Breaking Down The Birmingham Stallions 2026 UFL Roster

Giddy up, Stallions fans. It’s a new era of UFL football in Birmingham. The three-time champions feature a new Head Coach with former Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron taking the reins from Skip Holtz.

With a new league vision under Mike Repole’s leadership, the entire league was redrafted. The Stallions will largely boast a new roster, with plenty of unfamiliar faces.

Stallions fans shouldn’t fret, though – this is an outstanding roster from top to bottom. Let’s take a look at who will take the field for Birmingham this UFL season.

Quarterbacks

Right off the bat, the Birmingham Stallions feature one of the strongest units in the entire UFL. A.J. McCarron knows a thing or two about quarterbacks, and has constructed a room that is bound for success in 2026. Leading off is Matt Corral – who is no stranger to the Stallions QB room. Ironically, he was set to sign with the Michigan Panthers, before things blew up in the UFL, but he now returns to a familiar place. Corral is no doubt one of the top quarterbacks in the league when healthy. He’s a proven leader, with pure arm talent that rivals any signal caller at this level.

Taylor Elgersma is a very intriguing pickup for the UFL, and the Stallions. The Ontario native was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL in the 2025 Draft, and later signed with the Green Bay Packers after a tryout. He was released in August. It looks like Taylor has decided to go the UFL route, in an effort to get back to the NFL. He played his college ball at Laurier University in Ontario, throwing for an impressive 10,306 yards and 77 touchdowns, rushing for 589 yards and 17 scores as well. At 6’5”, 227lbs., Taylor is a large-framed quarterback who has instincts that any coach would be looking for in a professional prospect.

Finally, the Stallions have brought in Michael Hiers – the local kid. Hiers played for the Samford Bulldogs, setting school records while showcasing his ability to lead at a high level. Michael will need to have a strong camp performance to earn looks, but he has the tangibles and talent to do so. Hiers had a mini-camp opportunity with the Tampa Bay Bucs a couple of years back.

Running Backs

Tyrion Davis-Price: One of the new faces to this offense is Tyrion-Davis Price, who joins the Stallions as a former 3rd round NFL Draft pick with the 49ers. Price had a strong career at LSU, and is a physical back who also possesses impressive speed. He should fit right in with Birmingham, and is someone who will bring a new dynamic to Skip Holtz’ offense – one that needs a boost in the backfield.

Anthony McFarland: One of the most underrated pickups of anyone in the UFL is Anthony McFarland landing in Birmingham. Anthony, when healthy, is one of the league’s most electrifying playmakers. He’s a nightmare for linebackers coming out of the backfield, and can be utilized in the passing game. McFarland is quite literally lightning in a bottle.

Snoop Conner: The Stallions have brought in former Ole Miss star Snoop Conner. He’s someone that OC Tyler Siskey is very high on, with the versatility he’ll bring to the offense. Snoop’s 5’10”, 222lbs. of pure muscle. Good luck taking him down in the hole on first contact.

Cuts: Nate Noel

Wide Receivers

Deon Cain: Deon Cain needs absolutely zero introduction. He’s been one of the UFL’s top wide receivers the last few years, taking his game to an entirely new level in 2025. Deon’s contested catch % skyrocketed, mossing defenders left and right. He’s a vertical threat who can burn anyone in space. Deon’s got over 1,100 yards & 11 TD’s as a Stallion.

Justyn Ross: Justyn, just like Cain, was a star at Clemson. He posted 2,379 yards and 20 touchdowns throughout his collegiate career. Due to a crowded room in Kansas City (and lingering injuries), he never could find a way onto the field with the Chiefs. Justyn has the potential to average 20 yards per reception in the UFL.

 

 

John Ross: Ross is a ridiculous pickup for McCarron and this offense. John was a former first round draft pick with the Cincinnati Bengals, which is where A.J. and Ross first met. John has almost 1,000 receiving yards to his name in the NFL. The former collegiate star now brings his blazing 4.22 speed to the UFL.

Daewood Davis: People forget that Daewood was an All-UFL receiver with the Showboats in 2024. He’s one of the fastest wideouts in the entire league, but missed most of last season with an injury. Davis is another downfield threat who will be a nightmare for DB’s in the league.

 

Laviska Shenault Jr: It’s almost unfair that the Stallions also boast Laviska Shenault Jr. in this WR room. He’s got quite the NFL resume, with almost 2,300 All-Purpose yards, to go with eight total touchdowns. Shenault lined up in the slot, with Cain/Ross x2/Davis on the perimeter will be deadly.

Jaydon Mickens: Mickens is another veteran who now makes his way to Birmingham. Jaydon is a Super Bowl champion with the Bucs, and last year won the UFL Championship with the DC Defenders. He’s a spunky slot wideout with an uncanny ability to get open in a myriad of ways.

Jabre Barber: Barber is a local name, having played his college ball primarily at Troy. He burst out as a junior with 999 yards and five scores, which then led to his transfer to Texas A&M as a senior.

Marlon Williams: Williams is back in action for a fifth season with Birmingham. He’s one of the top slot receivers this football team has seen, consistently utilized within Skip Holtz’ offense every single year. Williams is a versatile slot wideout who’s got just about every route imaginable in his bag.

Cuts: Marcus Simms, Cam Echols-Luper

Tight Ends

Jordan Thomas: Thomas returns to the lineup as one of spring football’s most physical tight ends. He’s impossible to stop in 1-on-1 situations with his size, as one of the UFL’s elite redzone threats. Thomas saw a larger role with Birmingham last year, and that growth should continue in 2026.

Tyler Davis: Birmingham has a thing for signing former Green Bay Packers draft picks at tight end. Tyler Davis, a sixth round selection by the Packers in 2020, will look to get his pro career back on track in the UFL. A torn ACL severely hurt his stock in 2023, but a healthy Tyler will be a force at this level.

Cuts: Jude Wolfe

Offensive Line

OT Armani Taylor-Prioleau: McCarron was smart to protect Armani Taylor-Prioleau, one of the league’s most consistent tackles the last two seasons. Armani has provided Birmingham with strong play, earning an NFL opportunity in Washington in 2024. He’s a massive prospect at tackle, who’s NFL window is still open.

OT Mason Brooks: Mason Brooks will “bring the juice” to this offensive line unit. He spent the 2025 UFL season with the DC Defenders, as a key piece to their championship run, starting every game at right tackle until an injury sidelined him in the playoffs. Mason spent this past NFL preseason with the Dolphins.

OT Noah Henderson: Henderson is an intriguing pickup for Birmingham. The former ECU standout spent the last two seasons in the UFL with the Renegades and Showboats, making several starts. He’s got a massive frame, and with a bit more development, could be a strong rotational piece for the Stallions.

OG Jackson Carman: At 6’5”, 325lbs, Carman is a huge prospect at guard who is positioned to be a day one starter if all goes well in camp. Jackson is a second round NFL draft pick with the Bengals, back in 2021. Carman has Super Bowl experience, starting six games as a rookie when Cincinnati made a SB appearance. It’s surprising that he isn’t on an NFL roster right now.

OG Tyrese Robinson: Robinson is an NFL-ready prospect, and similar to Carman, could be in the league right now. He’s showcased positional flexibility, playing both guard and tackle throughout his collegiate career. Tyrese actually was on an active NFL roster not that long ago, with a strong 88.2 Pass Blocking grade for the Patriots during late season action in 2024.

C Andrew Raym: Raym is another Oklahoma alumni, who was a staple of their offensive line for a few years – making 29 starts at center. He’s a two-time Second-team All-Big 12 selection, who made the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man roster during the 2024 NFL season.

C Noah Johnson: Noah Johnson is arguably the most underrated center in all of spring football. He’s started for the Michigan Panthers the last three seasons, bringing quality play and leadership to Michigan every year. Michigan boasted one of the top offenses in the UFL in 2025 – which wouldn’t have been possible without Johnson’s efforts. He’s an outstanding run blocker, getting down the field with efficiency.

Cuts: Preston Wilson, Deonte Brown, Chris Chernak Jr., Joey Lombard

Defensive Line

Tackles

Amani Bledsoe: Bledsoe, the former Oklahoma standout, spent the past UFL season with Bob Stoops and the Renegades. He was an outstanding interior piece, making an impact in both run defense and getting after the quarterback. Look for Amani to start for the Stallions this year.

T.J. Carter: The Stallions now roster another T.J. Carter, not to be confused with the former safety. This Carter is a defensive tackle, who has spent three seasons with the Michigan Panthers. T.J. erupted late last year, taking the reins up front with a couple of injuries in Michigan.

Ricky Correia: Correia quietly can be a strong contributor in the trenches for Birmingham. The California Golden Bear posted over 100 tackles collegiately, and was very recently playing in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts.

Isaiah Coe: Finally, Isaiah Coe makes his way to Birmingham. He’s a Sooner, but despite an excellent college career, hasn’t gotten things going in the pros quite yet. Coe was a standout at The Pro Showcase this past November.

Cuts: Ryder Anderson, Marvin Wilson

Edge Rushers

Isaac Ukwu: Ukwu makes his way to Birmingham after originally signing with the Panthers last fall. Isaac is an exciting pickup at edge, having spent the last two years with the Detroit Lions – and showing quite a bit of promise. Isaac also spent some time collegiately with Ole Miss.

Kobe Jones: Last year in the UFL, Kobe Jones may have been one of the most underrated edge rushers. Due to the Brahmas’ lack of success, he didn’t get talked about much – but Kobe racked up three sacks and 11 QB pressures in a constantly rotating room.

Izayah Green-May: Spring football fans will recognize Green-May, who’s had a unique career thus far. Izayah played for the Pittsburgh Maulers in 2023, and then reunited with Jarren Horton in 2025 with the Showboats. He posted two sacks and 13 QB pressures in Memphis this past season.

Cuts: Phillip Webb, Desmond Little

Linebackers

Tae Crowder: Leading off the linebacker room is Tae Crowder, who had an impressive stint with the Stallions in 2025. Crowder, formerly “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL draft, spent a few years with the Giants. Last year, he notably had two pick sixes in one game for Birmingham.

Dyontae Johnson: Johnson brings durability to the table for the Stallions. He played in all 57 of his collegiate games at Toledo, and was the 2022 MAC Championship MVP. Dyontae saw legitimate playing time in New York for a couple of seasons, primarily on special teams.

Kyahva Tezino: Tezino needs absolutely zero introduction to spring football fans, or the football fans in Birmingham. He’s entering his fifth season as a linebacker in this league, continuing to showcase his versatility and veteran leadership. Kyahva is a tackling machine. If he can consistently start, he’ll easily notch 8-10 tackles a game. Book it.

Olakunle Fatukasi: Fatukasi is back in the UFL. He was a rotational piece with the Battlehawks in 2025, before a surprising release late in the season. Olakunkle plays downhill, and has a knack for causing disruption in the backfield.

DaRon Gilbert: DaRon is an intriguing pickup, due to his ability to play both linebacker and safety. Collegiately, DaRon played at safety for most of his college career. He even earned First-team All-Patriot League honors at the position in 2022. DaRon transferred to Northern Illinois in 2023 and then made the move to LB – sticking there ever since, including during his time with the Detroit Lions.

Cuts: Johnny Buchanan

Secondary

Cornerbacks

Steven Gilmore: He’s back. Steven Gilmore returns to the Birmingham Stallions, after locking down receivers week after week last year. Steven spent the preseason with Arizona, following a UFL campaign where he was a league-leader in PBU’s.

Lance Boykin: Boykin, the former Coastal Carolina product, is an excellent selection by the Stallions. He was elite with the Showboats a year ago, taking on tough assignments all year long – and winning. Boykin has length, and plays aggressively, which makes up for his slightly slower speed compared to other DB’s on this roster.

Lukas Denis: Lukas Denis is a familiar face, with two years of spring football experience with the Battlehawks. Denis came up clutch for St. Louis in multiple games a season ago, including a couple of interceptions in their opener vs. Houston.

Ryan “Bump” Cooper: Cooper, who more often than not goes by “Bump”, had an outstanding two year stint at Oregon State that put him on the map professionally. Across those final two seasons, Cooper racked up 82 tackles, 18 PBU’s, and four interceptions. He’ll be perfect for press man scheme usage in Birmingham.

Mario Goodrich: Mario Goodrich returns, following a quick stop in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and New York Jets. Mario missed half the season due to injury, but he was a key component to the Stallions’ defense when healthy (4 PBU’s).

Davion Ross: Davion is formerly the “pick six king” collegiately, with three of those alone during the 2021 season – leading the nation. The EKU-turned-Memphis product totaled over 200 tackles, 20 PBU’s, and seven interceptions across his college career.

Cuts: Jesse Johnson III

Safeties

JoJo Tillery: As one of the OG’s of this Stallions franchise, Tillery continues to age like fine wine – playing better each and every season. JoJo is coming off one of his strongest campaigns with Birmingham as a rotational safety, showcasing he can still play at this level and compete. He’s versatile, as well, playing multiple positions for the Stallions over the years.

Alex Cook: Cook is a fun addition to this roster. He transitioned from wide receiver to defensive back in college. With the Washington Huskies, he was a tackling machine – totaling 139 tackles throughout his career. Alex spent a few years in the NFL, appearing in 10 games.

Tre Norwood: Norwood is another returning member of the Stallions. He started in every game a season ago, making plays all over the field. Tre is a strong safety prototype, but can get downhill in a flash to make plays at the line of scrimmage. This was on full display in week six vs. San Antonio.

Hudson Clark: A.J. McCarron wants fireworks defensively, and that’s what he gets with the addition of Hudson Clark. Clark exploded onto the scene at Arkansas in 2020, with three picks in one game alone. He notched 237 tackles and 20 PBU’s throughout his tenure as a Razorback. Clark posted 14 tackles this past preseason with the Raiders, but ultimately did not make the roster.

Shaquan Loyal: Loyal brings versatility to this secondary, having played multiple positions during his career. Shaquan is a downhill tackler, with 176 of those to his name at Rutgers, to go with four picks and 16 PBU’s.

Cuts: Omar Jarvis Jr.

Special Teams

K Jonathan Garibay: After a year off from football, Jonathan Garibay is back in the UFL mix. Jonathan took over for Taylor Russolino in Arlington during the 2024 season, connecting on 13 of his 14 field goal attempts. He’s got an accurate leg, with the ability to hit from 50+ (62 yard long at Texas Tech).

P Colby Wadman: Wadman has consistently been one of the UFL’s top punters, dating back to his time in the USFL in 2022. Wadman earned All-USFL honors in 2023, and most recently was 2nd in net average in the UFL this past 2025 season (40.5 yards).

LS Ryan Langan: Not surprisingly, Ryan Langan will return to snap footballs for a fifth season in Birmingham. There’s not much else to say other than that he’s elite at what he does. Ryan’s consistency has allowed for guys like Brandon Aubrey and Harrison Mevis to feel comfortable enough to go to the NFL and perform.

Final Thoughts

There’s no doubt about it: A.J. McCarron and his coaching staff did their research. The Birmingham Stallions are absolutely loaded from top to bottom. There’s over 30 players on this roster with legitimate previous NFL experience.

While it’s too early to make predictions quite yet, the Stallions should be favored in the betting odds right out of the gate. This team is very talented.

Note: This article will be updated as cuts/new signings are made. The Stallions need to cut down to 50 players by March 19th.

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