Top 10 USFL players who have prior NFL experience ft. Shea Patterson and Paxton Lynch

Shea Patterson; Ohio State v Michigan
Shea Patterson; Ohio State v Michigan

Top 5 USFL players with NFL experience

New York Giants v Cleveland Browns
New York Giants v Cleveland Browns

#5 - Kyle Lauletta, QB

The Pittsburgh Maulers took Kyle Lauletta seventh overall. The former Richmond quarterback is a former 2018 fourth-round pick of the New York Giants.

Lauletta could never rise within the depth chart and only enjoyed a brief action in an NFL game. The Cleveland Browns had him on the practice squad for a bit, but he has opted to take this new opportunity in the USFL to lead a franchise.


San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

#4 - Victor Bolden Jr., WR

Victor Bolden Jr. began his NFL career in 2017 as an undrafted member of the San Francisco 49ers. He got some time as a kick returner but was never seen as a legitimate option at receiver.

He was the first receiver taken in the USFL Draft and will play for the Birmingham Stallions. He stands 5-feet-8 and will look to shine with Alex McGough throwing him the football.


Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills
Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills

#3 - Kyle Sloter, QB

Many fans may not be familiar with Kyle Sloter because he played college football in Northern Colorado. But he was signed by the Denver Broncos in 2017 and was most recently with the Minnesota Vikings. That placed him on the active roster to end the 2021 season.

Like most USFL quarterbacks, Sloter is a common name on NFL practice squads. Being drafted in the first round by the New Orleans Breakers offers a fresh start and should prove why NFL teams remained interested in him for several years.


Oakland Raiders v Los Angeles Chargers
Oakland Raiders v Los Angeles Chargers

#2 - Obi Melifonwu, S

Obi Melifonwu is a former 2017 second-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders. Unfortunately, injuries halted any potential process in his rookie season. He then ended up with the New England Patriots, taking home a Super Bowl ring.

The safety is now a vital member of the Tampa Bay Bandits' defense. His second-round status is rare in the USFL, and as long as he can stay healthy, a successful stint is entirely possible for the 6-feet-4 safety.


Ohio State v Michigan
Ohio State v Michigan

#1 - Shea Patterson, QB

Shea Patterson only had brief NFL experience as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs during the summer of 2020. But he makes this list as he was the first player off the board in the USFL Draft.

Patterson made a name for himself at Michigan and is now back in the state with the Panthers. He followed up his time in Kansas City with a brief CFL stint. Now he is back in the states and can show off the skills that saw him throw 23 touchdowns as a senior with the Wolverines.

Edited by Piyush Bisht
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