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XFL: Scooby Wright, Rashad Ross among former Arizona college standouts in football league

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There's a new professional football league that begins play this weekend and several former Arizona college football players are on rosters.

These players in the XFL are looking for a chance to jump start their careers to a chance to play in the NFL.

Among the Arizona connections?

Former Arizona Wildcats standout Scooby Wright, who also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals.

Wright is a linebacker for the D.C. Defenders.

"I thought I’d still be in the NFL, if we’re being honest," Wright said.