The St. Louis BattleHawks are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded by Alpha Entertainment and owned by Alpha Acquico, the BattleHawks aim to bring the energy and excitement of football to the Gateway City.
With their home games taking place at The Dome at America’s Center, the BattleHawks hope to provide an entertaining and thrilling experience for their fans. With an exciting roster of players and a passionate coaching staff, the BattleHawks are ready to take the field and prove that St. Louis is the place to be for football.
1. Taylor Heinicke
Quarterback
Career
- Minnesota Vikings (2015–2016)
- New England Patriots (2017)*
- Houston Texans (2017)
- Carolina Panthers (2018)
- St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- Washington Football Team / Commanders (2020–present)
Heinicke was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 but never played a down for them.
He spent two seasons with the New England Patriots before being traded to Houston Texans during the 2017 season.
Heinicke has competed in three sports at different levels and is considered one of, if not the most experienced quarterback in the NFL today.
Heinicke led Carolina Panthers to their first ever playoff appearance this past year and will look to do even more in 2019 as he attempts to lead Washington Commanders back into contention for a championship title.
Taylor Heinicke played quarterback for the St. Louis BattleHawks of the Arena Football League from 2020 to 2021.
He won the Walter Payton Award in 2012, was a CAA Offensive Player of the Year in 2012, and was an FCS All-American in 2012. Heinicke played in 12 games for the Seahawks and had 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions before being released on October 22nd, 2022.
Also Played For: washington commanders
2. Jordan Ta'amu
St. Louis BattleHawks
Career
- High school: Pearl City
- College: NMMI (2015–2016), Ole Miss (2017–2018)
- Undrafted: 2019
- Houston Texans (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Kansas City Chiefs (2020), Detroit Lions (2020), Kansas City Chiefs (2021), Detroit Lions (2021), Washington Football Team (2021), Carolina Panthers (2021), Tampa Bay Bandits (2022), DC Defenders (2023–present)
- Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- USFL passing yards and touchdowns leader (2022)
- Passing attempts: 302, Passing completions
- Passing attempts: 302
- Passing completions: 172
- Completion percentage: 57.0
- TD–INT: 14-12
- Passing yards: 2,015
- QBR: 76.2
Ta'amu is a Quarterback from Pearl City, Hawaii who attended NMMI in 2015 and Ole Miss in 2017. Ta’amu was undrafted by the Houston Texans but signed with them as an eligible free agent in 2019.
Jordan has appeared in 2 games for the Texans, both as a relief quarterback, completing 4 of 8 passes for 44 yards and 1 touchdown before being released on October 15th.
On November 5th, Jordan made his professional debut for the New Orleans Saints against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he completed 7 of 11 passes for 116 yards and 1 touchdown to earn him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
As of December 12th, 2019 Jordan ranks 3rd among rookie quarterbacks with 935 passing yards while also leading all rookies with 11 touchdowns (8 Passing & 1 rushing).
Jordan Ta'amu is a former quarterback for the St. Louis BattleHawks and Kansas City Chiefs in the now-defunct United States Football League (USFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs with the 8th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft but opted to sign with the BattleHawks instead.
In 2022, he led both teams in passing yards and touchdowns while also completing more than 60% of his passes. Ta'amu signed with the Detroit Lions in 2021 as a free agent after being released by Kansas City and played two seasons.
There before retiring at the season's end in 2023 due to an ACL tear suffered during training camp; however, he came out of retirement just one month later to play three games for DC Defenders in early 2024 before retiring again for good that same year.
Also Played For: united states football league, usfl
3. Matt Jones
Florida Gators football
Career
- High school: Armwood (Seffner, Florida)
- College: Florida
- NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95
- Washington Redskins (2015–2016), Indianapolis Colts (2017), Philadelphia Eagles (2018)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), TSL Sea Lions (2021), Vegas Vipers (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- Rushing yards: 964, Rushing average: 3.9, Rushing touchdowns: 6, Receptions: 27, Receiving yards: 377, Receiving touchdowns: 1
- Rushing yards: 964
- Rushing average: 3.9
- Rushing touchdowns: 6
- Receptions: 27
- Receiving yards: 377
- Receiving touchdowns: 1
Matt Jones was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played for the Redskins from 2015 to 2016, before joining the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.
In his three seasons with Washington, Jones had a total of 1,094 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 214 carries (5.1 yards per carry). With Indy, he has recorded 541 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 168 carries (5.0 yards per carry).
Matt Jones is a versatile running back who has experience playing both in the backfield and as a receiver. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018 and made his debut with the team later that year.
In 2019, he became one of only two players in NFL history to have at least 1,000 rushing yards and 100 receiving yards in their rookie season.
Jones played for the St Louis BattleHawks during the 2020 season before being traded to TSL Sea Lions midway through 2021 where he finished out his contract with them that year.
He then signed with Vegas Vipers ahead of their inaugural season in 2023 and has since continued to be a key contributor on offense for them over the past few seasons.
Also Played For: xfl
4. Kenny Robinson
Career
- High school: Imani Christian Academy, (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- College: West Virginia (2017–2018)
- NFL Draft: 2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 152
- St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Carolina Panthers (2020–present)
- Roster status: Practice squad
- Total tackles: 18
- Total tackles: 18
Kenny Robinson was born on January 8, 1999 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He attended Imani Christian Academy and played for the Panthers' Junior Varsity team as a freshman before moving up to varsity as a sophomore.
As a junior in high school, Robinson had 107 tackles and two interceptions en route to being named first-team all-state by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and second-team all-conference by the Associated Press.
In 2017–2018, he played college football at West Virginia where he finished with 251 total tackles (143 solo), 15 passes defensed, six interceptions and one forced fumble over 35 games including four starts.
Robinson was drafted by Carolina in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft after playing collegiately at West Virginia. Robinson was a third-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2020.
He played his first two seasons with the team on their practice squad before being promoted to the active roster for 2019. Robinson has been primarily used as a linebacker, but he can also play defensive end or outside linebacker in certain situations.
In his rookie season, Robinson recorded 54 tackles and one sack while logging significant playing time in all 16 games of the regular season and playoffs. The following year, Robinson increased his totals to 86 tackles and four sacks while starting 14 games due to an injury to Luke Kuechly .
He again started all 16 games of the 2021 campaign despite dealing with some nagging injuries throughout the year; however, he only managed 33 tackles and no sacks this time around.
5. Will Hill
Florida Gators football
Career
- High school: St. Peter's Preparatory School, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
- College: Florida
- Undrafted: 2011
- New York Giants (2012–2013), Baltimore Ravens (2014–2015), Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2017), Orlando Apollos (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
- Roster status: Active
- College, BCS national champion (2009), SEC All-Freshman Team (2008), High School
- Total tackles: 221, Sacks
- Total tackles: 221
- Sacks: 1.0
- Forced fumbles: 3
- Fumble recoveries: 2
- Interceptions: 4
- Total touchdowns: 3
Will Hill played safety for the Baltimore Ravens in 2015. In college, Will Hill was a standout player at Florida and received All-American honors. However, after two seasons with the New York Giants, he was not drafted and signed with the Ravens instead.
After spending two years with Baltimore, Hill joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2017. Will Hill has consistently been one of the top safeties in the league over his career and is a valuable member of any team's roster Will Hill was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2013, Hill signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and played there until he was released in 2015. Hill then signed with the New England Patriots and spent four seasons with them before being released in 2018.
After stints with two other teams, Will Hill has now joined Orlando Apollos for their inaugural season in 2019 as a linebacker/defensive end hybrid player on defense and special teamer on offense.
In his career, Will Hill has accumulated 221 tackles (including playoffs), 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and 3 touchdowns.
Also Played For: arlington renegades, orlando apollos
6. Marquette King
St. Louis BattleHawks
Career
- High school: Rutland (Macon, Georgia)
- College: Fort Valley State
- Undrafted: 2012
- Oakland Raiders (2012–2017), Denver Broncos (2018), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
- Roster status: Active
- Second-team All-Pro (2016), NFL punting yards leader (2014), XFL punting yards leader (2020), First-Team All-SIAC (2011)
- Punts: 446, Punting yards: 20,822, Average punt: 46.7, Longest punt: 72, Inside 20: 163
- Punts: 446
- Punting yards: 20,822
- Average punt: 46.7
- Longest punt: 72
- Inside 20: 163
Marquette King is a punter for the Oakland Raiders and has been with the team since 2012. He attended Rutland High School in Macon, Georgia and played college football at Fort Valley State before being undrafted in 2012.
Marquette joined the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and has played there ever since, amassing over 350 punts during his career. In 2018, he signed with the Denver Broncos but was released shortly after without playing a single game for them.
He then signed with the St Louis BattleHawks of NFL Europa where he led allpuntersin yards (1,838)and punting average (46 yards per punt).
Marquette will return to play for the Oakland Raiders this upcoming season Marquette King is one of the best punters in the NFL, and he has been for a few years now.
Heading into 2019, Marquette had led the league in punting yards for three consecutive seasons.
Marquette is also one of the most consistent players on his team - he's never missed a game due to injury and has only ever recorded negative punt return yardage once in his career (although that was with Oakland).
One thing you'll notice when watching Marquette play is how fast he can kick the ball - it's always moving quickly downfield.
While at Memphis, King helped lead his school to an undefeated season as well as two Conference USA championships before being drafted by Seattle in 2013.
After brief stints with Kansas City and Oakland, Marquette joined Arizona in 2018 where he again proved himself as one of the best punters in football before signing with Dallas this offseason.
Also Played For: oakland raiders
7. De'Mornay Pierson-El
Washington Commanders
Career
- High school: West Potomac High School
- College: Nebraska
- Undrafted: 2018
- Washington Redskins (2018)*, Montreal Alouettes (2018), Salt Lake Stallions (2019), Oakland Raiders (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Las Vegas Raiders (2020)*, Denver Broncos (2021)*, New Jersey Generals (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
De'Mornay Pierson-El is a wide receiver for the New Jersey Generals in the AF2. He played collegiately at Nebraska before being undrafted in 2018. Pierson-El was born in Alexandria, Virginia and attended West Potomac High School.
After playing college football at Nebraska, he was not drafted by any NFL teams but signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
As of 2019, De'Mornay Pierson-El is on injured reserve with the Washington Redskins after suffering a season ending injury during preseason play this year De'Mornay Pierson-El is one of the most explosive playmakers in the CFL.
He was drafted by Montreal Alouettes in 2018 and made an immediate impact, leading all receivers with 1,340 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2019 he helped lead Salt Lake Stallions to their first playoff appearance since 2007, catching 55 passes for 868 yards and six touchdowns.
Oakland Raiders signed him as a free agent in 2020, but injuries limited him to just three games that season before being released during final cutsdown on September 1st.
St Louis BattleHawks signed him shortly after release from Oakland Raiders, hoping he can help them make another run at the playoffs this season; so far he's been very productive averaging 104 receiving yards per game through eight contests (including six catches for 137 yards against Saskatchewan Roughriders).
Also Played For: salt lake stallions
8. Christine Michael
Texas A&M Aggies football
Career
- High school: West Brook (Beaumont, Texas)
- College: Texas A&M
- NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 62
- Seattle Seahawks (2013–2014), Dallas Cowboys (2015), Washington Redskins (2015)*, Seattle Seahawks (2015–2016), Green Bay Packers (2016), Indianapolis Colts (2017–2018), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Super Bowl champion (XLVIII), Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2009)
- Rushing yards: 1,089, Rushing average: 4.3, Rushing touchdowns: 7, Receptions: 26, Receiving yards: 135, Receiving touchdowns: 1
- Rushing yards: 1,089
- Rushing average: 4.3
- Rushing touchdowns: 7
- Receptions: 26
- Receiving yards: 135
- Receiving touchdowns: 1
Christine Michael is a running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the Seahawks in 2013, and played with them from 2013-2014 before joining the Cowboys in 2015.
In his three seasons with Seattle he has been a key part of their offense, rushing for over 1,000 yards each year. His production dipped slightly in 2016 but he remains an important member of the team.
With Dallas, Christine had a much less successful time statistically - averaging just under 50 yards per game on his way to 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions across 16 games played.
After two unsuccessful stints in Washington (2015-2016) Christine signed with the Seahawks once again this offseason, looking to resurrect his career after being released twice previously due to inconsistency at best.
9. Austin Proehl
Los Angeles Rams
Career
- High school: Providence, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- College: North Carolina
- NFL Draft: 2018 / Round: 7 / Pick: 255
- Buffalo Bills (2018)*, Tennessee Titans (2018)*, Los Angeles Rams (2018–2019)*, Seattle Dragons (2020), San Francisco 49ers (2021)*, Los Angeles Chargers (2021)*, Buffalo Bills (2021)*, New York Giants (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Austin Proehl was a standout wide receiver at Providence College. He finished his career with 124 receptions for 1,693 yards and 14 touchdowns. The St. Louis BattleHawks drafted Proehl in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
He has yet to play in an NFL game, but is expected to make an impact as a rookie this season. Austin Proehl is undersized by NFL standards but he makes up for it with speed, quickness and elusiveness on the field. Austin Proehl made an immediate impact with the Tennessee Titans in 2018.
He caught 44 passes for 684 yards and six touchdowns. The Rams will be Proehl’s third NFL team in four seasons, following stints with the Titans and Los Angeles Rams. Seattle has been a frequent stop for Proehl since he entered the league as a second-round pick of the Dragons in 2020.
Injuries have limited him to just five games over that time, but he still managed 45 catches for 571 yards and two touchdowns on 73 targets.
San Francisco signed Proehl as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2019 season after he had spent his previous three years at Boston College playing alongside 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo Buffalo is where Proehl will finish out his career after signing with them last month.
Also Played For: seattle sea dragons
10. Anthony Becht
Career
- High school: Drexel Hill (PA) Monsignor Bonner
- College: West Virginia
- NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2000), 2× Second-team All-Big East (1998–1999)
- Receptions: 188, Receiving yards: 1,537, Receiving touchdowns: 21
- Receptions: 188
- Receiving yards: 1,537
- Receiving touchdowns: 21
Becht is the head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks in the Arena Football League (AFL). Becht played linebacker for four seasons in the NFL with the Jets, Buccaneers and Rams.
He was an assistant coach at West Virginia before becoming head coach of the St. Louis team in 2008. The BattleHawks have made three playoff appearances under Becht's leadership, but they have yet to win a championship game or even make it to the semi-finals stage of play.
Anthony Becht is a former NFL player and coach who has spent the last 20 years in coaching. He began his career as a tight end with the San Diego Fleet of the Arena Football League before moving on to become an offensive coordinator for two different teams over that time period.
In 2019, he was named head coach and general manager of the St. Louis BattleHawks in the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Also Played For: west virginia mountaineers football, west virginia football
11. Gimel President
Defensive end
Career
- High school: Mount Pleasant (SC) Wando
- College: Illinois
- Undrafted: 2017
- Houston Texans (2017), Tennessee Titans (2018–2019)*, Houston Texans (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Total tackles: 2, Sacks: 0.0, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 0
- Total tackles: 2
- Sacks: 0.0
- Forced fumbles: 0
- Fumble recoveries: 0
Gimel President was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2017, but did not sign with them. He then played for the Chicago Bears before signing with the Tennessee Titans in 2018.
Gimel President is a defensive end who attended Illinois and had 59 tackles, 11 sacks, and two forced fumbles during his college career. In 2018, Gimel President made 14 appearances for the Titans and had six sacks and one interception.
Gimel President is a Houston Texans linebacker who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Before he played for the Texans, Gimel President spent four seasons (2015-2018) at Middle Tennessee State University where he tallied 173 tackles, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles.
His professional football career started with stints on both the Titans' practice squad (2017) and their active roster (2018).
After two seasons with Tennessee, Gimel President signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and has made one appearance so far this season against Jacksonville Jaguars - recording five tackles.
Also Played For: st. louis battlehawks
12. Terence Garvin
Career
- High school: Towson (MD) Loyola Blakefield
- College: West Virginia
- Undrafted: 2013
- Pittsburgh Steelers (2013–2015), Washington Redskins (2016), Seattle Seahawks (2017), Miami Dolphins (2018)*, San Francisco 49ers (2018), Orlando Apollos (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Total tackles: 77, Sacks
- Total tackles: 77
- Sacks: 1.5
- Forced fumbles: 2
- Fumble recoveries: 0
- Interceptions: 0
Terence Garvin was a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2013 to 2015. He signed with the Washington Redskins in 2016 and played there for two seasons before being released in 2018.
In his two seasons with the Redskins, Garvin recorded 105 tackles, six sacks, and one interception. After being released by Washington, Terence Garvin joined the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal in January 2019.
Garvin was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Garvin played college football at Florida State and started all 44 games.
he appeared in for the Seminoles over three seasons. In his rookie season with Seattle, Garvin recorded 5 tackles and 1 sack while also forcing a fumble that was recovered by Shaquill Griffin.
Garvin missed most of 2018 due to injury but returned in 2019 to play 15 games for Seattle recording 38 total tackles (24 solo) along with 2 sacks and a forced fumble which he again recovered himself.
The Miami Dolphins signed Garvin as an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2020 season where he will likely compete for a starting role alongside Ndamukong Suh on their defensive line.
Also Played For: alliance of american football
13. Dewayne Hendrix
Career
- High school: O'Fallon (O'Fallon, Illinois)
- College: Pittsburgh
- Undrafted: 2019
- Miami Dolphins (2019)*, Chicago Bears (2019)*, Jacksonville Jaguars (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Pittsburgh Steelers (2020)*, Toronto Argonauts (2021–present)*
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- CFL status: American
- Grey Cup champion (2022)
Hendrix was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2019 but did not sign with them. He then signed with the Toronto Argonauts shortly afterwards. Hendrix is a defensive end and stands at 6'4" and weighs 265 pounds.
Hendrix attended Pittsburg where he played football for the Panthers from 2015-2018, recording 66 tackles, 10 sacks and 4 interceptions over that time period.
After going undrafted in 2019, Hendrix joined the Miami Dolphins practice squad before signing with Toronto later that year as an unrestricted free agent.
In his debut season with Toronto in 2020, Hendrix recorded 5 sacks while helping lead the Argonauts to their first Grey Cup victory since 2007.
Hendrix was drafted in the 4th round by the Chicago Bears. He played for Jacksonville, St. Louis and Pittsburgh before becoming a free agent and signing with Toronto in 2019.
Hendrix has appeared in 45 games over his five year career, totaling 142 tackles, one interception and six sacks. In 2020 he won Grey Cup with Toronto as part of their inaugural season in the CFL.
Dewayne Hendrix is currently an active player on the Chicago Bears roster but is set to become a free agent at the end of this season.
Also Played For: toronto argonauts
14. Marcell Ateman
Career
- High school: Wylie East (Wylie, Texas)
- College: Oklahoma State
- NFL Draft: 2018 / Round: 7 / Pick: 228
- Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders (2018–2021), Arizona Cardinals (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2017)
- Receptions: 20, Receiving yards: 270, Receiving touchdowns: 1
- Receptions: 20
- Receiving yards: 270
- Receiving touchdowns: 1
Marcell Ateman was born in 1994 and is from Wylie, Texas. He attended Oklahoma State where he played wide receiver for the Cowboys. In his rookie season with the St.
Louis BattleHawks, Ateman had 54 receptions for 993 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games (11 starts). In 2019, Ateman has recorded 53 receptions for 763 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games (12 starts).
Ateman is a gifted receiver who has impressed in his time at Oklahoma State. He was second-team All-Big 12 as a junior and senior and finished with 270 receiving yards and one touchdown on 36 receptions last season.
Ateman should have no trouble fitting into the Oakland or Arizona Cardinals offenses; he will be an important part of their future plans.
15. Mike Rose
Career
- High school: Brecksville–Broadview Heights, (Brecksville, OH)
- College: Iowa State (2018–2021)
- Undrafted: 2022
- Kansas City Chiefs (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- USA Today First-team All-American (2020), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2020), 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2020, 2021)
Mike Rose is a linebacker for the St. Louis BattleHawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the team in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
As a sophomore at Iowa State, Rose had 96 total tackles and 8 sacks en route to being named Second-Team All-Cyclone and First Team Big 12 Conference honors. In his junior season, he totaled 139 tackles with 10 sacks and 2 interceptions while also adding 4 forced fumbles on defense.
At 22 years old, Mike Rose has already started 26 games played in his career with 599 total defensive snaps logged for an average of 21 minutes per game over that span - impressive numbers for any player regardless of position. Rose was a consensus First-team All-American in 2020 and led the Big 12 with 13 sacks that season.
He also won Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2020, becoming just the second Kansan to ever win that award.
Rose has started all but one game over his four seasons at Kansas State, totaling 78 tackles (51 solo) and 26 sacks along with 5 interceptions. In 2021, he racked up 10 sacks while helping lead Kansas State to their first conference championship since 1988.
As a pro prospect, Rose is considered an above average athlete for his size and should be able to play defensive end or outside linebacker in the NFL depending on team needs.
16. Quenton Meeks
Career
- High school: Del Norte, (San Diego, California)
- College: Stanford
- Undrafted: 2018
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2018), Los Angeles Chargers (2019–2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020), Tennessee Titans (2021)*, Tampa Bay Bandits (2022), New Orleans Saints (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2017)
- Total tackles: 8, Forced fumbles
- Total tackles: 8
- Forced fumbles: 0
- Fumble recoveries: 0
- Pass deflections: 2
- Interceptions: 0
Quenton Meeks was undrafted in 2018 but signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018 and 2019 before being waived by the Jaguars on January 3, 2020.
He was then picked up by Tennessee Titans who he played for until 2021 when he was released on August 16, 2021.
In total, Quenton has made 4 appearances in the NFL (2018-2020) playing for Jacksonville Jags, Los Angeles Chargers.
Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins respectively Quenton Meeks has had a solid career in the NBA, but he could really take his game to another level if he can improve his shooting.
Meeks is an extremely versatile defender with the ability to guard multiple positions and hit shots from deep. He will need to improve his free throw percentages if he wants to earn more playing time with the Saints in the future.
His energy on the court sets him apart from most players and makes him a fan favorite wherever he goes. The Louisiana native is definitely someone you want on your side when it comes to a basketball match-up.
17. Jordan Thomas
Career
- High school: Sumrall (MS)
- College: Mississippi State
- NFL Draft: 2018 / Round: 6 / Pick: 211
- Houston Texans (2018–2019), Arizona Cardinals (2020), New England Patriots (2020), Indianapolis Colts (2021)*, Detroit Lions (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Receptions: 22, Receiving yards: 226, Receiving touchdowns: 5
- Receptions: 22
- Receiving yards: 226
- Receiving touchdowns: 5
Jordan Thomas was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2018 NFL Draft. Thomas played at Mississippi State and is a tight end. He has appeared in 18 games with the Texans and has 4 receptions for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.
Jordan Thomas will likely be used as a blocker on offense, but he can also contribute as a receiver when needed. Thomas was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.
Thomas played college football at Indiana University, where he totaled 127 receptions for 1,827 yards and 10 touchdowns over his three seasons with the Hoosiers.
Jordan is a hard-working receiver who will compete for targets on offense this season with DeAndre Hopkins and rookie Keke Coutee already on the roster.
18. Lacale London
Career
- High school: Peoria (IL)
- College: Western Illinois
- Undrafted: 2020
- Chicago Bears (2020–2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- Games played: 1
- Games played: 1
Lacale London is a defensive tackle for the St. Louis BattleHawks and he was drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles but he did not sign with them.
Lacale London attended Western Illinois where he played football and earned All-American honors as a junior in 2018. LaCale is known for his strong play against the run and has been called one of the best young defenders in football by several scouts.
He signed with the BattleHawks on February 8, 2020 after going undrafted in the NFL Draft that year and has made an impact at their defensive tackle position so far this season.
Lacale London was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2020 NFL Draft. Lacale London played college football at Stony Brook University.
He started all four years of his collegiate career and recorded over 100 tackles each year. In addition to playing linebacker, he also served as a punt returner for the Seawolves and had two touchdowns on returns during his senior season.
As a rookie with the Bears, London played in seven games recording nine tackles before being placed on injured reserve due to an injury sustained Week 10 against Green Bay Packers.
After returning from injury late in the season, he appeared in six more games with one start before being waived/injured by Chicago at final roster cutdown on September 1st. Signed to practice squad of St Louis BattleHawks pending waivers.
Waived/injured (knee) by St Louis BattleHawks October 6th. Re-signed to practice squad November 16th. Released December 7th. Played in one game for Saint Louis after signing with team December 14th.
19. Jaylen Smith
Career
- High school: Pascagoula (MS)
- College: Louisville
- Undrafted: 2019
- Baltimore Ravens (2019)*, Toronto Argonauts (2021)*, New England Patriots (2022)*, Seattle Seahawks (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Jaylen Smith was born in 1997 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He attended high school at Pascagoula (MS) and played football for the Panthers. After graduating from high school, Jaylen decided to play college football at Louisville instead of going into the military like many of his friends did.
At Louisville, he started as a wide receiver but eventually moved to tight end where he had some success during his time there before being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2019 after failing to make an impression on NFL teams earlier that year.
Jaylen is known for his big frame and catch radius which has helped him become one of Atlanta's key receivers over the past two seasons.
He is set to start the 2020 season with Atlanta and is looking forward to helping them reach their goals this year.
20. Donteea Dye
Career
- High school: Fairfield (OH)
- College: Heidelberg
- Undrafted: 2015
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015–2016), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018)*, Orlando Apollos (2019), Los Angeles Wildcats (2020)*, Tampa Bay Vipers (2020), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Receptions: 11, Receiving yards: 132, Receiving touchdowns: 1
- Receptions: 11
- Receiving yards: 132
- Receiving touchdowns: 1
Donteea Dye played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015 and 2016, but was not drafted. He has since had a successful career as a wide receiver with the St.
Louis BattleHawks of the Arena Football League (AFL). Donteea Dye is from Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Fairfield High School where he played football and ran track.
After spending time at several small schools, including Heidelberg University, Donteea Dye signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. In his two years with the team, Donteea Dey caught 55 passes for 636 yards and six touchdowns while also rushing three times for 33 yards on offense.
On September 5th of this year, Donteea dye re-signed with the St Louis BattleHawks after playing out his contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this year.(2018) Donteeaa's AFL career has been very successful.
He currently leads all receivers in touchdown receptions (19), receiving Yards (1128)and total Yards from scrimmage(1410).
21. Jaryd Jones-Smith
Career
- High school: West Catholic Prep (PA)
- College: Pittsburgh
- Undrafted: 2018
- Houston Texans (2018)*, San Antonio Commanders (2019), Miami Dolphins (2019)*, San Francisco 49ers (2019–2020)*, Las Vegas Raiders (2020), Baltimore Ravens (2021), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Games played: 3, Games started: 0
- Games played: 3
- Games started: 0
Jaryd Jones-Smith is a 27-year-old offensive tackle who was undrafted in 2018 but has spent time with the Houston Texans. He attended West Catholic Prep in Pennsylvania where he played football and earned All-American honors his senior year.
Jones-Smith then went to play for the Pitt Panthers, where he started all 13 games of his collegiate career as a freshman and sophomore before declaring for the draft following his junior season.
Jones Smith has been described as an athletic and powerful player who can dominate at the line of scrimmage, making him a valuable asset on any team's offense.
He may have not had success in the NFL Draft this year, but there is no doubt that Jaryd Jones Smith possesses great potential if given enough opportunity to develop over time.
Jaryd Jones-Smith is a 2019 third-round pick of the San Antonio Commanders. Jaryd Jones-Smith played at Temple University and was one of the most productive running backs in school history.
He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins, but tore his ACL during rookie minicamp and was placed on injured reserve. The 49ers signed him to their practice squad after he healed from his knee injury and he has been with them ever since.
In 2020, he was waived by the 49ers and then claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders where he played for them until they were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 16 (he had 3 carries for 13 yards).
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome added him to their roster as an undrafted free agent before training camp began that year.
Jones Smith made an immediate impact, rushing for 204 yards on 42 attempts (4th highest total in team history) against Cincinnati Bengals in week 1 of the regular season.
22. Brian Hill
Career
- High school: Belleville West (IL)
- College: Wyoming (2014–2016)
- NFL Draft: 2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 156
- Atlanta Falcons (2017), Cincinnati Bengals (2017), Atlanta Falcons (2018–2020), Tennessee Titans (2021)*, Cleveland Browns (2021), San Francisco 49ers (2021), BC Lions (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- First-team All-Mountain West (2016), Second-team All-Mountain West (2015)
- Rushing yards: 982, Rushing average: 4.7, Rushing touchdowns: 3, Receptions: 38, Receiving yards: 313, Receiving touchdowns: 1
- Rushing yards: 982
- Rushing average: 4.7
- Rushing touchdowns: 3
- Receptions: 38
- Receiving yards: 313
- Receiving touchdowns: 1
Brian Hill was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He played for three seasons with the Falcons, before being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018.
In his two seasons with Cincy, he has rushed for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns on 309 carries (4.5 average). Hill is also a reliable receiver out of backfield; having totaled 44 receptions for 292 yards and one touchdown during his career so far.
Brian Hill was one of the most productive running backs in college football during his time at Utah. He impressed scouts with his flashy plays and strong rushing ability, and was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
In just two seasons with Cleveland, Hill rushed for 2,401 yards on 315 carries (5.1 avg.) and scored nine touchdowns.
The Browns traded him to San Francisco in exchange for a 2019 sixth-round draft pick shortly after the 2018 season ended; he made an immediate impact there too, totaling 1,261 yards on 159 carries (4.9 avg.) with six scores through 10 games this past year alone.
With Carlos Hyde set to turn 31 years old before next season starts - and no guarantees that he'll be back - Hill is primed to have a breakout campaign himself in 2020 if he can stay healthy.
which isn't always guaranteed given his propensity for injuring himself throughout his career thus far.
23. Willie Harvey Jr.
Career
- High school: Pedro Menendez High School
- College: Iowa State
- Undrafted: 2019
- Cleveland Browns (2019, 2021), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- Total tackles: 1, Sacks: 0.0, Pass deflections: 0, Interceptions: 0
- Total tackles: 1
- Sacks: 0.0
- Pass deflections: 0
- Interceptions: 0
Willie Harvey Jr. is a linebacker for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the NFL. He was born on January 9, 1996 in Hastings, Florida and attended Pedro Menendez High School before attending Iowa State University.
Harvey did not play football at either of his two previous schools but earned All-American honors while playing for the Cyclones and being named to several all-conference teams during his three seasons there as well as winning Big 12 Defensive Player of The Year honors as a junior in 2017.
Willie Harvey Jr.'s rookie season with the BattleHawks saw him make 15 total tackles including 1 sack, 2 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and one forced fumble; he also made 1 tackle for loss and recovered 3 fumbles during that time period alone.
In 2019, Willie Harvey Jr was signed by the Atlanta Falcons after going undrafted but was released prior to making any appearances with them.
24. Matt McCants
Career
- High school: Williamson (Mobile, Alabama)
- College: UAB
- NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 201
- New York Giants (2012–2013)*, Oakland Raiders (2013–2016), Cleveland Browns (2016), Chicago Bears (2016), Cleveland Browns (2017), Chicago Bears (2018)*, Birmingham Iron (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- All-Conference USA first-team selection (2010 & 2011)
- Games played: 30, Games started: 3
- Games played: 30
- Games started: 3
Matt McCants was a standout offensive tackle at Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama. Matt McCants attended UAB and played for the Blazers during their inaugural season in 2009.
After two seasons with the Blazers, Matt McCants transferred to Division I-AA Southern Illinois University where he started all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2011.
In 2012, Matt McCants was drafted by the New York Giants but did not appear in any regular season games before being waived on September 3rd of that year.
On November 15th of that year, the Oakland Raiders claimed him off waivers and he spent two seasons there starting 36 out of 42 total games played including both playoff contests against San Diego Chargers .
The Cleveland Browns signed Matt McCants as an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2016 NFL season and he appeared in 10 games starting three at left guard before suffering an ankle injury which ended his campaign prematurely.
25. Taylor Russolino
Career
- High school: Archbishop Rummel (LA)
- College: Millsaps
- Undrafted: 2011
- Marion Blue Racers (2013), New Orleans VooDoo (2014), Spokane Empire (2016), Shanghai Skywalkers (2016), Montreal Alouettes (2017), BC Lions (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Denver Broncos (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- First-team All-SCAC (2008), 2× Second-team All-SCAC (2009, 2010), XFL records, Longest made field goal (58 yards)
- Field goals: 0, Field goals attempted: 1, Field goal %: 0.0, Touchbacks: 1
- Field goals: 0
- Field goals attempted: 1
- Field goal %: 0.0
- Touchbacks: 1
- Field goals: 2, Field goal attempts: 3, Longest field goal: 19, Punts: 19, Punt average: 38.3
- Field goals: 2
- Field goal attempts: 3
- Longest field goal: 19
- Punts: 19
- Punt average: 38.3
- Field goals: 0, Field goals attempted: 1, Extra points: 11, Extra points attempted: 18
- Field goals: 0
- Field goals attempted: 1
- Extra points: 11
- Extra points attempted: 18
Russolino was undrafted in 2011 but made a name for himself with the Marion Blue Racers of the Indoor Football League. In 2016, Russolino signed with the Spokane Empire of the Arena Football League and performed well enough to be signed by the Montreal Alouettes in 2017.
Russolino played two seasons in Canada before signing with the BC Lions in 2019. Russolino was a two-time Second-team All-SCAC selection and finished his career as the school's all-time leading scorer. Russolino also holds the XFL record for longest field goal, with a 58 yard attempt.
Russolino signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks in 2020, but was released before the season began due to injury . He then signed with Denver Broncos' practice squad where he remained until being promoted to their active roster in Week 15 of 2020 .
In that game, Russolino made his NFL debut and kicked a 33 yard field goal as time expired to give Denver a 34–31 victory over San Francisco 49ers.
26. Keith Ford
Career
- High school: Cypress Ranch, (Cypress, Texas)
- College: Texas A&M
- Undrafted: 2018
- Buffalo Bills (2018), Indianapolis Colts (2019)*, Green Bay Packers (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020), Arlington Renegades (2023-present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- Rushing attempts: 21, Rushing yards: 79, Receptions: 3, Receiving yards: 21, Total touchdowns: 0
- Rushing attempts: 21
- Rushing yards: 79
- Receptions: 3
- Receiving yards: 21
- Total touchdowns: 0
Keith Ford was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2018, but did not make the team. He played college football at Texas A&M and had a successful career there.
His running back skills are impressive and he is known for his hard work on the field. Keith Ford has been touted as a possible replacement for LeSean McCoy if he leaves the Bills in free agency next year.
Keith Ford is a former linebacker who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Ford is from Detroit, Michigan and played college football at Auburn University. He has been with the Colts' practice squad since being drafted and will likely see time on their active roster during the 2019 season.
Ford has good size for an linebacker at 6-foot-1 and 233 pounds and should be able to contribute immediately to Indy's defense if he makes the team full-time this year.
27. Jonathan Hayes
Career
- High school: South Fayette (PA)
- College: Iowa
- NFL Draft: 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41
- As coach, National champion (2000)
- Receptions: 153, Receiving yards: 1,718, Touchdowns: 13
- Receptions: 153
- Receiving yards: 1,718
- Touchdowns: 13
Hayes is the co-offensive coordinator for the Arlington Renegades. Hayes was a wide receiver in the NFL and played for both the Chiefs and Steelers. Hayes has been with Arlington Renegades since 2013, first as an offensive assistant then as co-offensive coordinator since 2016.
Hayes has worked with various quarterbacks throughout his career including Trent Green, Ben Roethlisberger, and Ryan Fitzpatrick among others.
In 2017, Hayes helped lead Arlington Renegades to their first professional football championship game appearance in franchise history against the Florida Tuskers Jonathan Hayes is a career NFL coach, most recently serving as the tight ends coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his coaching career, Hayes has led teams to both National Championship (2000) and Conference Championship appearances (2003-2018).
Jonathan Hayes was also named Tight Ends Coach of the Year by The Associated Press in 2018. With Hayes at the helm, Cincy finished second in yards after catch last season – an impressive feat considering their prolific passing offense.
28. Brandon Reilly
Career
- High school: Lincoln Southwest, (Lincoln, Nebraska)
- College: Nebraska
- Undrafted: 2017
- Buffalo Bills (2017), Detroit Lions (2018)*, Dallas Cowboys (2018)*, Detroit Lions (2019)*, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Brandon Reilly is a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft. Brandon Reilly played college football at Nebraska and won two national championships with the Cornhuskers.
Brandon Reilly had a productive career at Lincoln Southwest High School, where he caught 158 passes for 2,871 yards and 23 touchdowns over his four-year career. After going undrafted in 2017, Brandon Reilly signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
In 2018 he made seven catches for 73 yards and one touchdown on offense before being placed on injured reserve due to concussion symptoms later that season.
In 2019, after bouncing around from team to team during training camp, BrandonReilly finally secured a spot on the active roster and started five games (four starts) for Kansas City as their primary wide receiver before suffering another concussion which ended his season prematurely once again .
Brandon Reilly is considered by many analysts to be one of the best receivers unsigned in this year's NFL Draft who could have been picked up if not for his recurrent concussions.
29. Juwann Bushell-Beatty
Career
- High school: Paramus Catholic
- College: Michigan
- Undrafted: 2019
- Washington Redskins (2019)*, Dallas Cowboys (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)*, Houston Roughnecks (2020), Carolina Panthers (2020)*, Ottawa Redblacks (2021), Tampa Bay Bandits (2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
Bushell-Beatty was a highly-rated recruit out of Paramus Catholic and played college football at Michigan. Despite being undrafted, Bushell-Beatty signed with the St.
Louis BattleHawks as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Bushell-Beatty has appeared in all eight of the BattleHawks' games this season, starting in four of them. Bushell-Beatty primarily plays offensive tackle for the BattleHawks, but has also seen time at left guard and right tackle.
Bushell-Beatty is a big, physical player who is looking to make an impact in the NFL. The 26-year-old is currently a free agent and is waiting to see if he can make the jump to the NFL.
Bushell-Beatty was drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. Bushell-Beatty attended the University of Miami.
Bushell-Beatty played in 48 games for the Hurricanes, recording 238 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception. Bushell-Beatty was signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract.
Bushell-Beatty is a versatile linebacker who can play both inside and outside linebacker. Bushell-Beatty is expected to compete for a starting job on the Redskins' roster this season.
Bushell-Beatty is a hard-nosed player who is known for his toughness. Bushell-Beatty is a versatile linebacker who can play both inside and outside linebacker. Bushell-Beatty is expected to compete for a starting job on the Redskins' roster this season.
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30. Marquez White
Florida State Seminoles football
Career
- High school: Northview (Dothan, Alabama)
- College: Florida State
- NFL Draft: 2017 / Round: 6 / Pick: 216
- Dallas Cowboys (2017–2018)*, Orlando Apollos (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Marquez White was drafted in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. White played college football at Florida State. White has started in 41 of 48 games he has played in during his career.
White has made 269 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 2 sacks in his career. White is a versatile cornerback who can play both cornerback and safety. White is a physical cornerback who is known for his strong play against the run.
White is scheduled to become a free agent in 2019. White is a young cornerback with a lot of potential who is looking to continue developing his skills in the NFL. White is a hard-nosed cornerback who is looking to make a name for himself in the NFL.
White is a physical specimen who has the ability to dominate at the NFL level. He has the ability to play both corner and safety, which will give him an advantage in the NFL. He should be able to make an instant impact with the Dallas Cowboys and help them win championships.
He is a hard worker who is always trying to improve his game. He is not afraid to take risks, which will help him in the NFL.
He is a versatile player who can play in a variety of schemes. He has proven himself in the NFL and has the ability to be a Pro Bowl player. He is a team player who is always willing to help out his teammates. He is a very physical player who can knock opponents off of the ball.
31. Donny Hageman
Career
- High school: Damien (CA)
- College: San Diego State
- Undrafted: 2016
- Los Angeles Kiss (2016), San Diego Fleet (2019), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
Hageman is a 29-year-old kicker for the St. Louis BattleHawks. He was born in Covina, California, and attended Damien High School. In his four-year career with the BattleHawks, Hageman has made 101 of 132 field goal attempts (74%) and all 302 of his PATs.
He was named to the All-Arena team for the 2016 season. In the 2016 season opener, Hageman made four field goals, including a game-winning field goal in overtime, as the BattleHawks won 27-24 over the Memphis Express.
Hageman is a two-time member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie Team and was named to the PFWA All-NFL Second Team in 2016.
Hageman was the first player in NFL history to make two game-winning field goals in his team's first two games of a season. In December 2017, Hageman signed a contract extension with the BattleHawks through the 2021 season.
Hageman married his high school sweetheart, Brooke, in April of 2018. Hageman is a Christian and volunteers with his church's youth group.
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32. Ben DeLuca
Career
- High school: Bishop Moore, (Orlando, Florida)
- College: Charlotte
- Undrafted: 2021
- Los Angeles Chargers (2021), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
DeLuca was drafted out of high school by the Charlotte 49ers in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. After spending his rookie season on the practice squad, DeLuca was re-signed by the 49ers as a free agent in February of 2017.
DeLuca made his NFL debut in Week 2 of the 2017 season against the Detroit Lions. He recorded two solo tackles and one pass defensed in the 49ers' 31-24 victory. DeLuca finished the season with 43 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in 16 games.
He was named to the Pro Football Writers Association's All-Rookie team. DeLuca enters the 2018 season as the starting safety for the St. Louis BattleHawks. Ben DeLuca is a versatile player who has played cornerback, wide receiver, and running back in his career.
He was undrafted in 2021, but was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers. DeLuca has had a successful career with the Chargers, playing in 61 games and recording five interceptions. DeLuca is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, making him a valuable member of any team.
He is currently a free agent, and is looking to continue his successful career.
33. Donnie Abraham
Career
- High school: Orangeburg (SC) Wilkinson
- College: East Tennessee
- NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71
- Pro Bowl (2000), NFL interceptions co-leader (1999), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996)
- Total tackles: 441, Sacks: 2.0, Forced fumbles: 2, Fumble recoveries: 8, Interceptions: 38, Total touchdowns: 5
- Total tackles: 441
- Sacks: 2.0
- Forced fumbles: 2
- Fumble recoveries: 8
- Interceptions: 38
- Total touchdowns: 5
Abraham was a defensive back in the NFL for parts of six seasons. He played for the Buccaneers (1996-2001) and the Jets (2002-2004). Abraham became a coach in the NFL in 2004, and has been the defensive coordinator of the St.
Louis BattleHawks since 2013. Abraham's defenses have been among the best in the league over the past few seasons. In 2016, the BattleHawks led the NFL in total defense. Abraham is a graduate of East Tennessee State University, where he played football and baseball.
Abraham is married with two children. Abraham was the defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Storm from 2011-2012. He then became the head coach of the East Lake H.S. in Tarpon Springs, Florida from 2012-2014. Abraham was then hired by IMG Academy as their defensive coordinator in 2015.
He was then hired by the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2017. Abraham is currently the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis BattleHawks.
34. Jon Toth
Career
- High school: Brebeuf Jesuit (Indianapolis)
- College: Kentucky
- Position: Center
- Undrafted: 2017
- Philadelphia Eagles (2017–2018)*, New York Jets (2018–2019)*, DC Defenders (2020), Cleveland Browns (2020)*, Detroit Lions (2020)*, Washington Football Team / Commanders (2021–2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023)*
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Games played: 6
- Games played: 6
Jon Toth is a center for the Washington Commanders in the National Lacrosse League. He was undrafted in 2017 but signed with the Commanders as a free agent.
He played college lacrosse for Kentucky and was named to the All-American Second Team in 2016. Toth has scored 86 goals and added 178 assists in 272 career NLL games.
He was the first player in NLL history to score 500 career points. Toth was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended Brebeuf Jesuit High School. He played college lacrosse for Kentucky and was named to the All-American Second Team in 2016.
Toth has scored 86 goals and added 178 assists in 272 career NLL games. He was the first player in NLL history to score 500 career points. Toth was drafted in the 6th round by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at Duke.
Toth has appeared in 6 games with the Eagles, recording 3 tackles and 1 sack. In 2018, he was signed by the New York Jets and played in 2 games, recording 2 tackles. In 2019, he was signed by the DC Defenders and played in all 16 games, recording 15 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions.
Toth was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 2020 and played in all 16 games, recording 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception. He was signed by the Detroit Lions in 2020 and played in all 16 games, recording 9 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 interception.
Toth was signed by the Washington Football Team / Commanders in 2021 and played in all 16 games, recording 8 tackles and 1 interception.
Toth was signed by the St. Louis BattleHawks in 2023 and will be a part of their inaugural season.
35. Ryan Willis
Quarterback
Career
- High school: Roeland Park (KS) Bishop Miege
- College: Kansas (2015–2016), Virginia Tech (2017–2019)
- Undrafted: 2020
- TSL Linemen (2021), Chicago Bears (2021–2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- MegaBowl champion (2021), The Spring League MVP (2021)
Willis was born in Kansas and played high school football at Roeland Park. He attended Kansas and played quarterback for the Jayhawks. Willis was not drafted in 2020, but he signed with the St.
Louis BattleHawks. Willis has played for Virginia Tech and Kansas in college. He signed with the BattleHawks in 2020. Willis has played in three NFL games, all in the preseason. He is currently a quarterback for the BattleHawks.
Willis has appeared in three preseason games. Willis has not yet played in an NFL game. Willis is a 6'6", 335-pound lineman who played college football at Texas State. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Willis has made a significant impact in his two seasons with the Bears, playing in all 16 games and starting eight of them. He was named the team's Most Valuable Lineman in 2021 and was awarded the prestigious Paul Hornung Award as the top collegiate player in the nation.
Willis is a powerful offensive lineman who is capable of handling multiple blockers and creating room for his running backs. He is a versatile player who can play both left and right tackle, and his skills should be of great value to the St. Louis BattleHawks in the upcoming season.
Willis is a dominant player on the field and is sure to continue his success in the NFL.
36. Markus Jones
Career
- College: Angelo State
- Position: Linebacker
- Undrafted: 2019
- Baltimore Ravens (2019)*, Green Bay Packers (2019)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2020)*, Dallas Renegades (2020)*, Team 9 (2020)*, Saskatchewan Roughriders (2021)*
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Markus Jones was a linebacker for Angelo State and was undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft. Jones has played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. Jones has played in 36 games and has recorded 152 tackles, 12 sacks, and one interception.
Jones is a strong and physical linebacker who can lay the wood on opposing players. Jones is a hard worker who is always hustling to make a play on the field. Jones is a young player who has a lot of potential and is only going to get better with experience.
Jones is a great leader on and off the field and is always putting the team first. Jones is a huge part of the Baltimore Ravens defense and is a key player in their success. Jones is a hard worker and will continue to be one of the top linebackers in the NFL.
Markus Jones is a versatile defensive back who has played in the NFL for four seasons. Jones has totaled 28 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles in his career. He is a hard-hitting defender who is known for his physical play. Jones is expected to compete for a starting spot on the Green Bay Packers' defense in 2019.
He is a valuable asset to any team and should be considered a top draft pick in 2020.
37. Steven Mitchell
Career
- High school: Bishop Alemany, (Mission Hills, California)
- College: USC
- Undrafted: 2018
- Los Angeles Rams (2018)*, Houston Texans (2018–2020), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Receptions: 2, Receiving yards: 37, Receiving touchdowns: 0
- Receptions: 2
- Receiving yards: 37
- Receiving touchdowns: 0
Mitchell attended Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California. He played wide receiver for the USC Trojans. Mitchell was undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Mitchell signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2018 AFL season. He has scored four touchdowns in five games for the BattleHawks this season. Mitchell is 28 years old and stands at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m).
Mitchell has 189 lb (86 kg) and is considered a fast receiver. Mitchell has been a standout player for the BattleHawks this season. Mitchell is hoping to make the NFL in the future. Mitchell is a young player who is looking to make a name for himself in the NFL.
Mitchell has a lot of potential, and he is going to need to use that potential to make an impact with the Rams. Mitchell is a versatile player who can play both wide receiver and running back. Mitchell is going to need to work hard if he wants to make an impact with the Rams.
Mitchell is a young player who is still developing, and he has a lot of potential. Mitchell is a talented player who has the potential to make an impact with the Rams.
Mitchell is a young player who is looking to make a name for himself in the NFL. Mitchell is a versatile player who can play both wide receiver and running back.
Mitchell is a young player who is still developing, and he has a lot of potential.
38. Shakir Soto
Career
- High school: G.A.R. Memorial, (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)
- College: Pittsburgh
- Undrafted: 2017
- Denver Broncos (2017), Las Vegas Raiders (2017), Las Vegas Raiders (2017) San Diego Fleet (2019), Dallas Cowboys (2019), Seattle Seahawks (2019), BC Lions (2021), New Orleans Breakers (2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
Shakir Soto was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft but was cut before the season started. Shakir Soto spent time with the Denver Broncos and the Philadelphia Eagles before being released.
Shakir Soto signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks and has been playing since the preseason. Shakir Soto is a defensive tackle and is sixth on the team in tackles. Shakir Soto has been a part of the St. Louis BattleHawks for the past two seasons.
Shakir Soto is from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and attended G.A.R. Memorial high school. Shakir Soto is 28 years old and stands at 6' 3" tall.
Shakir Soto has not been drafted by an NFL team yet but is still trying to make it in the league. Shakir Soto is a hard worker and has a lot of potential to make it in the NFL.
Shakir Soto is a talented young receiver with a lot of upside. Soto is a fast and shifty player with excellent ball skills. He has the potential to be a top-tier receiver in the NFL.
He will need to work on his consistency and technique, but Soto has all the tools to be a big-time player. The Raiders drafted Soto with the intention of developing him into a star player.
He will have to compete for a spot on the roster this year, but he has the potential to be a key contributor in the future. Soto is a raw but exciting player with a lot of potential. Look for him to make a big impact in the NFL this year.
He is a great addition to the Raiders' receiving corps, and he should make an immediate impact. Soto is a talented young player who has a bright future in the NFL.
39. Charlie Taumoepeau
Career
- High school: Federal Way (WA)
- College: Portland State
- Undrafted: 2020
- Dallas Cowboys (2020)*, Indianapolis Colts (2020)*, San Francisco 49ers (2020)*, Detroit Lions (2021), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023)*, Seattle Sea Dragons (2023-present
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- First-team All-Big Sky (2019)
Charlie Taumoepeau is a tight end for the Seattle Sea Dragons. He was undrafted in 2020 but was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He played high school football for Federal Way in Washington.
He attended Portland State and played for the Vikings. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2020 but was released before the season started. He was then signed by the Seattle Sea Dragons.
He has not played in the NFL yet, but he is certainly getting closer. Charlie Taumoepeau is a 24-year-old tight end who is 6'2" and weighs 245 lbs. He is a talented player who is making a name for himself in the NFL.
Charlie Taumoepeau is a player to watch in the near future. A versatile offensive lineman who started all 53 games he played in at left tackle for the 49ers in 2020, Charlie Taumoepeau is a physical player who can also play guard.
Taumoepeau was drafted by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He impressed coaches and players with his toughness and ability to play multiple positions on the offensive line.
Taumoepeau is a versatile player who can play either tackle or guard, which is a valuable asset for the 49ers, who have a shortage of offensive linemen.
Taumoepeau is a hard worker who is always hustling on the field. He is a team player who is eager to learn and improve his skills.
Taumoepeau will likely compete for a starting job in 2020 with fellow offensive lineman Erik Magnuson, who was also drafted by the 49ers in 2020. Taumoepeau is a long-term asset for the 49ers, who are looking to improve their offensive line.
He is likely to become a cornerstone of the team's offense in the future.
40. Nyqwan Murray
Career
- High school: Oak Ridge (Orlando, FL)
- College: Florida State
- Undrafted: 2019
- Seattle Seahawks (2019)*, Toronto Argonauts (2020)*, Jacksonville Sharks (2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- First-team All-NAL (2022)
Nyqwan Murray is a wide receiver for the St. Louis BattleHawks. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2019 but did not sign with them. He played college football at Florida State.
He has also played for the Seahawks' developmental squad, the Seattle Seahawks II. In 2019, he had 51 receptions for 828 yards and six touchdowns. He is a member of the NFLPA. He is from Orlando, Florida.
He is 1.75 m tall and weighs 88 kg. He has played for the Seahawks' developmental squad, the Seattle Seahawks II, and for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the NFL. Nyqwan Murray is an exciting receiver prospect with plenty of potential.
He was a standout at North Carolina State, and the Argonauts have high hopes for him. He has good size and speed, and the Argonauts believe he can be a big impact player in the CFL. He has a good feel for the game, and his ability to make big plays will be key for the Argonauts.
He has a lot of upside, and he will need to work hard to live up to it. He should have a lot of success in Toronto, and he could be one of the key players in the Argonauts' playoff push. He will need to work on his consistency, but he has the potential to be a major star in the CFL.
He is a great addition to the Argonauts' receiving corps, and he should help them make a push for the playoffs this season.
41. Kareem Walker
Career
- High school: DePaul (NJ) Catholic
- College: Michigan (2016–2017), Fort Scott CC (2018), Mississippi State (2019–2020), South Alabama (2021)
- Undrafted: 2022
- St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- Roster status: Active
Kareem Walker is a running back for the St. Louis BattleHawks. He played college football at Michigan and was drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Walker has shown great speed and agility on the football field. He is able to make quick cuts and avoid tackles. Walker is a physical runner who is able to break tackles and gain yards after contact.
Walker is not the most durable player and has had injury problems in the past. He will need to work on his durability if he wants to make it in the NFL. Walker is a young player who has a lot of potential.
He will need to continue to work hard on the football field to reach his full potential. Walker is a hard-working player who has a lot of dedication to his sport. He is looking to make a name for himself in the NFL.
Kareem Walker is a 6'6" forward from Mississippi State who was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2023 NBA draft. Walker has played for Mississippi State for 4 years and has averaged 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game during his college career.
Walker is a versatile forward who can score in a variety of ways, including from outside and inside the arc. Walker is a strong defender who is capable of shutting down entire offenses. Walker is a hard-working player who will continue to improve as he takes the next steps in his career.
Walker is a valuable asset to the St. Louis BattleHawks and looks to be a key player on their future playoff teams.
42. Travis Feeney
Career
- High school: Pinole Valley (CA)
- College: Washington
- NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 220
- Pittsburgh Steelers (2016), New Orleans Saints (2016), San Diego Fleet (2019), Montreal Alouettes (2019), Toronto Argonauts (2020–2021), Tampa Bay Bandits (2022), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
Travis Feeney was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington. Feeney has spent his entire NFL career with the BattleHawks.
Feeney has recorded 124 combined tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one interception in his three seasons with the team. Feeney is considered to be a versatile linebacker who can play both in the middle and on the outside.
He is a fan favorite in St. Louis and is highly respected by his teammates. Feeney is married and has two children. He is a self-motivated athlete who works hard on and off the field. Feeney is looking forward to continuing his career with the BattleHawks in 2021.
Travis Feeney was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Feeney played college football at the University of Utah.
Feeney has appeared in 31 NFL games, including four starts. Feeney has recorded four tackles and one sack. Feeney is a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.
Feeney is expected to compete for a roster spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. Travis Feeney is a versatile player who can play both defensive end and outside linebacker.
Feeney is a hard-working player who is always in the mix for playing time. Travis Feeney is a valuable asset to the Pittsburgh Steelers and is expected to continue to improve in the NFL.
43. Sterling Hofrichter
Career
- High school: Armwood High School, (Seffner, Florida)
- College: Syracuse (2015–2019)
- NFL Draft: 2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 228
- Atlanta Falcons (2020), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021), Miami Dolphins (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- 3rd-team All-American (2019), 2× First-team All-ACC (2018, 2019), Third-team All-ACC (2016), 2019 All-ACC Academic Football Team
- Punts: 62, Punting yards: 2,608, Average punt: 42.0, Longest punt: 57, Inside 20: 20
- Punts: 62
- Punting yards: 2,608
- Average punt: 42.0
- Longest punt: 57
- Inside 20: 20
Hofrichter is a punter for the St. Louis BattleHawks. Hofrichter was drafted in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Hofrichter played college football at Syracuse.
Hofrichter is 26 years old. Hofrichter has a height of 1.78 meters and a weight of 89 kilograms. Hofrichter has kicked in 83 NFL games. Hofrichter has averaged 41.5 yards per punt. Hofrichter was released by the Atlanta Falcons in March 2020.
Hofrichter is currently a punter for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sterling Hofrichter is a quarterback who played for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the NFL. Hofrichter was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Hofrichter has played in two games for the Falcons and completed 12 of 25 passes for 131 yards and one touchdown. Hofrichter is a dual-threat quarterback who also has rushed for 41 yards on seven carries. Hofrichter is a 2017 graduate of Stanford University.
Sterling Hofrichter is a native of San Francisco, California.
44. Leddie Brown
Career
- High school: Neumann-Goretti Catholic High (Philadelphia, PA), Smyrna High School (Smyrna, DE)
- College: West Virginia (2018-2021)
- Undrafted: 2022
- Los Angeles Chargers (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023-present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Leddie Brown is a running back for the St. Louis BattleHawks. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Brown attended two high schools in Philadelphia, Neumann-Goretti Catholic High and Smyrna High School.
Brown played college football at West Virginia. Brown has played in two games for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the NFL, both as a running back. Brown has averaged 27 yards per carry in those games. Brown is a native of Philadelphia and is of African American descent.
Leddie Brown is a versatile player who can play both cornerback and safety. Brown has experience playing in the Chargers' secondary and has shown potential.
Brown is a hard worker who is determined to make an impact in the NFL. Brown has the potential to be a top-tier cornerback in the league.
Brown is a smart player who makes good decisions on the field. Brown is a physical player who can make plays on the ball. Brown is a team player who is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team succeed.
Brown is a strong player who can take on big receivers. Brown is a player who is still developing and has a lot of potential to grow into a top cornerback in the league.
45. Gary Jennings Jr.
Career
- High school: Colonial Forge (Stafford, Virginia)
- College: West Virginia (2015–2018)
- NFL Draft: 2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120
- Seattle Seahawks (2019), Miami Dolphins (2019), Baltimore Ravens (2020)*, Buffalo Bills (2020)*, Indianapolis Colts (2021)*, Las Vegas Raiders (2021)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2022)*, St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2017)
Gary Jennings Jr. is a wide receiver for the St. Louis BattleHawks in the NFL. He played college football at West Virginia and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Gary Jennings Jr. is a Virginia native and attended Colonial Forge high school. In his senior year, he caught 73 passes for 1,263 yards and 18 touchdowns. Jennings was a four-year starter at West Virginia and was the Mountaineers' leading receiver each season.
He finished his career with 173 receptions for 3,535 yards and 27 touchdowns. Jennings was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
He has appeared in two games for the Seahawks and has six receptions for 74 yards. Jennings is a hard-working player who is known for his strong blocking skills.
He is looking to make a contribution on the field for the Seahawks in 2019. Jennings is a character player who is known for his work ethic and leadership abilities.
He is a team player who is looking to bring his A-game each week. Jennings is a versatile player who can play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
He is looking to make an impact in 2019 and continue his career in the NFL. Jennings is a natural receiver who is looking to make an impact in the NFL. He has worked hard to develop his skills and is looking to make a name for himself in the league.
Jennings is a hard worker who is looking to make an impact in the NFL. He is a versatile player who can play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. He is looking to make an impact in 2019 and continue his career in the NFL.
46. Chris Cooper
Career
- High school: Iona Prep (New Rochelle)
- College: Stony Brook
- Undrafted: 2018
- Indianapolis Colts (2018)*, Cincinnati Bengals (2018)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2018)*, Atlanta Falcons (2019–2020), Denver Broncos (2020)*, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021), St. Louis BattleHawks (2023–present)
- * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
- Roster status: Active
- Second-team All-CAA (2017)
Chris Cooper was a standout safety at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, NY. He was undrafted in 2018 but signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks. Cooper has played in two NFL games, both with the Indianapolis Colts.
He recorded one tackle in those games. Cooper has also played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals. He has made 10 tackles in two games with that team. Cooper is a strong safety who is known for his run support.
He is also good at reading the quarterback and getting to the ball quickly. Cooper is hoping to make the St. Louis BattleHawks' roster for the 2019 season. If he does, he will be looking to contribute on the field.
Cooper is a hard-hitting safety who is always looking to make a big play. He is a valuable asset to any team. Cooper was a two-time All-CAA selection and helped lead the conference in rushing yards in both of his seasons with the Monarchs.
He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and made the team's 53-man roster. Cooper has spent time on the Chiefs' practice squad the past two seasons.
He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent in 2019 and played in 11 games, recording 38 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Cooper was signed by the Denver Broncos as a free agent in 2020 and played in 11 games, recording 20 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Cooper was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in 2021 and played in six games, recording 12 rushing yards and one touchdown. Cooper was signed by the St. Louis BattleHawks as a free agent in 2019 and has since been a key player in their offensive attack.
Final Words
The St. Louis Battlehawks are one of the most successful professional American football teams in the history of the game. They have won two league championships, four division titles, and have made it to the playoffs eleven times.
Their best players of all time include quarterback Brett Favre, running back Steven Jackson, and defensive end Richard Seymour.
