# UFL Announces Day One Draft Selections

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2026-01-14T01:19:50Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:50Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-announces-day-one-draft-selections

The United Football League opened the 2026 UFL Draft today inside league headquarters in Arlington, Texas. One hundred forty players were selected across the league on Day One of the two-day, position-by-position draft.

The draft was structured by position groups, beginning with the offensive front, followed by the defensive front, offensive skill positions, and defensive backs.

[UFL](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl) teams will retain exclusive rights to the players chosen in today’s draft until the player reports to the team.

Below is a list of Day One selections by team:

## **BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS**

## **COLUMBUS AVIATORS**

## **DALLAS RENEGADES**

## **DC DEFENDERS**

## **HOUSTON GAMBLERS**

## **LOUISVILLE KINGS**

## **ORLANDO STORM**

## **ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS**

**About the [United Football League](https://www.theufl.com/)**

The United Football League (UFL) is the premier professional spring football league, powered by the visionary leadership and investment of [Mike Repole](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/who-is-mike-repole-ufl-co-owner-and-billionaire-entrepreneur) and Impact Capital, RedBird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and ESPN. Built on innovation, accessibility, and competitive excellence, the UFL delivers the most engaging professional football experience in the world—for both players and fans. The league features eight teams: the Birmingham Stallions, Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm, and [St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/st-louis-battlehawks). The 2026 season kicks off Friday, March 27.

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