St. Louis Places Seven Players on 2026 All-UFL Team
The UFL announced its 2026 All-UFL Team on June 4, recognizing 28 players across 11 positions. The St. Louis Battlehawks, the league's second-place finisher, led all franchises with seven selections. The Orlando Storm and Houston Gamblers each placed five players on the roster, while all eight UFL clubs earned at least one representative.
Orlando Storm quarterback Jack Plummer headlines the offensive selections. St. Louis accounts for wide receiver Hakeem Butler, tight end Tyler Neville, center Mike Panasiuk, punter Ryan Sanborn, punt returner Sean Fresch, and core specialist Gary Jennings Jr. The Storm contributed Plummer alongside wide receiver and kick returner Chris Rowland, guard Michael Gonzalez, and defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. Houston's five honorees are guard Gareth Warren, offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze, defensive backs Major Burns and Kary Vincent Jr., and long snapper Marco Ortiz. The DC Defenders placed running back Deon Jackson, offensive tackle Yasir Durant, and edge rusher Derick Roberson. Birmingham Stallions linebackers Tae Crowder and Kyahva Tezino were both selected, while the Louisville Kings earned spots for edge rusher Cam Gill, defensive back Corey Mayfield Jr., and kicker Tanner Brown. Columbus Aviators linebacker Tony Fields II and defensive back D.J. Miller Jr. round out the full roster. Dallas Renegades wide receiver Tyler Vaughns and St. Louis defensive tackle Carlos Davis complete the 28-player list.
The announcement arrives on the eve of the 2026 UFL playoffs. The opening round is scheduled for this Sunday, with the Storm hosting the Defenders and the Kings traveling to face the Battlehawks. Both games can be viewed beginning at 6 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app.
The playoff matchups set several All-UFL honorees on a collision course immediately. Orlando and St. Louis, the two clubs with the most combined selections at 12, meet in separate first-round games, with the possibility of a later meeting should both advance.
