# Orlando Storm Position-By-Position Draft Analysis

- Author: Greg Parks
- Published: 2026-01-25T20:14:24Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:51Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/orlando-storm-position-by-position-draft-analysis

This is part seven of what will be an eight-part, position-by-position review of each UFL team’s roster after the draft. The previous parts of this series can be found at the links below:

[Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/birmingham-stallions-position-by-position-draft-analysis)

[Columbus Aviators](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/columbus-aviators-position-by-position-draft-analysis)

[Dallas Renegades](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/dallas-renegades-position-by-position-draft-analysis)

[D.C. Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/d-c-defenders-position-by-position-draft-analysis)

[Houston Gamblers](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/houston-gamblers-position-by-position-draft-analysis)

[Louisville Kings](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/louisville-kings-position-by-position-draft-analysis)

Names in (parentheses) have already been removed from the roster; names in **bold**have been added to the roster, per the [UFL](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl) transaction wire.

**Quarterbacks**

*[Dorian Thompson-Robinson](https://uflnewshub.com/player/dorian-thompson-robinson-34298), [Jack Plummer](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jack-plummer-34297)*

*Analysis*: An interesting QB room if only for the dichotomy in play here: Thompson-Robinson is more of a running QB while Plummer is your traditional pocket passer. It's like St. Louis having [Manny Wilkins](https://uflnewshub.com/player/manny-wilkins-30443)/Max Duggan and Brandon Silvers last year, and they made it work.

**Running Backs**

*Jashaun Corbin, Tre Stewart*

*Analysis:*Orlando came out of the draft with fewer than the league-mandated minimum number of 60 players. Their roster stood at 58, meaning some positions are going to be underfilled - for now - compared to others around the league. Running backs fit that bill. The good news is Orlando has their starter in Jashaun Corbin, who came out of nowhere to be one of the few offensive bright spots for San Antonio in 2025. Stewart rushed for 23 touchdowns and a 6.1 yards per carry average in 2024 at Jacksonville State.

**Wide Receivers**

*Elijah Badger, Chris Rowland, Jerome Kapp, Marquez Stevenson, Sam Wiglusz, Aron Cruickshank, Cam Camper, Jordan Bly*, ***Dee Anderson***

Analysis: Head coach Anthony Becht drafted nine former Battlehawks, two of them at receiver in Kapp and Wiglusz. Interestingly, both were deep reserves in St. Louis. Cruickshank was an off-season signing by St. Louis before the rosters were blown up. The big news is Rowland, who becomes Becht's Jahcour Pearson in Orlando. Rowland and Stevenson have the ability to provide a lot of options for first-time offensive coordinator Kyle Caskey in the pass game.

**Tight Ends**

*Steven Stilianos, (J.J. Galbreath), (Stevo Klotz*), *Kole Taylor*, ***TE Shawn Bowman***

*Analysis*: Tight ends were not a huge part of the passing game in St. Louis under Becht, and based on these picks, I wouldn't expect that to be any different in Orlando. Galbreath would've been the best bet to pick up targets, but he ended up signing a futures deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Becht is familiar with Klotz, an Iowa State product, because his son, Rocco, was QB at ISU while Klotz played there (Rocco transferred to Penn State for 2026).

**Offensive Line**

*Tackles: Zuri Henry, Teton Saltes, Jarrid Williams, Jason Ivey*, ***Bryce Benhart***

*Guards: Samuel Jackson, Michael Gonzalez, Joey Fisher, Mike Edwards, Lyle Santos*

*Centers: Cole Schneider, Mose Vavao*

*Analysis:*Becht wasn't afraid to mine smaller schools for his trench players: This list includes those who attended colleges like Southern Utah, Shepherd, Campbell, and North Carolina A&T. Schneider was a fan favorite the last few years in Birmingham; he should find the weather in Orlando to his shirtless liking.

**Defensive Line**

*Edges: Chris Garrett, Max Roberts, Jasheen Davis, Keshawn Banks*, *Grayson Murphy*

*Interior*: *Isaiah Buggs, Jacob Sykes, Isaiah Mack, Willie Yarbary, Pheldarius Payne, T.J. Pesefea, Jayden Peevy*

*Analysis:*Roberts has had 11 sacks in the last three spring seasons, but he was out of the league last year until Birmingham brought him in late in the season. Garrett has been a key special teamer with St. Louis. He hasn't produced consistently on defense yet. There's a lot of promise on the interior. It will be interesting to see how playing time shakes out. Payne was a St. Louis College Draft pick in 2024 under Becht and general manager Dave Boller.

**Linebackers**

*Tavante Beckett, DaShaun White, Darien Butler, Deion Jennings*

*Analysis:*No longer partnered with Jordan Williams, Beckett will have to find chemistry with another inside 'backer. White spent two years as a Michigan Panther but was out of the league last season after a stop-over in the NFL. Jennings continues the Rutgers-to-Becht pipeline that was alive and well when Becht led the Battlehawks. And Butler came from Arizona State, where former Becht GM Boller was a Player Personnel Assistant.

**Defensive Backs**

*Corners: Chris Claybrooks, Micah Abraham, Lamar Jackson, Allan George, Christian Matthew, Mark Gilbert*

*Safeties: Nate Meadors, Ravarius Rivers, Mishael Powell, Jaylen Mahoney, Jason Taylor II, Josh Minkins*

*Analysis*: The addition of Abraham makes one wonder if Donnie Abraham will follow Becht from St. Louis to Orlando as defensive coordinator. I love the addition of Jason Taylor and think he can be a real stud in this league. Meadors gives a veteran presence to the back end of the defense. Claybrooks can also return kicks.

**Special Teams**

*LS Alex Matheson, K Michael Lantz, P Jack Browning*

*Analysis*: St. Louis South even brought over the long snapper from the Battlehawks in Matheson. He'll work with two youngsters in Lantz and Browning. Browning was a top punter coming out in 2024. Lantz got a rookie minicamp tryout with the L.A. Chargers. Both took part in the [Nick Novak Specialist Showcase in October](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/select-player-capsules-from-the-2025-specialist-ufl-showcase).

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