The UFL Showcases came to the Southwest on November 9, with the latest workout held at Tempe High School in Tempe, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. Unlike previous Showcases, UFL social media did not post the top performers from the event, limiting the names that could be included here. In fact, there was a dearth of posting about this Showcase in general from the league.
As always, this list is compiled from those who have made their participation in this Showcase public on social media (identified by the link attached to their name and school), or those who reached out to me through any one of a number of channels.
If you are a player or you know a player attending a future Showcase, DM me on social media @gregmparks (Twitter/X), @gregmparks.bsky.social (Bluesky) or @g_man9784 (Instagram) to be profiled in a future article.
WR Ty Arrington, Duquesne: As with so many players, Arrington’s development was arrested by COVID-19. At Northern Colorado, Arrington redshirted in 2019, then had the season cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020. He finally got on the field in 2021 and was a contributor on offense for three seasons. As a graduate transfer, Arrington moved to Duquesne in 2024 and caught seven passes in addition to being an important cog on special teams, where he made six tackles. Dane Brugler ranked 425 receivers to come out in the 2025 NFL Draft in The Athletic; Arrington was listed as number 364.
DB William Barber, Robert Morris: Earning the most extensive playing time of his career in his final season of 2024, Barber amassed a career-high in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks, interceptions, passes defensed, and forced fumbles. His top game came against Long Island University, where he had 11 tackles, a sack, and two forced fumbles. Prior to that season, his career-high for games started was four in 2023.
S Jamaal Butler, Mayville State: Little can be found about Butler’s college days online, other than he spent some time at Mayville State University, though it’s unclear whether he actually played there. Various high school recruiting sites have his graduating year as 2022, meaning he should have college eligibility remaining. Nevertheless, his name has also come up as part of the Arizona Coyotes of the Professional Indoor Football League.
DB Coby Calvin, University of Texas Permian Basin: Twenty games were played for Wagner in three seasons before Calvin transferred to Permian Basin. His top year at Wagner was 2022, when he made 65 tackles and 2.5 tackles per loss. He never exceeded those heights in Texas as he played in just 10 games across two seasons, including a single game in his final year of 2024. Calvin did manage to return an interception for a touchdown in 2023 as his biggest highlight from his time there.
WR Shawn Charles, Robert Morris: By the time he turned pro in 2025, Charles had attended four schools: Northern Arizona, Garden City Community College, Arizona State, and finally Robert Morris. The only years he made a significant impact were 2022 at GCCC (38 catches) and 2024 at RMU (33 catches). In somewhat of a strange stat, he started two games over two seasons at Arizona State but never caught a pass in his time there. Charles did a little bit of everything in his final year, rushing 10 times, throwing four passes (including a touchdown) and averaging 18.4 yards per reception with five touchdowns.
WR Darren Carrington II, Utah: The son of eight-year NFL veteran safety Darren Carrington, the younger started and played three seasons at Oregon before being dismissed from the program after getting a DUI. That led to a year at Utah, where Carrington was a starter and for the second time in his career was named to the All-PAC 12 second team. Part of the 2018 NFL Draft class, Carrington signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Since that time, he’s bounced around between the CFL and the IFL, in particular spending four years with the Massachusetts Pirates in the indoor league.
DB Trevonte Gilmore, McPherson College: Only listed as having played for McPherson in 2019, his freshman year, Gilmore appeared to burn his redshirt playing in six games. Of late, Gilmore has been playing for the Huntsville Astros of the International Football Alliance, including an interception return for a touchdown in one game this season.
RB Carl Greene, UMass-Dartmouth: It may have been wiser to simply label Greene’s position as “athlete.” First at Rhode Island, then at SUNY Cortland, Greene impressed in a variety of roles. His experience running track also stands out, as it is said he has 4.47 speed in the 40. A defensive back at UMass-Dartmouth, Greene worked out at the UFL Showcase as a running back and has played that position in the Mexican Professional Football League in 2025. He has dabbled on defense there as well.
LB Patrick Isbell, Phoenix College: Another player where not much can be found about their college endeavors, Isbell played mostly at the JUCO college levels. Much of his pro experience has come overseas, first with the Frankfurt Universe of the German Football League (four tackles for loss and a sack in five games), then later in Finland with the Tampere Saints. In late 2022, he took part in a HUB Football Camp. Isbell can play all along the defensive line and at numerous linebacker spots, making versatility his calling card.
OT Tony Kennedy, Baker University: In his final season, Kennedy was a part of Baker’s NAIA playoff team. At the close of the season, he was invited to participate in the Podyum College All-Star Bowl in Miami to work out in front of pro scouts. Kennedy may have slimmed down from his Baker University days, as the profile on his agency site lists him at 295 pounds, while his page on his college’s site has him at 330 pounds. He is mostly known to be an offensive tackle on the right side of the line.
DE Michaelangelo Loretto, Robert Morris: A big man on campus at Pasadena City College, Loretto excelled with 88 tackles, 15 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in 21 games across two seasons. Hungry for a bigger challenge, Loretto played another two years at Robert Morris, though the same level of success was elusive as a Colonial. He played just 15 games in those two years, making only 10 tackles. The most was made of those tackles, however, as among them were three sacks.
DT C.J. Warren, St. Thomas: A stalwart along the defensive line for – no joke – the St. Thomas Tommies, Warren made numerous Pioneer League All-Conference teams. A frequent disruptor in the backfield, Warren notched 14.5 tackles for loss in 35 games played, along with 7.5 sacks. Ranked as the 160th defensive tackle in the 2025 NFL Draft class by Brugler, what stands out among Warren’s workout numbers is his 4.83 40 time. Not bad for a verified 283-pounder.
RB Jaidren Williams, Arizona Christian: While it’s not unusual to see offensive or defensive linemen come to football with a wrestling background, it’s rare for a skill position player. Williams, however, wrestled for two years in high school, even placing fifth in the Arizona Freshman State Tournament. At Arizona Christian, Williams saw limited action, playing just five games in 2023 with 14 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown.