Welcome to our UFL Week 10 – Players of the Week – “Fan’s Choice” results. Voting began immediately at the completion of the final game on Sunday. We gathered over 1250 votes before the closing of polls at 5:00PM Eastern on Tuesday June 4, 2024. We thank all who voted!
Fans were asked to nominate any player they deemed worthy of the honor, in three categories: Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams. Winners below are based on the number of votes received for each player.
UFL Offensive Player of the Week:
#12 Luis Perez, Quarterback Arlington Renegades
Malik Fisher #92 of the DC Defenders sacks Luis Perez #12 of the Arlington Renegades during the fourth quarter at Audi Field on June 02, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/UFL/Getty Images)
Luis Perez secured a win for the Arlington Renegades in gritty fashion, completing 23 passes on 37 attempts for 215 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
The fans said:
Was a hero for the Renegades all season, making good on the final game by generating a win over D.C. (Pauly )
Threw for three touchdowns to give Arlington the win. (Anonymous)
Statistically best QB all season and an all-time great spring football player. (Isaac B.)
Honorable Mention
Tyler Vaughns, Wide Receiver, Arlington Renegades
Tyler Vaughns with 5 receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns in the Arlington win. (Buck Topher)
Perez not the only star. Vaughns was amazing against DC with two touchdowns. (Anonymous)
UFL Defensive Player of the Week:
#51 Willie Harvey, Linebacker, St. Louis Battlehawks
Willie Harvey #51 of the St. Louis Battlehawks looks to sack Quinten Dormady #12 of the San Antonio Brahmas during the third quarter at The Dome at America’s Center on June 01, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/UFL/Getty Images)
St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Willie Harvey was key to the Battlehawks win, pressuring Brahmas quarterbacks with a sack. Harvey also had 10 tackles (6 solo) and two tackles for loss on the game.
The fans said:
I love how Willie Harvey kept the pressure on the Brahmas. (Keelie)
Ten total tackles and one sack in their 13-12 win over San Antonio. (Anonymous)
Helped the Battlehawks in the win over San Antonio and the battle to get home field in the playoffs. (J. Daniels)
Honorable Mention
Markel Roby, Safety, Houston Roughnecks
Five tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup for the Roughnecks. (Anonymous)
Had a pick-6 interception which was taken away because of a penalty. Kept the Showboats off the scoreboard in a close game against the Roughnecks. (Anonymous)
UFL Special Teams Player of the Week:
#12 Chris Rowland, Kick Returner, D.C. Defenders
Chris Rowland #12 of the DC Defenders returns a kickoff against the Arlington Renegades during the first quarter at Audi Field on June 02, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/UFL/Getty Images)
Kick returner Chris Rowland was stellar with 316 all-purpose yards in the Defenders game against the Renegades, but nothing matched his 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
The fans said:
Rowland made his name know to NFL scouts. (Anonymous)
After many amazing returns Chris Rowland finally returned one for a touchdown. (Reena)
Rowland has been amazing all season and deserving of an award. With the kick return TD he should be guaranteed the accolade this week. (Marcus)
