On Monday, we saw a couple of players sign UFL contracts for the upcoming season. DB Chris Claybrooks was added to the Arlington Renegades secondary, while the San Antonio Brahmas signed OT Zuri Henry out of UTEP.
DB Chris Claybrooks | Arlington Renegades
Breaking: The Arlington Renegades have signed DB Chris Claybrooks, per @FOXSports. @ChrisClaybrooks played the majority of his college football at Memphis, & was a 7th round draft pick for the #Jaguars. Has 81 tackles in his NFL career.@XFLRenegades continue to shake up this… pic.twitter.com/gRkYbBU3nm
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) January 21, 2025
Chris Claybrooks is an interesting add for Arlington, given his background. Claybrooks began his college career as a wide receiver, playing for two community colleges before making his way to Memphis. When Claybrooks got to Memphis, he switched to DB – seeing action there for two seasons.
Chris missed some action in 2018, due to a foot injury. In 2019, though, he had a solid campaign – with 42 tackles, an interception, and three PBU’s to his name. Claybrooks also had 11 kick returns for 338 yards and a score with the Tigers.
A glimpse into some of the return ability of #Jaguars 7th rounder Chris Claybrooks: pic.twitter.com/rixpkUHQrk
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) April 27, 2020
This earned Claybrooks an NFL opportunity with the Jaguars, who drafted him in the 7th round of the 2020 draft. While he dealt with injuries early on, Claybrooks ended up seeing some action in Jacksonville. Across three seasons, he totaled 81 tackles, a forced fumble, and five PBU’s.
Unfortunately, off field issues have been a problem for Chris. He’s had multiple arrests revolving around domestic violence, which led to the NFL suspending him for eight games this past August. Now, Chris turns to the UFL to continue his pro career – and is being given a shot to turn things around by GM Rick Mueller.
CB Chris Claybrooks, who spent the 2023 season on the commissioner's exempt list after two arrests, was suspended today for 8 games, but time on the exempt list will count as time served and he is free to sign with any team. The Jaguars didn't tender him as an ERFA in March.
— Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) August 23, 2024
OT Zuri Henry | San Antonio Brahmas
News: The San Antonio Brahmas have signed OT Zuri Henry, per @FOXSports.
Zuri played his college football at UTEP, earning a starting role during his final two seasons. Most recently had an UDFA stint with the #Patriots, and now makes his way to the @XFLBrahmas. #UFL
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— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) January 21, 2025
The San Antonio Brahmas have brought in some new faces to their offensive line unit for 2025. The latest of those is Zuri Henry – a young prospect who is very familiar with the state; playing all of his college football at UTEP.
Henry saw some successful years at UTEP, some of which he earned a starting role. Interestingly enough, he was a starter to begin his career there – before being moved to a backup for a couple of years. Then, as a senior in 2023, Zuri started in all 11 games.
Zuri was signed by the New England Patriots as an UDFA this past spring, and saw action in two preseason games. He played 12 snaps, with a 60.5 Offensive Grade via PFF. After spending the last few months as a free agent, Henry now has the opportunity to kick start his professional career in the UFL, with San Antonio.
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