The Memphis Showboats marked their first season in the United States Football League (USFL) in 2023, with their home field at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Managed by General Manager Dave Razzano and led by Head Coach Todd Haley, the Showboats established themselves as a competitive team in the league. They completed their inaugural season with a balanced 5-5 record, placing 4th in the South Division of the USFL. However, this record did not qualify them for the playoffs that year. The Memphis Showboats’ entry into the USFL brought new dynamics to the league, showcasing their potential for future seasons.
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Showboats Roster
Head Coach John DeFilippo
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General Manager Dennis Polian
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Special Teams/Running Backs Kirk Doll
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Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Carnell Lake
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Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Doug Martin
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Linebackers Paul Pasqualoni
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Assistant Linebackers Steven Thompson
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Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Jim Turner
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Tight Ends T.J. Vernieri
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Kicker
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Wright | Kicker | Georgia St | - |
| Alex Kessman | Kicker | Pittsburgh | - |
| Matthew White | Kicker | Monmouth | - |
| Matt Coghlin | Kicker | Michigan St | - |
| Matthew Coghlin | Kicker | Michigan St | - |
Quarterback
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Love | Quarterback | - | - |
| Case Cookus | Quarterback | N. Arizona | - |
| Ryan Willis | Quarterback | Virginia Tech | - |
| Troy Williams | Quarterback | Utah | - |
| Guy Myers | Quarterback | Charleston (W. Va.) | - |
| Cole Kelley | Quarterback | SE Louisiana | - |
Tight End
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Dafney | Tight End | Indiana State | - |
| Sage Surratt | Tight End | Wake Forest | - |
| Michael Ezeike | Tight End | UCLA | - |
| Jay Jay Wilson | Tight End | Arizona St | - |
Running back
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Swen | Running back | Wyoming | - |
| Kerrith Whyte | Running back | Florida Atlantic | - |
| Cyrus Habibi-Likio | Running back | Boise State | - |
| Kennedy Brooks | Running back | Oklahoma | - |
| Darius Victor | Running back | Towson | - |
| Trey Williams | Running back | Texas A&M | - |
Wide receiver
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Dillon | Wide receiver | LSU | - |
| Rashard Davis | Wide receiver | James Madison | - |
| Jonathan Adams | Wide receiver | Arkansas St | - |
| Vinny Papale | Wide receiver | Delaware | - |
| Damion Willis | Wide receiver | Troy | Meridian,MS |
| Daewood Davis | Wide receiver | W. Kentucky | - |
| Ryan McDaniel | Wide receiver | N.C. Central | - |
| Dee Anderson | Wide receiver | Alabama A&M | - |
| Diondre Overton | Wide receiver | Clemson | - |
| Lee Morris | Wide receiver | Oklahoma | - |
| John Mitchell | Wide receiver | Florida Atlantic | - |
Center
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan McCray | Center | UCF | , |
| Jared Thomas | Center | Northwestern | Indianapolis,IN |
Offensive guard
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terronne Prescod | Offensive guard | North Carolina St | - |
| Tyran Hunt | Offensive guard | Old Dominion | - |
| Chance Lytle | Offensive guard | Duke | - |
| Kirk Kelley | Offensive guard | Troy | - |
Offensive tackle
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tery Poole | Offensive tackle | San Diego St | - |
| Salesi Uhatafe | Offensive tackle | Utah | - |
| Sidney Wells | Offensive tackle | UAB | - |
| Terry Poole | Offensive tackle | San Diego St | - |
| Clayton Bradley | Offensive tackle | UNLV | Orange,CA |
| Alec Lindstrom | Offensive tackle | Boston College | - |
| Lukayus McNeil | Offensive tackle | Louisville | - |
| James Tunstall | Offensive tackle | Cincinnati | - |
| Darrin Paulo | Offensive tackle | Utah | - |
| Jarron Jones | Offensive tackle | Notre Dame | - |
Defensive tackle
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Reaves | Defensive tackle | South Florida | - |
| Dillon Faamatau | Defensive tackle | Oklahoma | - |
| Daylon Mack | Defensive tackle | Texas A&M | - |
| Willie Henry | Defensive tackle | Michigan | - |
| Connor Christian | Defensive tackle | Jacksonville St | - |
| John Atkins Sr | Defensive tackle | Georgia | - |
Defensive end
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff McCulloch | Defensive end | Texas | - |
| Jordan Ferguson | Defensive end | Middle Tennessee St | - |
| Tyshun Render | Defensive end | Middle Tennessee St | - |
| Kolin Hill | Defensive end | Texas Tech | - |
| Josiah Bronson | Defensive end | Washington | - |
| P.J. Hall | Defensive end | Sam Houston St | Seguin,TX |
| Jeremiah Valoaga | Defensive end | UNLV | - |
Middle linebacker
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moses | Middle linebacker | Alabama | - |
| Anthony Butler | Middle linebacker | Liberty | - |
| Shaheed Salmon | Middle linebacker | Samford | - |
| Max Roberts | Middle linebacker | Boston College | Delaware, OH |
Outside linebacker
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Neal | Outside linebacker | Auburn | - |
| Vontae Diggs | Outside linebacker | Connecticut | - |
| Malik Lawal | Outside linebacker | Tulane | - |
| Jordan Brailford | Outside linebacker | Oklahoma St | - |
Cornerback
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Daniel | Cornerback | Georgia | - |
| Antoine Brooks | Cornerback | Maryland | Lanham, MD |
| Quenton Meeks | Cornerback | Stanford | - |
| Delrick Abrams Jr | Cornerback | Colorado | - |
| Troy Warner | Cornerback | BYU | - |
| Michael Stevens | Cornerback | North Carolina St | - |
| Lamont McPhatter II | Cornerback | California (Pa.) | - |
| Jarey Elder | Cornerback | West Chester (Pa.) | - |
| Tye Smith | Cornerback | Towson | , |
| Will Likely | Cornerback | Maryland | - |
| Nehemiah Shelton | Cornerback | San Jose St | - |
Safety
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McFarland | Safety | Idaho St | - |
| T.J. Green | Safety | Clemson | Sylacauga, AL |
| Kyree Woods | Safety | San Diego St | - |
USFL Conference
| Pos | Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BIRM | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 265 | 180 | W1 |
| 2 |  MICH | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 228 | 189 | L1 |
| 3 | | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 290 | W1 |
| 4 |  HOU | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 233 | L6 |