UFL rosters feature several Raiders once highly drafted players
The United Football League has announced the rosters for each of their eight teams. Among them are several former Raiders players, some of whom were pretty highly drafted by the Raiders.
CB Damon Arnette, Houston Roughnecks
Arnette was a first round pick (19 overall) by the Raiders out of Ohio State. He was a problem since well before the Raiders drafted him and at very least should never have been taken in the first round. A serious of crashed rentals cars, a DUI, and weapons arrests had his NFL career over four games into his second season.
LB Obi Melifonwu, Memphis Showboats
Melifonwu is listed as a linebacker for Memphis. He was a safety coming out of Connecticut in 2017 when the Raiders spent a second round pick on him (56 overall). He just couldn't stay healthy. He managed five games for the Raiders, then two for the Patriots and that was it.
DE P.J. Hall, Memphis Showboats
The Raiders selected Hall in the second round of the 2018 draft (57 overall). He last two seasons for the Raiders before they gave up on him. He then played a seasons for the Texans in 2020 and has been out of the league since then.
S Tyree Gillespie, Michigan Panthers
Gillespie was a fourth round pick (143 overall) by the Raiders in the 2021 draft. He appeared in 11 games for the Raiders as a rookie and was cut before his second season. He was signed by the Jaguars and appeared in three games and has been out of the NFL the past two seasons.
P Marquette King Arlington Renegades
King was signed an an undrafted free agent in 2012. After a year of waiting for Shane Lechler to leave for Houston, Lechler took over as the team's full time punter. He spent five seasons in that job, even being a second team All Pro in 2016. Then he made fun of Jon Gruden in an interview and Gruden cut him before ever even coaching a game for the Raiders. He saw four games for the Broncos in following seasons and hasn't played an NFL snap since.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: UFL rosters feature several Raiders once highly drafted players
Topics
-
Former Packers on final UFL rosters for 2025 season
Jace Sternberger, Amari Rodgers and three former backup QBs are among the former Packers on UFL rosters to begin the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
10 former Ravens are signed to UFL teams
With the NFL season now complete and the offseason underway, the Baltimore Ravens have 10 former players on UFL rostersYahoo Sports - 1h -
14 former Arizona Cardinals player, 4 former draft picks in UFL in 2025
While the NFL is in the offseason, you can see some former Cardinals in action in the UFL. Find out who!Yahoo Sports - 4h -
What is the UFL? Who owns it, teams, more to know about spring league
The UFL is entering its second season as a united front. Here's what to know about the spring league's 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
UFL players union files unfair labor practice charges
With the UFL's players not yet willing to strike, the union representing the spring league's players need to utilize other devices to put pressure on UFL management.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Raiders lose promising former 1st round edge rusher to Patriots
Former first round EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson showed his potential last season in Las Vegas, but the Raiders ultimately saw him sign with the Patriots.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Cleveland Guardians 2025 Opening Day roster projection 2.0; Who's on, who's off?
The Guardians have less than a week until Opening Day, with several key decisions still to be made. Here's our second roster projection of the spring.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Natasha Cloud trade grades: Liberty acquire guard from Sun for two first-round draft picks in win-win deal
The Liberty will send the No. 7 overall pick in 2025 and their 2026 first-rounder to the SunCBS Sports - 4d -
Sources: Raiders acquire QB Smith from Seattle
Quarterback Geno Smith is headed to Las Vegas after the Raiders acquired him from the Seahawks for a third-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 8
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Ohio State women's basketball vs Montana State in NCAA Tournament first round
It's Ohio State women's basketball vs Montana State in the first round of March Madness. Follow for scores, NCAA Tournament updates from the game.Yahoo Sports - 26m -
Viktor Hovland contending at the Valspar Championship after (another) coaching change
Two weeks ago, Hovland announced a switch back to Grant Waite, insisting he's trying to "get to the bottom" of his slump.Yahoo Sports - 28m -
Auburn basketball vs Creighton: Who has edge in 2025 NCAA Tournament second round?
It’s Auburn Tigers vs. Creighton Blue Jays in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction, pick for the 2025 NCAA Tournament basketball game.Yahoo Sports - 29m -
Georgia Amoore scores 34 points and Kentucky holds off charge by Liberty for 79-78 March Madness win
Georgia Amoore scored 34 points, including three free throws in the final 10 seconds for fourth-seeded Kentucky, which nearly blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead but held on for a 79-78 victory ...Yahoo Sports - 29m -
Mexican club Leon banned from FIFA Club World Cup
Club Leon from Mexico were incensed Friday after they were banned from the June-July Club World Cup in the United States for violating rules on multi-ownership, FIFA announced Friday. A FIFA ...Yahoo Sports - 33m
More in Sports
-
Ohio State women's basketball vs Montana State in NCAA Tournament first round
It's Ohio State women's basketball vs Montana State in the first round of March Madness. Follow for scores, NCAA Tournament updates from the game.Yahoo Sports - 26m -
Poch after loss: Wearing U.S. shirt 'not enough'
Mauricio Pochettino was left visibly frustrated after the USMNT's shock 1-0 defeat to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League, bluntly telling his players it was not enough to just simply show up in ...ESPN - 26m -
Skenes' 1-of-1 rookie card fetches record $1.11M
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer's premium.ESPN - 26m -
Bronny has season-high 17 points in Lakers' loss
Bronny James scored a season-high 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting and added five assists, three rebounds and a block in 30 minutes of playing time against the Bucks.ESPN - 26m -
Wood carded for signing autographs in NZ win
Chris Wood picked up a yellow card for signing autographs and taking pictures with fans during New Zealand's win over Fiji in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.ESPN - 26m