Pulling lessons from jet ski crash, Jack Koerner brings ‘walk-on mentality’ to XFL’s San Antonio Brahmas
safety Jack Koerner was on a trip with family and friends to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri when his jet ski collided with a boat.
Koerner said he learned to “be where your feet are” and “live in the moment” — qualities he’s often applied to his football career. As the San Antonio Brahmas prepare to kick off their first season with a matchup against the St. Louis Battlehawks at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Alamodome, Koerner is projected as a starter at safety.
When the NCAA began allowing athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, Koerner linked up with a pair of Hawkeyes teammates to sell “Walk-On Mentality” merchandise, pledging half the proceeds to a scholarship fund for other walk-ons. Ward, who carved out a Pro Bowl career at receiver despite standing 6-foot and 205 pounds, said he sees some familiar qualities in Koerner.
After passing on the option to pursue an extra year of eligibility at Iowa, Koerner participated in offseason activities and minicamps with the Saints, was released, and then was brought back for training camp due to an injury that created an open roster spot.
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