Team Information
Founded | 2018 |
Ground | The Dome at America's Center |
Owner(s) | Alpha Acquico, LLC: (RedBird Capital Partners; Dwayne Johnson; Dany Garcia) |
Nickname | BattleHawks |
St. Louis Battlehawks Bio
St. Louis Battlehawks Info
The St. Louis Battlehawks are a football team who compete in the Xtreme Football League (XFL). The Battlehawks were one of the original teams that were formed to compete in the inaugural season of the XFL in 2020. It was established in 2018 when it was the only XFL team to lack an NFL franchise out of the city where it was based. The team was suspended in 2020 following the cancellation of the 2020 XFL. However, the St. Louis Battlehawks were restored in 2023 to play in the 2023 XFL season. They are based out of St. Louis, Missouri and compete in the North Division of the XFL.
Location, Stadium, and Team Colors
The St. Louis Battlehawks are based out of St. Louis, Missouri. When they were founded in 2018, the city of St. Louis had no NFL teams representing it. There was a negative sentiment against football in the city when the St. Louis Rams shifted to Los Angeles to rebrand themselves as the Los Angeles Rams in 2015. Earlier (1960-1987) the city was represented by the Cardinals who later shifted to Arizona.
‘
The Dome’ at America’s Center
The team’s home stadium is the ‘Dome at America’s Center’ located at Convention Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri. The Dome was built in 1995 to house the St. Louis Rams who played there from 1995 until 2015. The Dome is the last football stadium to have been built with a fully opaque and fixed roof. The stadium is adjacent to America’s Center convention centre with a capacity of seating up to 82,6244 fans. The XFL rented the Dome for $800,000 per season as the home stadium for the St. Louis Battlehawks.
The St. Louis Battlehawks have their team colors set in navy blue, white, gray and royal blue. All jerseys and helmets for the St. Louis Battlehawks are designed and made by Under Armour.
St. Louis Battlehawks Roster
Position | Number | First Name | Last Name | College |
QB | 10 | A.J. | McCarron | Alabama |
QB | 14 | Nick | Tiano | Chattanooga |
RB | 20 | Kareem | Walker | South Alabama |
RB | 21 | Mataeo | Durant | Duke |
RB | 23 | Brian | Hill | Wyoming |
WR | 3 | Marcell | Ateman | Oklahoma State |
WR | 11 | Darrius | Shepherd | North Dakota State |
WR | 12 | Gary | Jennings | West Virginia |
WR | 13 | Austin | Proehl | North Carolina |
WR | 15 | George | Campbell | West Virginia |
WR | 22 | Steven | Mitchell | USC |
WR | 88 | Hakeem | Butler | Iowa State |
TE | 81 | Jovani | Haskins | Rutgers |
TE | 83 | Jordan | Thomas | Mississippi State |
TE | 84 | Jake | Sutherland | Morehead State |
OL | 55 | Dallas | Warmack | Oregon |
OL | 61 | Mike | Panasiuk | Michigan State |
OL | 67 | Christian | Olmstead | Findley |
OL | 73 | Juwann | Bushell-Beatty | Louisiana Tech |
OL | 74 | Steven | Gonzalez | Penn State |
OL | 75 | Jaryd | Jones-Smith | Pittsburgh |
OL | 77 | Eric | Magwood | Middle Tenn State |
OL | 78 | Vadal | Alexander | Louisiana State |
OL | 79 | Daishawn | Dixon | San Diego State |
DL | 90 | Kevin | Atkins | Fresno State |
DL | 91 | Taniela | Tupou | Washington |
DL | 93 | Damion | Daniels | Nebraska |
DL | 95 | Elorm | Lumor | Towson |
DL | 96 | LaCale | London | Western Illinois |
DL | 98 | Freedom | Akinmoladun | Nebraska |
DL | 99 | Gelen | Robinson | Purdue |
LB | 6 | Lakiem | Williams | Syracuse |
LB | 27 | Mike | Rose | Iowa State |
LB | 29 | Silas | Kelly | Coastal Carolina |
LB | 33 | Tre | Watson Sr. | Maryland |
LB | 51 | Willie | Harvey | Iowa State |
LB | 53 | Carson | Wells | Colorado |
LB | 56 | Travis | Feeney | Washington |
CB | 4 | Tim | Harris | Virginia |
CB | 8 | Mike | Hampton | South Florida |
CB | 16 | Elijah | Hamilton | Louisiana Tech |
CB | 19 | Lavert | Hill | Michigan |
CB | 38 | Brandon | Sebastian | Boston College |
S | 25 | Lukas | Denis | Boston College |
S | 26 | Nate | Meadors | UCLA |
S | 28 | Ben | DeLuca | Charlotte |
S | 39 | Chris | Cooper | Stony Brook |
LS | 47 | Alex | Matheson | Cal Lutheran |
K | 30 | Donny | Hageman | San Diego State |
P | 31 | Sterling | Hofrichter | Syracuse |
Coaching Staff
Name | Role |
Anthony Becht | Head Coach |
Anastasia Ali | Dir. Team Operations |
Dave Boller | Dir. Player Personnel |
Bruce Gradkowski | Offensive Coordinator |
Art Valero | Running Backs |
Ricky Proehl | Wide Receivers |
Pat Perles | Offensive Line |
Mark Lee | Offensive Line Assistant |
Donnie Abraham | Defensive Coordinator |
La’Roi Glover | Defensive Line |
Dave Steckel | Linebackers |
Eric Avila | Athletic Trainer |
Todd Hewitt | Equipment Manager |
Sean Hollister | Video Manager |
St. Louis Battlehawks Schedule and Results
Week 1
Sun., Feb. 19 – St. Louis Battlehawks at San Antonio Brahmas (Alamodome), 3 p.m. ET on ABC
Final Score: Battlehawks 18, Brahmas 15
Week 2
Thurs., Feb. 23 – St. Louis Battlehawks at Seattle Sea Dragons (Lumen Field), 9 p.m. ET on FX
Final Score: Battlehawks 20, Seadragons 18
Week 3
Sun., March 5 – St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders (Audi Field), 1 p.m. ET on FX
Week 4
Sun., March 12 – St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Arlington Renegades (The Dome), 4 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Week 5
Sat., March 18 – St. Louis Battlehawks vs. D.C. Defenders (The Dome), 7 p.m. ET on FX
Week 6
Sat., March 25 – St. Louis Battlehawks at Vegas Vipers (Cashman Field), 7 p.m. ET on FX
Week 7
Sat., April 1 – St. Louis Battlehawks at Houston Roughnecks (TDECU Stadium), 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Week 8
Sat., April 8 – St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Vegas Vipers (The Dome), 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
Week 9
Sun., April 16 – St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Seattle Sea Dragons (The Dome), 3 p.m. ET on ESPN
Week 10
Sat., April 22 – St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Orlando Guardians (The Dome), 12 p.m. ET on ESPN
Who are the St. Louis Battlehawks' top players?
The St. Louis Battlehawks have an impressive roster for this season’s XFL. They have the best quarterback in the league in A.J. McCarron has played in the NFL for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Battlehawks in 2023. McCarron is one of the best players to have played for the Alabama Crimson Tides. His experience and knowledge translate to the field with effective passes and distribution of the ball.
Wide Receiver Marcell Ateman is one of the best in the 2023 edition of the XFL with the 6’4’’ player being a great target for A.J. McCarron’s passes. The former Oakland Raiders WR will be one to watch out for.
St. Louis Battlehawks’ Standout players :
A.J. McCarron - Quarterback
Marcell Ateman- Wide Receiver
What is the St. Louis Battlehawk’s Win-Loss record?
The St. Louis Battlehawks will have 10 regular season games in the season. In the 2020 XFL season the Battlehawks had a record of 3-2 before the season was cancelled.
Battlehawks 2023 XFL record
Win: 2
Loss: 0
Draw: 0
Where can I watch St. Louis Battlehawks games?
The games for 2023 XFL are being streamed and aired across a number of channels. To catch the St. Louis Battlehawks live in action you can check out either FX, ESPN, or ABC depending on the schedule. A majority of their games are being aired on ESPN or FX.
How do the St. Louis Battlehawks compare to the other XFL teams?
The St. Louis Battlehawks are one of the strongest contenders for the XFL this season. Their offensive line is one of the strongest in the league and with manager Anthony Brecht calling plays, they will be a tough team to handle.
The defensive line of the Battlehawks also has serious potential to cause fumbles and block plays. A well-balanced and strong offense and defense makes the Battlehawks one of the top-seed contenders for the league, with a shot at the XFL title.
Who is the owner of the St. Louis Battlehawks?
All teams in the XFL are owned by the league itself. The XFL which was originally founded by Vince McMahon is now co-owned by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale. Dwayne Johnson’s company Alpha Acquico LLC along with Dany Garcia and Red Bird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale are the current owners of the St. Louis Battlehawks.
How much did the St. Louis Battlehawks cost to purchase?
The teams competing in the XFL including the Battlehawks were all purchased by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia when they bought over the XFL from Vince McMahon for $15 million.
How many championships have St. Louis Battlehawks won?
The XFL 2023 is the revamped season for the Spring football league. The 2020 XFL season could not be fully completed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The St. Louis Battlehawks will be competing for the first XFL Championship which can be won. They are one of the strongest contenders for the XFL Championship title.