The Memphis Showboats marked their first season in the United States Football League (USFL) in 2023, with their home field at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Managed by General Manager Dave Razzano and led by Head Coach Todd Haley, the Showboats established themselves as a competitive team in the league. They completed their inaugural season with a balanced 5-5 record, placing 4th in the South Division of the USFL. However, this record did not qualify them for the playoffs that year. The Memphis Showboats’ entry into the USFL brought new dynamics to the league, showcasing their potential for future seasons.
Showboats News
Sue Levine
August 4, 2025
Showboats Roster
Head Coach John DeFilippo
General Manager Dennis Polian
Special Teams/Running Backs Kirk Doll
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Carnell Lake
Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Doug Martin
Linebackers Paul Pasqualoni
Assistant Linebackers Steven Thompson
Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Jim Turner
Tight Ends T.J. Vernieri
Quarterback
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Perry | Quarterback | Brown | - |
| Dresser Winn | Quarterback | Tennessee-Martin | - |
| Quinten Dormady | Quarterback | Central Michigan | Boerne,TX |
| Troy Williams | Quarterback | Utah | - |
Tight End
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Pierce Jr. | Tight End | Vanderbilt | - |
| Jay Jay Wilson | Tight End | Auburn | - |
| Ryan Izzo | Tight End | Florida State | - |
Running back
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeWayne McBride | Running back | UAB | - |
| Jalen Jackson#36PROBABLE | Running back | Villanova | - |
| Jalen Jackson | Running back | Villanova | - |
| Deneric Prince | Running back | Tulsa | - |
| Jacob Kibodi | Running back | Louisiana | - |
| Wes Hills | Running back | Slippery Rock | - |
Wide receiver
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Sheets | Wide receiver | Slippery Rock | - |
| Jacob Warren | Wide receiver | Tennessee | - |
| Isaiah Washington | Wide receiver | Rutgers | - |
| Sam Pinckney | Wide receiver | Coastal Carolina | - |
| Joseph Scates | Wide receiver | Memphis | - |
| Daewood Davis | Wide receiver | Western Kentucky | - |
| Jonathan Adams | Wide receiver | Arkansas State | - |
| Elijah Stove | Wide receiver | Auburn | - |
| Kwame Lassiter II | Wide receiver | Kansas | - |
| Kwamie Lassiter II | Wide receiver | Kansas | - |
| Isiah Hennie | Wide receiver | Sacramento State | - |
| Kai Locksley | Wide receiver | UTEP | - |
Offensive guard
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Johnson | Offensive guard | Youngstown State | - |
| Nash Jensen | Offensive guard | North Dakota State | - |
| Nick Torres | Offensive guard | Villanova | - |
| Jared Thomas | Offensive guard | Northwestern | Indianapolis,IN |
| Salesi Uhatafe | Offensive guard | Utah | - |
Offensive tackle
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Gilliam | Offensive tackle | Wake Forest | - |
| Noah Henderson | Offensive tackle | East Carolina | - |
| Kellen Diesch | Offensive tackle | Arizona State | - |
| James Tunstall | Offensive tackle | Cincinnati | - |
| O’Shea Dugas | Offensive tackle | Louisiana Tech | - |
Defensive tackle
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVere Levelston | Defensive tackle | SMU | - |
| Brandon Matterson | Defensive tackle | UTSA | - |
| Ja’Mion Franklin | Defensive tackle | Duke | - |
| Antwuan Jackson | Defensive tackle | Ohio State | Ellenwood,GA |
| Dillon Faamatau | Defensive tackle | Oklahoma | - |
| Josiah Bronson | Defensive tackle | Washington | - |
| Boogie Roberts | Defensive tackle | San Jose State | - |
| P.J. Hall | Defensive tackle | Sam Houston State | Seguin,TX |
| John Atkins Sr. | Defensive tackle | Georgia | - |
Defensive end
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myles McHaney | Defensive end | Prairie View A&M | - |
| Izayah Green-May | Defensive end | Northern Illinois | - |
| Brevin Allen | Defensive end | Campbell | - |
| Jaylon Allen | Defensive end | Memphis | - |
| DaMarcus Mitchell | Defensive end | Purdue | - |
| Nasir Player | Defensive end | East Tennessee State | - |
Middle linebacker
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Russell Jr. | Middle linebacker | Texas A&M | - |
| Yvandy Rigby | Middle linebacker | Temple | - |
| Steele Chambers | Middle linebacker | Ohio State | - |
| Zeke Vandenburgh | Middle linebacker | Illinois State | - |
| Andrew Dowell | Middle linebacker | Michigan State | - |
Cornerback
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Boykin | Cornerback | Coastal Carolina | - |
| Ravarius Rivers | Cornerback | Valdosta State | - |
| Nehemiah Shelton | Cornerback | San Jose State | - |
| Eric Garror | Cornerback | Louisiana | - |
| Cameron Dantzler | Cornerback | Mississippi State | - |
| Kyree Woods | Cornerback | San Diego State | - |
| Tenny Adewusi | Cornerback | Delaware | , |
| Mark Gilbert | Cornerback | Duke | - |
Safety
| Player | Position | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Jones IV | Safety | Air Force | - |
| Keaton Ellis | Safety | Penn State | - |
| Amir Riep | Safety | Lincoln (CA) | - |
| Eli Walker | Safety | Kansas State | - |
| Obi Melifonwu | Safety | Connecticut | - |
USFL Conference
| Pos | Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BIRM | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 265 | 180 | W1 |
| 2 |  MICH | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 228 | 189 | L1 |
| 3 | | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 290 | W1 |
| 4 |  HOU | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 233 | L6 |