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Top UFL Players Making NFL Roster in 2026

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The 2026 UFL season once again proved to be a vital springboard for NFL dreamers. With training camps underway across the league, dozens of UFL standouts have earned invitations to compete for 53-man roster spots. From record-setting specialists to game-changing wide receivers and physical edge rushers, spring football continues to refine overlooked talent and offer second chances.

Here is a breakdown of the top 32 UFL players from the 2026 season projected to make the jump to the NFL roster or practice squad this fall.

1. Hakeem Butler | WR | Denver Broncos

  • College: Iowa State
  • Height / Weight: 6’5″ / 242 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Denver Broncos
  • NFL Comparison: Allen Lazard
  • Why He Could Make It: A two-time UFL Offensive Player of the Year, Butler dominated the 2026 season with 641 receiving yards and a blistering 22.1 yards-per-catch average. His massive physical frame makes him a nightmare in red-zone and contested-catch situations.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Drafted in the 4th round by Arizona in 2019, early injuries disrupted his development, leading to inconsistency with route precision and hands.

2. Tanner Brown | K | New Orleans Saints

  • College: Oklahoma State
  • Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 180 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: New Orleans Saints
  • NFL Comparison: Brandon Aubrey
  • Why He Could Make It: Named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year, Brown set a single-season record with 25 field goals, including two 60+ yarders in a single postseason game. Kicking indoors at the Superdome gives him a massive advantage.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Went undrafted in 2023 and bounced between practice squads due to a lack of in-game pressure opportunities.

3. Cam Gill | DE/EDGE | Carolina Panthers

  • College: Wagner
  • Height / Weight: 6’2″ / 232 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Carolina Panthers
  • NFL Comparison: Bryce Huff
  • Why He Could Make It: The 2026 UFL Defensive Player of the Year set a league record with 10.0 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. His explosive first step and bend off the edge translate well as a situational pass rusher.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Undersized for a traditional 4-3 defensive end, he previously struggled to find the right schematic fit in base defense schemes.

4. Tony Fields II | LB | Chicago Bears

  • College: West Virginia
  • Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 220 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Chicago Bears
  • NFL Comparison: Quincy Williams
  • Why He Could Make It: An All-UFL selection who ranked second in the league with 78 tackles, Fields brings sideline-to-sideline speed and high-level special teams instincts.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Drafted in the 5th round by Cleveland in 2021, injuries and congested linebacker depth charts limited his defensive snaps.

5. Ian Wheeler | RB | Buffalo Bills

  • College: Tulsa
  • Height / Weight: 5’11” / 205 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Buffalo Bills
  • NFL Comparison: Ty Johnson
  • Why He Could Make It: The United Bowl MVP showcased elite burst, vision, and pass-catching ability out of the backfield during Louisville’s championship run.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Went undrafted in 2024 and was caught in a numbers game on roster cutdowns before receiving consistent UFL touches.

6. Major Burns | S | Miami Dolphins

  • College: LSU
  • Height / Weight: 6’2″ / 200 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Miami Dolphins
  • NFL Comparison: DeShon Elliott
  • Why He Could Make It: Ranked near the top of the UFL in interceptions and physical tackles, offering versatile box-safety play and core special teams utility.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Dealt with coverage consistency concerns entering the pro ranks as an undrafted rookie.

7. Sean Fresch Jr. | CB/PR | Denver Broncos

  • College: Rice
  • Height / Weight: 5’8″ / 175 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Denver Broncos
  • NFL Comparison: KaVontae Turpin
  • Why He Could Make It: Led the UFL in punt return yards while displaying sticky slot-coverage technique, making him a dual-threat return specialist candidate.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Below-average size caused teams to pass on him during draft night.

8. Antwane “Juice” Wells | WR | Atlanta Falcons

  • College: Ole Miss / South Carolina
  • Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 208 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Atlanta Falcons
  • NFL Comparison: Deebo Samuel
  • Why He Could Make It: Outstanding yards-after-catch threat who builds top-end momentum quickly and broke tackles consistently in the UFL.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Battled foot injuries in college that derailed his momentum heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.

9. Erik Ezukanma | WR | Philadelphia Eagles

  • College: Texas Tech
  • Height / Weight: 6’2″ / 206 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Philadelphia Eagles
  • NFL Comparison: Tim Patrick
  • Why He Could Make It: Former Dolphins 4th-round pick who revived his profile with strong route running and physical perimeter blocking in spring ball.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Neck injury and crowded Miami depth charts hindered his initial development.

10. Denzel Mims | WR | Dallas Cowboys

  • College: Baylor
  • Height / Weight: 6’3″ / 207 lbs
  • Current NFL Camp: Dallas Cowboys
  • NFL Comparison: Nico Collins
  • Why He Could Make It: Former Jets 2nd-round pick who displayed elite speed and dynamic vertical playmaking throughout the UFL season.
  • Why He Didn’t Make It in the Past: Playbook learning curve and consistency issues early in his NFL career led to trade cuts.
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Top Talent Still Available on Day Two of NFL Draft

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Day two is here, and a lot of talent is still on the board. Let’s see who remains at the end of the night.

Rank
19 Jermod McCoy Tennessee CB 6’1″ 188
25 Colton Hood Tennessee CB 6’0″ 193
28 Kayden McDonald Ohio State DL1T 6’2″ 326
29 Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Toledo S 6’3″ 201
30 Denzel Boston Washington WR 6’4″ 212
32 Caleb Lomu Utah OT 6’6″ 313
36 Lee Hunter Texas Tech DL1T 6’3″ 318
37 Brandon Cisse South Carolina CB 6’0″ 189
38 Cashius Howell Texas A&M EDGE 6’2″ 253
39 C.J. Allen Georgia OLB 6’1″ 230
40 Christen Miller Georgia DL1T 6’4″ 321
41 Chase Bisontis Texas A&M OG 6’5″ 315
42 Gabe Jacas Illinois EDGE 6’4″ 260
43 Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech ILB 6’1″ 231
44 D’Angelo Ponds Indiana CBN 5’9″ 182
45 R Mason Thomas Oklahoma EDGE 6’2″ 241
46 Keionte Scott Miami (FL) CB 5’11” 193
47 Emmanuel Pregnon Oregon OG 6’4″ 314
48 Avieon Terrell Clemson CBN 5’11” 186
49 Chris Brazzell II Tennessee WR 6’4″ 198
52 Anthony Hill Jr. Texas ILB 6’2″ 238
54 Zion Young Missouri EDGE 6’6″ 262
55 Eli Stowers Vanderbilt TE 6’4″ 239
56 Treydan Stukes Arizona S 6’1″ 190
57 Jake Golday Cincinnati OLB 6’4″ 239
58 Max Klare Ohio State TE 6’5″ 246
59 Chris Bell Louisville WR 6’2″ 222
60 Germie Bernard Alabama WR 6’1″ 206
61 Domonique Orange Iowa State DL1T 6’2″ 322
62 Davison Igbinosun Ohio State CB 6’2″ 189
63 Caleb Tiernan Northwestern OT 6’8″ 323
64 A.J. Haulcy LSU S 6’0″ 215
65 Ted Hurst Georgia State WR 6’4″ 206
66 Derrick Moore Michigan EDGE 6’4″ 255
67 Elijah Sarratt Indiana WR 6’2″ 210
68 Antonio Williams Clemson WR 5’11” 187
69 Gennings Dunker Iowa OG 6’5″ 319
70 Keyron Crawford Auburn EDGE 6’4″ 253
71 Josiah Trotter Missouri ILB 6’2″ 237
72 Malachi Fields Notre Dame WR 6’4″ 218
73 Tacario Davis Washington CB 6’4″ 194
74 Mike Washington Jr. Arkansas RB 6’1″ 223
75 Darrell Jackson Jr. Florida State DL3T 6’6″ 315
76 Malik Muhammad Texas CB 6’0″ 182
77 Romello Height Texas Tech EDGE 6’3″ 239
78 Dani Dennis-Sutton Penn State EDGE 6’6″ 256
79 Kyle Louis Pittsburgh OLB 6’0″ 220
80 Keith Abney II Arizona State CBN 5’10” 187
81 De’Zhaun Stribling Ole Miss WR 6’2″ 207
82 Gracen Halton Oklahoma DL3T 6’3″ 293
83 Sam Hecht Kansas State OC 6’4″ 303
84 Jalon Kilgore South Carolina S 6’1″ 210
85 Connor Lew Auburn OC 6’4″ 310
86 Jalen Farmer Kentucky OG 6’5″ 312
87 Drew Allar Penn State QB 6’5″ 228
88 Jake Slaughter Florida OC 6’5″ 303
89 Bryce Lance North Dakota State WR 6’3″ 204
90 Oscar Delp Georgia TE 6’5″ 245
91 Bud Clark TCU S 6’0 185
92 Joshua Josephs Tennessee EDGE 6’3″ 242
93 Logan Jones Iowa OC 6’3″ 299
94 Jaishawn Barham Michigan EDGE 6’4″ 240
95 Deion Burks Oklahoma WRS 5’10” 180
96 Justin Joly NC State TE 6’3″ 241
97 Daylen Everette Georgia CB 6’1″ 196
98 Skyler Bell Connecticut WR 6’0″ 192
99 Chandler Rivers Duke CBN 5’10” 185
100 Kamari Ramsey USC S 6’0″ 202
101 Jonah Coleman Washington RB 5’8″ 220
102 Rayshaun Benny Michigan DL3T 6’3″ 298
103 Emmett Johnson Nebraska RB 5’10” 202
104 Will Lee III Texas A&M CB 6’2″ 190
105 Keyshaun Elliott Arizona State ILB 6’2″ 231
106 V.J. Payne Kansas State S 6’3″ 206
107 Sam Roush Stanford TE 6’6″ 267
108 Genesis Smith Arizona State S 6’2″ 202
109 Zakee Wheatley Penn State S 6’3″ 208
110 Markel Bell Miami (FL) OT 6’9″ 346
111 Carson Beck Miami (FL) QB 6’5″ 233