Top 5 USFL players to watch out for, ft. Shea Patterson, Davin Bellamy, and more

Scooby Wright

#3 - Scooby Wright, LB

Scooby Wright, owner of arguably the best name in the USFL, is set to line up on defense for the Birmingham Stallions. He is a professional football veteran at this point and has played in the NFL, AAF, and XFL.

Wright was a seventh-round pick for the Cleveland Browns in 2016 after a successful career in college at the University of Arizona. While he could not get on the field in the NFL, he was a regular in both the AAF and XFL before both leagues folded.

Wright now stands out as a clear leader for the Stallions on defense given his wealth of experience in the pro ranks.

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Victor Bolden Jr.

#2 - Victor Bolden Jr., WR

One of Wright's teammates is receiver Victor Bolden Jr., who spent a few seasons with the San Francisco 49ers in the past. He was most recently with the Detroit Lions, primarily on the practice squad.

He is notable in this new league because he was the first receiver taken. The 5'8" pass-catcher is clearly held in high regard and is looking to establish himself as a major name this spring.

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Shea Patterson

#1 - Shea Patterson, QB

Shea Patterson has a chance to be the face of the USFL after the Michigan Panthers selected him with the first overall pick. The former Michigan Wolverines star had a brief stint in the NFL, along with one in the CFL. Now, he is the starter for the Panthers and the league's top pick.

That is a lot of hype to live up to, and his performance will indicate how the rest of his professional career goes. If he handles the pressure and plays well, the NFL may come calling again. Yet, if he struggles, he does have former NFL first-round pick Paxton Lynch waiting on the sidelines as his backup.