Photo by United Football League Players Make the Leap to the NFL
The United Football League (UFL) has announced that eight of its players have signed contracts with National Football League (NFL) teams. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the UFL, which wrapped up its inaugural season on June 18, 2024.
UFL Players Make the Cut
The UFL’s inaugural season saw six teams represented in the NFL signings, with two players from the D.C. Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks making the cut. The list of players who signed includes:
| UFL Team | Position | Name | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARL | DE | Jalen Redmond | Minnesota Vikings |
| D.C. | CB | Gareon Conley | Dallas Cowboys |
| D.C. | OG | Liam Fornadel | New England Patriots |
| MEM | WR | Daewood Davis | Carolina Panthers |
| MICH | WR | Jake Bates | Detroit Lions |
| SA | OL | Kohl Levao | New York Jets |
| STL | LB | Willie Harvey | Dallas Cowboys |
| STL | RB | Jacob Saylors | New York Giants |
UFL players in action
Each UFL team will retain the rights of each player should that player return to the UFL.
A Successful Inaugural Season
The UFL’s inaugural season was marked by excitement and drama, culminating in the Birmingham Stallions being crowned the inaugural UFL Champions. The Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the championship game.
Birmingham Stallions celebrate their championship win
The UFL’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its players, coaches, and staff. As the league continues to grow and evolve, it’s clear that the future is bright for the United Football League.
“The UFL is the premier spring football platform, formed by the merging of the XFL and USFL in 2024 under the combined ownership of RedBird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson.” - UFL
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The UFL’s commitment to providing a platform for talented players to showcase their skills has paid off, with eight players now taking the next step in their careers in the NFL. As the league looks to the future, one thing is clear: the United Football League is here to stay.
