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Can Dewayne Hendrix turn XFL success into an NFL roster spot?

Moving along to part 39 of our 90-part series — assuming the roster does not change before we are complete — which will break down each player of the Steelers current 90-man roster in alphabetical order. This series will encompass many aspects of each players game and their current role with the team. At the end, I’ll give some projected stats as well as their chances to make the 53-man roster.

Let’s take a look at former XFL turned Steelers linebacker:

Dewayne Hendrix

Position: OLB/DE
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 265 lbs
College: Pittsburgh
Draft: UDFA in 2019 (Dolphins)

2019 stats

XFL
4 Tackles
1 Sack
1 QB Hit
1 TFL

Contract remaining

Expires in 2021
$610,000 salary cap number (0.