Christian Hackenberg’s professional football journey isn’t over just yet.
The former New York Jets’ second-round pick was chosen in the second round of another league’s draft on Tuesday night, as he will join the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football. The league, whose leaders include former NFL general manager Bill Polian and Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward, will begin play in February, one week after Super Bowl LIII.
“I love seeing a guy like Christian Hackenberg get to continue his football career,” former NFL quarterback and analyst Trent Dilfer said during the CBS Sports Network broadcast.