The United Football League today announced its 2025 All-UFL Team. The St. Louis Battlehawks and DC Defenders, who will meet in this weekend’s XFL Conference Championship, led the way, each earning a league-high seven selections.
The All-UFL Team was selected by a panel of league and team executives, coaches and players from all eight teams and broadcast partners. Selections were based on player performances throughout the recently concluded 10-game regular season. The 2025 All-UFL Team features:
2025 ALL-UFL TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Bryce Perkins, Michigan Panthers
Running Back: Jashaun Corbin, San Antonio Brahmas
Jacob Saylors, St. Louis Battlehawks
Wide Receiver: Deon Cain, Birmingham Stallions
Chris Rowland, DC Defenders
Tyler Vaughns, Arlington Renegades
Tight End: Sal Cannella, Arlington Renegades
Gunnar Oakes, Michigan Panthers
Offensive Guard: Cohl Cabral, Michigan Panthers
Steven Gonzalez, St. Louis Battlehawks
Center: Mike Panasiuk, St. Louis Battlehawks
Offensive Tackle: Yasir Durant, DC Defenders
Ryan Nelson, Michigan Panthers
Defense
Defensive Tackles: Joe Wallace, DC Defenders
Perrion Winfrey, Birmingham Stallions
Edge: Derick Roberson, DC Defenders
Pita Taumoepenu, St. Louis Battlehawks
Linebackers: Tavante Beckett, San Antonio Brahmas
Willie Harvey, St. Louis Battlehawks
Anthony HInes, DC Defenders
Cornerbacks: Deandre Baker, DC Defenders
Ajene Harris, Arlington Renegades
Kedrick Whitehead Jr., Michigan Panthers
Safeties: Leon O’Neal Jr., Houston Roughnecks
Arnold Tarpley III, Michigan Panthers
Special Teams
Kicker: Rodrigo Blankenship, St. Louis Battlehawks
Punter: Brad Wing, San Antonio Brahmas
Long Snapper: Alexander Matheson, St. Louis Battlehawks
Return Specialist: Chris Rowland, DC Defenders
The 2025 United Football League playoffs begin this weekend. Both Conference Championship games presented by New Era are slated for Sunday, June 8. The USFL Conference Championship Game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Protective Stadium, where the Birmingham Stallions will host the Michigan Panthers. The XFL Conference Championship will kick off at 6 p.m. ET at The Dome at America’s Center, with the St. Louis Battlehawks hosting the DC Defenders.
The season will conclude with the UFL Championship Game presented by Underdog on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
Tickets to the 2025 UFL Conference Championship games and the UFL Championship are available at theufl.com.
About the United Football League
The United Football League (UFL) is shaping the future of spring football, born from the groundbreaking 2024 merger of the XFL and USFL. With the visionary backing of RedBird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson, the UFL is redefining the football landscape. Positioned to innovate and expand fan engagement and player opportunities, the league is poised for growth with its eight teams in key markets: Arlington (TX), Birmingham (AL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), San Antonio (TX), Memphis (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Washington D.C. The UFL is committed to pushing the boundaries of the game and delivering an elevated experience for players, fans, and partners alike.
Source/UFL Media Contacts:
Mike Wade, Senior Vice President of Communications
Bianca Gamez, Director of Communications
