2026 UFL Draft Guide

Spring Fantasy Football Draft Strategies

Acquire players that will provide consistent points with your first few selections. Contrary to popular NFL draft strategies where Wide Receivers and Running Backs dominate the first several rounds; in Spring Fantasy Football, the popular strategy is to build around a Quarterback. This logic stems from the consensus of unknowns. The goal for your first round selection is to draft a player that can provide consistent points week-in and week-out. In Spring Football there are rarely situations where coaches run out the clock or take a knee to end a drive. These players are playing for everything they’ve ever wanted. Every play is a chance for a highlight on their film resume or to add on to a certain stat metric they are trying to achieve to get to that next level in their careers. In Spring Football, the ball is almost never taken out of the Quarterback's hands for any play, the offense runs through the QB and so should your Fantasy team. Protip: Mobile QB’s offer an additional aspect of point production with their dual-threat ability.

The early to mid-rounds of a Spring Fantasy Draft are recommended to be used in order to load up on WR, RB, and TE talent you are confident in. What is good for us is that many of the WR and RB talent from the previous XFL and USFL seasons are returning. The variables concerning unknown talent have shrunk a bit in this new UFL season. Search for WR’s that earn a high target share and RB’s that earn a high amount of touches and YAC rate. With skill-position players; especially in PPR format, opportunities = value. Protip: There is more data available to assist in predicting targets, catches, and receiving & rushing yards, rather than touchdowns.

One new aspect for this season is that; unless a QB is a staple for that team, there is no reason to reach for a QB early. Spring Football depth charts are volatile and can change week-to-week. Head Coaches don’t necessarily stick with a QB unless they are established and can even change QB’s mid-game or use them fluidly from drive to drive.

Once you find yourself in the later rounds of the draft, it’s time to start making some bold selections. With the top XFL and USFL talent consolidated into only eight UFL teams, these rosters are deep. The talent level of these squads are extremely close from the top to the bottom of depth charts. All a player needs in the UFL is an opportunity. Once you feel confident enough to draft one of your sleepers, my recommendation is to go for it! 

We cannot overshadow the importance that Defenses/Special Teams and Kickers have to complete roster building. While Kickers can be inconsistent in point production; relying heavily on the offense and gameflow. While stout Defenses/Special can offer a consistent production of points with the chances of bursts of points in the realm of interception/fumble returns and kickoff/punt returns. Protip: Use the last two rounds for sleeper players you have had your eye on within your research, lock up those Defenses and Kickers before you get to Round 15.

Player Profiles

Quarterbacks

Jason Bean (LOU)

Jason Bean enters the UFL Fantasy landscape as one of the more intriguing dual-threat QB’s with true upside potential. Known for his elite speed and improvisational ability, Bean offers a skill set that can translate into valuable weekly QB1 production within the Kings new-look offense. Jason Bean is a classic upside QB as his rushing ability gives him a safe floor, and when his passing efficiency improves, he has the tools to contribute weekly QB1 production.

Matt Corral (BHAM)

Matt Corral enters the 2026 UFL fantasy season as an intriguing, but somewhat volatile QB1 option. Corral has shown flashes of production but has not consistently delivered elite passing numbers. His biggest advantage is his dual-threat ability, as he can add valuable rushing yards that will boost his weekly fantasy totals, giving him the potential for constant QB1 breakout performances.

Nolan Henderson (HOU)

Henderson enters the season as a bit of a wildcard. While he may not carry the same name recognition as some veteran UFL QB’s in the league, his athleticism and playmaking instincts give him legitimate QB1 potential. His familiarity with OC Eric Price’s systems will be a big advantage, as within the Gamber’s offensive scheme; mobility is key. As a value draft pick; Henderson offers a safe floor with weekly breakout QB1 production.

Jalan McClendon (COL)

Jalan McClendon is poised to provide the most consistent high-upside QB1 weekly projections in all of UFL Fantasy Football. His ability to move the ball efficiently through the air and contribute modest rushing production gives him QB1 fantasy appeal. Even with his overall touchdown totals and rushing ceiling cap are limited - his fantasy upside compared to the league’s top dual-threat quarterbacks cements McClendon in the QB1 conversation.

Jordan Ta'amu (DC)

Jordan Ta'amu enters the 2026 UFL fantasy season as one of the most proven, productive, and consistent quarterbacks in Spring Fantasy Football. With the benefit of the same HC, OC, and supporting cast - consistency and familiarity will be key to season-long QB1 production. While he can sometimes be streaky with turnovers, the combination of high passing volume, red-zone usage, and rushing upside makes him one of the safer fantasy QB1 draft picks.

Running Backs

Jashaun Corbin (ORL)

The 2025 UFL Rushing Leader is back! Having to potentially fight for touches between himself and DTR; Corbin will be able to turn those potentially limited touches into chunk gains. Corbin’s speed and agility make him a threat on outside runs and screens, giving him intriguing upside if he earns a consistent workload. Within the Storm’s run-heavy scheme, Corbin will shine and produce weekly RB1 numbers.

Dae Dae Hunter (DAL)

Hunter has shown to be a tough, compact runner who excels at finding creases and grinding out tough yards. Hunter may not have elite top-end speed, but his vision and balance could earn him goal-line and early-down work. If volume follows, he could quietly become a high-end touchdown-dependent RB1.

Deon Jackson (DC)

Jackson stepped up in a big way last season, taking over as DC’s RB1. While Smith may be in line for more work this year Jackson can offer a little bit of everything. Jackson’s pass-catching ability and reliability in pass protection could keep him on the field in key situations, boosting his fantasy floor. He profiles as a steady depth option with sneaky PPR value if he secures a passing-down role.

Anthony McFarland Jr. (BHAM)

McFarland Jr. is an electric change-of-pace runner with legit home-run speed. Thriving in space; McFarland Jr. can add value as a receiver, making him an appealing PPR dart throw if Birmingham schemes an awry of touches for him. However, durability and workload will determine whether he’s just a gadget piece in the Stallions offense or a weekly RB1 contributor.

Toa Taua (COL)

Taua is a physical, downhill focused RB built for short-yardage and red-zone work. Taua’s power running style gives him touchdown upside, especially if his team leans on him near the goal line. His fantasy value likely hinges on scoring opportunities rather than big yardage totals, but those will come in abundance is Columbus’ projected run-heavy offense and offer weekly RB1 production.

Wide Receivers

Deon Cain (BHAM)

Deon Cain offers intriguing upside as a vertical threat with extensive Spring Football experience and proven big-play ability within the Stallions’ offense. Known for his speed and ability to stretch defenses, Cain can rack up yardage quickly as Birmingham’s primary deep target. While there will be many mouths to feed in the Stallions’ balanced offense, Cain will be top of the pecking order providing the ability for weekly WR1 production.

Justin Hall (HOU)

Justin Hall is one of the more dynamic playmakers in the UFL, known for his quickness and ability to produce after the catch. Often utilized in the slot, Hall can pile up receptions on short and intermediate routes while also contributing on gadget plays. His consistent involvement in multiple facets of the Gamblers’ offense gives him strong PPR fantasy value, making him one of the safer and more consistent receiver WR1 options to target.

Cornell Powell (DC)

Cornell Powell is a smooth route runner with consistent hands and a knack for finding open space in coverage. While he may not rely heavily on elite speed, his technical skills can earn him consistent targets in a balanced Defenders’ passing game. Powell profiles as a reliable possession receiver who will provide steady WR1 fantasy value with his high target demand, YAC, and knack for finding the endzone.

Chris Rowland (ORL)

As an absolute target monster; Chris Rowland is a versatile playmaker capable of contributing high upside in PPR formats with his slot-specific, short yardage usage. Rowland’s agility and acceleration make him dangerous in space as Orlando will be hard-pressed not to design consistent targets on screens and short routes. With an emphasis on a high target share and the ability to produce consistent YAC, Rowland will provide a safe floor and high weekly WR1. upside

Tyler Vaughns (DAL)

Tyler Vaughns brings a balanced skill set with size, reliable hands, and route-running ability that can translate into steady target volume. While he may not be the flashiest deep threat, Vaughns will be the Renegades' trusted chain-mover as a potential possession receiver who will accumulate consistent, high weekly reception totals and red-zone looks, making him a safe depth pick with weekly WR1 upside.

Tight Ends

Seth Green (DAL)

With the TE gap left by Sal Cannella - Seth Green slides into the TE1 role on the Renegades’ pass-heavy offense offering balanced routes and red-zone intrigue. Green is also able to stretch his consistent catching & route running skills into hybrid usage. That versatility shows up in how he’s used - gadget plays, occasional designed runs, and red-zone packages that give him multiple to TE1 production.

Alizé Mack (COL)

Mack brings a balanced skill-set with good size and athleticism to the Colorado offense. He has the tools to stretch the seam and create mismatches against linebackers and safeties providing ample opportunities to become the featured receiving option in the Aviator’s offense. His weekly floor could be low if he’s not consistently targeted, but his big-play ability gives him spike-week potential making Mack an intriguing TE1 option.

Briley Moore (DC)

Briley Moore offers one of the more stable profiles among UFL tight ends thanks to his well-rounded skill set and experience within the Defenders’ offense. He’s reliable as both a blocker and short-area receiver, which should keep him consistently on the field and involved. While he may not command a high-volume target share, he will serve as a dependable safety valve for QB Jordan Ta’amu streamlining him to consistent TE1 production.

Geor'Quarius Spivey (HOU)

Geor'quavius Spivey is an athletic, move-style tight end with intriguing receiving upside. He profiles more as a mismatch weapon than a traditional in-line blocker, which could earn him schemed targets within the Gamblers’ offense. His ability to produce after the catch gives him sneaky big-play potential compared to most UFL tight ends. Within Houston’s gadget offense Spivey could be a surprise contributor and offer consistent TE1 production.

Jordan Thomas (BHAM)

Thomas is a proven red-zone weapon with past UFL experience. Fitting the mold of a touchdown-dependent fantasy tight end -  his path to fantasy relevance is straightforward: touchdowns. If he establishes early chemistry with QB Matt Corral, he could earn himself a higher target share and more opportunities outside of the redzone. While he is unlikely to see heavy target volume within the Stallions prolific offense, his frame and experience make him a strong TE1 draft pick.

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