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? 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. The USFL is the ideal league for a quarterback like Scott, who may have landed his first big shot in the NFL. Bandits- Mekhi Brown. Philadelphia Stars: Cody Brown, Arkansas State, 9. ), 2. The 1980s version of the USFL was loaded with talent. (Compensatory pick; passing in future round) New Orleans Breakers: Nigel Chavis, Norfolk State, 10. Tampa Bay Bandits: Derrick Willies, Texas Tech, 5. He also made the active roster in 2020, when he didn't play but still became a Super Bowl champion. If Brown flashes this spring, some NFL team will give him a shot. Here's everything you need to know to get ready for kickoff, which is less than a week away. Tampa Bay Bandits quarterback Brady White owns the school record at Memphis for passing TDs in a career, with 90. If the two teams are still tied after three attempts, sudden death overtime will be played. Birmingham Stallions: Phillip "Scooby" Wright, Arizona, 5. They will keep the ball if they can get 12 yards. New Orleans Breakers: Dartez Jacobs, Georgia State, 8. Houston Gamblers at Michigan Panthers / Apr. Birmingham Stallions: Lorenzo Burns, Arizona, 3. 0:03. Tampa Bay Bandits: Juwan Washington, SDSU, 1. Philadelphia Stars: Adam Rodriguez, Edge/FB, Weber State, 4. . New Jersey Generals: J'Mon Moore, Missouri, 3. Birmingham Stallions: Ryan Williams-Pope, OT, San Diego State, 4. ET / Fox, fuboTV, Pittsburgh Maulers at Michigan Panthers / April 30, 8 p.m. Philadelphia Stars: Artayvious Lynn, TE, TCU, 2. USFL; Esports; Cricket; Rugby League; Rugby Union; . If he can prove himself for the Bandits under Haley, he'll likely see an NFL opportunity again. If the two teams are still tied after three attempts, overtime will go into sudden death. New Jersey Generals: Kolin Hill, Texas Tech, 5. 1. That's huge because the NFL doesn't have a developmental league outside of college. 22, 8 p.m. He made an impact in all three leagues, and now has an impressive resume heading into the upcoming USFL season.The second CB taken in the #USFLDraft, the Stars have selected Channing Stribling. New Jersey Generals: Mike Weber, Ohio State, 4. Michigan Panthers: Joseph Putu, CB, Florida, 8. If a team successfully scores on the play, they were be awarded three points, which means that a team can score as many as nine points after scoring a touchdown. Birmingham Stallions: Tony Brook-James, Oregon, 8. New Orleans Breakers: Jarey Elder, S, West Chester, 8. Michigan Panthers: Shea Patterson, Michigan, 2. Tampa Bay Bandits: Rashard Causey Jr., Central Florida, 9. New Jersey Generals: D'Juan Marques Hines, Houston, 7. Weber rushed for 954 yards on just 172 rushes. In Bart Andrus' offense, in which the quarterback will throw the ball between 30 and 40 times per game, Im interested to see if Eagles becomes one of QB Scotts preferred targets. NFL senior vice president of officiating Walt Anderson traveled to Birmingham to conduct an officiating clinic for USFL officials. He left Memphis with the school record for total offense in a season (4,015 yards). Philadelphia Stars: Carroll Phillips, Illinois, 7. New Orleans Breakers: Diondre Wallace, Towson State, 5. The Bandits will be coached by former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley. Philadelphia Stars: Bradley Sylve, Alabama, 8. Rogers should have an immediate impact in Tampas offense, especially with Jordan Taamu throwing in his direction.Our first pick of Day 2 is in! Unlike the NFL, during the final two minutes of the second and fourth quarters, the clock will stop after a first down. (Compensatory pick; passing in future round) Birmingham Stallions: Jonathan Newsome, Ball State, 1. Pittsburgh Maulers: Terrell Bonds, Tennessee State, 2. Pittsburgh Maulers: Arnold Tarpley III, Vanderbilt, 6. He spent time on the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent that same year. 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To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The inaugural USFL draft was held Feb. 22-23, with 280 players selected by the league's eight teams, followed by the USFL's supplemental draft on March 10 10 rounds, with no positional restrictions. If they can get 12 yards, they will keep the ball. Birmingham Stallions: CJ Marable, Coastal Carolina, 3. Philadelphia Stars: Mike Barnett, Georgia, 4. Birmingham Stallions: Victor Bolden Jr., Oregon State, 2. This earned Franklin a look with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2018, though he never appeared in a regular-season game. If Walker wants to lead the USFL in sacks, its less about the guard or tackle hes going up against, and more about where hes put on a specific play. Birmingham Stallions: Nathan Holley, SS/OLB, Kent State, 3. Tampa Bay Bandits: Emmanuel Beal, Oklahoma, 1. pic.twitter.com/Ibq8MYWtQo. 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. According to the league, this should create more offensive plays during the end of each half while "adding excitement before halftime and at the end of the game.". 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. Tampa Bay Bandits: Brandon Wright, Georgia State, 6. Birmingham Stallions: Joseph Emmanuel Hall, Missouri, 1. The eight-team USFL had a restart with a 10-week regular season on Saturday, April 16 with a prime-time battle between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. Fisher will serve as head coach of the Panthers. 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. For that 2014 performance, Wright earned recognition as a unanimous All-American and finished ninth in Heisman voting. "It was a critical moment in the game and I messed up," he said the following spring, per Mike Organ of the Tennessean. Philadelphia Stars: Freedom Akinmoladun, Nebraska, 7. New Orleans Breakers: Donnell Greene,. For even more on the new USFL, check out our Everything You Need To Know, and make sure to follow the USFL and your favorite teams! Houston Gamblers: Micah Abernathy, CB, Tennessee, 4. New Jersey Generals: Chris Orr, Wisconsin, 9. Scott was a big fish in a little pond in college, throwing for 77 touchdowns and only 22 interceptions for Occidental College in California. Pittsburgh Maulers: Branden Mack, Temple, 5. 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. The supply is there. New Jersey Generals: Trey Williams, Texas A&M, 7. 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After that, he had periods with Kansas City and Detroit, as well as stints with Washington and Carolina. 8:08 pm ET, USFL draft 2023 grades: Analysis, player profiles, Daryl Johnston on USFL's sudden impact on the NFL, Stars QB injures leg ahead of his wedding, USFL 2022 schedule: Dates, times and more, USFL championship: How to watch Stallions vs. Stars, Both QBs in USFL title game overcame big hurdles, New Orleans Breakers (coach Larry Fedora). Houston Gamblers: Kenji Bahar, Monmouth, 5. Philadelphia Stars: Gabriel Sewell Jr., ILB, Nevada, 6. New Jersey Generals: Toby Johnson, Georgia, 6. "We love these kinds of leagues, and it just gives guys the ability to play more football and get more film, which gives some [a] better chance to get the golden ticket and play in the NFL.". Overtime in the USFL will be a best-of-three scoring format, with each offense starting at their opponent's 2-yard line. Unfortunately, after only suiting up for three games the following season, his NFL draft stock slipped dramatically. ET / NBC/Peacock, fuboTV. Tampa Bay Bandits: Delrick Abrams, Jr., Colorado, 2. John Franklin III, WRUSFL: Tampa Bay BanditsCollege: Florida Atlantic. Each of his seven TDs went to a different receiver. Here are the most notable rule changes the USFL will roll out this spring. 2022 USFL MVP KaVontae Turpin made his way to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys following a standout season with the New Jersey Maulers, and other talented players have a chance to make their mark in 2023. Here's how NFL players graded their teams. With the Chanticleers in 2020, Marable tallied 887 rushing yards, 228 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging 5.3 yards per carry. As a senior in 2018, Taamu ranked second in the SEC in passing yards (3,918) behind former Alabama signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa. Michigan Panthers: Cameron Scarlett, RB, Stanford, 4. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. After a 37-year hiatus, the USFL is hoping to have more. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jon Dietzen, Wisconsin, 8. The goal, it seems, is to position the USFL as a developmental league for future NFL talentsomething the NFL hasn't truly had since the NFL Europe days. Michigan Panthers: Devin Ross, WR/Returner, Colorado, 3. Where Franklin shined was as a runner. He started games at Ole Miss and Michigan, earned All-Big Ten honors twice at the latter and finished No. Michigan Panthers: Ray Bolden, Stony Brook, 4. Teams with a capable return specialist have an advantage. Baseball's best high school players in the country, all in once place. . The new USFL will also have several rules that will differentiate it from the NFL. Players are listed in alphabetical order. 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. Houston Gamblers: Donald Payne, Stetson, 7. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeffrey Thomas, Miami, 5. New Jersey Generals: DeJuan Neal, Shepherd, 7. If they fall short, the opposite team will seize control of the ball. "On tape, he creates chunk plays as a vertical threat, on crossing routes and with wide receiver screens and jet sweeps. Jordan Moore, OLBUSFL: Philadelphia StarsCollege: University of Texas-San Antonio. Philadelphia Stars: Bryan Scott, Occidental College, 4. Allen is finding himself in the spring football world for the first time. Stay up to date with all the latest USFL players making the jump to the NFL with our official USFL to NFL tracker. Birmingham Stallions: Bryan Mills, North Carolina Central, 8. Pittsburgh Maulers: De'Veon Smith, Michigan, 2. Houston Gamblers: Brandon Hitner, Villanova, 4. The original USFL included a number of game-changing rules that were eventually added to the NFL. New Jersey Generals at Birmingham Stallions / Apr. Tampa Bay Bandits: Anthony Cioffi, Rutgers, 6. That one bad grade came in the "Treatment of families" category and it came because players weren't happy that the . New Orleans Breakers: Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky, 7. . Michigan Panthers: Taiwan Jones, Michigan State, 1. ET / FS1, fuboTV, New Orleans Breakers at Tampa Bay Bandits / Apr. Welcome to the Gamblers #AllInHouston has selected Chris Odom in the #USFLDraft pic.twitter.com/hOZ1hX4N8C. Houston Gamblers: Isaiah Zuber, Kansas State, 3. 17, 4 p.m. Tampa Bay Bandits: Jordan Taamu, Mississippi, 3. Michigan Panthers: Teton Saltes, New Mexico, 5. "There's an insatiable appetite for it," former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum said, per Kaplan. The following are the most significant rule changes that the USFL will implement this spring. Michigan Panthers: Adewale Adeoye, Utah State, 1. In 2019, Ta'amu spent three weeks with the Houston Texans before joining the XFL's BattleHawks. New Orleans Breakers: Donnell Greene, Minnesota, 6. 1 overall selection in the inaugural USFL Draft. Houston Gamblers: Drequan Brown, Central Oklahoma, 5. Pittsburgh Maulers: Tre Walker, San Jose State, 5. Pittsburgh Maulers: Jeremiah Pharms Jr, Friends, 8. "Certain players, depending on their college, need more time to develop," Ta'amu's agent, Kenny Zuckerman, told The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan. New Jersey Generals: Evan Heim, Minnesota State, 5. "After it was over, I knew, if I was going to do all that, all the foolishness, I'd have to make up for it. 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. NFL teams are always on the lookout for pass-rushing help, and they'll likely keep an eye on Tampa Bay Bandits defender Mekhi Brown. He was a reliable part of the Houston Roughnecks offense, only allowing a single quarterback pressure on 222 pass-blocking snaps. Philadelphia Stars: Josh Banderas, Nebraska, 6. Philadelphia Stars: Chris Rowland, WR, Tennessee State, 1. Philadelphia Stars: Solomon Wise, Alcorn State, 4. Several former NFL coaches will helm USFL squads, including longtime NFL head coach Jeff Fisher. . Tampa Bay Bandits: Michael Scott, Oklahoma State, 3. New Orleans Breakers: Vontae Diggs, UConn, 6. Pittsburgh Maulers: Kyahva Tezino, SDSU, 2. #ForPhilly pic.twitter.com/FtrEfYj4np Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) February 23, 2022, The second CB taken in the #USFLDraft, the Stars have selected Channing Stribling. A three-point try, which the NFL currently lacks, will be attempted from the 10-yard line. Michigan Panthers: Terry Myrick, Eastern Michigan, 6. Who is USFL's version of Justin Herbert, Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill. Two Tampa Bay running backs (DeVeon Smith and Jacques Patrick) finished within the top five for rushing yards, which simply wouldnt have been possible without a player of that caliber. Birmingham Stallions: Marquez Tucker, OG, Southern Utah, 2. ET / NBC, fuboTV, Philadelphia Stars at New Orleans Breakers / Apr. New Jersey Generals: Jake Lacina, Augustana (S.D. Taylor is arguably the best wide receiver in Western Kentucky history, recording 3,197 yards and 34 touchdowns over his last two seasons. The new version of the USFL has the potential to be big. If Franklin can prove himself valuable as a runner and receiver, he could get an opportunity with a team that seeks its own version of Cordarrelle Patterson in 2022. How Curtis Johnson's Tulane Scheme Fits With The Houston Gamblers "BEST VALUE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS" - USFL ANNOUNCES 2023 TICKET PRICES . Birmingham Stallions: Christian McFarland, Idaho State, 1. Michigan Panthers: Jaquan Bailey, Iowa State, 1. New Jersey Generals: Brandon Haskin, OT/OG/C, Tennessee State, 5. Sunday . Philadelphia Stars: Jordan Moore, UTSA, 8. At Auburn, he averaged 9.3 yards per carry. Michigan Panthers: Tejan Koroma, C/OG, BYU, 4. Pittsburgh Maulers: Darrius Maragne, DT/DE/OT, Kansas, 3. NFL teams need quarterback depth, and most USFL quarterbacks are likely to get consideration in the fall. Below is a team-by-team breakdown of the players selected during the 2022 USFL Draft. He would end up being taken with one of the final picks in the seventh round, but still managed to stay on rosters through 2019. At 6-foot-3, 227 pounds, he ran 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at a regional combine in 2017 after running 4.37 as a high school senior nearly 20 pounds lighter. Birmingham Stallions: JoJo Tillery, S, Wofford, 7. New Jersey Generals: Malik Hamner, Jackson State, 6. Former Mississippi and Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson is also with the Panthers. That's what I'm doing.". " We love these kinds of leagues, and it just gives guys the ability to play more football and get more film, which gives some [a] better chance to get the golden ticket and play in the NFL.". Tampa Bay Bandits: Ryan DiSalvo, San Jose State, 4. Pittsburgh Maulers: Chidi Okeke, Tennessee State, 2. All rights reserved. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. New Orleans Breakers: Salvatore "Sal" Cannella, Auburn, 3. NFL Films is partnering with the USFL and Fox Sports on a documentary project covering the league's inaugural season. 17, 12 p.m. He won a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 2019 Chiefs. Wright also spent time in the AAF and XFL, which has further prepared him for this USFL opportunity. Houston Gamblers: Nick Buchanan, Florida, 9. Wright will be a familiar face to both teammates and fans, and perhaps there will be flashes of the potential seen eight years ago.Welcome to the squad, Scooby! New Orleans Breakers: Justin Johnson, TE, Mississippi State, 2. ET: Generals vs. New Orleans Breakers: Turner Bernard, LS, San Diego State, 3. Philadelphia Stars: Paul Nosworthy, Buffalo, 4. . Birmingham Stallions: Tae Hayes, Appalachian State, 3. Michigan Panthers: Tino Ellis, Maryland, 5. Philadelphia Stars: Jerome Johnson, Indiana, 4. 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. 7. USFL rushing leaderboard: 1. The league recently announced that their inaugural postseason will take place inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio starting on June 25. Birmingham Stallions: Haston Adams, Mary Hardin-Baylor, 5. ET / Fox, NBC, fuboTV. He is not on a StepMill. Tampa Bay Bandits: Eli Lamar Rogers, Louisville, 6. #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. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Pittsburgh Maulers: EJ Ejiya, North Texas, 4. Stallions - Fox, NBC. Indycar . Kyle Lauletta will quarterback the Maulers after spending the 2021 season with the Cleveland Browns. New Orleans Breakers: Zach Smith, Tulsa, 2. After suffering a foot injury, Emmons transferred to Hutchinson Community College and later Florida Atlantic. Birmingham Stallions: Bobby Holly, FB/RB/TE, Louisiana Tech. 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. The Bears signed running back CJ Marable as an undrafted free agent last year but waived him at the end of training camp. Tampa Bay Bandits: Tyler Rausa, K, Boise State, 5. Its important to note that there will be a supplemental draft on March 10th, which will see 80 new players join the league. Houston Gamblers: Will Likely, Maryland, 4. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. New Orleans Breakers: Matt "Mike" White, P/K, Monmouth, 6. Jim Kelly signed with the team rather than the Buffalo Bills, and in two seasons, threw for nearly 10,000 yards and 83 touchdowns. Pittsburgh Maulers: Eric Assoua, Western Michigan, 3. In college, Ta'amu had a successful year after taking over for Patterson, who was injured during his last year at Ole Miss. Cam Smith won the 2022 Players Championship with a stellar 66 in the final round. On the weekend of June 25, the top two teams from each division will play in the semifinals, with the USFL ChampionshipGame on Sunday, July 3. Birmingham Stallions: Jason Ferris, Montana Western, 11. #USFLDraft pic.twitter.com/QLwWnb2joB. Franklin starred in the Netflix series "Last Chance U" and won a Bowl Championship Series national title at Florida State (2013) and a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020). 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).

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