRED: EBay, 2021

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Ben Heeney played LB at Kansas from 2011-2014.
  • Became a starter in 2012 and immediately made an impact, posting 112 tackles, 11.5 TFL, a sack, 2 pass deflections and a forced fumble.
  • As a junior, added 3 picks, 87 total tackles, 11.5 TFL, and a sack to his growing resume.
  • In 2014, Heeney had a career high 127 total tackles, 13 tackles for losses, 1.5 sacks, an interception and 2 forced fumbles.
  • Ben was selected in the 5th round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.
  • He’d start 3 games posting 38 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, a pass deflection and a forced fumble.
  • Injuries played a part though in his time in Oakland and he’d be waived in 2017.
  • After being claimed and released by the Saints, Heeney played for the Houston Texans that season, posting 2 more tackles.
  • In 2020, Heeney was selected by the New York Guardians of the XFL.
  • He’d post 30 total tackles, and 3 tackles for loss, before the league suspended operations due to COVID.

NOTES:

A great snipe for me here as I picked up this certified 4/5 black parallel autograph of Ben for just a buck fifty.

Jones, Landry

Panini Rookies & Stars 2013, #155

CARDS: Topps XFL 2020, Topps XFL 2020 Rising Stars, Topps XFL 2020 Certified, Panini Rookies & Stars 2013
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 4/16 RECEIVED: 7/28 (103 days)
FAILURE: 2020, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • 4 year starter at Oklahoma from 2009-12 who was heir to Sam Bradford at quarterback.
  • Completed 405 of 617 passes for 4718 yards and 38 TDs in Sophomore campaign.
  • Finished college career with 123 passing TDs, 63.6 completion percentage, and 16646 yards passing.
  • 4th round selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers who intended to groom Jones to become long term backup or future starter to replace Ben Rothlisberger.
  • Didn’t see any significant action until the 2015 season as quarterback injuries wracked the Steelers.
  • In first game led Pittsburgh to comeback victory over Cardinals throwing for 165 yards and two TDs.
  • Saw sporadic playing time over the next 2 seasons putting together some solid numbers.
  • Cut in early September of 2018 after losing out on a quarterback competition against Mason Rudolph,
  • Joined the Jaguars later that year as an injury replacement for Blake Bortles.
  • After a short stint with the Raiders in early 2019, was courted by the AAF, and the San Antonio Commanders– but declined their offer.
  • Later was reunited with his former college coach Bob Stoops who signed him to play for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL.
Topps XFL 2020, Stars of the XFL, #1

NOTES:

After I saw a few successes from Landry online through Facebook groups, with users who refused to disclose his address- I figured out the address myself and sent it out. I broke a cardinal rule and shared the address with a few friends before I got mine back. Thus they got theirs back signed and I got back… nothing. In the meantime, I got his certified off of Ebay, and waited about a year to resend to which I was able to get him on the three non-certified cards above.

Landry is named after former Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry. In a game that I was attending in Dallas, Houston Roughnecks defensive back Charles James (after the Roughnecks intercepted Landry Jones for the 3rd time in the first half) was caught on a live mic saying, “Get him the f*ck out of here!”