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Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan Panthers wide receiver Malik Turner (17) scores a touchdown against the DC Defenders during the second quarter of the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan Panthers wide receiver Malik Turner (17) scores a touchdown against the DC Defenders during the second quarter of the 2025 UFL Championship at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Turner was one of the best receivers in the UFL this year, but the former Illinois wideout still hasn't received an NFL contract

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Texas A&M Aggies tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) breaks the tackle of Auburn Tigers cornerback Roger McCreary (23) in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Texas A&M Aggies won 20 to 3.

Jun 8, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Michigan Panthers wide receiver Malik Turner (17) finishes a 76 yard touchdown reception against the Birmingham Stallions during the second half of the USFL conference championship football game at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins is the UFL MVP.

UNLV Rebels linebacker Javin White (16) celebrates a fumble recovery with a member of the coaching staff during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 54-21.

Nov 21, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) rushes with the ball after making a catch in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Marcell Ateman (3) jumps for a catch between Michigan Panthers safety Kai Nacua (21) and cornerback Keith Gipson (6) during the second half at Ford Field.

Nov 21, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) rushes with the ball after making a catch in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Sep 5, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Marchie Murdock (16) celebrates a touchdown catch with teammates Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) and offensive lineman Chris Boles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-Imagn Images

Samson Nacua of the UFL's Michigan Panthers on April 18, 2025.

Sep 2, 2017; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Turner (11) eludes Ball State Cardinals cornerback Myles Hannah (21) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-Imagn Images

UFL Michigan Panthers’ Samson Nacua on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman John Morgan III (6) knocks the ball loose from BYU Cougars quarterback Kedon Slovis (10) during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Arlington Renegades quarterback Luis Perez (12) passes for a touchdown to wide receiver Isaiah Winstead (not pictured) during the first half against the Birmingham Stallions at Choctaw Stadium.

Nov 20, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) hands the football off to running back Markese Stepp (30) during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

Former New Orleans Saints Assistant Coaches, Mike Nolan and Wade Phillips

Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Texans place kicker Jake Bates (49) lines up an extra point kick during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

College Football Quarterbacks of Yesteryear Re-Emerge on Rosters for New UFL