As the UFL season is set to kick off in less than 72 hours, teams have made their rosters final in preparation for the 2026 season. With the UFL marketing themselves as a league of opportunity the league has shown itself to be an avenue for players from “smaller” or lesser-known colleges to showcase themselves at a professional level. This season 48 players from FCS schools (formally known as I-AA), will hope to make an impact for their prospective team this upcoming season.
**Note names provided via the UFL website, and are current as of 9:30pm on 3/24/26**
Birmingham Stallions (4):
Michael Hiers Samford
Zack Johnson North Dakota State University
Armani Taylor Prioleau South Carolina State
Jojo Tillery Wofford
Columbus Aviators (6):
Rashard Davis JMU
Noah Dawkins The Citadel
Michael Lawson Western Illinois
Jaylon Moore UT-Martin
Jalen Morton Prairie View A&M
Aiden Sayin UPenn
Dallas Renegades (6):
Emmanuel Butler Northern Arizona
Josiah Ezirim Eastern Kentucky
Brendan Hall Montana State
Donald Payne Stetson
Bobby Price Norfolk State
Willie Taylor III Eastern Kentucky
D.C. Defenders (7):
Brian Abraham University of Albany
Mike DiLiello Austin Peay
Devonnsha Maxwell UT-Chattanooga
Derick Roberson Sam Houston State (Now an FBS School)
Sam Kidd JMU (Now an FBS School)
Ty Scott Missouri State (Now an FBS School)
Joe Wallace Sam Houston State (Now an FBS School)
Houston Gamblers (6):
Kenny Dyson Bryant
Malik Fisher Villanova
Nolan Henderson Delaware (Now an FBS School)
Gareth Warren Lindenwood (on IR)
Lujan Winningham Central Arkansas
Marcus Yarns Delaware (Now an FBS School)
Louisville Kings (9):
Travis Bell Kennesaw State (Now an FBS School)
Carter Bell South Dakota
Cam Gill Wagner
Jalen Jackson Villanova
Nash Jensen North Dakota State
Nick Kubitz North Dakota State
Mike McCallister Youngstown State
Jaden Shirden Monmouth
Ian Wheeler Howard
Orlando Storm (5):
Elijah Dotson Northern Colorado
Mike Edwards Campbell
Jason Ivey North Carolina A&T
Isaiah Mack UT-Chattanooga
Chris Rowland Tennessee State
St. Louis Battlehawks (5):
Ryan Coll Richmond
Harrison Frost Mercer
Jarveon Howard Alcorn State
Kevon Latulas Missouri State (Now an FBS School)
Justin Smith Norfolk State
Several players on the above-mentioned lists are expected to play a significant role for their teams this coming UFL season. The UFL is scheduled to begin its 3rd season of play on Friday March 27th, the Birmingham Stallions taking on the Louisville Kings.