Bandits- Mekhi Brown. Surveys were mailed to every player on a 2022 team roster, and 1,300 players responded. Pittsburgh Maulers: Ethan Westbrooks, DT, West Texas A&M, 3. New Jersey Generals: Jake Lacina, Augustana (S.D. Houston Gamblers: Howard Wilson, Houston, 7. Birmingham Stallions: Ryan Williams-Pope, OT, San Diego State, 4. section: | slug: usfl-2022-schedule-players-coaches-everything-to-know-about-new-football-league | sport: other | route: article_single.us | While a free agent last season, Franklin was handed a three-game suspension for misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status. 6-keys: media/spln/usfl/reg/free/stories, at Houston Gamblers at Michigan Panthers / Apr. New Orleans Breakers: Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky, 7. Wright also spent time in the AAF and XFL, which has further prepared him for this USFL opportunity. With the Gamblers, Ratliff-Williams will work under former New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon. NFL senior vice president of officiating Walt Anderson traveled to Birmingham to conduct an officiating clinic for USFL officials. A three-point try, something that the NFL currently does not have, will take place from the 10-yard line. The current USFL champions are the Birmingham Stallions, who won the league's most recent championship game against the Philadelphia Stars on July 3, 2022, 33-30. Houston Gamblers: Brandon Hitner, Villanova, 4. 22, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay Bandits: Vinny Papale, Delaware, 1. The USFL held its 2023 College Draft this past Tuesday drafting the rights to 80 players, ten per team, and showing their plan is building toward the future. Additionally, he completed 74% of his passes and recorded ball speeds of up to 58 miles per hour. Birmingham Stallions: Tyree Robinson, Oregon, 4. . Here's a look at the opening-week schedule for the USFL and a quick preview of the 2022 season schedule. On 9/23, the El Segundo varsity football . Birmingham Stallions: Colby Wadman, UC Davis, 2. Birmingham Stallions: Alex McGough, Florida International, 7. pic.twitter.com/Ibq8MYWtQo. Michigan Panthers: Adewale Adeoye, Utah State, 1. Houston Gamblers: Clayton Thorson, Northwestern, 6. Update on Tom Brady's "fake" last touchdown pass ball: Auction voided, Kelvin Joseph was riding in SUV from which man was shot, two people arrested, New NFL diversity policies: teams required to hire a woman or a member of a minority group, Urban Meyer: "Who's this 99 guy on the Rams? Badet has played for four NFL teams since graduating from Oklahoma. Michigan Panthers: Marquel Harrell, Auburn, 1. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The 2023 XFL season is the league's second season, the first under its new ownership group of Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Gerry Cardinale (RedBird Capital), and the third in the history of the XFL brand created and originally owned by Vince McMahon.. (Compensatory pick; passing in future round) Michigan Panthers: Joshua Taylor, Mississippi Valley State, 1. Birmingham Stallions: Bobby Holly, FB/RB/TE, Louisiana Tech. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. Panthers- Adewale Adeoye. He signed a six-year contract with a $25,000 signing bonus. He spent time on the practice squads of the Chiefs, Lions, Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers last season. Now with the Pittsburgh Maulers, Thomas will look to show he's still an explosive playmaker. Birmingham Stallions: Tony Brook-James, Oregon, 8. Taylor is arguably the best wide receiver in Western Kentucky history, recording 3,197 yards and 34 touchdowns over his last two seasons. New Jersey Generals: Randy Satterfield, Lyon, 8. Unlike the NFL, the clock will stop following a first down during the final two minutes of the second and fourth quarters. The full list of coaches can be found at the USFL's official website. Houston Gamblers: Avery Gennesy, Texas A&M, 7. He'll be guided by seasoned NFL veteran Kirby Wilson, the Maulers' head coach, who has coached for the Patriots, Commanders, Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings and Browns. ), 2. Now with the Birmingham Stallions, the former Coastal Carolina star will have a chance to prove that Chicagoand the 31 clubs that didn't pick him upmade a mistake. #GiddyUp pic.twitter.com/gCArcOddCv, The top player on this list might not come as a surprise, since so many people already looked at him this way before the draft. New Orleans Breakers: Paul Adams, Missouri, 5. Michigan Panthers: Maea Teuhema, OG, Southeastern Louisiana, 2. His accomplishments in the Spring League earned him a tryout with the Indianapolis Colts in February 2021. There, he became a safety. With kickoff less than a week away, here's everything you need to know to get ready. While all games in the inaugural season will be played in Birminghamnegating local fanbases and home-crowd advantagesfans won't have to travel to get in on the action. Photo Galleries. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: usfl | pageType: stories | Cam Smith won the 2022 Players Championship with a stellar 66 in the final round. Birmingham Stallions: Aaron Adeoye, SE Missouri State, 4. Pittsburgh Maulers: Matt Seybert, Michigan State, 4. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jaylon McClain-Sapp, Marshall, 2. New Jersey Generals: Calvin Ashley, Auburn 4. Taamu started the final five games of the 2017 season. News. Kirby Wilson, who was the Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach in 2020, will serve as head coach of the Maulers. Badet's quarterback, Baker Mayfield, won the Heisman Trophy that season. Pittsburgh Maulers: De'Veon Smith, Michigan, 2. Philadelphia Stars: Chris Rowland, WR, Tennessee State, 1. Brennan Eagles, WRUSFL: Philadelphia StarsCollege: Texas. Those without are looking to find one. Michigan Panthers: Shane Griffin, LS, West Chester, 7. That's an opportunity he can get from the Bandits and the USFL. Philadelphia Stars: Mike Barnett, Georgia, 4. Birmingham Stallions: Sage Surratt, TE, Wake Forest, 2. He was originally a fifth-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017, and has since been a member of five different teams. Jordan Ta'amu will be the signal-caller of the Bandits. He left Memphis with the school record for total offense in a season (4,015 yards). If they can get 12 yards, they will keep the ball. Michigan Panthers: Taiwan Jones, Michigan State, 1. New Orleans Breakers: Johnnie Dixon, Ohio State, 7. Houston Gamblers: Julian Allen, Southern Mississippi, 10. So I think the fundamentals of any economics are there, and how it's done and how it's executed.". Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeremiah Pharms Jr, Friends, 8. Michigan Panthers: Joseph Putu, CB, Florida, 8. "Certain players, depending on their college, need more time to develop," Ta'amu's agent, Kenny Zuckerman, told The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan. Weber rushed for 1,096 yards as a spell back on the 2016 Buckeyes squad behind first-round selection and current Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. That one bad grade came in the "Treatment of families" category and it came because players weren't happy that the . Odom has shined as a defensive lineman, but was also known for his contributions on special teams. At North Carolina, Ratliff-Williams was a dynamic multi-role player, and that's presumably how Houston will use him. In his final two seasons at Coastal Carolina, he accounted for 23 touchdowns on the ground while simultaneously averaging 5.2 yards per carry. New Jersey Generals: Shalom Luani, Washington State, 3. Michigan Panthers: Terry Myrick, Eastern Michigan, 6. Michigan Panthers: Connor Davis, TE, Stony Brook, 7. They will keep the ball if they can get 12 yards. Pittsburgh Maulers: Tre Walker, San Jose State, 5. Fortunately, football fans won't have to wait that long to enjoy football this spring with the return of the USFL. EXTRA POINTS In the USFL you can go for 1, 2 or 3 points after scoring a touchdown pic.twitter.com/vtcmxsmx9H. A two-point conversation will take place from the 2-yard-line. He also earned the MVP award in The Spring League in 2018 and '20 and led the Generals to The Spring League title in 2020. Mike Weber, RBUSFL: New Jersey GeneralsCollege: Ohio State. Philadelphia Stars: Jerome Johnson, Indiana, 4. Houston Gamblers: Terrone Prescod, NC State, 7. New Orleans Breakers: Kyle Sloter, Northern Colorado, 1. . Philadelphia Stars: Lene Maiava, OT, Arizona, 3. Who is USFL's version of Justin Herbert, Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. You know, the demand is there. Despite not having many accolades in recent years, Lauletta is ready to take advantage of a fresh start, and should be a team leader in Pittsburgh.Nailed our first pick Welcome to the squad, Kyle Lauletta. NFL and college football fans should see a few familiar faces on the field, too. They have the physical tools, upside and positional value needed to earn an NFL opportunity (or another one, in many cases) and to become spring-league stars. New Jersey Generals: Chris Orr, Wisconsin, 9. Perhaps the most notable name is Paxton Lynch, a 2016 first-round pick of the Denver Broncos who will quarterback the Panthers this season. Patterson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Marable will get the chance to prove himself on a pro playing field under the guidance of running backs coach Larry Kirksey, who has NFL experience coaching for the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. Pittsburgh Maulers: Vadal Alexander, LSU, 3. New Jersey Generals: Tim Walton Jr., Texas Southern, 4. New Jersey Generals: Brandon Haskin, OT/OG/C, Tennessee State, 5. New Jersey Generals: David Rivers, Youngstown State, 4. A three-point try, which the NFL currently lacks, will be attempted from the 10-yard line. Tampa Bay Bandits: Derrick Dillon, LSU, 6. Badet has spent time with Washington, Atlanta, and Las Vegas during the last two seasons. New Orleans Breakers: Donnell Greene, Minnesota, 6. Follow him on Twitter at @RJ_Young, and subscribe to "The RJ Young Show" on YouTube. Michigan Panthers: Joshua Dunlap, UTSA, 6. All rights reserved. The league claims that this will result in more offensive plays towards the end of each half. In four seasons with the . 17, 4 p.m. After joining the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2017, Sloter became somewhat of a journeyman. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Watch highlights of Jordan Ta'amu, the No. New Jersey Generals: Mike Weber, Ohio State, 4. Kyle Lauletta will quarterback the Maulers after spending the 2021 season with the Cleveland Browns. Birmingham Stallions: Osirus Mitchell, Mississippi State, 2. Where Franklin shined was as a runner. New Jersey Generals: Kalani Vakameilalo, Oregon State, 5. The Generals made a great choice by adding Bausby to their roster, and he should be a strong voice both on the field and in the locker room. Simply put, Allen should have no problem being a game-changer for the Stallions, given that he played in an NFL game as recently as last December. Pittsburgh Maulers: Garret Groshek, Wisconsin, 1. Houston Gamblers: Jerry Cantave, William Jewell College, 4. #BanditBall pic.twitter.com/CsCVuIlNBj, Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan (Michigan Panthers), JMon Moore, WR, Missouri (New Jersey Generals), Ahmad Gooden, DE/OLB, Samford (Houston Gamblers), Your email address will not be published. NFL Europe used to help players bridge the gap between the college and pro gamesand it delivered future stars like James Harrison, Adam Vinatieri, Jake Delhomme and Kurt Warnerbut the league folded in 2007. New Orleans Breakers: Jalen Allen, Charlotte. Birmingham Stallions: Marquez Tucker, OG, Southern Utah, 2. Philadelphia Stars: Ladarius Wiley, Vanderbilt, 1. Michigan Panthers: Warren Saba, DB, East Carolina, 1. (Compensatory pick; passing in future round) New Orleans Breakers: Nigel Chavis, Norfolk State, 10. Nick Truesdell, New Jersey Generals 3. While the USFL will face competition from Fan Controlled Footballentering its second seasonits placement in the spring will help sate football fans who dread the NFL offseason. Weber rushed for 954 yards on just 172 rushes. Michigan Panthers: Justin Lorenz Hughes, Kansas State, 8. . Tampa Bay Bandits: Stephen Griffin, S/CB, North Carolina State/Tennessee, 6. Birmingham Stallions: Cameron Hunt, Oregon, 4. New Jersey Generals: Darius Victor, RB, Towson, 8. Wright is one of the best collegiate linebackers of the past decade. As a former five-star prospect, he led IMG Academy to its first undefeated season as a senior in 2016. "On tape, he creates chunk plays as a vertical threat, on crossing routes and with wide receiver screens and jet sweeps. 1. I have compiled a list of fifteen individuals from three offensive positions (RB, WR, TE), and divided those fifteen into three different categories. Notable XFL players and coaches: Hines Ward, Rod Woodson, Josh Gordon, Martavis Bryant headline league's stars Some old faces will look to make new marks in a new league By Bryan DeArdo Feb 18,. 7:30 p.m. ET / Fox, NBC, fuboTV. All rights reserved. The NFL toyed with a similar idea during the Pro Bowl, as teams had a chance to maintain possession if they were able to convert on a 4th-and-15 play from their own 25-yard-line. Teams are listed in alphabetical order. Full schedule and matchups can be found at the USFL's official website. Philadelphia Stars: Marcus Lewis, Maryland, 8. ET / NBC, fuboTV, Philadelphia Stars at New Orleans Breakers / Apr. Here's everything you need to know to get ready for kickoff, which is less than a week away. - The new USFL begins play this weekend and numerous players with area ties are in the upstart league. Philadelphia Stars: Jordan Suell, Southern Oregon, 2. The new version of the USFL will kick off its regular season this Saturday with a prime-time matchup between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. Birmingham Stallions: O'Shea Dugas, Louisiana Tech, 8. Tampa Bay Bandits: Emmanuel Beal, Oklahoma, 1. Philadelphia Stars: Freedom Akinmoladun, Nebraska, 7. USFL . Houston Gamblers: Erick Browne, OG, Merrimack, 2. While providing fans with the opportunity to see and enjoy spring football, the new iteration of the USFL will also incorporate some groundbreaking regulation modifications. In 2019, he became just the third Michigan quarterback to pass for 3,000 yards in a season, finishing with 3,061, second-most in program history. He relies on athletic gifts over route acumen, but that can be corrected.". New Jersey Generals: Darrius Shepherd, North Dakota State, 8. #ForPhilly pic.twitter.com/FtrEfYj4np, Lauletta was one of the best quarterbacks at the FCS level for three seasons (2015-2017), throwing for over 10,000 yards and accounting for almost 90 total touchdowns. Michigan Panthers: Sean Williams, FS/OLB, Navy, 6. 1:00. New Orleans Breakers: Jonathan Adams, Arkansas State, 4. Stallions - Fox, NBC. Tampa Bay Bandits: Brady White, Memphis, 8. Compared to Patterson, Taamu finished averaging more yards per pass attempt (9.7 vs. 8.7), a better passer efficiency rating (164.5 vs. 151.5), a better completion percentage (66.5 vs. 63.8) and a better TD-INT ratio (11:4 vs. 17:9). New Jersey Generals: J'Mon Moore, Missouri, 3. New Orleans Breakers: Connor Christian, Jacksonville State, 9. Under the guidance of Haley and Saunders, Ta'amu could become one of the USFL's brightest starsand it will be a surprise if he isn't at least back on an NFL practice squad in the fall. Sean Landeta USA TODAY Sports Sean Landeta (pictured No. Michigan Panthers: Jaquan Bailey, Iowa State, 1. During the Pro Bowl, the NFL experimented with a similar concept, with teams having a chance to keep possession if they converted on a 4th-and-15 play from their own 25-yard line. Michigan Panthers: Cavon Walker, Maryland, 2. After a 37-year hiatus, the eight-team USFL will first play a 10-week regular season that will begin on Saturday, April 16 with a prime-time matchup between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. Odoms five blocked kicks were the second-most in Arkansas State history, which helped him get NFL attention. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. RJ Young breaks down why the Panthers' Shea Patterson and Paxton Lynch, the Bandits' John Franklin III and Jordan Ta'amu, and the Stars' Bryan Scott make his list of the most exciting players to watch in the USFL. Get all the details on this new football league. Philadelphia Stars: Gunnar Vogel, OT, Northwestern, 7. Manage Settings Former Miami wide receiver Jeff Thomas was dismissed from the team in 2018 but returned only to be suspended two games for a violation of team rules. Adrian Martinez, QB, New Jersey Generals Darius Victor, RB, New Jersey Generals (2022 Offensive Player of the Year) Bo Scarbrough, RB, Birmingham Stallions Alex Collins, RB, Memphis Showboats. Sage Surratt, Birmingham Stallions 7.. New Orleans Breakers: James Folston Jr., Pitt, 2. The league just announced that the league's inaugural postseason will begin on June 25 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. ET / NBC/Peacock, fuboTV. New Jersey Generals: Calvin Ashley, Auburn, 4. News. While onside kicks are still an option, the USFL will also offer second option for teams that want to try to maintain possession after a score. Philadelphia Stars: Channing Stribling, Michigan, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Juwann Bushel-Beatty, Michigan, 9. He didn't log a sack in 2019 but had 12 solo stops in five games. Pittsburgh Maulers: Keith Gipson Jr, CB, Mary Hardin-Baylor, 8. Michigan Panthers: Jameson Houston, Baylor, 6. Franklin did see the field with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019, rushing once for 11 yards. Ta'amu passed for 3,918 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions as the team's starter in 2018. Extra points are kicked from the 15-yard line, much like they are in the NFL.