We'll examine seven of those players who could get a look from NFL teams this fallif they perform on the field, of course. 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Philadelphia Stars: Sean Brown, Mississippi Valley State, 5. With kickoff less than a week away, here's everything you need to know to get ready. Pittsburgh Maulers: Bryce Torneden, Kansas, 5. New Jersey Generals: Malik Hamner, Jackson State, 6. News. In the final regular-season game of his career against Ohio State, Patterson topped Tom Bradys career passing yard total, and then he passed UM coach Jim Harbaugh in the Citrus Bowl against Alabama. Under the guidance of Haley and Saunders, Ta'amu could become one of the USFL's brightest starsand it will be a surprise if he isn't at least back on an NFL practice squad in the fall. Its important to note that there will be a supplemental draft on March 10th, which will see 80 new players join the league. Unfortunately, after only suiting up for three games the following season, his NFL draft stock slipped dramatically. Philadelphia Stars: Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, 7. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeffrey Thomas, Miami, 5. . Michigan Panthers: Keith Williams, Colorado State, 6. Houston Gamblers: Tucker Addington, LS, Sam Houston State, 3. The full list of coaches can be found at the USFL's official website. While a free agent last season, Franklin was handed a three-game suspension for misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status. Lauletta has only thrown five passes in the NFL, one of which was intercepted. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeremiah Pharms Jr, Friends, 8. In 2019, Thomas appeared in 10 games and caught 31 passes for 379 yards and three touchdowns. Your email address will not be published. Scooby Wright, ILBUSFL: Birmingham StallionsCollege: Arizona. He also quarterbacked the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL. RJ Young's five most exciting USFL players RJ Young breaks down why the Panthers' Shea Patterson and Paxton Lynch, the Bandits' John Franklin III and Jordan Ta'amu, and the Stars' Bryan Scott. Stat keeping for basketball teams. New Jersey Generals: Brock Miller, P, Southern Utah, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Corbin Kaufusi, BYU, 2. Pittsburgh Maulers: Abdul Beecham, OG/C, Kansas State, 5. New Orleans Breakers: Toree Boyd, C/OG/OT, Howard, 5. New Orleans Breakers: Shareef Miller, DE, Penn State, 5. Birmingham Stallions: Bobby Holly, FB/RB/TE, Louisiana Tech. Fans will also get a chance to cheer for new players who are hoping to make the most of their opportunity in the USFL. 1 in Wolverines history in passing yards per game in a career (217.7). Tampa Bay Bandits: Christian Sam, Arizona State, 7. Tampa Bay Bandits: Fred Lauina, Oregon State, 8. Paxton Lynch, QBUSFL: Michigan PanthersCollege: Memphis. The first 35 players were selected over a two-day process. The top two teams from each division will play in the semifinals on the weekend of June 25, with the USFL Championship Game taking place on Sunday, July 3. Birmingham Stallions: CJ Marable, Coastal Carolina, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Quenton Meeks, DB, Stanford, 3. Mike Weber, RBUSFL: New Jersey GeneralsCollege: Ohio State. Philadelphia Stars: Darnell Holland, Kennesaw State, 3. 17, 4 p.m. Michigan Panthers: Connor Davis, TE, Stony Brook, 7. Well, we're here to examine exactly that. Michigan Panthers: Warren Saba, DB, East Carolina, 1. Houston Gamblers: Howard Wilson, Houston, 7. RJ Young breaks down why the Generals' Mike Weber, the Stallions' Scooby Wright, the Panthers' Jeff Badet and the Stars' Jordan Moore and Brennan Eagles make his list of the 10 most exciting players in the USFL. Michigan Panthers (coach Jeff Fisher) New Jersey Generals (coach Mike Riley) Philadelphia Stars (coach Bart Andrus) Pittsburgh Maulers (coach Kirby Wilson) South Division Birmingham Stallions. More Videos; Sep 24, 2022 @ 5:48pm. New Orleans Breakers: James Folston Jr., Pitt, 2. The way the USFL rosters were constructed was intriguing. Philadelphia Stars: Mazzi Wilkins, South Florida, 3. Houston Gamblers: Jamar Summers, UConn, 7. Indycar . New Orleans Breakers: Kamilo Tongamoa, Iowa State, 2. The USFL is back! Philadelphia Stars: Paul Nosworthy, Buffalo, 4. Philadelphia Stars: Jordan Suell, Southern Oregon, 2. Michigan Panthers: Maea Teuhema, OG, Southeastern Louisiana, 2. Former Georgia Bulldog defensive end Davin Bellamy was the first defensive player selected in this year's USFL Draft. Philadelphia Stars: Channing Stribling, Michigan, 3. New Jersey Generals: Randy Satterfield, Lyon, 8. Patterson, the top pick in the USFL Draft, passed for 68 touchdowns and 27 interceptions during his college career. Michigan Panthers: Sean Richard Pollard, Clemson, 3. #GiddyUp pic.twitter.com/L8bqNXrQMT, Smith started his pro career as a receiving back for the Miami Dolphins in 2017, but quickly became known for his running abilities. Players are listed in alphabetical order. At Occidental, Scott was named to the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference First Team twice (2015, '16) and won SCIAC Newcomer of the Year (2013) and Player of the Year (2016). ET / USA, fuboTV, Tampa Bay Bandits at Pittsburgh Maulers / Apr. Philadelphia Stars: Carroll Phillips, Illinois, 7. He started games at Ole Miss and Michigan, earned All-Big Ten honors twice at the latter and finished No. Eagles is a big target capable of big plays. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams . While it may not happen in. New Jersey Generals: Mike Bell, SS/LB, Fresno State, 4. Additionally, he completed 74% of his passes and recorded ball speeds of up to 58 miles per hour. New Orleans Breakers: Manny Patterson, Maine, 6. 6-keys: media/spln/usfl/reg/free/stories, at New Orleans Breakers: Anree Saint-Amour, Georgia Tech, 1. 8. Gamblers head coach Kevin Sumlin held the same position at Texas A&M while Gennesy was there, so the two already have a connection, and Sumlin now has a guy he can trust. If a team successfully scores on the play, they were be awarded three points, which means that a team can score as many as nine points after scoring a touchdown. New Orleans Breakers: Donnell Greene,. Haley spent three seasons (2009-2011) as the Kansas City Chiefs' head coach, and his last NFL job came as the Cleveland Browns' offensive coordinator in 2018. New Jersey Generals: Tim Walton Jr., Texas Southern, 4. A team will be awarded three points if they successfully score on the play, meaning they can score as many as nine points after scoring a touchdown. The United States Football League (USFL) has finally returned. (Compensatory pick; passing in future round) New Orleans Breakers: Nigel Chavis, Norfolk State, 10. #USFLDraft pic.twitter.com/QLwWnb2joB. The pending suspension might play a factor in an NFL team's willingness to sign him, but so will his play with the Bandits. If he shows he can still be an explosive special teams threat, NFL squads without established kick returners will come calling. Bandits- Mekhi Brown. New Jersey Generals: Dravon Askew-Henry, WVU, 8. The original USFL included several groundbreaking rule changes that were ultimately adapted by the NFL. Tampa Bay Bandits: Jordan Taamu, Mississippi, 3. New Jersey Generals: Jake Lacina, Augustana (S.D. He was even more prolific as a returner in 2017, fielding 34 kickoffs for 895 yards and two touchdowns. Houston Gamblers: John Yarbrough, Richmond, 4. Stallions - Fox, NBC. Two Tampa Bay running backs (DeVeon Smith and Jacques Patrick) finished within the top five for rushing yards, which simply wouldnt have been possible without a player of that caliber. NFL teams need quarterback depth, and most USFL quarterbacks are likely to get consideration in the fall. Houston Gamblers: Drequan Brown, Central Oklahoma, 5. He was originally a fifth-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, and has since been a member of five different teams. SBJ's Breakthrough Sport of the Year in 2020. ), 2. Emmons took a winding path to the NFL, where he was an undrafted free agent last season. Pittsburgh Maulers: Matt Seybert, Michigan State, 4. "He has the tools that fit a zone-scheme rushing attack, and his ability to hit chunk pass plays out of the backfield could give his draft profile more life," NFL Media draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote of Marable in 2021. Several former NFL coaches will helm USFL squads, including longtime NFL head coach Jeff Fisher. Pittsburgh Maulers: Nicholas Falah, USC, 7. Even if the process isnt officially over, here are my top 15 players currently in the USFL. Gambling problem? Houston Gamblers: Donald Payne, Stetson, 7. His accomplishments in the Spring League earned him a tryout with the Indianapolis Colts in February 2021. 2. Birmingham Stallions: Manasseh Bailey, Morgan State, 3. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Tuscaloosa News. Birmingham Stallions: Lorenzo Burns, Arizona, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Jordan Lasley, UCLA, 5. If Marable shows his size isn't a limiting factor, the 25-year-old will get fresh looks from the NFL. . Tampa Bay Bandits: Brandon Wright, Georgia State, 6. ET / NBC, fuboTV, Tampa Bay Bandits at Houston Gamblers / April 30, 4 p.m. Michigan Panthers: Paxton Lynch, Memphis, 1. Philadelphia Stars: Bryan Scott, Occidental College, 4. New Orleans Breakers: Ja'Len Embry, Northern Illinois, 5. Tampa Bay Bandits: Rannell Hall, CB, UCF, 7. February 27, 2023. The 2021 NFL season concluded two months ago, a reminder that there is still a ways to go until the 2022 campaign starts up in the fall. The Stallions will help him do just that, and it could give the team (and the league as a whole) some serious credibility in the future. Philadelphia Stars: Gabriel Sewell Jr., ILB, Nevada, 6. Unlike the NFL, during the final two minutes of the second and fourth quarters, the clock will stop after a first down. New Orleans Breakers: Christopher Okoye, Ferris State, 2. ", Atlanta Falcons trade QB Matt Ryan to Colts, New Orleans Breakers (coach Larry Fedora). Birmingham Stallions: Jordan McCray, UCF, 6. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. Birmingham Stallions: Jason Ferris, Montana Western, 11. He also won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Chuck Bednarik Award (both awarded to the nations best defensive player) and the Lombardi Award (player who best embodies the values and spirit of legendary coach Vince Lombardi). Stars- Freedom Akinmoladun. If Brown flashes this spring, some NFL team will give him a shot. 2 on the depth chart behind J.K. Dobbins in 2017 and '18 and accounted for more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage in two of his three years in Columbus. Houston Gamblers: Domenique Davis, UNC Pembroke, 7. Tampa Bay Bandits: Travis Feeney, OLB, Washington, 4. Michigan Panthers: La'Michael Pettway, Iowa State, 12. Sloter can be viewed as somewhat of a sleeper pick, since he was the last quarterback taken in round one. Houston Gamblers: Isaiah Zuber, Kansas State, 3. After a 37-year hiatus, the eight-team USFL will first play a 10-week regular season that will begin on Saturday, April 16 with a prime-time matchup between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. Tampa Bay Bandits: Jarron Jones, OT, Notre Dame, 8. Birmingham Stallions: Marquez Tucker, OG, Southern Utah, 2. . Philadelphia Stars: Jordan Moore, UTSA, 8. Pittsburgh Maulers: Tre Walker, San Jose State, 5. After beginning his career at the New Mexico Military academy, Taamu transferred to Ole Miss, where he backed up Patterson until Patterson suffered an injury in 2017. New Jersey Generals: Shalom Luani, Washington State, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Antonio Reed, SS/OLB, Nebraska, 2. 17/04/2022 - 11:35 CDT. New Jersey Generals: De'Andre Johnson, Texas Southern, 6. This type of versatility was demonstrated with the XFLs New York Guardians, as he recorded the most sacks in the league (4.5). #GiddyUp pic.twitter.com/L8bqNXrQMT Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) February 23, 2022, Welcome to the squad, Scooby! 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New Orleans Breakers: Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky, 7. #ForPhilly pic.twitter.com/FtrEfYj4np, Lauletta was one of the best quarterbacks at the FCS level for three seasons (2015-2017), throwing for over 10,000 yards and accounting for almost 90 total touchdowns. He spent time on the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent that same year. Games in the 2022 season will be broadcast on Fox, NBC, FS1 and USA, with select games streaming on Peacock. . Tampa Bay Bandits: Stephen Griffin, S/CB, North Carolina State/Tennessee, 6. In 2019, he became just the third Michigan quarterback to pass for 3,000 yards in a season, finishing with 3,061, second-most in program history. ET: Generals vs. Birmingham Stallions: Cameron Hunt, Oregon, 4. Birmingham Stallions: Brian Allen, Utah, 1. "Certain players, depending on their college, need more time to develop," agent Kenny Zuckerman said, per The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan. Tampa Bay Bandits: Tyler Rausa, K, Boise State, 5. New Orleans Breakers: Shawn Poindexter, Arizona, 4. pic.twitter.com/Ibq8MYWtQo. New Orleans Breakers: Keith Washington II, CB, West Virginia, 1. New Jersey Generals: Tyshun Render, DE, Middle Tennessee State, 6. He'll get an opportunity to continue building his resume under a seasoned NFL coach, Todd Haley. According to the league, this should create more offensive plays during the end of each half while "adding excitement before halftime and at the end of the game.". They will keep the ball if they can get 12 yards. Michigan Panthers: Michael Carrizosa, San Jose State, 1. New Orleans Breakers: Steven Rowzee, Troy, 2. 2022 USFL Draft Results; Press Releases; Scores; Shop; Contact; He had close to 1,000 receiving yards in his NFL career, and would later be a top target in the XFL as a DC Defender. 16, 7:30 p.m. An undrafted free agent with the Texans in 2019, Ta'amu has been on and off NFL practice fields ever since. Birmingham Stallions: Haston Adams, Mary Hardin-Baylor, 5. New Orleans Breakers: Turner Bernard, LS, San Diego State, 3. "Thomas' impressive athleticism and talent were wasted by subpar quarterbacking and self-sabotage," Zierlein wrote of Thomas before the 2020 draft. Additionally, Brown will get to polish his skills under the guidance of former NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl-winning assistant coach Pepper Johnson, the Bandits' defensive coordinator. Tampa Bay Bandits: Adam Shuler, Florida, 8. Watch highlights of Jordan Ta'amu, the No. NFL Films is partnering with the USFL and Fox Sports on a documentary project covering the league's inaugural season. Weber ran 4.47 at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine and was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Michigan Panthers: Cameron Scarlett, RB, Stanford, 4. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. ET / NBC, fuboTV, Philadelphia Stars at New Orleans Breakers / Apr. Philadelphia Stars: Blake Alan Camper, South Carolina, 8. Perhaps the most notable name is Paxton Lynch, a 2016 first-round pick of the Denver Broncos who will quarterback the Panthers this season. News. Philadelphia Stars: Gunnar Vogel, OT, Northwestern, 7. New Jersey Generals: Calvin Ashley, Auburn 4. In 2019, Smith had 6 rushing touchdowns in the AAF. Philadelphia Stars: Lene Maiava, OT, Arizona, 3. The new version of the USFL will also include some ground-breaking rules changes while offering fans a chance to watch and enjoy spring football. ET: Generals vs. Philadelphia Stars: Michael Rodriguez III, Louisiana Tech 3. Pittsburgh Maulers: Owen "Boogie" Roberts, San Jose State, 3. In 2014, he recorded one of the best linebacker seasons of the century, with 164 tackles, including 31 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and five forced fumbles. He also shined with the XFL's St. Louis Battlehawks during their pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The NFL toyed with a similar idea during the Pro Bowl, as teams had a chance to maintain possession if they were able to convert on a 4th-and-15 play from their own 25-yard-line. Pittsburgh Maulers: De'Veon Smith, Michigan, 2. Copyright 2022 USFL News Hub. New Orleans Breakers: Jared Thomas, Northwestern, 8. He became one of the most accomplished players in the history of Occidental College, where the play-by-play announcer, Mike Wells, nicknamed him "Division III Aaron Rodgers.". Michigan Panthers: Stevie Scott III, Indiana, 5. Tampa Bay Bandits: Ryan DiSalvo, San Jose State, 4. Birmingham Stallions: Ryan Williams-Pope, OT, San Diego State, 4. After stints with the Chiefs, BC Lions, and Montreal Alouettes, the former Ole Miss and Michigan quarterback joins the Panthers. Birmingham Stallions: Nathan Holley, SS/OLB, Kent State, 3. Despite the King's absence, the annual event that carries his name and is held at . #ForPhilly pic.twitter.com/FtrEfYj4np Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) February 23, 2022, The second CB taken in the #USFLDraft, the Stars have selected Channing Stribling. After an impressive pro day at USC, Scott received a tryout with the Chiefs in 2018. 2 overall USFL pick by the Tampa Bay Bandits, from his time as a member of the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL. There, he became a safety. At Auburn, he averaged 9.3 yards per carry. He didn't log a sack in 2019 but had 12 solo stops in five games. For example, the first round saw quarterbacks being selected. Birmingham Stallions: Tony Brook-James, Oregon, 8.
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