UFL to NFL tracker: Giants bringing aboard RB, Cowboys adding leading tackler, Lions signing kicker

June 18, 2024
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UFL to NFL tracker: Giants bringing aboard RB, Cowboys adding leading tackler, Lions signing kicker



The UFL’s first season is in the books, and it was the Birmingham Stallions who won their third consecutive title with a 25-0 victory over the San Antonio Brahmas. Now that spring football is over, UFL stars can sign with NFL teams and participate in upcoming training camps.

Several UFL players have received training requests from NFL teams, and some have already put pen to paper on new contracts. Below we will detail the UFL players who have reportedly signed with NFL clubs.

Former St. Louis Battlehawks running back and All-UFL star Jacob Saylors is signing with the Giants, according to his agent. He ranked second in rushing yards with 460, and tied for second in rushing touchdowns with five. Saylors also caught 23 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns.

Undrafted out of ETSU, Saylors had short stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons, but did not appear in a NFL game.

The Lions may have gotten the best player in the UFL, as signed kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract, his agent confirmed to ESPN. The former Michigan Panthers kicker had interest from several clubs, but chose to remain in the state of Michigan. Bates made 21 of 28 field goals last season, including one from 64 yards and two from 60 yards.

Bates went undrafted in 2023 out of Arkansas and had a short stint with the Houston Texans.

NFL Media Reports the Cowboys are signing the All-UFL player who led the league in tackles with 76. Harvey also led all linebackers in tackles for loss (9), passes defensed (6) and forced fumbles (2). He went undrafted out of Iowa State in 2019 and signed with the Cleveland Browns. Harvey played in four careers NFL Gamesin which he recorded two tackles.

Remember, the Cowboys had success diving into the spring football pool by finding wide receiver/returner KaVontae Turpin and kicker Brandon Aubrey.

Another All-UFL player, Daewood Davis is going to Carolina. He caught 41 passes for 446 yards and five touchdowns last season with the Memphis Showboats, and spent last offseason with the Miami Dolphins before suffering a scary injury that caused him to be released on an injury settlement.

Former Arlington Renegades defensive end Jalen Redmond republished a report on social media indicating he is signing with the Vikings. In just four games played this year, he has recorded 18 tackles, five tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Undrafted out of Oklahoma, Redmond spent last offseason with the Panthers.

Former DC Defenders offensive lineman Liam Fornadel is signing with the Patriots, according to your agency. He played his college football at James Madison, and appeared at both guard and tackle.

Jones-Smith was All-UFL for the Battlehawks, and the 28-year-old is getting another shot at the NFL. Undrafted out of Pittsburgh in 2018, he spent time with several NFL teams such as the Texans, Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. Jones-Smith also played in the AAF and XFL. He played in six NFL Games – three for the Raiders in 2020 and three for the Ravens in 2021.





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