The UFL’s third season kicks off Friday with the most star-studded rosters in spring football history. Mike Repole’s controversial decision to liquidate all eight rosters and hold a league-wide draft has scattered familiar names across unfamiliar uniforms, but it has also concentrated NFL-caliber talent in ways the league hasn’t seen before.
Complete 2026 UFL Team Rosters
All eight teams finalized their 50-man rosters on March 23 following training camp in Arlington. The defending champion DC Defenders retained 12 players from last year’s title team, while the three expansion franchises in Columbus, Louisville, and Orlando built from scratch using players from the defunct Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats, and San Antonio Brahmas.
Birmingham Stallions 2026 Roster
Head Coach: AJ McCarron (first season)
Quarterbacks: Matt Corral, Taylor Elgersma, Michael Hiers, Donovan Smith
Running Backs: Snoop Conner, Tyrion Davis-Price, Anthony McFarland Jr.
Wide Receivers: Jabre Barber, Deon Cain, Daewood Davis, Jaydon Mickens, John Ross, Justyn Ross, Laviska Shenault Jr., Marlon Williams
Tight Ends: Tyler Davis, Jordan Thomas
Offensive Line: Mason Brooks, Jackson Carman, Noah Henderson, Zack Johnson, Noah Johnson, Andrew Raym, Tyrese Robinson, Armani Taylor-Prioleau
Defensive Line: Amani Bledsoe, T.J. Carter, Isaiah Coe, Ricky Correia, Isaac Ukwu
Linebackers: Tae Crowder, Olakunle Fatukasi, DaRon Gilbert, Izayah Green-May, Dyontae Johnson, Kobe Jones, Kyahva Tezino
Defensive Backs: Lance Boykin, Hudson Clark, Alex Cook, Ryan Cooper, Lukas Denis, Steven Gilmore, Mario Goodrich, Shaquan Loyal, Tre Norwood, Davion Ross, JoJo Tillery
Specialists: Jonathan Garibay, Ryan Langan, Colby Wadman
Columbus Aviators 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Ted Ginn Jr. (first season)
Quarterbacks: Jalan McClendon, Jalen Morton, Aidan Sayin
Running Backs: John Lovett, Toa Taua, Zaquandre White
Wide Receivers: Keke Chism, Rashard Davis, Tay Martin, Jaylon Moore, Devin Ross, Roc Taylor, Antwane Wells, Easop Winston Jr.
Tight Ends: Alize Mack, Cam McDonald, Gunnar Oakes
Offensive Line: Cohl Cabral, Matt Farniok, Chuck Filiaga, Chris Glaser, Bless Harris, Aaron Monteiro, Ryan Nelson, Wisdom Quarshie
Defensive Line: Quashon Fuller, Patrick Jenkins, Walter Palmore, Caeveon Patton, Adam Plant Jr., Ron Stone Jr., Kenny Willekes
Linebackers: Xavier Benson, Noah Dawkins, Tony Fields II, Storey Jackson, Fred Thompkins, Jailin Walker
Defensive Backs: Henry Black, Akeem Dent, O’Donnell Fortune, Tre’Von Jones, Michael Lawson, D.J. Miller Jr., Nehemiah Shelton, Cam Smith, Kedrick Whitehead Jr., Kyree Woods
Specialists: Payton Bunch, Ryan Coe, Brad Robbins
Dallas Renegades 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Rick Neuheisel (first season)
Quarterbacks: Luke Lehnen, Luis Perez, Austin Reed
Running Backs: Dae Dae Hunter, Lorenzo Lingard, Ellis Merriweather
Wide Receivers: Deontay Burnett, Emmanuel Butler, Denzel Mims, Drake Stoops, Tyler Vaughns, Greg Ward
Tight Ends: Baylor Cupp, Seth Green, Curtis Hodges
Offensive Line: Alex Akingbulu, Tremayne Anchrum Jr., Josiah Ezirim, Marcus Minor, Mike Novitsky, Raiqwon O’Neal, Keaton Sutherland, Sam Tecklenburg
Defensive Line: Tashawn Bower, Domenique Davis, T.J. Franklin, Siaki Ika, Antwuan Jackson Jr., DaMarcus Mitchell, Darrius Moragne, Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Kevin Strong Jr.
Linebackers: Taco Charlton, Kalen DeLoach, Andrew Dowell, Donald Payne, Willie Taylor III, J.T. Tyler
Defensive Backs: Qwynnterrio Cole, Tra Fluellen, Ajene Harris, Steven Jones Jr., Armani Marsh, Te’Rai Powell, Bobby Price, Chris Steele, Shaun Wade
Specialists: Brendan Hall, Antonio Ortiz, Colton Theaker
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DC Defenders 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Shannon Harris (second season)
Quarterbacks: Mike DiLiello, Spencer Sanders, Jordan Ta’amu
Running Backs: Deon Jackson, Abram Smith, Xazavian Valladay
Wide Receivers: Keke Coutee, Erik Ezukanma, Cornell Powell, Braylon Sanders, Ty Scott, Seth Williams
Tight Ends: Trae Barry, Ben Bresnahan, Mason Fairchild, Briley Moore
Offensive Line: Johari Branch, Tykeem Doss, Jaelyn Duncan, Adrian Ealy, Matthew Foster, Steven Losoya III, Michael Maietti, Michael Tarquin, Trey Wedig
Defensive Line: Boogie Basham, Dennis Johnson, Devonnsha Maxwell, Christian McCarroll, Derek Parish, Derick Roberson, Casey Rogers, Joe Wallace
Linebackers: Brian Abraham, Macklin Ayers, Micah Baskerville, Ferrod Gardner, Curtis Jacobs, Durrell Johnson, Brandon Smith
Defensive Backs: Deontay Anderson, Deandre Baker, Ekow Boye-Doe, Gareon Conley, Willie Drew Jr., Kai Gray, Azizi Hearn, Sam Kidd, Gabe Taylor, Bryce Thompson
Specialists: Paxton Brooks, Matt McCrane
Houston Gamblers 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Kevin Sumlin (first season)
Quarterbacks: Hunter Dekkers, Nolan Henderson, Taulia Tagovailoa
Running Backs: Marcus Major, Kirk Merritt, Jalen White, Marcus Yarns
Wide Receivers: Justin Hall, Lawrence Keys III, Jontre Kirklin, Kai Locksley, Jalen Moreno-Cropper, LuJuan Winningham
Tight Ends: Armani Rogers, Geor’Quarius Spivey, Cam Sutton
Offensive Line: Gottlieb Ayedze, John Campbell Jr., Victor Curne, Kellen Diesch, Avery Jones, Jack Kramer, Tedi Kushi, Jalen McKenzie, Gareth Warren
Defensive Line: Israel Antwine, Kyon Barrs, Jerrod Clark, Kenny Dyson, Malik Fisher, Jah Joyner, Rashard Lawrence
Linebackers: Christopher Allen, Eugene Asante, Anthony Hines III, Marvin Moody Jr., Charlie Thomas III
Defensive Backs: Damon Arnette, Nico Bolden, Major Burns, Carlton Johnson, B.J. Mayes, Glendon Miller, Quinton Newsome, Roman Parodie, Markel Roby, Kary Vincent Jr., Eli Walker
Specialists: John Hoyland, Marco Ortiz, Mike Rivers
Louisville Kings 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Chris Redman (first season)
Quarterbacks: Jason Bean, N’Kosi Perry, Chandler Rogers
Running Backs: Jalen Jackson, Jaden Shirden, Benny Snell, Ian Wheeler
Wide Receivers: Jonathan Adams, Carter Bell, Tarik Black, Lucky Jackson, JaVonta Payton, Kaden Prather, Isaiah Winstead
Tight Ends: Zach Davidson, Tre’ McKitty, Jalen Wydermyer
Offensive Line: Earl Bostick Jr., J.D. DiRenzo, Nate Gilliam, Nash Jensen, Mike McAllister, James Tunstall, Willie Tyler III, LeRoy Watson
Defensive Line: Travis Bell, Josiah Bronson, Xavier Carlton, Daniel Grzesiak, DeVere Levelston, R.J. Oben, Jereme Robinson
Linebackers: Jaylon Allen, Steele Chambers, Cam Gill, Antonio Grier Jr., Nick Kubitz, Jaheim Thomas
Defensive Backs: Kory Chapman, Cameron Dantzler, Keaton Ellis, Mekhi Garner, Eric Garror, Bryce Hall, Corey Mayfield Jr., Deantre Prince, Kenny Robinson Jr., Teldrick Ross
Specialists: Tanner Brown, Mac Brown, Jordan Silver
Orlando Storm 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Anthony Becht (first season in Orlando)
Quarterbacks: Hank Bachmeier, Jack Plummer, Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Running Backs: Jashaun Corbin, Elijah Dotson, Tre Stewart
Wide Receivers: Elijhah Badger, Cam Camper, Aron Cruickshank, KJ Hamler, Jerome Kapp, Chris Rowland, Sam Wiglusz
Tight Ends: Shawn Bowman, Konner Fox, Steven Stilianos
Offensive Line: Bryce Benhart, Mike Edwards, Joey Fisher, Michael Gonzalez, Zuri Henry, Jason Ivey, Samuel Jackson, Cole Schneider, Mose Vavao
Defensive Line: Keshawn Banks, Isaiah Buggs, Chris Collins, Jasheen Davis, Fabien Lovett, Isaiah Mack, Pheldarius Payne, Willie Yarbary
Linebackers: Tavante Beckett, Darien Butler, Chris Garrett, Andrew Parker, Dashaun White
Defensive Backs: Micah Abraham, Allan George, Mark Gilbert, Lamar Jackson, Jaylen Mahoney, Nate Meadors, Josh Minkins, Mishael Powell, Brandon Sebastian
Specialists: Jack Browning, Michael Lantz, Alex Matheson
St. Louis Battlehawks 2026 Roster
Head Coach: Ricky Proehl (first season)
Quarterbacks: Harrison Frost, Brandon Silvers
Running Backs: Rahjai Harris, Jarveon Howard, Kylin James, Kevon Latulas
Wide Receivers: James Bostic, Hakeem Butler, Frank Darby, Blake Jackson, Gary Jennings Jr., Steven McBride, Jahcour Pearson, Justin Smith
Tight Ends: Tyler Neville
Offensive Line: Bradley Ashmore, Javion Cohen, Ryan Coll, Richard Gouraige, Sincere Haynesworth, Mike Panasiuk, Spencer Rolland, Corey Stewart
Defensive Line: Carlos Davis, Neil Farrell, Demone Harris, Steve Linton, Leonard Payne, Taylor Stallworth
Linebackers: Michael Barrett, Abraham Beauplan, LaVonta Bentley, Tariq Carpenter, Travis Feeney, Pita Taumoepenu, Jordan Williams
Defensive Backs: Luq Barcoo, Nevelle Clarke, Sean Fresch, Tayler Hawkins, Daniel Isom, Kameron Kelly, Jordan Mosley, Michael Ojemudia, Myles Sims, A.J. Thomas
Specialists: Matthew Hembrough, Tucker McCann, Ryan Sanborn
Former NFL Draft Picks and Veterans on 2026 UFL Rosters
The league features dozens of players with NFL draft pedigree or regular-season experience. Here are the notable names, organized by draft position:
First-Round Picks
- Damon Arnette, CB, Houston Gamblers (Raiders, 2020 Pick 19)
- Taco Charlton, DE, Dallas Renegades (Cowboys, 2017 Pick 28)
- John Ross, WR, Birmingham Stallions (Bengals, 2017 Pick 9)
Second-Round Picks
- Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Birmingham Stallions (Jaguars, 2020)
- KJ Hamler, WR, Orlando Storm (Broncos, 2020)
- Denzel Mims, WR, Dallas Renegades (Jets, 2020)
- Jackson Carman, OT, Birmingham Stallions (Bengals, 2021)
- Cam Smith, CB, Columbus Aviators (Dolphins, 2023)
Third-Round Picks
- Matt Corral, QB, Birmingham Stallions (Panthers, 2022)
- Cameron Dantzler, CB, Louisville Kings (Vikings, 2020)
- Tre’ McKitty, TE, Louisville Kings (Chargers, 2021)
Fourth-Round Picks
- Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Birmingham Stallions (Steelers, 2020)
- Benny Snell, RB, Louisville Kings (Steelers, 2019)
- Rashard Lawrence, DT, Houston Gamblers (Cardinals, 2020)
- Erik Ezukanma, WR, DC Defenders (Dolphins, 2022)
- Hakeem Butler, WR, St. Louis Battlehawks (Cardinals, 2019)
- Keke Coutee, WR, DC Defenders (Texans, 2018)
- Gary Jennings Jr., WR, St. Louis Battlehawks (Seahawks, 2019)
Fifth-Round Picks
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, Orlando Storm (Browns, 2023)
- Cornell Powell, WR, DC Defenders (Chiefs, 2021)
- Shaun Wade, CB, Dallas Renegades (Ravens, 2021)
Sixth-Round Picks
- Deon Cain, WR, Birmingham Stallions (Colts, 2018)
- Isaiah Buggs, DT, Orlando Storm (Steelers, 2019)
- Jaelyn Duncan, OT, DC Defenders (Titans, 2023)
Seventh-Round Picks
- Tae Crowder, LB, Birmingham Stallions (Giants, 2020)
- Carlos Davis, DT, St. Louis Battlehawks (Steelers, 2020)
- Tre Norwood, S, Birmingham Stallions (Steelers, 2021)
- Kary Vincent Jr., CB, Houston Gamblers (Broncos, 2021)
- Tremayne Anchrum Jr., OT, Dallas Renegades (Rams, 2020)
Notable Undrafted NFL Veterans
- Justyn Ross, WR, Birmingham Stallions (Chiefs, 2022-24)
- Greg Ward, WR, Dallas Renegades (Eagles, 2019-21)
- Taylor Stallworth, DT, St. Louis Battlehawks (Saints, 2018-19)
- Jaydon Mickens, WR, Birmingham Stallions (Jaguars, 2017-18)
- Deon Jackson, RB, DC Defenders (Colts, 2021-23)
- Jalen McKenzie, OT, Houston Gamblers (Titans, 2022)
How the UFL to NFL Pipeline Remains Open in 2026
The UFL continues to serve as the NFL’s most active developmental league. Over the past two seasons, 66 players with connections to modern spring football have earned NFL roster spots or practice squad assignments. Multiple former spring kickers landed NFL jobs, including Brandon Aubrey and Jake Bates.
For the players listed above, spring football offers the same proposition it always has: a platform, a paycheck, and a path back.
