Alabama alumnus, 2 Birmingham Stallions linebackers among All-UFL selections

The 2026 United Football League season has reached its peak, and the league has officially unveiled its All-UFL team. Among the stars recognized for their standout play are former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and the Birmingham Stallions' dynamic linebacker duo, Tae Crowder and Kyahva Tezino.

St. Louis dominated the individual honors, placing seven players on the all-league squad. Orlando and Houston followed with five selections each, while Columbus and Louisville tallied three. The Stallions and DC Defenders each saw two players recognized, with Dallas rounding out the list with one.

Impact Players

Isaiah Buggs was a force for the Orlando Storm, who secured the UFL regular-season title with an 8-2 record. Buggs anchored a defense that allowed the fewest points in the league this season, contributing eight tackles for loss.

In Birmingham, the Stallions' defense was defined by its stellar linebacker play. Tae Crowder made history by setting a new UFL single-season record with 83 total tackles despite missing one game. His teammate, Kyahva Tezino, was equally disruptive, finishing second in the league with 77 total tackles, while leading all players with 48 solo tackles and three forced fumbles.

2026 All-UFL Team

Offense

Quarterback: Jack Plummer, Orlando Storm
Running back: Deon Jackson, DC Defenders
Wide receivers: Hakeem Butler, St. Louis Battlehawks; Chris Rowland, Orlando Storm; Tyler Vaughns, Dallas Renegades
Tight end: Tyler Neville, St. Louis Battlehawks
Center: Mike Panasiuk, St. Louis Battlehawks
Guards: Gareth Warren, Houston Texans; Michael Gonzalez, Orlando Storm
Tackles: Gottlieb Ayedze, Houston Texans; Yasir Durant, DC Defenders

Defense

Tackles: Isaiah Buggs, Orlando Storm; Carlos Davis, St. Louis Battlehawks
Edge rushers: Cam Gill, Louisville Kings; Derick Roberson, DC Defenders
Linebackers: Tae Crowder, Birmingham Stallions; Tony Fields II, Columbus Aviators; Kyahva Tezino, Birmingham Stallions
Defensive backs: Major Burns, Houston Gamblers; D.J. Miller Jr., Columbus Aviators; Corey Mayfield Jr., Louisville Kings; Kary Vincent Jr., Houston Gamblers

Special Teams

Kicker: Tanner Brown, Louisville Kings
Punter: Ryan Sanborn, St. Louis Battlehawks
Long snapper: Marco Ortiz, Houston Gamblers
Kickoff returner: Chris Rowland, Orlando Storm
Punt returner: Sean Fresch, St. Louis Battlehawks
Special-teamer: Gary Jennings Jr., St. Louis Battlehawks

Playoff Path

The race for the trophy heats up this Sunday. In the first semifinal at 2 p.m. CDT, the top-seeded Orlando Storm take on the fourth-seeded DC Defenders at Daytona Stadium, airing on ABC. Later, at 5 p.m., the second-seeded St. Louis Battlehawks host the third-seeded Louisville Kings at the Dome at America’s Center, with broadcast coverage on FOX.

The winners will clash for the league title in the United Bowl, scheduled for 2 p.m. on June 13 at Audi Field in Washington, which will be televised on ABC.