After a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys, 24-year-old kicker Garibay has landed a career lifeline with the Arlington Renegades in the UFL. With Renegades’ kicker Taylor Russolino sidelined due to injury, Garibay has the chance to step in and make his mark when the team faces off against the Houston Roughnecks on Sunday.
Both UFL teams are winless as they enter Week 4, setting the stage for a crucial matchup. Garibay brings impressive credentials from his time at Texas Tech, where he excelled as a kicker. Named to the first-team All-Big 12, Garibay’s career highlight came in 2021 when he made a career-long 62-yard field goal to secure victory against Iowa State, setting a record for the longest field goal in Red Raiders football history.
Arlington Renegades today announced that the team has signed former Red Raider kicker Jonathan Garibay.
So happy for Jonathan! pic.twitter.com/JnjwhaizY6— Pete Christy (@pchristy11) April 19, 2024
Despite going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Garibay signed with the Dallas Cowboys but faced challenges during training camp, leading to his release. A brief stint with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats followed in 2023 preseason before his latest opportunity with the Renegades.
The Renegades, coming off a successful XFL season, are looking to bolster their roster with Garibay’s arrival. The upcoming matchup against the Roughnecks presents a pivotal moment for both Garibay and the Renegades as they aim to secure their first win of the season.
Don’t miss the action as Arlington takes on Houston at Rice Stadium, with coverage available on FS1. Garibay’s journey from college standout to professional kicker underscores the resilience and determination required to pursue success in the competitive world of football.
24-year-old kicker Garibay has found a new opportunity with the Arlington Renegades in the UFL after a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys. With Renegades‘ kicker Taylor Russolino sidelined due to injury, Garibay has the chance to step in and make his mark when the team faces off against the Houston Roughnecks on Sunday. Both UFL teams are winless as they enter Week 4, setting the stage for a crucial matchup. Garibay brings impressive credentials from his time at Texas Tech, where he excelled as a kicker. Named to the first-team All-Big 12, Garibay’s career highlight came in 2021 when he made a career-long 62-yard field goal to secure victory against Iowa State, setting a record for the longest field goal in Red Raiders football history. Despite going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Garibay signed with the Dallas Cowboys but faced challenges during training camp, leading to his release. A brief stint with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats followed in 2023 preseason before his latest opportunity with the Renegades. The Renegades, coming off a successful XFL season, are looking to bolster their roster with Garibay’s arrival. The upcoming matchup against the Roughnecks presents a pivotal moment for both Garibay and the Renegades as they aim to secure their first win of the season. Garibay’s journey from college standout to professional kicker underscores the resilience and determination required to pursue success in the competitive world of football.