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We’ve been talking about these players for 10 weeks of UFL play, and now we asked our UFLBoard contributors to collectively weigh-in on their choices for a 2024 “All-UFL” team. Three of our contributors, Greg Parks, Aidan Burke, and Mark Nelson took the challenge. Here are the results:
Offense
Quarterback, Adrian Martinez, Birmingham Stallions
![Quarterback, Adrian Martinez, Birmingham Stallions](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHAM_MARTINEZ_ADRIAN_2024_05743-814x1024.jpg)
The presumptive league MVP was also the league’s most dangerous QB. ~ Greg Parks
3rd league-wide in passing yardage (1,750); 2nd in passing touchdowns (15); 1st in rushing yardage AS A QUARTERBACK; 6-1 record as starter ~ Aidan Burke
One of two players to throw for 300 yards or more in a game, he provided the Stallions with a double-edged sword as he was also the leagues top rusher with 528 yards on the season. Martinez finished the regular season with more than 2,200 total yards and 18 touchdowns. ~ Mark Nelson
Running Back, Jacob Saylors, St. Louis Battlehawks
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Started the year third on the depth chart, ended up averaging almost five yards per carry. ~ Greg Parks
Top UFL running back with 94 carries for 461 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and 5 touchdowns. Hugely responsible for St. Louis’s success on offense. ~ Mark Nelson
Difficult to determine because there has been no tailback that has really stood out from the rest — just a lot of good ones; Saylors was the rushing yards leader (460) at his position; T-2nd league-wide in rushing touchdowns (5); 4.9 yards per carry in 9 games ~ Aidan Burke
Tight End, Jace Sternberger, Birmingham Stallions
![Tight End, Jace Sternberger, Birmingham Stallions](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHAM_STERNBERGER_JACE_2024_05589-855x1024.jpg)
Sternberger was one of the most solid parts of the powerful Stallions offense. ~ Mark Nelson
Rarely do you see tight ends average 18 yards per catch, but Sternberger did just that. ~ Greg Parks
Honorable mention goes to Sal Cannella, but team success was the tiebreaker; Sternberger—2nd league-wide in yards per reception (18.2); 6th in receiving yardage (454); T-6th in receiving touchdowns (4); big-playmaking target for Adrian Martinez. ~ Aidan Burke
Wide Receiver, Hakeem Butler, St. Louis Battlehawks
![Wide Receiver, Hakeem Butler, St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Butler-headshot-856x1024.jpg)
The most physical receiver in the UFL; league leader in receiving yardage (652); T-2nd in receiving touchdowns (5); T-4th in receptions (45). ~ Aidan Burke
Defensive backs still figuring out how to defend his size/speed combo. ~ Greg Parks
Hakeem Butler is one of the most important offensive weapons in a sizzling hot Battlehawks offense. On 45 catches Butler had a league-leading 652 yards and five touchdowns. Zoom! ~ Mark Nelson
Wide Receiver, Daewood Davis, Memphis Showboats
![Wide Receiver, Daewood Davis, Memphis Showboats](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MEM_DAVIS_DAEWOOD_2024_2040-967x1024.jpg)
Speediest receiver in the UFL; T-2nd league-wide in receiving touchdowns (5); 6th in receptions (41); 7th in receiving yardage (446); longest receiving touchdown of the season vs. Michigan (82 yards). ~ Aidan Burke
Hard to believe an offense with two stellar WRs performed so poorly. ~ Greg Parks
Davis was a bright spot on a struggling Memphis offense with 446 receiving yards on 41 catches with five touchdowns. ~ Mark Nelson
Wide Receiver, Justin Hall, Houston Roughnecks
![Wide Receiver, Justin Hall, Houston Roughnecks](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Hall-Justin-953x1024.jpg)
The one consistent piece of Houston’s offense all season, just started getting a taste of his potential. ~ Greg Parks
1st league-wide in yards after catch (372); T-1st in receptions (56); 3rd in receiving yardage (603). ~ Aidan Burke
Provided consistency and leadership in a Roughnecks offence that struggled at times. Ranked third with 604 receiving yards on 56 catches with three touchdowns. ~ Mark Nelson
Wide Receiver, Jontre Kirklin, San Antonio Brahmas
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T-1st league-wide in receptions (56); second in receiving yardage (614). ~ Aidan Burke
Could act as a downfield threat or in the short pass game in space. Oh, and he can throw the ball too. ~ Greg Parks
56 receptions for 614 yards ranks Kirklin second in the league. Three touchdowns gives Kirklin the scoring prowess the Brahmas needed. ~ Mark Nelson
Offensive Guard, Liam Fornadel, D.C. Defenders
![Offensive Guard, Liam Fornadel, D.C. Defenders](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fornadel-Liam.jpg)
6 quarterback pressures allowed (6 hurries, 0 hits, 0 sacks and 2 penalties 596 snaps at right guard; 3rd-highest PFF run-blocking grade (71.0) at guard position. ~ Aidan Burke
D.C.’s offensive line as a whole didn’t play to the level of last year, but Fornadel did. ~ Greg Parks
Offensive Guard, Rashaad Coward, San Antonio Brahmas
![Offensive Guard, Rashaad Coward, San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/69_SA_COWARD_RASHAAD_2024_08786-824x1024.jpg)
An important offseason addition to the Brahmas that will likely go under the radar with all the moves they made. ~ Greg Parks
The perfect fixture on a solid Brahmas offensive line. ~ Mark Nelson
Offensive Tackle, Bobby Evans, Arlington Renegades
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Showed the talent that made him an NFL third-round draft pick. ~ Greg Parks
Key part of the Renegades success on offense. ~ Mark Nelson
Offensive Tackle, Matt Kaskey, Birmingham Stallions
![Offensive Tackle, Matt Kaskey, Birmingham Stallions](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHAM_KASKEY_MATT_2024_60-967x1024.jpg)
Played both left and right tackle as Skip Holtz wanted to give his guys plenty of tape. ~ Greg Parks
Matt Kaskey has been a key element to the Stallions rushing attack, opening up running lanes for Ricky Person and CJ. Marable, making Birmingham a top rushing team in the UFL. ~ Mark Nelson
Center, Jake Lacina, Arlington Renegades
![Center, Jake Lacina, Arlington Renegades](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Copy-of-ARL_LACINA_JAKE_960.jpg)
Four quarterback pressures allowed (4 hurries, 0 hits, 0 sacks) and 1 penalty on 511 snaps; top PFF pass-blocking grade (84.8) and 2nd-highest run-blocking grade (71.2) at position. ~ Aidan Burke
The highest-graded center in the league by PFF and it’s not even close. ~ Greg Parks
Defense
Nose Tackle, Carlos Davis, Birmingham Stallions
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Stuffed runs and brought pressure from the interior for Birmingham all-season long; T-2nd league-wide in sacks (7.0); 21 total tackles ~ Aidan Burke
Continued to produce as an interior disruptor for Birmingham. ~ Greg Parks
Defensive End, Breeland Speaks, Michigan Panthers
![Defensive End, Breeland Speaks, Michigan Panthers](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/57_MICH_SPEAKS_BREELAND_2024_04868-958x1024.jpg)
The league leader in sacks, Speaks has notched 9.5 sacks to go along with 31 tackles. His 13.5 tackles for loss also leads the UFL this season. Speaks is a key to Mike Nolan’s defense, and a leader on the Panthers squad. ~ Mark Nelson
League’s sack leader was a terror in the backfield all season. ~ Greg Parks
Vital contributor on a top UFL defense; league-leader in sacks (9.5); 31 tackles~ Aidan Burke
Defensive End, Malik Fisher, D.C. Defenders
![Defensive End, Malik Fisher, D.C. Defenders](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fisher-Malik-908x1024.jpg)
Ward teamed with Trent Harris on the outside to form the Defenders. Coaches believe it’s only a matter of time before he gets an NFL opportunity. ~ Greg Parks
T-2nd league-wide in sacks (7.0); 33 tackles; huge improvement from 6 tackles and 0 sacks in 2023. ~ Aidan Burke
Linebacker, Jordan Williams, San Antonio Brahmas
![Linebacker, Jordan Williams, San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/15JordanWilliamsHeadshot.jpg)
Part of San Antonio’s 3-headed monster of tackling machines; 5th league-wide in total tackles ~ Aidan Burke
A important force within the San Antonio defensive line. Racked up 61 total tackles, 5 tackles for a loss and 2 sacks. ~ Mark Nelson
Linebacker, Willie Harvey, St. Louis Battlehawks
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Willie Harvey was a top ranked UFL defender with four sacks, 78 total tackles, nine tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles. . ~ Mark Nelson
The league’s leading tackler had a breakout pro season in 2024. ~ Greg Parks
League-leader in total tackles (76) at weakside linebacker; 4.0 sacks in 10 games. ~ Aidan Burke
Linebacker, Tavante Beckett, San Antonio Brahmas
![Linebacker, Tavante Beckett, San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/11_SA_BECKETT_TAVANTE_2024_6-984x1024.jpg)
Relentless pursuit to the ball is among Beckett’s calling cards on defense. ~ Greg Parks
Beckett was a demon for opposing offenses with 1.5 sacks, 72 total tackles, nine tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles. ~ Mark Nelson
Part of San Antonio’s 3-headed monster of tackling machines; 3rd league-wide in total tackles (72); 5th-highest PFF defensive grade at position. ~ Aidan Burke
Cornerback, Nate Brooks, Michigan Panthers
![Cornerback, Nate Brooks, Michigan Panthers](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3_MICH_BROOKS_NATE_2024_0005.jpg)
Heard his name called every week showing up and showing out in coverage. ~ Greg Parks
Brooks was a leader in the Panthers secondary with 36 total tackles, two tackles for a loss, and an interception. ~ Mark Nelson
Cornerback, Chris Payton-Jones, St. Louis Battlehawks
![Cornerback, Chris Payton-Jones, St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Payton-Jones-headshot-942x1024.jpg)
Had his share of lapses, though he came up big a number of times as well. ~ Greg Parks
Payton-Jones was a highly rated fixture on the Battlehawks defense with 37 total tackles, two tackles for a loss, and a forced fumble. ~ Mark Nelson
Cornerback, Michael Joseph, D.C. Defenders
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Didn’t have the interception numbers he did last year in the XFL, but still had a strong season. ~ Greg Parks
5th-highest PFF pass coverage grade at position; 8th league-wide in total tackles (56); 5 passes defended in 8 games. ~ Aidan Burke
Safety, Markel Roby, Houston Roughnecks
![Safety, Markel Roby, Houston Roughnecks](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Markel-Roby-903x1024.jpg)
Tied for league lead in interceptions and part of a defense that kept Houston in several games. ~ Greg Parks
A cornerstone of a stingy Roughnecks defense with 58 total tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, and a league-high three interceptions. ~ Mark Nelson
Safety, Kai Nacua, Michigan Panthers
![Safety, Kai Nacua, Michigan Panthers](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/21_MICH_NACUA_KAI_2024_3-971x1024.jpg)
T-1st league-wide in interceptions (3); 5th-highest PFF defensive grade (72.6) at position; 43 tackles and 5 passes defended. ~ Aidan Burke
A playmaker whose presence is felt all over the field. ~ Greg Parks
A leader in the stoic Panthers backfield with 47 total tackles, two tackles for a loss, one sack and a league-high three interceptions. ~ Mark Nelson
Special Teams
Kicker, Jake Bates, Michigan Panthers
![Kicker, Jake Bates, Michigan Panthers](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/38_MICH_BATES_JAKE_2024_006-935x1024.jpg)
Bates made waves with amazing kicks, including a record-breaking 64-yard field goal to help the Panthers defeat St. Louis early in the 2024 season. All of this done by a guy who “hadn’t kicked a field goal since high school.” ~ Mark Nelson
Generated mainstream attention for some of his kicks earlier in the season; hit longest field goal of the season (64 yards) vs. St. Louis; 17-for-22 (77.0%) on field goals. ~ Aidan Burke
A late-season slump doesn’t erase the magic he began the year with. ~ Greg Parks
Punter, Brad Wing, San Antonio Brahmas
![Punter, Brad Wing, San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/4_SA_WING_BRAD_3-929x1024.jpg)
Wing’s 64-yard bomb contributed to the Brahmas’ upset of the Stallions; also led the league in punts inside the 20. ~ Greg Parks
Led the UFL in all punting categories. His consistency was on display all season. ~ Mark Nelson
35 punts, 46.0 yards per punt, league-high 12 punts inside. ~ Aidan Burke
Return Specialist, Chris Rowland, D.C. Defenders
![Return Specialist, Chris Rowland, D.C. Defenders](https://uflboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rowland-Chris-944x1024.jpg)
Locked up this award with this final week kick return TD, the only one of the year in the UFL. ~ Greg Parks
45 kick-returns, 1,221 kick-return yards, (1st league-wide) 1 kick-return touchdown; 12 punt-returns, 143 punt-return yards. ~ Aidan Burke
It took him until UFL Week 10 to finally get a kick return touchdown, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying. Rowland made kickoffs fun to watch. ~ Mark Nelson
Long Snapper, Alex Matheson, St. Louis Battlehawks
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Consistency is key, and Matheson has what it takes. One of the secrets behind the Battlehawks kicking game. ~ Mark Nelson
St. Louis was one of the cleanest special teams units this season, thanks to Matheson along with the other specialists ~ Aidan Burke
UFLBoard message board poster “BetweenTheGoalposts,” who has analyzed special teams players throughout the season, has Matheson ranked as the top snapper in the league, and who am I to argue? ~ Greg Parks