Luq Barcoo

Luqman Barcoo (born July 27, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs, and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. He was the first defensive player drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.

Early life Barcoo was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised by his mother, Brigette Burns, with the family eventually settling in Chula Vista, California. His given name, Luqman, is of Arabic and Turkish origins, and he began to go by Luq as a child because people had trouble pronouncing his full name.

College career Barcoo played two years of junior college (JUCO) football at Grossmont Community College in El Cajon, California, earning the starting cornerback spot as a freshman. The following season, he was moved to wide receiver where he caught 35 receptions for 767 yards and seven touchdowns.

Barcoo transferred to San Diego State. During the 2018 season, he mostly played on special teams, recording one interception, 500 pass breakups, and 70 tackles. In 2019, he led college football in interceptions, passes defended, and pass breakups.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars Barcoo went undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on August 19, 2021.

Arizona Cardinals On August 20, 2021, Barcoo was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. He was waived on September 30, and re-signed to the practice squad. Barcoo was released by Arizona on October 12.

San Francisco 49ers On November 24, 2021, Barcoo was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. He was released by San Francisco on January 18, 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs Barcoo signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 24, 2022. He was released on June 16.

New York Jets On July 27, 2022, Barcoo signed with the New York Jets. He was released by New York on August 16.

San Antonio Brahmas On November 17, 2022, Barcoo was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.

Pittsburgh Steelers On May 15, 2023, Barcoo signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad. Barcoo was released from the practice squad on September 12, but was re-signed two days later.

On January 17, 2024, Barcoo signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers. He was waived/injured on June 3. He was released with an injury settlement on June 12.

Dallas Cowboys On January 1, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys signed Barcoo to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 6. On June 18, Barcoo was waived by the Cowboys.

Detroit Lions On August 5, 2025, Barcoo signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.

St. Louis Battlehawks On January 14, 2026, Barcoo was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).