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Chad Ochocinco to try out as a kicker in the XFL, and old videos show it may not be as crazy as it sounds

Former star Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is pursuing another stint in football but this time, he'll try his hand at kicking in the XFL .

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Chad Ochocinco may have made his name as a prolific wide receiver in the NFL, but now he's taking his talents to a different league and a new position.

The six-time NFL Pro Bowler tweeted Tuesday that he has a tryout for a kicking position with an XFL team that "presented itself." He followed that up by noting that he was "excited as hell" and that "being able to compete for a spot at a entirely different position will be so riveting" regardless of whether or not he's actually successful.

As it turns out, the 42-year-old has some unofficial experience as a kicker. In an appearance on Bleacher Report's "Gameday Gameshow," Ochocinco drilled a 60-yard field goal to help a contestant win a bet. With some practice, it's not hard to imagine the Cincinnati Bengals great finding a second round of football success through his powerful boot.

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Check out a video of the 60-yard shot below:

Ochocinco did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

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