ARLINGTON, TEXAS (June 20, 2024) – The UFL has announced that St. Louis Battlehawks offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith has signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
Voted All-UFL at offensive tackle, Jones-Smith started all 11 games at left tackle for the Battlehawks and was rated as the top player at the position in Week 6 and Week 8 by Pro Football Focus.
A native of Camden, New Jersey, Jones-Smith returned for his second season with the Battlehawks after starting eight games and earning All-XFL honors in 2023.
The St. Louis Battlehawks will retain Jones-Smith’s rights should he return to the UFL.