The DC Defenders today announced its 50-man roster to begin the 2025 UFL season.
“After weeks of hard work, tough decisions, and relentless competition, I’m proud to announce the men who have the privilege of representing our great city. Every player on this team has earned his spot,” said Defenders Head Coach Reggie Barlow. “This group represents the heart, grit, and determination that define our program. Now, it’s time to lock in, trust each other, and chase greatness together. It’s now time to Defend DC!”
The Defenders return to spring football for a third-straight year when it hosts the Birmingham Stallions in its home opener at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 30 at Audi Field.
2025 DC Defenders Roster
| NO | NAME | POS | COLLEGE |
| 45 | Abraham, Brian | LB | Albany |
| 9 | Anderson, Deontay | S | Houston |
| 15 | Antonio, Javon | WR | Colorado |
| 2 | Baker, Deandre | CB | Georgia |
| 80 | Barry, Trae | LS | Boston College |
| 7 | Bellamy, Davin | DE | Georgia |
| 87 | Bresnahan, Ben | TE | Vanderbilt |
| 74 | Britton, Gunner | G | Auburn |
| 77 | Brooks, Mason | OL | Ole Miss |
| 47 | Brooks, Paxton | P | Tennessee |
| 96 | Ceaser, Nelson | DE | Houston |
| 17 | DiLiello, Mike | QB | Austin Peay |
| 79 | Doss, Tykeem | G | Southern Mississippi |
| 23 | Drew Jr., Willie | CB | Virginia State |
| 70 | Durant, Yasir | T | Mizzou |
| 84 | Fairchild, Mason | TE | Kansas |
| 92 | Fisher, Malik | DE | Villanova |
| 53 | Gaillard, Lamont | C | Georgia |
| 6 | Gardner, Ferrod | LB | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 28 | Hagans, Darius | RB | Virginia State |
| 8 | Hawkins, Tayler | S | San Diego State |
| 57 | Hines III, Anthony | LB | Texas A&M |
| 25 | Jackson, Deon | RB | Duke |
| 56 | Johari Branch | T | Maryland |
| 91 | Johnson, Dennis | NT | Grand Valley State |
| 27 | Joseph, Kelvin | CB | Kentucky |
| 26 | Kidd, Sam | S | James Madison |
| 51 | Maietti, Mike | C | Mizzou |
| 95 | Maxwell, Devonnsha | DT | Tennessee-Chattanooga |
| 16 | McCrane, Matt | K | Kansas State |
| 13 | Mickens, Jaydon | WR | Washington |
| 48 | Mintze, Andre | DE | Vanderbilt |
| 88 | Moore, Briley | TE | Kansas State |
| 21 | Nicholson, Montae | S | Michigan State |
| 5 | Ojemudia, Michael | CB | Iowa |
| Phillips, Kyle | T | Fresno State | |
| 50 | Roberson, Derick | DE | Sam Houston State |
| 12 | Rowland, Chris | WR | Tennessee State |
| 83 | Sanders, Braylon | WR | Ole Miss |
| 18 | Sanders, Spencer | QB | Ole Miss |
| 11 | Sanogo, Momo | LB | Louisville |
| 19 | Scott, Ty | WR | Missouri State |
| 33 | Simon, Shayne | LB | Pittsburgh |
| 4 | Smith, Abram | RB | Baylor |
| 10 | Ta’amu, Jordan | QB | Ole Miss |
| 24 | Thomas, Kiondre | CB | Kansas State |
| 1 | Thompson, Bryce | CB | Tennessee |
| 99 | Wallace, Joe | DT | Sam Houston State |
| 62 | Williams, Jarrid | T | Miami (FL) |
Individual ticket prices start as low as $25 and can be purchased at ufldefenders.com/tickets.
