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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Kansas City Chiefs WR leads the UFL in touchdown receptions through 9 weeks
Former Kansas City Chiefs WR leads the UFL in touchdown receptions through 9 weeks Cornell Powell was a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played in three regular-season games in his Kansas City Chiefs career but is making a serious case for a return to the NFL. Powell is currently garnering attention from the DC Defenders of the UFL for his play this spring season. He leads the league with seven touchdown receptions to go along with 29 catches for 418 yards. The former college standout is taking advantage of the playing time as a starter and properly showcasing his abilities to potential suitors. The UFL continues to pride itself on providing additional opportunities for players who face obstacles in their professional football journey. Some players have helped resurrect their careers and carved out roles in the NFL, especially with training camp invites quickly approaching for prospective players. Powell's quarterback this season is former Chiefs backup Jordan Ta'amu, likely a league MVP candidate. The Defenders clinched a playoff spot and are currently 6-3 on the year, which is good for second in the XFL conference.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
UFL Week 9 By The Numbers: Cornell Powell, Justin Hall shine
Week 9 of the 2025 UFL season featured some dominant performances and down-to-the-wire finishes. The St. Louis Battlehawks, Birmingham Stallions, Arlington Renegades and Houston Roughnecks were victorious, while the San Antonio Brahmas, Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats and DC Defenders fell flat. [MORE: What is the UFL? Everything to know about the 2025 United Football League] Here are the numbers to know after Week 9. 5: Birmingham beat Michigan, 26-22, sweeping the season series and improving the Stallions' record to 5-0 vs the Panthers in the UFL since the start of last season (and 7-0 dating back to their meetings in the USFL). After scoring the go-ahead TD with just over 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Birmingham's defense held strong, halting Michigan's comeback attempt with four stops from inside their own 10-yard line. The Panthers will have one more chance to break their skid against the Stallions when they meet in a rematch of last year's Conference Championship Game in Birmingham in two weeks. 7: DC wide receiver Cornell Powell is up to a league-best seven receiving touchdowns on the season after his second straight multi-TD game. Powell went for eight catches for 104 yards and two TDs against Houston on Sunday, including a TD grab with three seconds left in the fourth quarter that gave DC a shot at tying the game with a 3-point conversion. The former Clemson wideout has been on a tear in the second half of the year with five TDs over his last three games. 10: Houston's Justin Hall became the first player in UFL history with back-to-back games with 10 catches. The 26-year-old Hall had 10 receptions, 126 yards, and a TD in the 24-21 win over DC. The league-leader in catches this season had 11 catches a week ago and is now up to 58 on the season – 18 clear of the next closest player in the league. 39: The 7-2 St. Louis Battlehawks have now rolled off five straight wins as they dispatched San Antonio 39-13 in their final home game of the regular season. The 39 points set a single-game high in the UFL this season. QB Max Duggan played the first half, leading the team to 21 points (including one defensive TD) before backup Brandon Silvers came on and played well in the second half as the Battlehawks tacked on another 18 points after halftime. 70: St. Louis CB Micah Abraham had a debut to remember. Playing in his first game since being signed two weeks ago, Abraham forced a fumble, scooped it up and returned it 70 yards for a TD in the second quarter on Friday night. Making the moment even more special: Micah's father, Donnie, is the Battlehawks Defensive Coordinator. 107: Arlington's Tyler Vaughns posted his second 100-yard receiving game of the season with his eight-catch, 107-yard, one-TD game in the win over Memphis. Vaughns put the Renegades ahead for good with his 41-yard TD in the third quarter as Arlington rolled to a 30-12 win. 307: Birmingham QB J'Mar Smith threw for 307 yards and two TDs in the Stallions' comeback win over Michigan. After leading the defending champs to a win off the bench two weeks ago, Smith now has his first win as a starter. Smith connected with Deon Cain for his second TD of the day with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter to put Birmingham in front. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
UFL Week 9 By The Numbers: Cornell Powell, Justin Hall shine
Week 9 of the 2025 UFL season featured some dominant performances and down-to-the-wire finishes. The St. Louis Battlehawks , Birmingham Stallions , Arlington Renegades and Houston Roughnecks were victorious, while the San Antonio Brahmas , Michigan Panthers , Memphis Showboats and DC Defenders fell flat. [MORE: What is the UFL? Everything to know about the 2025 United Football League ] Here are the numbers to know after Week 9. 5: Birmingham beat Michigan, 26-22, sweeping the season series and improving the Stallions' record to 5-0 vs the Panthers in the UFL since the start of last season (and 7-0 dating back to their meetings in the USFL). After scoring the go-ahead TD with just over 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Birmingham's defense held strong, halting Michigan's comeback attempt with four stops from inside their own 10-yard line. The Panthers will have one more chance to break their skid against the Stallions when they meet in a rematch of last year's Conference Championship Game in Birmingham in two weeks. 7: DC wide receiver Cornell Powell is up to a league-best seven receiving touchdowns on the season after his second straight multi-TD game. Powell went for eight catches for 104 yards and two TDs against Houston on Sunday, including a TD grab with three seconds left in the fourth quarter that gave DC a shot at tying the game with a 3-point conversion. The former Clemson wideout has been on a tear in the second half of the year with five TDs over his last three games. 10: Houston's Justin Hall became the first player in UFL history with back-to-back games with 10 catches. The 26-year-old Hall had 10 receptions, 126 yards, and a TD in the 24-21 win over DC. The league-leader in catches this season had 11 catches a week ago and is now up to 58 on the season – 18 clear of the next closest player in the league. 39: The 7-2 St. Louis Battlehawks have now rolled off five straight wins as they dispatched San Antonio 39-13 in their final home game of the regular season. The 39 points set a single-game high in the UFL this season. QB Max Duggan played the first half, leading the team to 21 points (including one defensive TD) before backup Brandon Silvers came on and played well in the second half as the Battlehawks tacked on another 18 points after halftime. 70: St. Louis CB Micah Abraham had a debut to remember. Playing in his first game since being signed two weeks ago, Abraham forced a fumble, scooped it up and returned it 70 yards for a TD in the second quarter on Friday night. Making the moment even more special: Micah's father, Donnie, is the Battlehawks Defensive Coordinator. 107: Arlington's Tyler Vaughns posted his second 100-yard receiving game of the season with his eight-catch, 107-yard, one-TD game in the win over Memphis. Vaughns put the Renegades ahead for good with his 41-yard TD in the third quarter as Arlington rolled to a 30-12 win. 307: Birmingham QB J'Mar Smith threw for 307 yards and two TDs in the Stallions' comeback win over Michigan. After leading the defending champs to a win off the bench two weeks ago, Smith now has his first win as a starter. Smith connected with Deon Cain for his second TD of the day with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter to put Birmingham in front. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience United Football League recommended Get more from United Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Kansas City Chiefs players stand out in recent United Football League game
The United Football League season is underway, featuring many familiar players who have played in the National Football League. Last weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs had two former players connect on one of the more exciting plays of the year. Former Chiefs quarterback Jordan Ta'amu connected with wide receiver and 2020 Kansas City draft pick Cornell Powell for a highlight-worthy touchdown. Both players represent the DC Defenders and scored the clutch touchdown off a deflection from the St. Louis Battlehawks' defense. Powell was a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in the 2021 NFL Draft. He appeared in three regular-season games in his Chiefs career. Ta'amu was briefly on the team during the 2020 season, which dealt with COVID-19 restrictions and rules. Both players spent most of their time on the practice squad, playing spring football to enhance their resumes for a potential NFL team in training camp. Advertisement The UFL continues to provide additional opportunities for players who have dealt with obstacles in their professional football journey. Some players have helped resurrect their careers and carved out roles in the NFL. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Former Kansas City Chiefs players stand out in recent UFL game
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Kansas City Chiefs players stand out in recent United Football League game
Former Kansas City Chiefs players stand out in recent United Football League game The United Football League season is underway, featuring many familiar players who have played in the National Football League. Last weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs had two former players connect on one of the more exciting plays of the year. Former Chiefs quarterback Jordan Ta'amu connected with wide receiver and 2020 Kansas City draft pick Cornell Powell for a highlight-worthy touchdown. Both players represent the DC Defenders and scored the clutch touchdown off a deflection from the St. Louis Battlehawks' defense. Powell was a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in the 2021 NFL Draft. He appeared in three regular-season games in his Chiefs career. Ta'amu was briefly on the team during the 2020 season, which dealt with COVID-19 restrictions and rules. Both players spent most of their time on the practice squad, playing spring football to enhance their resumes for a potential NFL team in training camp. The UFL continues to provide additional opportunities for players who have dealt with obstacles in their professional football journey. Some players have helped resurrect their careers and carved out roles in the NFL.
