Atlanta Falcons
Keshawn Banks (EDGE)
UFL Team: Orlando Storm
Outlook: Enters a heavily loaded edge defender room featuring recent first-rounders James Pierce Jr. and Jalon Walker, plus free-agent additions Azeez Ojulari and Samson Ebukam.
Career: Played collegiately at San Diego State, where he secured multiple All-Mountain West honors and finished as one of the school's career leaders in tackles for loss. After going undrafted in 2023, he spent time with the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals. He revitalized his stock with a standout 2026 UFL season for the Orlando Storm, racking up 11 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks to earn his contract with Atlanta.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 10%
Devonnsha Maxwell (DL)
UFL Team: DC Defenders
Outlook: Dominant presence for DC over the last two years. Will compete with Brandon Dorlus, DaShawn Hand, and Anterio Thompson for a depth spot.
Career: A decorated collegiate defender out of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Maxwell recorded 28.0 career sacks before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Following an injury-shortened stint in the NFL, he moved to the spring league circuit. He spent two highly productive seasons anchoring the defensive line for the DC Defenders, highlighted by a dominant 2026 campaign featuring 7 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, and a safety.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 20%
Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr. (WR)
UFL Team: Columbus Aviators
Outlook: Signed during mandatory minicamp. Beyond star Drake London, Atlanta's receiver depth is wide open; his special teams versatility gives him a fighting chance.
Career: Began his college career at James Madison before transferring to South Carolina, where he earned First-Team All-SEC honors, and later finished his collegiate path at Ole Miss. Known for his explosive playmaking ability and physical run-after-catch style, Wells translated his skills well to the professional ranks. He emerged as a dynamic threat for the Columbus Aviators in the UFL before getting the call up to Atlanta's training camp roster.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 40%
Chicago Bears
Kaden Davis (WR)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: A special teams ace who finished second on his UFL team in return yards. Will push Kalif Raymond and rookie Zavion Thomas for the primary return specialist job.
Career: Played his college football at Northwest Missouri State, demonstrating high-end speed that earned him initial NFL looks from the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, and Arizona Cardinals. Finding a regular offensive role hard to secure, Davis carved out a specialized path as an elite return man. His breakout came with the Houston Gamblers, where his explosive kickoff and punt return metrics made him one of the UFL’s most dangerous special teams weapons.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 45%
Tony Fields II (LB)
UFL Team: Columbus Aviators
Outlook: An All-UFL selection with 45 games of NFL experience. Faces a wide-open depth chart due to injuries affecting T.J. Edwards and D’Marco Jackson.
Career: A productive college linebacker split between Arizona and West Virginia, Fields was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He registered significant pro experience across three seasons in Cleveland, appearing in 45 regular-season games primarily on special teams and as a rotational defender. After moving to the UFL, he earned All-League honors with the Columbus Aviators to re-open the door to the NFL.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 40%
Dallas Cowboys
Chris Glaser (OL)
UFL Team: Columbus Aviators
Outlook: Returns to Dallas for another summer stint. Faces tough competition in a crowded interior group consisting of Tyler Smith, Tyler Booker and Trevor Keegan.
Career: A reliable five-year offensive lineman at Virginia, Glaser entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He has built a reputation as a highly resilient journeyman, spending time with the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, and previous practice squad stints with the Dallas Cowboys. His durable, multi-positional play for the Columbus Aviators in the UFL earned him this familiar opportunity to fight for a depth role in Dallas.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 2% (sorry😭😭)
Denzel Mims (WR)
UFL Team: Dallas Renegades
Outlook: The former 2020 second-round pick stays in Texas but faces a steep uphill climb in a room headlined by CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
Career: Starred at Baylor before being selected 59th overall by the New York Jets in the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite immense physical traits, Mims struggled to sustain traction in New York and subsequently spent brief stints with the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers. Looking to reset his professional narrative, he suited up for the Dallas Renegades in the UFL, flashing the raw vertical talent that originally made him a day-two draft pick.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 4%
Ameer Speed (CB)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: A lengthy 6'3" corner with core special teams utility. Will look for a depth spot behind DaRon Bland and Cobie Durant.
Career: Won a National Championship with Georgia before transferring to Michigan State for his final collegiate season. Speed was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and saw active regular-season playing time as a rookie specialist with both the Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. His elite size and special teams prowess were on full display for the Houston Gamblers, paving his way to a camp invite in Dallas.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 15%
Denver Broncos
Hakeem Butler (WR)
UFL Team: St. Louis Battlehawks
Outlook: The reigning UFL Offensive Player of the Year led the league in receiving yards. Pushing for a spot behind top targets Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.
Career: A dominant weapon at Iowa State, Butler was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. After an early-career injury derailed his momentum, he spent brief stints with the Eagles and Steelers, alongside a run in the CFL. He found his elite stride in spring football, culminating in a dominant 2026 campaign where he captured the UFL Offensive Player of the Year award with the St. Louis Battlehawks.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 25%
Sean Fresch Jr. (CB)
UFL Team: St. Louis Battlehawks
Outlook: Cornerback rotation is set, but a contract dispute involving return-man Marvin Mims could open a temporary window for Fresch to flash on special teams.
Career: A dynamic, quick-footed defensive back and return specialist at Rice University, Fresch was known for his high football IQ and elite closing speed. Transitioning into the professional ranks, he signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL, where he quickly emerged as a dual-threat asset. His sharp coverage instincts and reliable return mechanics caught the attention of Denver's personnel department.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 10%
Detroit Lions
Tarik Black (WR)
UFL Team: Louisville Kings (UFL Champion)
Outlook: Big-bodied target (6'3", 213 lbs) coming off a championship run. Trailing heavy favorites Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa.
Career: Played his college ball at Michigan and Texas before going undrafted in 2021. Black spent time on the practice squads and offseason rosters of the Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and Baltimore Ravens. He successfully leveraged his massive frame and physical blocking during the Louisville Kings' 2026 championship run, convincing the Lions to add him to their competitive wide receiver mix.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 1% (no way he makes the rosters im sorry😭😭)
Lucky Jackson (WR)
UFL Team: Louisville Kings (UFL Champion)
Outlook: Returns to the NFC North after a prior stint with Minnesota. Faces a crowded, top heavy roster framework.
Career: An all-time leading receiver at Western Kentucky, Jackson has taken a determined path through the professional ranks, including standout stints in the XFL and the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. As a reliable chain-mover for the Louisville Kings during their 2026 UFL title run, his crisp route-running and veteran composure earned him another shot in the upper Midwest with Detroit.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 3%
Lawrence Keys III (WR)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: Electric playmaker who logged over 1,000 all-purpose yards in the UFL. Entering a highly congested unit of 13 total receivers.
Career: Played at Notre Dame before transferring to Tulane, where he showcased elite straight-line speed and spatial awareness. Keys translated those traits seamlessly into the UFL with the Houston Gamblers, serving as an explosive offensive weapon and kick returner en route to crossing the 1,000 all-purpose yard threshold. Detroit signed him to see if his big-play element can translate to their special teams units.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 1% (doing it again😭😭)
Tay Martin (WR)
UFL Team: Columbus Aviators
Outlook: Possesses the strongest roster odds of Detroit's four UFL signings due to his 6'1" frame and extensive NFL practice squad experience.
Career: Following a highly productive college career at Washington State and Oklahoma State, Martin signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He spent the bulk of two seasons refining his game on the 49ers' practice squad, occasionally seeing active roster elevations. A strong showing as a go-to target for the Columbus Aviators in the UFL reestablished his pedigree as a polished boundary receiver.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 20%
Miami Dolphins
Gottlieb Ayedze (OL)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: All-UFL tackle out of Maryland. Will fight for a reserve position behind starters Patrick Paul and Austin Jackson.
Career: Began his collegiate journey at Division II Frostburg State before transferring to Maryland, where his impressive athleticism at tackle caught NFL attention. After an undrafted free agent signing in 2024, Ayedze utilized the UFL to gain valuable professional starting snaps. His consistent pass protection and mobile run blocking for the Houston Gamblers earned him All-UFL honors and a multi-year look from Miami.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 20%
Major Burns (S)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: Led the UFL with 4 interceptions. Enters a thinner Miami safety room currently listing Lonnie Johnson Jr. and Dante Trader Jr. as the primary starters.
Career: A former highly-rated recruit who played at Georgia before becoming a long-time, physical starter in the LSU secondary. Known for his aggressive downhill trigger and ball skills, Burns went on to lead the UFL in interceptions with the Houston Gamblers. His sudden knack for creating turnovers in spring ball made him one of the most coveted defensive back signees of the NFL's summer cycle.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 60% (I think he has a real shot)
New Orleans Saints
Tanner Brown (K)
UFL Team: Louisville Kings (UFL Champion)
Outlook: The UFL Special Teams Player of the Year hit a league-best 25 of 28 field goals. Set for a genuine, head-to-head camp battle with incumbent Charlie Smyth.
Career: An exceptionally accurate kicker at Oklahoma State, Brown entered the NFL ranks with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He took his talents to the UFL and put together a masterclass season with the champion Louisville Kings, capturing the UFL Special Teams Player of the Year award. His clutch leg and 89.2% field goal conversion rate have set up a premier kicking battle in New Orleans.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 50%
Hunter Dekkers (QB)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: Back in New Orleans for his second straight summer. Will battle Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson for the QB2 job behind Tyler Shough.
Career: Formerly the starting quarterback at Iowa State, Dekkers possesses a powerful left-handed arm and notable pocket mobility. After navigating off-field collegiate sports wagering challenges, he joined the Saints for an offseason program before refining his live-game reps in the UFL with the Houston Gamblers. His improved decision-making in spring ball earned him a consecutive summer look in the Saints' quarterback room.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 5%
Jalen Moreno-Cropper (WR)
UFL Team: Houston Gamblers
Outlook: Looking to stick in Kellen Moore's offense. His fastest path to the roster is beating out rookie Barion Brown for primary kick return duties.
Career: A prolific wide receiver at Fresno State, Moreno-Cropper initially signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2023, spending his rookie season on their practice squad. Looking for an opportunity to display his shiftiness in the open field, he suited up for the Houston Gamblers, where his sudden acceleration and adaptability on special teams caught the eye of the Saints' scouting staff.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 40%
Philadelphia Eagles
Erik Ezukanma (WR)
UFL Team: DC Defenders
Outlook: A versatile weapon who racked up yards rushing, receiving, and returning in the UFL. Enters a completely re-tooled Philly receiver room post-A.J. Brown trade.
Career: A dynamic First-Team All-Big XII selection at Texas Tech, Ezukanma was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. A neck injury significantly hindered his early NFL momentum, leading to his eventual release. He fully reset his career with the DC Defenders in 2026, showcasing rare positional versatility across multiple offensive roles to earn a fresh chance in Philadelphia.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 4%
Shaun Wade (CB)
UFL Team: Dallas Renegades
Outlook: Former Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year trying to carve out a home in a premium secondary featuring Quinyon Mitchell, Riq Woolen, and Cooper DeJean.
Career: A highly consensus All-American and Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year at Ohio State, Wade was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft before being traded to the New England Patriots. He spent three seasons in New England, flashing solid inside-outside versatility. Following a brief developmental stint with the UFL's Dallas Renegades, he looks to re-establish his spot on an NFL active roster.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 10%
Buffalo Bills
Ian Wheeler (RB)
UFL Team: Louisville Kings (UFL Champion)
Outlook: Fresh off winning UFL Championship Game MVP honors. Joins a backup committee trying to secure touches behind clear lead running back James Cook.
Career: A versatile, hard-nosed running back and kickoff return specialist out of Howard University, Wheeler went undrafted in 2024. He signed with the Chicago Bears before transitioning to the UFL circuit. He became a household name in spring football after a legendary postseason run with the Louisville Kings, capping off their title victory by securing the UFL Championship Game MVP award.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 30%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jacoby Windmon (LB)
UFL Team: Columbus Aviators
Outlook: Now on his third stint with Pittsburgh. Faces arguably the toughest positional hill to climb on this list behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
Career: An impactful, edge-rushing linebacker who played at UNLV before transferring to Michigan State, where he famously earned National Defensive Player of the Week honors early in his tenure. Windmon has a deep familiarity with the Steelers' organization, having spent previous training camp and practice squad weeks in Pittsburgh. A physical, high-motor campaign with the Columbus Aviators proved his health and earned him a third stint under Mike Tomlin.
Chance to make 53-man roster: 15%
I used Wikipedia on there careers and I used google for the overlook so if it’s wrong than google must be high 🤷♂️ oh well tho.
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