The 2024 UFL College Draft has arrived, giving each team the chance to strengthen their squad in the 10-round draft. The Memphis Showboats had the honor of holding the No. 1 overall pick, while the defending champions, the Birmingham Stallions, had the final pick in each round.
To be eligible for the UFL College Draft, players must have been eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft but went unselected. Additionally, players must be at least three years out of high school or have waived their college eligibility. Once selected, UFL teams will hold the rights to the players until they report to the team or the team relinquishes their rights. All draftees who sign a UFL contract will have an “NFL Out” clause during the NFL season.
In the draft, the Memphis Showboats selected Kansas QB Jason Bean as the No. 1 overall pick. Other notable selections included Charlotte DE Eyabi Okie by the Houston Roughnecks, UCF QB John Rys Plumlee by the Arlington Renegades, and Maryland OT Gottlieb Ayedze by the D.C. Defenders.
The draft continued with picks like San Jose State QB Chevan Cordeiro to the St. Louis Battlehawks, Illinois OT Julian Pearl to the Michigan Panthers, and Baylor DT Gabe Hall to the San Antonio Brahmas. The final pick of the first round went to the Birmingham Stallions, who selected Wyoming OT Frank Crum.
In the subsequent rounds, players like Memphis RB Blake Watson, Middle Tennessee S Tra Fluellen, and BYU QB Kedon Slovis were chosen by various teams. The draft showcased a mix of offensive and defensive talents from different college programs across the country.
Overall, the 2024 UFL College Draft was an exciting event that allowed teams to secure promising young talent for the upcoming season. With each pick, teams aimed to address their specific needs and build a competitive roster for the challenges ahead. As the selected players prepare to join their new teams, football fans can look forward to seeing how these rookies will make an impact on the field.
