The UFL spring league gets underway this Friday and we could be seeing some future Jets players in action. New York signed league MVP Adrian Martinez and offensive lineman Kohl Levao at the end of last year’s UFL season and the pair remain under contract for the upcoming season.
Whether or not there are any future Jets participating, there are definitely plenty of former Jets, headlined by wide receiver Denzel Mims, who will be trying to use this league as a springboard back into the NFL.
Here’s a comprehensive list of players currently on UFL rosters who have been signed to the Jets’ roster or practice squad at some point in the recent past. How many of these names do you remember?
Quarterbacks – None
Running Back – Deon Jackson and Trenton Cannon (DC Defenders), Kalen Ballage (Arlington Renegades)
Tight End – Izaiah Gathings (San Antonio Brahmas) – note: may be converting to wide receiver
Wide Receiver – Deontay Burnett and Isaiah Winstead (Arlington), Jerome Kapp and Denzel Mims (St. Louis Battlehawks)
Offensive Line – Vitaliy Gurman, Willie Tyler and Derrick Kelly (SA), Jason Poe (DC), Alec Lindstrom (Memphis Showboats), Teton Saltes (StL)
Defensive End – Kyle Phillips (DC), Bradlee Anae (Birmingham Stallions), Pita Taumoepenu (StL)
Defensive Tackle – Jaylen Twyman (SA), Perrion Winfrey (B’ham), Freedom Akinmoladun and Isaiah Mack (StL)
Linebacker – Anthony Hines (DC), Caleb Johnson (Arlington), Noah Dawkins and Javin White (Michigan Panthers)
Cornerback – Kalon Barnes and Derrick Langford (SA), Nehemiah Shelton (Mem), Rachad Wildgoose (B’ham), Myles Jones (StL)
Safety – Kai Nacua (Mich), Shyheim Carter (B’ham)
Note: The Houston Roughnecks are the only UFL team without any ex-Jets.
We will keep you updated with the progress of these players during and after the season.