2027 UFL DRAFT
The 2027 UFL Draft is set for Wednesday, November 18, at Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri. Rounds 1 and 2 will air live on NFL Network beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Day 2 of the 2027 UFL Draft will feature Rounds 3-15, as all eight teams continue building their rosters with the next wave of talent.
The United Football League will bring all eight head coaches together to conduct its 2027 UFL Draft on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 at Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri. The event, delivering an all-access look at the decisions behind who will be the newest additions to the eight teams across the league, will be free and open to the public. The first two rounds of the UFL Draft will be presented live on NFL Network beginning at 8 p.m. ET, and will also be available on the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers.
2027 UFL DRAFT DETAILS
The 2027 UFL Draft will consist of 15 total rounds with the first two rounds, featuring 16 marquee selections televised during the one-hour live special airing on NFL Network at 8 p.m. The Columbus Aviators hold the first overall pick in the draft, with the selection order determined by the reverse of the 2026 UFL standings. Colorado, Dallas, and Rhode Island will rotate their draft position based on tie-breakers as they finished with the same final record. Each team will have three minutes to make each of their selections during the televised portion of the draft.
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Pick # |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
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1 |
Columbus Aviators |
Columbus Aviators |
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2 |
Colorado |
Rhode Island |
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3 |
Rhode Island |
Dallas Renegades |
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4 |
Dallas Renegades |
Colorado |
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5 |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
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6 |
Orlando Storm |
Orlando Storm |
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7 |
DC Defenders |
DC Defenders |
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8 |
Louisville Kings |
Louisville Kings |
2027 UFL DRAFT NEWS
Three Draft Priorities for the Defending Champs
The defending champion Louisville Kings look to build on their inaugural title run, with three key areas to address heading into the 2027 UFL Draft.
2027 UFL Draft Set to Take Place in St. Louis on Nov. 18
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Who is Eligible?
Eligible players include rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft, along with players from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 NFL Draft classes who have been on an NFL roster since June 13, 2026. The pool features a mix of young talent looking to continue their professional careers and players seeking an opportunity to make their mark in the UFL.
TOP QUARTERBACKS
Diego Pavia
The 2025 Heisman Trophy runner-up accounted for 39 touchdowns in his final Vanderbilt season and brings an electric dual-threat playing style, competitive edge and major name recognition to the UFL.
Adrian Martinez
The 2024 UFL MVP and Championship Game MVP with Birmingham brings proven spring-football success and dynamic dual-threat ability.
Blake Shapen
A former Baylor starter, Shapen offers experience in a spread offense and the ability to make throws from the pocket.
Jacob Clark
At 6-foot-5, Clark offers an intriguing combination of size, pocket presence and experience at multiple collegiate levels.
Carter Bradley
The son of former NFL head coach Gus Bradley, Carter is a Jacksonville native with professional quarterback experience.
TOP RUNNING BACKS
Jamal Haynes
A former receiver who transitioned into the backfield, Haynes finished among Georgia Tech's top 10 career rushers.
Jordan Mims
A physical, reliable runner with good contact balance and receiving ability, Mims has navigated six NFL organizations.
TOP WIDE RECEIVERS
Tru Edwards
The son of former Louisiana Tech star Troy Edwards, Tru combines strong ball skills, size and an increasingly polished route-running game.
Rashad Rochelle
Rochelle offers size and physicality at receiver after developing through two different collegiate programs.
Xavier Weaver
Weaver is an experienced receiver with Power Four experience and the versatility to contribute from multiple alignments.
Devonte Ross
Ross brings a speed element to the position after producing at Troy before finishing his college career at Penn State.
TOP TIGHT ENDS
Tanner McLachlan
The Canadian standout walked on at Arizona and broke Rob Gronkowski's school record for career tight end receptions.
Jaheim Bell
Bell is a versatile offensive weapon who can contribute as an underneath receiver and physical blocker.
TOP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Izavion Miller
Miller's combination of quickness, balance and sustained run-blocking ability earned him the highest first scout grade among eligible offensive linemen.
Dalton Wagner
At 6-foot-8, Wagner brings tremendous size, length and experience at right tackle.
Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
The former sixth-round NFL draft pick is a massive offensive lineman who can generate movement at the point of attack.
Karsen Barnhart
A national champion with the Wolverines, Barnhart is a technically sound blocker with experience against top Big Ten competition.
Nick Broeker
Broeker is an athletic blocker with active hands, good lateral movement and a particularly aggressive approach in the run game.
TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
Brodric Martin
The former third-round pick stands 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, bringing NFL experience and tremendous size to the interior defensive line.
Uso Seumalo
A powerful interior defender, Seumalo has the strength to disrupt the run game and experience in an NFL defensive system.
Evan Anderson
Nicknamed "Big Slim," Anderson worked his way into the 49ers organization after dropping 40 pounds during his college career.
J.R. Singleton
Singleton is a 305-pound interior defender who brings size, strength and experience from the Big 12.
Keveion'Ta Spears
Spears offers interior versatility after spending his collegiate career competing at three different programs.
TOP EDGE RUSHERS
Xavier Thomas
A former top-five national recruit and freshman national champion, Thomas possesses explosive athleticism and significant pass-rushing upside.
Jahfari Harvey
Harvey brings length, athleticism and an aggressive pass-rushing mentality after competing in the ACC and American Athletic Conference.
Jamil Muhammad
Muhammad transitioned from quarterback to defense in college and developed into a high-motor, disruptive edge rusher.
Titus Leo
A Brooklyn native and two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year, Leo offers speed, bend and acceleration off the edge.
TOP LINEBACKERS
Chris Paul
The former fifth-round NFL draft pick is an aggressive downhill linebacker with excellent instincts and run-stopping ability.
Owen Pappoe
A two-time Auburn captain who ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, Pappoe offers impressive speed and sideline-to-sideline range.
Jacob Roberts
Roberts is an instinctive, rangy linebacker who brings coverage ability and experience from two collegiate programs and the CFL.
Xavian Sorey
A former No. 1 outside linebacker recruit and two-time national champion at Georgia, Sorey combines exceptional athleticism with physical run defense.
Claudin Cherelus
Cherelus is an explosive, physical box linebacker who previously spent time with the Carolina Panthers.
TOP CORNERBACKS
Jeremiah McClendon
A second-team FCS All-American, McClendon tied Southern Illinois' single-season record with 14 pass breakups.
Daryl Porter
Porter is an athletic corner with quick feet, recovery speed and the ability to make plays on the football.
Jalen Kimber
The former four-star recruit brings experience from three major college programs and the physical tools to compete in press coverage.
Matthew McDoom
McDoom is an instinctive cover corner with quick transitions, strong awareness and the speed to stay with receivers.
Christian Braswell
A former sixth-round pick, Braswell offers NFL experience and the versatility to play both inside and outside.
TOP SAFETIES
Devan Boykin
After overcoming an ACL injury, Boykin transferred to Indiana, won a national championship and brings versatility as a safety and nickel defender.
Jack Henderson
Henderson went from an FCS standout to the Big Ten and possesses excellent athletic testing numbers and physical run-support ability.
Devin Grant
Grant recorded three interceptions in one game at Buffalo, including two returned for touchdowns, and currently has CFL experience in Calgary.
Patrick McMorris
A former sixth-round pick and two-time All-Mountain West selection, McMorris brings four-team NFL experience and reliable tackling.
Daijahn Anthony
Nicknamed "The Mayor," Anthony went from a Division II walk-on to a seventh-round NFL Draft selection with the Cincinnati Bengals.