BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 5, 2026) – The Birmingham Stallions have named Safety Alex Cook as the team’s nominee for UFL Sportsman of the Year.
The UFL Sportsman of the Year Award recognizes the player who best exemplifies character, leadership, and service beyond the field of play. The honoree demonstrates a deep commitment to local community, serves as a positive role model, and personifies the integrity, professionalism, and purpose that define the highest standard of the UFL. Through meaningful
community engagement, leadership among teammates, and a commitment to representing the league with professionalism and purpose, the UFL Sportsman of the Year embodies what it means to be a role model both in sport and in life.
In his first season with the Birmingham Stallions, Cook quickly embraced the organization’s commitment to community engagement and fan interaction. He volunteered for every team community event and consistently went beyond simply showing up, taking time to build meaningful relationships with fans and nonprofit partners. That enthusiasm, accessibility, and genuine investment in Birmingham helped make him a fan favorite in a very short time.
Cooks’s impact also extends beyond the team and into youth development. Through the Alex Cook Football Camp, he has shown a long-standing commitment to helping young athletes build both football skills and confidence. In the off season, Alex will be helping train and develop his nephews.
Inside the Stallions’ locker room, he has been a steady source of encouragement and leadership, consistently supporting teammates on and off the field, and helping maintain a positive team culture.
Taken together, his service, leadership, resilience, and dedication to others reflect the very best of sportsmanship and make him a strong representative of the values this award is meant to honor.
“Receiving this nomination is an honor because it reflects the values and teachings my parents instilled in me as a kid. While I’m the one receiving this nomination it has more to do with them than me. Those same characteristics instilled in me are the same things I teach my son, and I hope he goes out in the world and becomes a beacon of love and positivity. Lastly and most importantly, this nomination is a reflection of my Faith. Through all the negativity and bad influences in the world, continuing to live righteously and remain obedient to Him and His Word is everything to me,” said Cook. “Choosing to participate in these events is an opportunity to share my testimony while being around the game I love. The UFL has blessed me with the opportunity to play football again so being able to represent them in a positive way is big for me.”
The UFL Sportsman of the Year award will be presented on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the 2026 United Football League Awards presented by Dynasty Financial Partners as part of the 2026 United Bowl week festivities.