Explore and purchase photos of your local teams . The current USFL champions are the Birmingham Stallions, who won the league's most recent championship game against the Philadelphia Stars on July 3, 2022, 33-30. A player combine was held on June 18, 2022, the 2023 XFL Draft was held from November 15 to . Birmingham Stallions: Marquez Tucker, OG, Southern Utah, 2. Had he run that time at the NFL Combine, he wouldve been the second-fastest human in Indianapolis faster than wide receiver Curtis Samuel and cornerback Marshon Lattimore. 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. The new USFL owns trademarks from the 1980s league and has named its eight teams after original USFL franchises. New Orleans Breakers: Larry Rose III, New Mexico State, 6. The first USFL produced a number of future significant NFL characters, including future Bills coach Marv Levy, quarterbacks Steve Young and Jim Kelly, running back Herschel Walker, pass rusher Reggie White, linebacker Sam Mills, and offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman, to name a few. 6-keys: media/spln/usfl/reg/free/stories, at With the Gamblers, Ratliff-Williams will work under former New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon. Philadelphia Stars: Diondre Overton, Clemson, 2. He finished his career ranked seventh at Michigan in career passing yards, with 5,661. A full recap of the USFL draft can be found here. New Orleans Breakers: Connor Christian, Jacksonville State, 9. Michigan Panthers: Jeff Badet, Oklahoma, 7. Lucas was with the XFLs Tampa Bay Vipers in 2020, and was the anchor for the leagues best offensive line. Philadelphia Stars: Ryan Navarro, Oregon State, 6. EXTRA POINTS In the USFL you can go for 1, 2 or 3 points after scoring a touchdown pic.twitter.com/vtcmxsmx9H. Philadelphia Stars: Lene Maiava, OT, Arizona, 3. Birmingham Stallions: Seth Thomas, Northern Iowa, 4. All rights reserved. Lucas should have a similar role in New Orleans, and help complement the arm of Kyle Sloter. Philadelphia Stars: Darnell Holland, Kennesaw State, 3. As a senior in 2018, Taamu ranked second in the SEC in passing yards (3,918) behind former Alabama signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa. Jordan Taamu, QBUSFL: Tampa Bay BanditsCollege: Ole Miss. Odom most recently played for the CFLs Calgary Stampeders in 2021, where he recorded 5 tackles in 3 games. Pittsburgh Maulers: Tyson Graham, South Dakota, 2. Nick Truesdell, New Jersey Generals 3. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Houston Gamblers: Isaiah Zuber, Kansas State, 3. Here's a look at the opening-week schedule for the USFL and a quick preview of the 2022 season schedule. 1:00. Philadelphia Stars: Chris Rowland, WR, Tennessee State, 1. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Philadelphia Stars: Sean Brown, Mississippi Valley State, 5. ET / Fox, fuboTV, Birmingham Stallions at New Orleans Breakers / May 1, 2:30 p.m. Houston Gamblers: Tucker Addington, LS, Sam Houston State, 3. 7. New Orleans Breakers: Anree Saint-Amour, Georgia Tech, 1. Wright will be a familiar face to both teammates and fans, and perhaps there will be flashes of the potential seen eight years ago.Welcome to the squad, Scooby! If Brown flashes this spring, some NFL team will give him a shot. Birmingham Stallions: Osirus Mitchell, Mississippi State, 2. From the 2-yard line, a two-point conversation will take place. Dont let the draft position fool you, though, as New Orleans may have found a gem here. Tampa Bay Bandits: Emmanuel Beal, Oklahoma, 1. Scott was a big fish in a little pond in college, throwing for 77 touchdowns and only 22 interceptions for Occidental College in California. #GeauxBlueWaveWith the 8th pick in the #USFLDraft, the Breakers select Kyle Sloter pic.twitter.com/8pUWgcMHEy. ET / NBC, fuboTV, Philadelphia Stars at New Orleans Breakers / Apr. Odoms five blocked kicks were the second-most in Arkansas State history, which helped him get NFL attention. Birmingham Stallions: Alex McGough, Florida International, 7. Philadelphia Stars: Brennan Eagles, Texas, 1. Jordan Moore, OLBUSFL: Philadelphia StarsCollege: University of Texas-San Antonio. New Orleans Breakers: Jalen Allen, Charlotte. Pittsburgh Maulers: Branden Mack, Temple, 5. 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. Indycar . 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. Odom didnt play at a large college football program like some other players on this list, but that didnt stop him from making as many plays as possible. The United States Football League is getting closer to . 0:03. He is not on a StepMill. Additionally, he completed 74% of his passes and recorded ball speeds of up to 58 miles per hour. Tampa Bay Bandits: Brady White, Memphis, 8. Stallions - Fox, NBC, 12 p.m. Houston Gamblers: Kristjan Sokoli, OG/C/DE, Buffalo, 6. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeremiah Pharms Jr, Friends, 8. "On tape, he creates chunk plays as a vertical threat, on crossing routes and with wide receiver screens and jet sweeps. Houston Gamblers: Jerry Cantave, William Jewell College, 4. Among SEC quarterbacks, only Tua Tagovailoa threw for more yards that season. Tampa Bay Bandits: Jordan Lasley, UCLA, 5. New Orleans Breakers: Shawn Poindexter, Arizona, 4. NFL teams need quarterback depth, and most USFL quarterbacks are likely to get consideration in the fall. It is spring football, though, which gives football fans something to watch during the NFL offseason. New Jersey Generals: Braedon Bowman, South Alabama, 9. section: | slug: usfl-2022-schedule-players-coaches-everything-to-know-about-new-football-league | sport: other | route: article_single.us | News. An extra point is the same as it is in the NFL: teams will kick from the 15-yard-line. They will keep the ball if they can get 12 yards. Philadelphia Stars: Amani Dennis, CB, Carthage, 8. Hall of Fame coaches, execs . New Jersey Generals: Garrett McGhin, East Carolina, 7. New Jersey Generals: Bryson Young, Oregon, 6. Along with implementing several innovations, the original USFL produced several future prominent NFL figures that included futureBillscoach Marv Levy, quarterbacks Steve Young and Jim Kelly, running back Herschel Walker, pass rusher Reggie White, linebacker Sam Mills, and offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman, among others. Philadelphia Stars: Jahair Jones, OG, Miami, 7. He left Memphis with the school record for total offense in a season (4,015 yards). Tampa Bay Bandits: Tyler Catalina, Georgia, 1. Tampa Bay Bandits: Ryan DiSalvo, San Jose State, 4. Scooby Wright, ILBUSFL: Birmingham StallionsCollege: Arizona. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2017, but didnt see much action until he landed with the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) in 2019. Philadelphia Stars: Artayvious Lynn, TE, TCU, 2. In 2018, he won the Senior Bowl MVP, and would go on to be a fourth-round draft pick by the New York Giants. NFL Europe used to help players bridge the gap between the college and pro gamesand it delivered future stars like James Harrison, Adam Vinatieri, Jake Delhomme and Kurt Warnerbut the league folded in 2007. 2 overall USFL pick by the Tampa Bay Bandits, from his time as a member of the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL. It's hard to believe that Mr. Palmer has now been gone for almost seven years. New Jersey Generals: Jacob Williams, DE, Western Kentucky, 2. 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He was a reliable part of the Houston Roughnecks offense, only allowing a single quarterback pressure on 222 pass-blocking snaps. Michigan Panthers: Marcus Baugh, TE, Ohio State, 5. He also quarterbacked the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL. New Jersey Generals: Brandon Haskin, OT/OG/C, Tennessee State, 5. 21+ and present in AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, or WV. He was a dangerous dual threat at Mississippi, finishing his 2018 campaign with 3,918 passing yards, 342 rushing yards, 25 combined touchdowns and eight interceptions. Houston Gamblers: Josh Avery, DT, Southeast Missouri State, 5. With the change in each position, the draft order changed. A three-point try, which the NFL currently lacks, will be attempted from the 10-yard line. The former Memphis Tiger phenom is the only NFL first-round selection (Denver, 2016) who was chosen in the USFL Draft. 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. He was even more prolific as a returner in 2017, fielding 34 kickoffs for 895 yards and two touchdowns. Tampa Bay Bandits: Delrick Abrams, Jr., Colorado, 2. 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. Philadelphia Stars: Josh Banderas, Nebraska, 6. Michigan Panthers: Reginald Corbin, Illinois, 6. Michigan Panthers: Connor Davis, TE, Stony Brook, 7. Houston Gamblers: Erick Browne, OG, Merrimack, 2. New Orleans Breakers: Johnnie Dixon, Ohio State, 7. In 2018, he caught 42 passes for 689 yards, rushed 11 times for 83 yards and returned 28 kickoffs for 598 yards. Michigan Panthers: Ray Bolden, Stony Brook, 4. The 6'0", 220-pound back has the physical tools to be an NFL contributor, which is why he got multiple practice-squad opportunities. ET / FS1, fuboTV, New Orleans Breakers at Tampa Bay Bandits / Apr. Stay up to date with all the latest USFL players making the jump to the NFL with our official USFL to NFL tracker. Sloter can be viewed as somewhat of a sleeper pick, since he was the last quarterback taken in round one. As of 2020, Taylor has over 50 career NFL receptions to his name, and boasts plenty of upside having just turned 27. The league won't release a full player pool ahead of the draft, according to Pro Football Talk . Now with the Pittsburgh Maulers, Thomas will look to show he's still an explosive playmaker. I have compiled a list of fifteen individuals from three offensive positions (RB, WR, TE), and divided those fifteen into three different categories. Teams with a capable return specialist have an advantage. Bellamy is also the only non-QB on this list. Pittsburgh Maulers: Mitchell Fraboni, Arizona State, 1. USFL players signed two-year contracts, which could lead to a legal challenge if they try to sign with the XFL next year. New Jersey Generals: KaVontae Turpin, TCU, 8. He also made the active roster in 2020, when he didn't play but still became a Super Bowl champion. PJ Walker led the league in passing yards through 5 games, and Gennesy played a big role in making that happen. Those without are looking to find one. Philadelphia Stars: Gus Cumberlander, Oregon, 4. Houston Gamblers: Stanley Green, CB, Illinois, 8. Birmingham Stallions: Cameron Hunt, Oregon, 4. Houston Gamblers: Reggie Northrup, Florida State, 10. Birmingham Stallions: Brandon Aubrey, Notre Dame, 1. Where Franklin shined was as a runner. Philadelphia Stars: Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, 7. Pittsburgh Maulers: Malcolm Elmore, S/CB, Central Methodist, 6. Simply put, Allen should have no problem being a game-changer for the Stallions, given that he played in an NFL game as recently as last December. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeffrey Thomas, Miami, 5. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. In a game against Memphis, Lynch tied the FBS record for passing TDs in a half with seven against Southern Methodist, hitting nine of 14 passes for 222 yards. In four seasons with the . New Orleans Breakers: Jordan Ellis, Virginia, 5. Birmingham Stallions: Brian Allen, Utah, 1. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Exciting Football, Fun Atmosphere, Fan-Friendly Affordability Individual Game Tickets as Low as $10, Discounted On Tuesday the Michigan Panthers partook in the USFLs 2023 College Draft. From the 33-yard line, teams can try to convert one 4th-and-12 play. Mark Thompson after contact (253) #2 - Mark Thompson, RB, Houston Gamblers A running back winning MVP? New Jersey Generals: Alonzo Moore, WR, Nebraska, 6. MP Stats for iPad. Below is a team-by-team breakdown of the players selected during the 2022 USFL Draft. Pittsburgh Maulers: Keith Gipson Jr, CB, Mary Hardin-Baylor, 8. You know, the demand is there. NFL senior vice president of officiating Walt Anderson traveled to Birmingham to conduct an officiating clinic for USFL officials. Taamu has also had his fair share of NFL trips and visits, even though theyve never amounted to much. Michigan Panthers: Jalin Burrell, New Mexico, 6. While onside kicks will still be available, the USFL will also provide a second option for teams looking to keep possession following a touchdown. 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). 24, 3 p.m. Get all the details on this new football league. View Comments. The PLL is a professional lacrosse league with the best players in the world. Houston Gamblers: Howard Wilson, Houston, 7. New Jersey Generals: Paris Ford, S, Pitt, 7. 7) is. He made an impact in all three leagues, and now has an impressive resume heading into the upcoming USFL season.The second CB taken in the #USFLDraft, the Stars have selected Channing Stribling. Houston Gamblers: Mark Thompson, Florida, 4. Michigan Panthers: Terry Myrick, Eastern Michigan, 6. Fortunately, football fans won't have to wait that long to enjoy football this spring with the return of 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. Follow him on Twitter at @RJ_Young, and subscribe to "The RJ Young Show" on YouTube. Pittsburgh Maulers: Bailey Gaither, San Jose State, 6. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Running back Herschel Walker signed a three-year, $4.2 million deal with the New Jersey Generals that included a $1 million signing bonus. Smith may be exiting his prime at the age of 27, but still appears to have enough gas left in the tank to be at the top of USFL leaderboards.Welcome De'Veon Smith! Birmingham Stallions: Jordan Chunn, RB, Troy, 1. Birmingham Stallions: Joseph Emmanuel Hall, Missouri, 1. Badet was a big-play danger in college, averaging 16.5 yards per catch and a stunning 21.6 yards per catch in 2016. New Orleans Breakers: Manny Patterson, Maine, 6. It has since been broken by Riley Ferguson (4,279 in 2017). Houston Gamblers: Malik Harris, DE, Incarnate Word, 7. Birmingham Stallions: Haston Adams, Mary Hardin-Baylor, 5. Former Georgia Bulldog defensive end Davin Bellamy was the first defensive player selected in this year's USFL Draft. Michigan Panthers: Jameson Houston, Baylor, 6. Stars- Freedom Akinmoladun. A three-point try, something that the NFL currently does not have, will take place from the 10-yard line. Philadelphia Stars: Te'Von Coney, Notre Dame, 3. The new USFL will also have several rules that will differentiate it from the NFL. . He was originally a fifth-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, and has since been a member of five different teams. Marable was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2021, but didnt make the final roster. In 2018, Dobbins rushed for 1,053 yards on 230 rushes. Birmingham Stallions: Willie Yarbary, Wake Forest, 7. Houston Gamblers: Will Likely, Maryland, 4. 20 USFL players to watch heading into the 2022 football season in Birmingham. Tampa Bay Bandits: Quenton Meeks, DB, Stanford, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Rannell Hall, CB, UCF, 7. New Jersey Generals: Shalom Luani, Washington State, 3. Tampa has given Taamu some great weapons to work with, and it will be exciting for all fans to see him on the football field again.WE'VE GOT OUR QB With the second pick of the #USFLDraft, the Bandits select @JTaamu10! Birmingham Stallions: Darius Harper, Cincinnati, 3. We'll highlight former Mississippi star Jordan Ta'amu, who is only 24 years old and appears on the cusp of sticking with an NFL team. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. New Orleans Breakers: Turner Bernard, LS, San Diego State, 3. Teams are listed in alphabetical order. The Rebels went 3-2 in that stretch, with a win in the Egg Bowl against rival Mississippi State. Pittsburgh Maulers: Terrell Bonds, Tennessee State, 2. Now with the Birmingham Stallions, the former Coastal Carolina star will have a chance to prove that Chicagoand the 31 clubs that didn't pick him upmade a mistake. Pittsburgh Maulers: Darrius Maragne, DT/DE/OT, Kansas, 3. Houston Gamblers: Brandon Hitner, Villanova, 4. New Orleans Breakers: Ja'Len Embry, Northern Illinois, 5. Birmingham Stallions: Jordan McCray, UCF, 6. Michigan Panthers: Michael Carrizosa, San Jose State, 1. But Johnston said that the sheer size of this year's draft pool "maybe . Marable will get the chance to prove himself on a pro playing field under the guidance of running backs coach Larry Kirksey, who has NFL experience coaching for the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. On 9/23, the El Segundo varsity football . Adrian Martinez, QB, New Jersey Generals Darius Victor, RB, New Jersey Generals (2022 Offensive Player of the Year) Bo Scarbrough, RB, Birmingham Stallions Alex Collins, RB, Memphis Showboats. New Orleans Breakers: Steven Rowzee, Troy, 2. ET / FS1, fuboTV, Michigan Panthers at New Jersey Generals / Apr. In 2019, Ta'amu spent three weeks with the Houston Texans before joining the XFL's BattleHawks. #GiddyUp pic.twitter.com/gCArcOddCv, The top player on this list might not come as a surprise, since so many people already looked at him this way before the draft. New Jersey Generals: De'Vante Bausby, Pittsburgh State, 4. Check out the highlights of Philadelphia Stars first-round pick Bryan Scott while he played for the Generals in the Spring League. Eagles is a big target capable of big plays. Pittsburgh Maulers: Prince Robinson, Tarleton State, 1. Philadelphia Stars: Matt Colburn II, Wake Forest, 8. Houston Gamblers: Kenji Bahar, Monmouth, 5. Birmingham Stallions: J'Mar Davis-Smith, Louisiana Tech, 4. Then he grad-transferred to the University of Texas-San Antonio to play football for former LSU coach Frank Wilson. Franklin did see the field with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, rushing once for 11 yards. Houston Gamblers: Tyler Simmons, Georgia, 8. All rights reserved. "Certain players, depending on their college, need more time to develop," agent Kenny Zuckerman said, per The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan. Houston Gamblers: Ahmad Gooden, Samford, 6. 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: Tyrone "TJ" Logan Jr., RB, North Carolina, 6. Pittsburgh Maulers: De'Veon Smith, Michigan, 2. The eight-team USFL had a restart with a 10-week regular season on Saturday, April 16 with a prime-time battle between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. New Jersey Generals: Evan Heim, Minnesota State, 5. New Orleans Breakers: Christopher Okoye, Ferris State, 2. Tampa Bay Bandits: Obi Henry Melifonwu, UConn, 5. 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.". Panthers- Adewale Adeoye. Kyle Lauletta will quarterback the Maulers after spending the 2021 season with the Cleveland Browns. Tampa Bay Bandits: Christian Campbell, Penn State, 2. " We love these kinds of leagues, and it just gives guys the ability to play more football and get more film, which gives some [a] better chance to get the golden ticket and play in the NFL.". 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. Pittsburgh Maulers: Max Duffy, P, Kentucky, 8. On the weekend of June 25, the top two teams from each division will play in the semifinals, with the USFL ChampionshipGame on Sunday, July 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. The National Football League seems to be taking interest in the USFL as a possible developmental league, as NFL Films is partnering with the USFL and Fox Sports on a documentary series that covers the league's inaugural season. There, he became a safety. Bandits running back BJ Emmons has gotten some looks in the NFL, spending time on the practice squads of the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars. The new version of the USFL will kick off its regular season this Saturday with a prime-time matchup between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. Tampa Bay Bandits: Davante Davis, Texas, 1. . The regular season began on February 18, 2023. Philadelphia Stars: Solomon Wise, Alcorn State, 4. After a standout career at Kentucky, Badet became a graduate transfer to Oklahoma, where he played for Bob Stoops. New Jersey Generals: Tyshun Render, DE, Middle Tennessee State, 6. If the two teams are still tied after three attempts, sudden death overtime will be played. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Houston Gamblers: Clayton Thorson, Northwestern, 6. 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. NFL teams are always on the lookout for pass-rushing help, and they'll likely keep an eye on Tampa Bay Bandits defender Mekhi Brown. Houston Gamblers: Dalyn Dawkins, Colorado State, 7. New Jersey Generals: Ben Holmes, Tarleton State, 5. He was the top linebacker in college football in 2014, with 14 sacks, six forced fumbles, 163 tackles, and 29 tackles for loss for Arizona. New Jersey Generals: Chris Orr, Wisconsin, 9. New Orleans Breakers: Toree Boyd, C/OG/OT, Howard, 5. News. #dropthehammer pic.twitter.com/7jcMUEURFg. With kickoff less than a week away, here's everything you need to know to get ready. Badet's quarterback, Baker Mayfield, won the Heisman Trophy that season. Houston Gamblers: Beniquez Brown, Mississippi State, 2. Wright is one of the best collegiate linebackers of the past decade. Notable XFL players and coaches: Hines Ward, Rod Woodson, Josh Gordon, Martavis Bryant headline league's stars Some old faces will look to make new marks in a new league By Bryan DeArdo Feb 18,. Philadelphia Stars: Freedom Akinmoladun, Nebraska, 7. At North Carolina, Ratliff-Williams was a dynamic multi-role player, and that's presumably how Houston will use him.
