ARLINGTON, TX (October 8, 2026) – For the second consecutive week, UFL alumni have established a new season high on NFL rosters, with 51 former UFL players currently on active rosters or practice squads entering Week 5 of the NFL season.
Highlights from Week 4 include Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt (St. Louis Battlehawks), connecting on a 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to give Cleveland a victory over Pittsburgh. Dallas Cowboys returner KaVontae Turpin (New Jersey Generals) returned five kickoffs for 147 yards and ranks second in the NFL with 422 kickoff-return yards this season. Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan (DC Defenders) now leads the NFL with 12 punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.
By the Numbers
- 118 UFL alumni participated in NFL training camps this past offseason
- 51 UFL alumni enter Week 5 of the 2026 season on active NFL rosters or practice squads
- 24 UFL alumni are currently on an NFL 53-man roster
- 27 UFL alumni are currently on NFL practice squads
- 23 NFL teams have at least one UFL alumni on their 53-man roster or practice squad
- 3 UFL alumni (Kevin Austin Jr. - NO, Ameer Speed - DAL, Tay Martin - DET) from the 2026 UFL season are featured on Week 5 NFL active rosters
- 1 UFL alumni (Malik Turner-SF) was elevated from the practice squad in Week 4
- 7 UFL alumni have been elevated from practice squads to active rosters a total of 10 times
- 7 players are with the Detroit Lions, the most of any team
- 4 players each with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers
- 3 players each with the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints
- 2 players each with the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles
- 1 player each with the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers
- 14 wide receivers, 8 defensive backs, 6 long-snappers, 5 linebackers, 4 defensive tackles, 4 kickers, 2 running backs, 2 tight ends, 2 defensive ends, 1 offensive guard, 1 offensive tackle, 1 punter, and 1 quarterback
UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Season Week 5: Thursday, October 8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Dallas Cowboys
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TB @ DAL |
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET - Prime Video |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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17 |
Brandon Aubrey |
K |
Birmingham Stallions |
DAL |
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39 |
Ameer Speed |
DB |
Houston Gamblers |
DAL |
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9 |
KaVontae Turpin |
WR |
New Jersey Generals |
DAL |
Dallas Cowboys
#17 Brandon Aubrey
Birmingham Stallions | Notre Dame
- Played two seasons with Birmingham, helping the Stallions win back-to-back championships
- In 2022, he connected on 18-of-22 field goals and 22-of-24 extra points, earning All-USFL honors. He followed with a 16-of-17 field goal performance and a perfect 35-of-35 on extra points in 2023.
- Signed with the Cowboys in 2023 and earned First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors, followed by another Pro Bowl selection in 2024. In 2025, he made 36-of-42 field goals, including a 64-yarder
- Began his professional career in soccer, playing for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer before transitioning to football in Birmingham. He played collegiately at Notre Dame, where he was a four-year starter as a midfielder.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has connected on 8-of-11 of his field goal attempts this season. Kicked a long from 60 yards out in Week 2. Has converted 12-of-13 extra point attempts
#39 DB Ameer Speed
Houston Gamblers | Georgia, Michigan State
- Played 5 games for the Houston Gamblers in 2026
- Logged 20 total tackles, 14 solo stops, and 2 passes defended
- Drafted in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Texans
- Won 2021 National Championship with Georgia
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has played in every game this season, recorded a pair of defensive tackles and one on special teams in Week 4.
#9 KaVontae Turpin
New Jersey Generals | TCU
- Named the 2022 USFL MVP after leading the league with 540 receiving yards on 44 receptions while adding four receiving touchdowns.
- Also led the league with 316 yards after the catch and scored the USFL's only punt-return touchdown
- Signed with Dallas following his MVP season and earned Pro Bowl honors as a return specialist
- Earned a second Pro Bowl selection in 2024
- Played four seasons at TCU
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Had a 9-yard TD run in Week 3. Ranks second in the NFL with 422 kickoff return yards (28.1 avg.) and has added 27 yards on two receptions and two carries, plus 90 yards on eight punt returns.
UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Season Week 5: Sunday, October 11
Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars
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PHI @ JAX |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET - NFL Network |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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49 |
Erik Ezukanma |
WR |
DC Defenders |
PHI-PS |
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36 |
Shaun Wade |
DB |
Dallas Renegades |
PHI-PS |
Philadelphia Eagles
#36 DB Shaun Wade (Practice Squad)
Dallas Renegades | Ohio State
- Played in eight games for Dallas Renegades in 2026, recording a team-leading three interceptions and nine pass breakups. Also added 24 tackles and one forced fumble.
- A fifth-round selection (No. 160 overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wade spent time with the Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, and Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Renegades
- Played five seasons at Ohio State, appearing in 46 games with 28 starts and earning First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2020
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Forced a fumble and had four tackles in preseason Week 1. Led the Eagles with 10 tackles in Week 2, including 6 solo stops, and another forced fumble. Signed to the practice squad on 9/24.
#49 WR Erik Ezukanma (Practice Squad)
DC Defenders | Texas Tech
- Played in all 10 games for the DC Defenders in 2024, recording 28 receptions for 399 yards and four touchdowns
- A fourth-round selection (No. 125 overall) by the Miami Dolphins in the 2022 NFL Draft, he appeared in four games for Miami as a rookie and later spent time with the Los Angeles Chargers before joining DC
- Finished at Texas Tech with 138 receptions for 2,710 yards and 15 touchdowns in 44 games. He earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors in 2021
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Caught a 6-yard touchdown pass, accounting for Philadelphia's only score of the game in preseason Week 1. Reeled in all 3 targets for 30 yards in Week 2. Signed to the practice squad on 10/7.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins
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CIN @ MIA |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - FOX |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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11 |
Josh Johnson |
QB |
LA Wildcats |
CIN-PS |
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36 |
Tucker Addington |
LS |
Houston Gamblers |
MIA |
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46 |
Gottlieb Ayedze |
T |
Houston Gamblers |
MIA-PS |
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43 |
Major Burns |
S |
Houston Gamblers |
MIA-PS |
Cincinnati Bengals
#11 QB Josh Johnson (Practice Squad)
Los Angeles Wildcats | San Diego
- Has played for 17 different professional football teams during his career, including 14 NFL teams and the Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL, 2012), San Diego Fleet (AAF, 2019), and Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL, 2020)
- Started four of five games for the Los Angeles Wildcats in the 2020 XFL season, completing 81-of-135 passes for 1,092 yards with 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Elevated in Week 2, but was not active. Completed 37-of-61 passes for 396 yards and 2 touchdowns in the preseason.
Miami Dolphins
#36 LS Tucker Addington
Houston Gamblers | Sam Houston
- Played in 10 games with the Houston Gamblers in 2022 after being selected in the sixth round of the 2022 USFL Supplemental Draft
- Most recently played in three NFL regular-season games with Miami in 2024 and now rejoins the team for his second stint
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has handled all special teams snaps through the first four weeks of the season, had a pair of special teams tackles in Week 1
#46 T Gottlieb Ayedze (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Maryland
- Started all 10 games for the Houston Gamblers in 2026 and helped the offense average 128.0 rushing yards per game
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with Philadelphia in 2024 and Las Vegas in 2025
- A former Division II standout at Frostburg State, Ayedze spent his fifth and final season of collegiate eligibility at Maryland in 2023.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Played 32 snaps during preseason Week 1. Saw action on six offensive snaps and one special teams snap in Week 2 of the preseason. Started the final game of the preseason at left tackle where he saw action on 39 offensive snaps and four special teams plays
#43 DB Major Burns (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | LSU
- Earned All-UFL honors in 2026 after leading the league with four interceptions and eight additional pass breakups in nine games for the Houston Gamblers. Finished second on the team with 48 tackles to go with 5.0 TFL.
- Signed as undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears in 2025
- Started 33 of 45 games during his four collegiate seasons at LSU.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Had four tackles, plus a special teams tackle in Week 1 of the preseason. Saw action on 34 defensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps during Week 2 of the preseason. Recorded two tackles and one tackle for loss across 30 defensive plays while also contributing on special teams during the final preseason game
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots
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LV @ NE |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - CBS |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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98 |
Jeremiah Pharms Jr. |
DT |
Pittsburgh Maulers |
NE-PS |
New England Patriots
#98 DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. (Practice Squad)
Pittsburgh Maulers | Friends
- A standout for the Pittsburgh Maulers during the 2022 USFL season, recorded 32 tackles and two sacks in nine games
- Signed with the New England Patriots following his USFL season and has remained with the organization, appearing in 31 games while recording 45 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery
- Began his collegiate career at Sacramento City College before playing at San Joaquin Delta College and Friends University
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Elevated in Week 3 and recorded one tackle in 13 defensive snaps.
Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints
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MIN @ NO |
Sunday, October 11 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - FOX |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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61 |
Jalen Redmond |
DT |
Dallas Renegades |
MIN |
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57 |
Keshawn Banks |
DE |
Orlando Storm |
MIN-PS |
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54 |
Kenny Dyson |
LB |
Houston Gamblers |
MIN-PS |
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81 |
Kevin Austin Jr. |
WR |
Birmingham Stallions |
NO |
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38 |
Jayden Price |
CB |
Dallas Renegades |
NO |
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85 |
Jalen Moreno-Cropper |
WR |
Houston Gamblers |
NO-PS |
Minnesota Vikings
#61 DT Jalen Redmond
Dallas Renegades | Oklahoma
- Appeared in four games for the Arlington Renegades in 2024, recording 18 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks
- Started 15 and played in all 17 games for Minnesota in 2025 with 62 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 12.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and five passes defensed
- Originally signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2023
- Has now appeared in 30 regular-season NFL games, including 17 starts
- Played four seasons at Oklahoma, appearing in 36 games with 71 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Forced a key fumble at the goal line and deflected a pass in Week 2. Has 8.0 tackles on the season and a pair of pass breakups.
#57 DE Keshawn Banks (Practice Squad)
Orlando Storm | San Diego State
- Played all 10 games for the Orlando Storm in 2026, recording 24 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, five sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery
- His 11 tackles for loss ranked second in the UFL, while his five sacks tied for sixth in the league
- Signed with the Atlanta Falcons in June 2026 after his standout season with Orlando
- Was waived/injured by Atlanta in August before being signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on Sept. 30
- Originally signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and also spent time with the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals
- Played five seasons at San Diego State, appearing in 59 games with 47 starts and finishing his career with 139 tackles, 42 tackles for loss and 13 sacks
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Played in Preseason Weeks 1 and 2 for Atlanta, recording two tackles. Signed to Minnesota practice squad on 9/30.
#54 LB Kenny Dyson (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Bryant
- Played all 10 games with the Houston Gamblers in 2026
- Logged 27 total tackles, 18 solo stops, 7 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks
- Went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, but signed as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers
- Made NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs later that season
- Two-time All-Big South honoree
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Played in Preseason Weeks 2 and 3, recording two tackles, one sack for nine yards, one tackle for loss, and three quarterback pressures while also contributing on special teams. Signed to Minnesota practice squad on 9/29.
New Orleans Saints
#38 DB Jayden Price
Dallas Renegades | North Dakota State
- Played 10 games for the Renegades in 2025, recording 29 tackles, 12 pass breakups, two tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries
- His 12 pass breakups tied for the league lead
- Also served as the Renegades' primary punt returner, averaging 9.7 yards on 20 returns
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 and was released in final cuts
- Played 71 career games at North Dakota State, finishing with 107 tackles, 17 pass breakups, three interceptions, and five punt-return touchdowns
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has returned eight kickoffs for 180 yards, a punt return for 11 yards, and has two special teams tackles this season.
#81 WR Kevin Austin Jr.
Birmingham Stallions | Notre Dame
- Gathered 15 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns for Birmingham in 2024
- Joined New Orleans in 2024 and has appeared in 16 games with 24 catches for 291 yards and one touchdown
- Originally signed as an undrafted free agent with Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022 and spent season on practice squad
- Led the Notre Dame with 888 receiving yards in 2021 and tied for the team lead with seven touchdowns
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Elevated from the practice squad for Weeks 1, 2, 3 and signed to the active roster in Week 4. Had a 7-yard reception in Week 2.
#85 WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Fresno State
- Played in seven games for Houston in 2026, catching 22 passes for 291 yards
- Returned five kickoffs for 213 yards (42.6-yard average), including a 93-yard touchdown
- Signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft, spent his rookie season on the practice squad and appeared in four games over the 2024-25 seasons
- Played in 42 games at Fresno State and finished fifth in school history with 220 career receptions
- Earned First Team All-Mountain West honors as a senior in 2022
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Elevated in Week 3, had a 22-yard kickoff return
Cleveland Browns @ New York Jets
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CLE @ NYJ |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - CBS |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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50 |
Rex Sunahara |
LS |
San Antonio Brahmas |
CLE |
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25 |
Andre Szmyt |
K |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
CLE |
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96 |
Jack Heflin |
DT |
Houston Roughnecks |
NYJ |
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60 |
Kohl Levao |
G |
San Antonio Brahmas |
NYJ |
Cleveland Browns
#50 LS Rex Sunahara
San Antonio Brahmas | West Virginia
- Spent two seasons with the San Antonio Brahmas, appearing in 20 regular-season games and two postseason games from 2023-24.
- Signed with Cleveland in 2024 and became starting long snapper midway through the season, making his NFL debut against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 13, 2024. Handled all long-snapping duties for Cleveland in 2025, bringing his career total to 29 NFL games.
- Played at Rhode Island before transferring to West Virginia, where he played 25 games over three seasons and recorded four special teams tackles.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has handled long snapping duties on all special teams plays this season. Added a special teams tackle in Week 1.
#25 K Andre Szmyt
St. Louis Battlehawks | Syracuse
- Converted 19-of-21 field goal attempts (90.5 percent) and made 12 consecutive field goals to close the 2024 regular season for the Battlehawks.
- His 61-yard field goal in 2024 remains a franchise record for the Battlehawks.
- Signed with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and became the team's starting kicker in 2025.
- Connected on 24-of-27 field goal attempts and 25-of-26 extra points last season, earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 3 and hit the game-winning 49-yard field goal against Cincinnati in Week 18.
- Four-year starter at Syracuse, won the Lou Groza Award as a redshirt freshman in 2018 and finished his collegiate career as the school's all-time leader in field goals made and points scored.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Is a perfect 8-for-8 on field goals this season, including a game-winning 56-yarder in Week 4. Has also converted all seven extra point attempts
New York Jets
#96 DT Jack Heflin
Houston Roughnecks | Iowa
- Named to the 2023 All-XFL Team after recording 25 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack with the Houston Roughnecks.
- Originally signed with Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and made the Packers' initial 53-man roster, appearing in four games as a rookie.
- Also spent time with the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams, appearing in one game with each team.
- Has played in seven NFL games, recording three tackles.
- Began his college career at Northern Illinois, three-year starter and earned first-team All-MAC honors from PFF and second-team All-MAC honors from league coaches in 2019.
- Transferred to Iowa for his graduate season and started all eight games in 2020.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Recorded 14 tackles and 2.0 TFL in preseason.Signed to Jets active roster on 9/22 and saw 16 defensive snaps in addition to special teams play in Week 4.
#60 G Kohl Levao
San Antonio Brahmas | Hawaii
- Named to the 2024 All-UFL Team after starting all 10 games at left guard for San Antonio
- Also played in eight of 10 games for the Brahmas in 2023
- Signed with the New York Jets in June 2024 following his All-UFL season and has spent the past two seasons on the practice squad with multiple elevations to the active roster
- Earned All-Mountain West honorable mention honors while starting 28 of 31 games at Hawaii
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Played 80 snaps across the offensive line in preseason and started the finale at left guard. Signed 10/1 from Jets practice squad and appeared on special teams in Week 4.
Indianapolis Colts @ Pittsburgh Steelers
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IND @ PIT |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - CBS |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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46 |
Christian Kuntz |
LS |
Dallas Renegades |
PIT |
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65 |
Kyler Baugh |
DT |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
PIT-PS |
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87 |
Brandon Smith |
WR |
DC Defenders |
PIT-PS |
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53 |
Jacoby Windmon |
LB |
Columbus Aviators |
PIT-PS |
Pittsburgh Steelers
#46 LS Christian Kuntz
Dallas Renegades | Duquesne
- Kuntz played for the Dallas Renegades during the 2020 XFL season before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He has remained with Pittsburgh throughout his NFL career, providing long-snapping duties while also contributing at linebacker.
- Kuntz earned All-American honors three times at Duquesne before entering the NFL.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has handled the snaps on all special teams plays this season.
#65 DT Kyler Baugh (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | Minnesota
- Baugh played four games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2025, recording 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery.
- He originally signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft and also spent time with the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.
- At University of Minnesota, Baugh played in 26 games and recorded 77 tackles and 4.0 sacks.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Added two more tackles in 13 snaps in Week 2. Had two tackles and 0.5 sacks in Week 1 of the preseason.
#87 WR Brandon Smith (Practice Squad)
DC Defenders | Iowa
- Smith has extensive spring football experience, playing for the DC Defenders in both the 2023 XFL season and 2024 UFL season.
- In 2024, he recorded 18 receptions for 209 yards and two touchdowns for the Defenders.
- Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 and has also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots and New York Jets.
- He has appeared in three NFL games, all with the Jets.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Had 2 catches for 13 yards in Week 1 and Week 3 of the preseason for the Steelers
#53 DE Jacoby Windmon (Practice Squad)
Columbus Aviators | Michigan State
- Windmon joined Columbus late in the 2026 season and appeared in the team's final three games.
- He recorded 3.5 sacks, eight tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in those three games.
- Windmon previously spent time with both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers organizations during the 2024 NFL season.
- 2026 NFL Preseason -Led the Steelers with five tackles and had 1.0 tackles for loss in Week 2. Also had one special teams tackle for the Steelers in Week 1 of preseason.
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
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HOU @ TEN |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - CBS |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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34 |
Bryce Hall |
DB |
Louisville Kings |
HOU-PS |
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31 |
Deuce Vaughn |
RB |
Orlando Storm |
HOU-PS |
Houston Texans
#34 DB Bryce Hall (Practice Squad)
Louisville Kings | Virginia
- Recorded 14 tackles, one tackle for loss and one interception for 83 yards and a touchdown in eight games for Louisville in 2026.
- Originally selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team, appearing in 39 games.
- Also spent the 2024 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing his NFL career total to 40 games, 112 tackles, 21 passes defensed and two interceptions.
- A standout at Virginia, Hall earned First-Team All-ACC honors and Second-Team All-American recognition as a junior in 2018 before an ankle injury ended his senior season early in 2019.
- Finished his Virginia career with 154 tackles, eight interceptions and 38 passes defensed in 44 games.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Recorded six tackles and one pass breakup while also contributing on special teams in Week 2 of the preseason. Added 3 more tackles in Week 3.
#31 RB Deuce Vaughn (Practice Squad)
Orlando Storm | Kansas State
- Joined the Orlando Storm during the 2026 season but did not appear in a game. He now returns to the NFL after spending the 2025 season with the Denver Broncos.
- Originally selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (212th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft where he appeared in nine games over two seasons with the Cowboys, rushing for 110 yards on 40 carries while adding 10 receptions for 58 yards. He also contributed as a return specialist during his NFL career.
- A standout at Kansas State, Vaughn finished his collegiate career with 3,604 rushing yards and 1,280 receiving yards, becoming one of the most productive all-purpose players in school history. He earned consensus All-American honors in 2022.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Appeared in one preseason game for Houston, carrying the ball 12 times for 36 yards. Signed to practice squad 10/7.
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
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NYG @ WAS |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - FOX |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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28 |
Elijah Campbell |
DB |
DC Defenders |
NYG |
New York Giants
#28 DB Elijah Campbell
DC Defenders | Northern Iowa
- Started all four games he played for the DC during the 2020 XFL season with seven tackles
- Has played in 68 NFL regular-season games, including 2020 with the New York Jets and 2021-25 with the Miami Dolphins.
- Has totaled 45 defensive tackles, two passes defensed, 21 special teams tackles, one special teams forced fumble and one special teams fumble recovery
- Was a two-time All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection at Northern Iowa
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Had a pair of special teams tackles in Week 2 and added another in Week 3.
Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
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CHI @ GB |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET - FOX |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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71 |
Scott Daly |
LS |
New York Guardians |
CHI |
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27 |
Kaden Davis |
WR |
Houston Gamblers |
CHI-PS |
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19 |
Daniel Whelan |
P |
DC Defenders |
GB |
Chicago Bears
#71 LS Scott Daly
New York Guardians | Notre Dame
- Selected by the New York Guardians with their first pick in the fifth phase of the 2020 XFL Draft, Daly played in all five games of the pandemic-shortened season and recorded four tackles
- Has appeared in 68 NFL games, including 34 starts for the Detroit Lions from 2021-23 and 34 games with the Chicago Bears from 2024-25
- Handled all long-snapping duties in 39 games for Notre Dame from 2013-15. Was perfect on 126 snapping opportunities as a senior in 2015, including 52 extra points, 17 field goals and 57 punts
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Served as Tampa Bay's primary long snapper during the preseason before being released during final roster cuts and spent Week 1 on the Green Bay Packers practice squad. Signed by New Orleans on 9/18 and elevated from Saints practice squad in Week 2 and handled all special teams snaps. Signed by Chicago on 9/22 and has since handled special teams snaps for the Bears.
#27 WR Kaden Davis (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Northwest Missouri State
- Joined Houston during Week 6 of the 2026 season, played five games as an all-purpose player
- Ranked second on the Gamblers with 275 kickoff-return yards on 10 returns, including a long of 32 yards, while adding four special teams tackles and four receptions for 32 yards
- Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos in 2022 before making his NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns in 2024
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Elevated from the practice squad in Week 1, recovered a fumble on a punt return. Also saw action on 10 offensive snaps
Green Bay Packers
#19 P Daniel Whelan
DC Defenders | UC Davis
- Whelan was an All-XFL selection with the DC Defenders in 2023 after averaging 45.6 yards on 29 punts, including 11 inside the 20-yard line.
- He joined the Green Bay Packers in 2023 and has been their primary punter since winning the job during training camp.
- Whelan ranked first among qualified NFL punters with a 90.4 PFF grade in 2025, averaging 43.9 net yards per punt.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has punted 18 times for 870 yards on the season (48.3 avg). Leads the NFL with 12 of his 18 punts having landed inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.
Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers
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DEN @ LAC |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET - CBS |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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48 |
Mitchell Fraboni |
LS |
Pittsburgh Maulers |
DEN |
|
92 |
Dondrea Tillman |
LB |
Birmingham Stallions |
DEN |
|
83 |
Michael Bandy |
WR |
Houston Roughnecks |
DEN-PS |
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37 |
Sean Fresch |
DB |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
DEN-PS |
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87 |
Gary Jennings Jr. |
WR |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
LAC-PS |
Denver Broncos
#48 LS Mitchell Fraboni
Pittsburgh Maulers | Arizona State
- Played in all 10 games with the Maulers in 2022, earning opportunity with Denver Broncos
- Has started every game for Denver the last three seasons
- Has recorded 20 tackles and one forced fumble in 55 career NFL games
- Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Elevated from the practice squad in Weeks 1 and 2, signed to 53-man roster ahead of Week 3. Has handled all of the long-snapping for special teams, while adding a special teams tackle.
#92 LB Dondrea Tillman
Birmingham Stallions | IU of Pennsylvania
- Racked up 92 tackles, including 8.5 sacks, as a key defensive piece for the Birmingham Stallions during their three successive league championships from 2022-2024
- Played in 17 games for the Broncos in 2025 with 41 tackles, 4.0 sacks, three passes defensed, and two interceptions
- Appeared in 12 games as a rookie with Denver in 2024, recording 23 tackles and 5 sacks
- Was a three-time All-PSAC West selection at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has 7.0 tackles with 1.0 tackles for loss on the season. Also has a pair of special teams tackles. Not active in Week 4 due to injury (hamstring).
#83 WR Michael Bandy (Practice Squad)
Houston Roughnecks | San Diego
- Played in two games with the Roughnecks in 2023, catching five passes for 35 yards
- Spent 2021-22 with the Los Angeles Chargers, activated from their practice squad for 11 games
- Active in five games with Denver since 2023 while also spending time on their practice squad
- Two-time First-team FCS All-American at San Diego in 2018-19
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Did not appear in the first two games of the preseason. Caught two receptions for 18 yards in Week 3 of the preseason
#37 DB Sean Fresch (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | Rice
- Earned 2026 All-UFL honors after leading the league with 333 punt return yards, to go with 85 yards on three kickoff returns
- Played in 10 games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2026, recording 33 tackles, including 25 solo stops, 2.0 sacks, 3.0 TFL, and four pass breakups
- Signed as undrafted free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 rookie minicamp
- Earned First-Team All-AAC honors at Rice in 2024 after recording 52 tackles
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Had one tackle and a deflected pass in Week 1 of the preseason, and recorded another tackle and 12 special teams snaps in Week 2. Notched two tackles and added one punt return for 10 yards in his final preseason game
Los Angeles Chargers
#87 WR Gary Jennings Jr. (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | West Virginia
- Selected to the 2026 All-UFL Team as a Core Special Teams Player after leading St. Louis with 19 kickoff returns for 439 yards and recorded 16 special teams tackles, including 12 solo stops.
- He also caught three passes for 77 yards and a touchdown, including a 64-yard reception
- Jennings has totaled 1,266 yards on 54 kickoff returns over the past three seasons in the UFL, averaging 23.4 yards per return.
- Originally joined the Battlehawks in 2023 and immediately was among the league's fastest players, reaching a maximum speed of 22.20 mph according to Catapult tracking.
- His 64-yard touchdown on a fake punt against the Vegas Vipers was voted the XFL's 2023 Play of the Year.
- Spent the 2023 offseason and preseason with Carolina before being released during final roster cuts. Jennings then joined the Birmingham Stallions for the 2024 season and returned to St. Louis in 2025, playing the past two seasons with the Battlehawks.
- Originally selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of West Virginia, Jennings also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, and Kansas City Chiefs. He appeared in his lone NFL game with Miami during the 2019 season.
- Finished his collegiate career with 168 receptions for 2,294 yards and 17 touchdowns. He earned First Team All-Big 12 honors in 2018 after recording 54 receptions for 917 yards and eight touchdowns.
- This past offseason, Jennings also appeared in MrBeast's “Survive 30 Days On An Island With Your Ex, Win $250,000” reality competition.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Signed from Chargers practice squad on 9/15 and appeared on special teams in Week 2. Signed back to the practice squad in Week 3.
Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals
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DET @ ARZ |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET - FOX |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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39 |
Jake Bates |
K |
Michigan Panthers |
DET |
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17 |
Tay Martin |
WR |
Columbus Aviators |
DET |
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25 |
Jacob Saylors |
RB |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
DET |
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82 |
Thomas Gordon |
TE |
San Antonio Brahmas |
DET-PS |
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11 |
Lucky Jackson |
WR |
Louisville Kings |
DET-PS |
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80 |
Lawrence Keys III |
WR |
Houston Gamblers |
DET-PS |
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38 |
Nick Whiteside II |
DB |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
DET-PS |
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48 |
Eugene Asante |
LB |
Houston Gamblers |
ARZ-PS |
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48 |
Shawn Bowman |
TE |
Orlando Storm |
ARZ-PS |
Detroit Lions
#39 K Jake Bates
Michigan Panthers | Arkansas
- Played in 10 games with the Michigan Panthers in 2024, converting 17-of-22 field goal attempts (77.3%), including a 64-yard game-winner in Week One, which remains the longest field goal in United Football League history
- Connected on 27-of-34 field goal attempts last season for Detroit Lions, with a long of 59 yards, and converted 54-of-56 point-after attempts
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Is 7-7 on field goals this season, with a long from 54 yards, and has converted 14-of-14 extra point conversions
#17 WR Tay Martin
Columbus Aviators | Oklahoma State
- Led Columbus in 2026 with 42 receptions for 483 yards and two touchdowns, ranking third in the UFL in receptions and seventh in receiving yards
- He also recorded four tackles on special teams
- Previously spent time on the practice squads of the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Commanders
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Awarded a game ball for his special teams efforts in Week 1. Has five special teams tackles on the season.
#25 RB Jacob Saylors
St. Louis Battlehawks | East Tennessee State
- Back-to-back All-UFL performer in 2024-25, Saylors is the St. Louis Battlehawks all-time leader in rushing with 996 yards and in touchdowns with 13
- Joined the Lions in 2025, ranking ninth in the NFL with 897 kick return yards
- His 27.2-yard average was third among players with at least 30 returns
- Originally signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and has also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Awarded a game ball following his season long 44-yard kickoff return in Week 3. Has returned nine kickoffs this season, totaling 229 yards, and also has four special teams tackles.
#82 TE Thomas Gordon (Practice Squad)
San Antonio Brahmas | Northwestern
- Appeared in one game for the San Antonio Brahmas in 2025 but did not record a statistic.
- A Northwestern product, Gordon saw action in 54 games over six seasons, finishing his collegiate career with 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns.
- Gordon went undrafted in 2025 and joined the Chicago Bears, spending time on the team's practice squad before continuing his professional career with Detroit.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Had one catch in Week 1 and Week 3
#11 WR Lucky Jackson (Practice Squad)
Louisville Kings | Western Kentucky
- Led the United Bowl Champion Kings with 32 receptions for 392 yards and two touchdowns during the 2026 regular season
- Also served as Louisville's primary punt returner, averaging 11.9 yards on nine returns.
- 2019 First Team All-Conference USA selection at Western Kentucky, also named the MVP of the 2019 First Responder Bowl after catching a school-record 17 passes
- Earned All-XFL honors with the DC Defenders in 2023 and later spent multiple seasons with the Minnesota Vikings
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Caught seven passes for 109 yards (15.6 avg) in three games
#80 WR Lawrence Keys (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Tulane
- Played in all 10 games for the Houston Gamblers in 2026 and recorded 24 receptions for 349 yards and two touchdowns
- Added 518 kickoff return yards and 134 punt return yards to finish with 1,001 all-purpose yards
- Originally signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and spent training camp with the team
- Caught 59 passes for 858 yards in two seasons at Tulane after transferring from Notre Dame.
- Appeared in 21 games at Notre Dame, including the 2021 Rose Bowl against Alabama
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Signed by Detroit after the UFL season, but suffered an injury and was placed on IR during training camp
#38 DB Nick Whiteside II (Practice Squad)
St. Louis Battlehawks | Saginaw Valley State
- Played in all 10 games for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2025, starting the final four games and recording 24 tackles and one fumble recovery
- Active in nine games for Detroit in 2025
- Recorded three pass breakups and two tackles in a Monday Night Football appearance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week Seven
- Originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Commanders in 2023, spending time on the practice squad before making his NFL debut in Week 17
- First-team DII All-American in 2022 at Saginaw Valley State, Whiteside recorded 131 tackles with 12 interceptions in 43 career games.
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Logged 1 tackle on 33 defensive snaps while earning a strong 75.4 overall defensive grade via PFF in Week 1 of the preseason. Tied for the team high with four tackles while appearing on 29 defensive snaps and contributing on seven special teams snaps. Added another tackle in Week 3.
Arizona Cardinals
#48 LB Eugene Asante (Practice Squad)
Houston Gamblers | Auburn
- Played in nine games for Houston Gamblers in 2026, recording 34 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and two forced fumbles
- Originally signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn in 2025 and also spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Saw action on defense and special teams in Week 1 of preseason, and shined on defense in Week 2 with 5 tackles (T-2 on team) Notched four tackles in his final preseason game (T-2 on team)
#48 TE Shawn Bowman (Practice Squad)
Orlando Storm | Rutgers
- Played in all 10 regular-season games for Orlando Storm in 2026, made seven receptions for 53 yards
- He entered the NFL in 2024 as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Also spent time with the Maine Black Bears before transferring to Rutgers
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Was active for 11 snaps in Week 1 of preseason, logged 2 receptions for 23 yards in week 2. Saw action on 32 offensive snaps in the final week of the preseason.
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
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SF @ SEA |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET - FOX |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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81 |
Malik Turner |
WR |
Michigan Panthers |
SF-PS |
San Francisco 49ers
#81 WR Malik Turner (Practice Squad)
Michigan Panthers | Illinois
- Led Michigan in 2025 with 40 receptions and four touchdown catches while recording 365 receiving yards
- He also returned five punts for 35 yards
- Previously appeared in 44 NFL games over five seasons with three different teams, recording 29 receptions for 414 yards and four touchdowns.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Signed to practice squad on 10/1. Elevated for Week 4 and appeared on 17 special teams plays.
Baltimore Ravens @ Atlanta Falcons
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BAL @ ATL |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET - NBC |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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46 |
Nick Moore |
LS |
Tampa Bay Vipers |
BAL |
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19 |
Chris Blair |
WR |
DC Defenders |
ATL |
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94 |
LaCale London |
DT |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
ATL |
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82 |
Antwane “Juice” Wells |
WR |
Columbus Aviators |
ATL-PS |
Baltimore Ravens
#46 LS Nick Moore
Tampa Bay Vipers | Georgia
- Selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 2020 XFL Draft and played in all five games during the league's abbreviated 2020 season
- Signed with Baltimore later that year and has appeared in 69 regular-season games for the club
- Earned Second Team All-Pro honors in 2022
- Played collegiately at Georgia after beginning his professional athletic career in baseball. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 30th round of the 2011 MLB Draft and spent four seasons in the organization's minor-league system
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has handled snaps on all special teams plays this season
Atlanta Falcons
#19 WR Chris Blair
DC Defenders | Alcorn State
- Started nine of ten games for the Defenders in 2023, hauling in 26 catches for 594 yards and three touchdowns
- Signed with Atlanta in 2023 and has been active in eight career NFL games with one reception for 17 yards
- Previously spent time on Green Bay practice squad in 2021
- Ranked sixth in the nation with 21.2 yards per reception for Alcorn State in 2019
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Caught a 2-point conversion in the 4th quarter of Week 3. Has six special teams tackles on the season.
#94 DT LaCale London
St. Louis Battlehawks | Western Illinois
- Signed with Atlanta after playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2023, where he had a pair of fumble recoveries with 33 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 3.0 sacks in 10 games
- Broke out with 30 tackles and 5.0 sacks in 13 games for Atlanta last season
- Spent majority of the 2023-24 on the Falcons practice squad but was activated for seven games
- Appeared in one game with the Chicago Bears in 2021 after signing as undrafted free agent
- Earned 2018 Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer team and Second-team All-MVCF in 2019 at Western Illinois
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Started at defensive tackle the first three weeks and has collected 10.0 tackles on the season
#82 WR Antwane Wells Jr. (Practice Squad)
Columbus Aviators | Ole Miss
- Played in nine games for the Columbus Aviators in 2026, recording 25 receptions for 237 yards and two touchdowns
- Averaged 12.8 yards per punt return on 16 returns for 205 yards
- Originally signed with the New York Giants after going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft
- Earned First-Team All-SEC honors in 2022 after recording 928 receiving yards and six touchdowns at South Carolina
- 2026 NFL Preseason - Was on the field for 13 plays in Week 1 of preseason. Recorded one reception for 36 yards in Week 2 of the preseason.Caught one pass for 10 yards in the final preseason game
UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Season Week 5: Monday, October 12
Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams
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BUF @ LAR |
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET - ESPN |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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92 |
Harrison Mevis |
K |
Birmingham Stallions |
LAR |
Los Angeles Rams
#92 K Harrison Mevis
Birmingham Stallions | Missouri
- Played all 10 regular-season games for Birmingham in 2025, connecting on 20-of-21 field goal attempts (95.2 percent) with a long of 54 yards.
- Added a 56-yard field goal in the Stallions' conference championship game
- Converted 18-of-19 field goals and all 48 extra-point attempts during his rookie season with the Rams, including a 42-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against Chicago in the NFC Divisional Round
- Finished his fourth season at Missouri as the program's career leader in field goals made (86) and points scored (405). He earned Second Team All-SEC honors as a senior and set an SEC record with a 61-yard field goal against Kansas State in 2023
- 2026 NFL Regular Season - Has connected on 5-of-7 field goal attempts, with a long from 48 yards out, this season and has converted all 10 extra point attempts this season.