The United Football League today announced that Kedrick Whitehead Jr. of the Michigan Panthers has been named the 2025 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year. The award honors the unsung player who makes an impact on special teams – kickoff, kickoff return, punt, and punt return. Whitehead Jr. was recognized for being the “Iron Man” of the Panthers special teams, contributing on 118 snaps.
The 2025 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year Team was selected by a panel of league and team executives, coaches and players from all eight teams, as well as broadcast partners and media. Selections were based on player performances throughout the recently concluded 10-game regular season.
In addition, he earned All-UFL honors as a cornerback for the Panthers finishing first on the team and ranked seventh in the UFL in tackles (66), helping to propel the Panthers to a spot in the USFL Conference Championship Game against the Birmingham Stallions.
The 2025 United Football League Championship Game presented by Underdog is slated to take place at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET airing on ABC.
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
