ARLINGTON, TX (August 14, 2026) – The United Football League will be represented by 52 former players who are on NFL rosters for the weekend’s ten-game preseason schedule.
To date, 81 former UFL players and spring football alumni, including 48 players from the 2026 UFL season are under contract and in NFL training camps preparing for their shot to shine in the preseason.
By the Numbers
- 19 former UFL players are on NFL rosters for Friday’s three-game preseason slate
- 32 former UFL players are on NFL rosters for Saturday’s seven-game preseason slate
- 7 players are with the Dallas Cowboys, the most of any team
- 5 are with the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, and New Orleans Saints
- 4 each are with the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns
- 3 players are with both the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets
- 2 each with the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 1 each with the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders
- 22 offensive, 21 defensive, and 8 special teams players
- 13 wide receivers, 10 defensive backs, 5 offensive linemen, 5 defensive tackles, 4 linebackers, 2 quarterbacks, 2 running backs, 2 defensive ends
UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1: August 14
Miami Dolphins @ Washington Commanders
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MIA @ WAS |
Friday August 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
46 |
Tucker Addington |
LS |
Houston Gamblers |
MIA |
|
72 |
Gottlieb Ayedze |
T |
Houston Gamblers |
MIA |
|
43 |
Major Burns |
DB |
Houston Gamblers |
MIA |
|
57 |
Curtis Jacobs |
LB |
DC Defenders |
WAS |
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
#46 T Gottlieb Ayedze
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.
#43 DB Major Burns
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.
Cincinnati Bengals
#57 LB Curtis Jacobs
DC Defenders | Penn State
- Started all 10 games for the DC Defenders in 2026
- Finished third on the Defenders with 45 total tackles, including 25 solo stops, 1.0 sack, 2.0 TFL, 2 pass breakups, and a fumble recovery
- Went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and New York Giants
Denver Broncos @ Atlanta Falcons
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DEN @ ATL |
Friday, August 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET - ESPN App |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
83 |
Michael Bandy |
WR |
Houston Roughnecks |
DEN |
|
30 |
Hakeem Butler |
WR |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
DEN |
|
48 |
MItchell Fraboni |
LS |
Pittsburgh Maulers |
DEN |
|
37 |
Sean Fresch |
DB |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
DEN |
|
92 |
Dondrea Tillman |
LB |
Birmingham Stallions |
DEN |
|
59 |
Keshawn Banks |
DE |
Orlando Storm |
ATL |
|
19 |
Chris Blair |
WR |
DC Defenders |
ATL |
|
94 |
LeCale London |
DT |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
ATL |
|
91 |
Devonnsha Maxwell |
DE |
DC Defenders |
ATL |
|
82 |
Antwane Wells |
WR |
Columbus Aviators |
ATL |
Denver Broncos
#83 WR Michael Bandy
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
#30 WR Hakeem Butler
St. Louis Battlehawks | Iowa State
- Named the 2026 UFL Offensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player in league history to win the award twice
- Led the UFL in 2026 with 641 receiving yards on 29 receptions and added three touchdowns for the St. Louis Battlehawks, earning his third third consecutive All-UFL campaign
- Has recorded 2,192 receiving yards in his UFL career, the most in modern spring football history
- Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Has since spent time with the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals
- As a junior in 2018, broke Iowa State’s single-season receiving record with 1,318 yards and 22.0 yard average; earned Second-Team All-American honors
#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
#37 DB Sean Fresch
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
#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 last season 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
Atlanta Falcons
#82 WR Antwane Wells Jr.
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
#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
#91 DE Devonnsha Maxwell
DC Defenders | Chattanooga
- Played in 10 games for the DC Defenders in 2026 and recorded 23 total tackles, including 14 solo stops. Finished second on team with 4.0 sacks and third with 7.0 TFL. Also added a safety.
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023
- Holds both the school and Southern Conference records for career sacks (37.5) and was a three-time All-American
#59 DE Keshawn Banks
Orlando Storm | San Diego State
- Played in 10 games for the Orlando Storm in 2026 and recorded 24 total tackles, including 14 solo stops, while ranking second in the UFL with 11.0 tackles for loss and adding 5.0 sacks. Also recorded two pass breakups and one forced fumble and one fumble recovery
- Signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and made his NFL debut in the NFC Divisional Round
- Later spent time with the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals
- Finished sixth in San Diego State school history with 42 career tackles for loss.
#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 the 2023-24 on the Falcons practice squad, while being activated 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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Jets
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TB @ NYJ |
Friday, August 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET - NFL Network |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
71 |
Scott DaIy |
LS |
New York Guardians |
TB |
|
37 |
Roman Parodie |
DB |
Houston Gamblers |
TB |
|
88 |
Cam Camper |
WR |
Orlando Storm |
NYJ |
|
50 |
Liam Fornadel |
T |
DC Defenders |
NYJ |
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60 |
Kohl Levao |
G |
San Antonio Brahmas |
NYJ |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
#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
#37 DB Roman Parodie
Houston Gamblers | Ohio
- Played in six games for Houston in 2026, recording 11 tackles, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery
- Originally signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and appeared in two preseason games, recording six tackles and an interception returned 39 yards for a touchdown
- Played in 51 games at Ohio from 2020-24, the most games played in program history, and finished his career with 124 tackles, 28 passes defensed, four fumble recoveries, three interceptions and one sack
New York Jets
#88 WR Cam Camper
Orlando Storm | Boise State
- Played in seven games for the Orlando Storm in 2026, recording 23 receptions for 340 yards and three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder, the second-longest touchdown in the UFL for 2026
- Also added seven special teams tackles for the Storm
- Spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft
- Spent two seasons at Trinity Valley Community College, earning First-Team All-SWJCFC honors in 2020 and 2021
- Transferred to Indiana for two seasons before spending his fifth and final collegiate season at Boise State
#50 G Liam Fornadel
DC Defenders | James Madison
- Played three seasons for DC, including All-XFL honors in 2023
- Anchored an offensive line that allowed fewest sacks in the league during DC’s 2024 championship season
- Spent time with the New England Patriots in 2024 before signing with New York in 2025
- Started 40 games for James Madison
#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
UFL Alumni in 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1: August 15
Carolina Panthers @ Buffalo Bills
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CAR @ BUF |
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
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67 |
Kyon Barrs |
DT |
Houston Gamblers |
CAR |
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80 |
Elijah Cooks |
WR |
Birmingham Stallions |
CAR |
|
49 |
Cam Gill |
LB |
Louisville Kings |
CAR |
|
39 |
Roc Taylor |
WR |
Columbus Aviators |
CAR |
|
46 |
D.J. Miller |
DB |
Columbus Aviators |
BUF |
|
27 |
Ian Wheeler |
RB |
Louisville Kings |
BUF |
Carolina Panthers
#67 Kyon Barrs
Houston Gamblers | USC
- Played in all 10 games for Houston in 2026, recording 27 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and four pass breakups.
- Played all 10 games for the Dallas Renegades in 2025, totaling 24 tackles, 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss, and one pass breakup.
- Originally signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent toward the conclusion of their 2024 training camp and also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals in 2025 before joining the UFL.
- Played in 45 collegiate games between USC and Arizona. He earned Second Team All-Pac-12 honors at Arizona in 2021 before transferring to USC for his final season.
#80 WR Elijah Cooks
Birmingham Stallions | San Jose State
- Joined Birmingham midway through the 2026 season but did not appear in game action.
- Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and appeared in 11 games over two seasons, recording three receptions for 38 yards. He later spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints
- Played collegiately at Nevada and San José State, finishing his career with 184 receptions for 2,554 yards and 28 touchdowns. Earned First Team All-Mountain West honors in 2022 after recording 69 receptions for 1,076 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Spartans.
#49 LB Cam Gill
Louisville Kings | Wagner
- Named the 2026 UFL Defensive Player of the Year after setting a UFL single-season record with 10.0 sacks and leading the league with 12.0 tackles for loss.
- Added 39 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during the regular season, then contributed nine tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack during Louisville's championship run.
- Spent four seasons in the NFL, appearing in 50 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. He was a member of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV championship team and recorded a half-sack in the victory over Kansas City.
- A two-time First Team All-NEC selection and two-time NEC Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his collegiate career as the conference's all-time leader with 34 sacks and earned STATS Perform FCS First Team All-America honors as a senior.
#39 WR Roc Taylor
Columbus Aviators | Memphis
- Played in the first two games of Columbus' inaugural season, starting the second, and recorded two receptions for 23 yards before being released by the Aviators on April 7.
- Spent the 2025 season in training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording five receptions for 77 yards in two preseason games.
- A four-year player at Memphis, finished with 163 receptions for 2,375 yards and seven touchdowns in 44 games. Earned Second Team All-AAC honors in 2023 after recording 69 receptions for 1,083 yards and four touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills
#46 DB D.J. Miller
Columbus Aviators | Kent State
- A 2026 All-UFL selection, nabbed three interceptions, including a pick-six, nine pass breakups and 29 tackles in nine games for Columbus.
- Played for the Michigan Panthers in 2025, recording 24 tackles and two interceptions.
- Originally signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2024.
- Played two seasons at Kent State after beginning his collegiate career at Iowa State. He finished his Kent State career with 109 tackles, seven interceptions and 18 pass breakups.
#27 RB Ian Wheeler
Columbus Aviators | Memphis
- Named 2026 UFL United Bowl MVP after helping Louisville defeat DC 27-20 for the championship with a 44-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that gave the Kings a lead they wouldn’t give back. Recorded 17 carries for 175 yards and two touchdowns in postseason play.
- Finished the regular season fourth in the UFL with 370 rushing yards on 68 carries, while his six rushing touchdowns ranked second in the league. He also added 13 kick returns for 370 yards and finished with 776 all-purpose yards.
- Signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and had a two-touchdown preseason game against Buffalo before an ACL injury ended his rookie season. He later spent time with the New Orleans Saints before joining Louisville.
- Standout running back and return specialist at Howard from 2019-23, Wheeler helped the Bison win back-to-back MEAC championships. He was a first-team All-MEAC selection as a senior.
Cleveland Browns @ Chicago Bears
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CLE @ CHI |
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
66 |
Travis Bell |
DT |
Louisville Kings |
CLE |
|
53 |
Patrick Jenkins |
DT |
Columbus Aviators |
CLE |
|
50 |
Rex Sunahara |
LS |
San Antonio Brahmas |
CLE |
|
25 |
Andre Szmyt |
K |
St. Louis Battlehawks |
CLE |
|
27 |
Kaden Davis |
WR |
Houston Gamblers |
CHI |
|
43 |
Tony Fields II |
LB |
Columbus Aviators |
CHI |
Cleveland Browns
#66 DT Travis BelI
Louisville Kings | Kennesaw State
- Played in all 10 regular-season games for the Louisville Kings in 2026, recording 32 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
- Added seven tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack in two postseason games.
- Selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft and has also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals and Minnesota Vikings.
- A Montgomery, Alabama, native, Bell played at Kennesaw State, earned All-Big South honors.
#53 DT Patrick Jenkins
Columbus Aviators | Tulane
- Played all 10 games for Columbus in 2026, recording 22 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.
- Originally selected by the DC Defenders in the 2026 UFL Draft, was acquired by Columbus in February in exchange for tight end Briley Moore.
- Entered the professional ranks as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and spent time with the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons.
- Played his first two collegiate seasons at TCU before transferring to Tulane, where he earned First Team All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2023 and 2024.
#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.
#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.
Chicago Bears
#27 WR Kaden Davis
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
#43 LS Tony Fields II
Columbus Aviators | West Virginia
- Started all 10 games for Columbus earning All-UFL honors after leading the team and ranking second in the league with 78 tackles (40 solo) to go with 5.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack
- Earned NOBULL Defensive Player of the Week following a 13-tackle performance in Week 5
- Selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft and spent three seasons with the organization. He also spent time on the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad in 2024 before joining Columbus.
- Played three seasons at Arizona before transferring to West Virginia for his final collegiate season, earning All-Big 12 recognition in 2020
Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants
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MIN @ NYG |
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
61 |
Jalen Redmond |
DT |
Dallas Renegades |
MIN |
|
28 |
Elijah Campbell |
DB |
DC Defenders |
NYG |
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
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
Los Angeles Rams @ Kansas City Chiefs
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LAR @ KC |
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
39 |
Alex Cook |
DB |
Birmingham Stallions |
LAR |
|
92 |
Harrison Mevis |
K |
Birmingham Stallions |
LAR |
Arizona Cardinals
#39 DB Alex Cook
Birmingham Stallions | Washington
- Birmingham’s team nominee for the 2026 UFL Sportsman of the Year
- Finished the season with 45 tackles (27 solo), six pass breakups, 1.0 tackle for loss, one interception, and one fumble recovery
- Recorded two defensive scores returning his interception 70 yards for a touchdown, and fumble recovery 73 yards for a score
- Originally signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and appeared in 10 games for the Carolina Panthers that season. He later spent time with the Chicago Bears.
- At Washington, was an All-Pac-12 selection and team captain
#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
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New Orleans Saints
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JAX @ NO |
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
66 |
Ricky Lee |
T |
Dallas Renegades |
JAX |
|
81 |
Kevin Austin Jr. |
WR |
Birmingham Stallions |
NO |
|
46 |
Tanner Brown |
K |
Louisville Kings |
NO |
|
13 |
Hunter Dekkers |
QB |
Houston Gamblers |
NO |
|
85 |
Jalen Moreno-Cropper |
WR |
Houston Gamblers |
NO |
|
38 |
Jayden Price |
DB |
Dallas Renegades |
NO |
Jacksonville Jaguars
#66 T Ricky Lee
Dallas Renegades | North Carolina A&T
- Started all 10 games for Renegades in 2025
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2023, appearing in six games
- Also spent time on practice squads with Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants
- Earned Second Team All-Big South honors in 2022
New Orleans Saints
#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
#46 K Tanner Brown
Louisville Kings | Oklahoma State
- Named the 2026 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year after setting a UFL single-season record with 25 field goals made
- Converted 25-of-28 attempts (89.3%) and led the league with 95 points
- Connected on a 60-yard field goal during the regular season, then went 4-for-4 on field goals in the playoffs, becoming the first kicker in professional football history to make two field goals of 60 yards or longer in a single game, converting kicks from 60 and 63 yards in the semi-finals
- Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft and spent time with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons
- At Oklahoma State, converted 39-of-44 field-goal attempts (88.6%)
#13 QB Hunter Dekkers
Houston Gamblers | Iowa Western
- Started five games for Houston Gamblers in 2026, completing 69-of-112 passes (61.6%) for 749 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 74 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 13 carries
- Signed with New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and spent most of that season on the practice squad
- Played three seasons at Iowa State before transferring to Iowa Western
- Threw for a school-record 3,806 yards and 32 touchdowns in 2024, leading the Reivers to a No. 2 final national ranking in the NJCAA
#85 WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper
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
#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
Philadelphia Eagles @ Baltimore Ravens
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PHI @ BAL |
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET |
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# |
Name |
Position |
UFL Team |
NFL Team |
|
49 |
Erik Ezukanma |
WR |
DC Defenders |
PHI |
|
30 |
Shaun Wade |
DB |
Dallas Renegades |
PHI |
|
16 |
Austin Reed |
QB |
Dallas Renegades |
BAL |
Philadelphia Eagles
#49 Erik Ezukanma
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
#30 Shaun Wade
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
Baltimore Ravens
#16 QB Austin Reed
Dallas Renegades | Western Kentucky
- Finished second in the UFL with 1,923 passing yards while completing 174-of-309 passes with a league-record 21 touchdown passes and nine interceptions.
- Set a UFL single-game record with 376 passing yards in Week One
- His 174 completions and 309 attempts both ranked second in the league
- Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears in 2024 and also spent time with the New Orleans Saints
- Earned C-USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and finished at Western Kentucky with 14,353 passing yards and 125 touchdown passes
Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks
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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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31 |
Josh Butler |
DB |
Michigan Panthers |
DAL |
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36 |
Jashaun Corbin |
RB |
Orlando Storm |
DAL |
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68 |
Chris Glaser |
OL |
Columbus Aviators |
DAL |
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84 |
Denzel Mims |
WR |
Dallas Renegades |
DAL |
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39 |
Ameer Speed |
DB |
Houston Gamblers |
DAL |
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9 |
KaVonte 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.
#31 DB Josh Butler
Michigan Panthers | Michigan State
- Started all 11 games for Michigan in 2023, including the postseason, and recorded 35 tackles and four passes defensed
- Returned to football with Michigan after two years away from the game
- Signed by the Cowboys in 2024, played in five games and had 20 tackles and 1.0 sacks
- Played five seasons at Michigan State, finishing his collegiate career with 52 tackles and 11 pass breakups in 25 games
#36 RB Jashaun Corbin
Orlando Storm | Florida State
- In 10 regular-season games for Orlando in 2026, rushed for 438 yards and three touchdowns on 131 carries while adding 21 receptions for 118 yards and one touchdown
- Also contributed 322 kickoff-return yards, finishing with 878 all-purpose yards
- Previously played for the San Antonio Brahmas in 2025, rushing for a league-leading 514 yards and four touchdowns
- Originally signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and appeared in 13 games over two seasons. Also spent time with the Carolina Panthers before joining the UFL.
- Played four seasons at Florida State, finishing his collegiate career with 1,318 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 54 receptions for 350 yards.
#68 OL Chris Glaser
Columbus Aviators | Virginia
- Appeared in nine games for Columbus in 2026, making eight starts at guard while showing his versatility across the offensive line at tackle
- Also lined up in motion as a tight end and recorded a 21-yard reception
- Played six games for Birmingham in 2025, recording 16 tackles, five pass breakups and three forced fumbles.
#35 DB Mario Goodrich
Birmingham Stallions | Clemson
- Started all 10 games for Birmingham Stallions in 2026, recording 15 tackles, five pass breakups, and an interception he returned 40 yards
- Originally signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2022
- Made his NFL debut with the New York Jets in 2023 and also spent time on the practice squads of the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears before returning to Dallas
- Started 30 games over four seasons at Virginia, including 24 at center and six at right guard.
#84 WR Denzel Mims
Dallas Renegades | Baylor
- Played five games for the Dallas Renegades in 2026, recording six receptions for 55 yards. He previously played for the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2025 with five catches for 51 yards.
- Selected by the New York Jets in the second round (59th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft
- Has also spent time with the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers and has appeared in 30 NFL games, recording 42 receptions for 676 yards.
- Spent five seasons at Georgia and was part of the Bulldogs' 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship team before transferring to Michigan State
#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