Former NFL First-Round Picks Now in the UFL

April 23, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - Statistically, just 1.5% of NCAA draft-eligible players are selected in the NFL Draft, and even fewer hear their name called in the first round. Currently in the UFL, five players hold that distinction, each bringing elite pedigree and experience to the spring league. Beginning with the most recent, Damon Arnette of the Houston Gamblers was selected 19th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders following a stellar four-year career at Ohio State. Arnette earned multiple All-Big Ten honors, ... Full Story

2025 Grey Cup Champion Jorgen Hus Announces Retirement from Football

April 23, 2026 - Long snapper Jorgen Hus, the longest-serving member of the 2025 Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders, has announced his retirement from professional football after a prosperous decade with the Green and White. Hus punctuated his playing career in storybook fashion by helping the Roughriders defeat the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 in the 112th Grey Cup Game, played on Nov. 16, at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. That was his 177th appearance in a Roughriders uniform, including regular-season (167), playoff (9) and Grey... Full Story

Inside the UFL

April 23, 2026 - Two of the three newest teams in the United Football League secured their first wins in week four as the Louisville Kings and Columbus Aviators snapped their losing skids. On Thursday, Louisville defeated the Houston Gamblers 24-22 in overtime to earn the Kings' initial victory. It was the second week in a row the team pushed into overtime. "First of all just really excited for the city of Louisville and everybody that believed in us and and supported us through this crazy half a year it's been," said Louisville Head C... Full Story

Stamps to Welcome Dinos' David Jordan as Part of CFL's QB Internship Program

April 23, 2026 - The Calgary Stampeders will host quarterback David Jordan from the University of Calgary Dinos as a participant of the team's 2026 rookie camp and training camp. Jordan spent his first season with the Dinos in 2025, playing in eight games. Before arriving at the U of C, Jordan played at Florida A&M where he was coached by former Stamps quarterback and Canadian Football Hall of Fame member Henry Burris. Jordan attended Birmingham High School in Los Angeles before suiting up for West Los Angeles College. In past ye... Full Story

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