There are a lot of questions for the Battlehawks going into 2025, but one piece of the puzzle has been filled in as of Monday Afternoon. Jacob Saylors was announced via the UFL PR "X" account that he will be returning following his NFL opportunities with the Browns and Giants during the 2024 NFL Training Camp.
Saylors was a late signing for St. Louis in February of 2024 due to the "retirement" of Max Borghi. After an injury to Mataeo Durant, Saylors stepped up and surpassed NFL veteran Wayne Gallman as not only the premier back for the Battlehawks but the UFL as well. Saylors finished 2024 with 461 Rushing Yards (2nd in UFL), 152 Receiving Yards, and 8 Touchdowns which led the UFL, en-route to his All-UFL selection.
Saylors now joins a Battlehawks Running Back room that has seen Missouri State Alum Kevon Latulas, and 3rd Year Battlehawk Mataeo Durant both sign their LOIs. So far the Battlehawks have signed 39 players to their 2025 roster, with 28 players returning from 2024. The Battlehawks have put together Two straight seasons of a 7-3 record with one playoff appearance that resulted in a loss to the San Antonio Brahmas.