D.C. Defenders UFL Roster 2024: Players, Starting QB, Head Coach, Schedule, Tickets & More

The UFL 2024 season will begin on Sunday for the D.C. Defenders as they face the San Antonio Brahmas. Under the guidance of Coach Reggie Barlow, the Panthers will commence their inaugural season in the newly established spring football league.

Jordan Ta’amu, the quarterback for the Defenders, will take charge of the team’s offense this season. He has previously participated in training camp for various NFL teams including the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, and Minnesota Vikings.

Ahead of the first game of the UFL season, take a look at the complete roster for the D.C. Defenders.

• Deondre Francois, QB
• Jalan McClendon, QB
• Jordan Ta’amu, QB
• Darius Hagans, RB
• Cam’Ron Harris, RB
• Pooka Williams, RB
• Cake Coutee, WR
• Kelvin Harmon, WR
• Chris Rowland, WR
• Ty Scott, WR
• Brandon Smith, WR
• Vyncint Smith, WR
• Alex Ellis, TE
• Briley Moore, TE
• Kaden Smith, TE
• Tommy Champion, T
• Jean Delance, T
• Yasir Durant, G
• Liam Fornadel, G
• Lamont Gaillard, C
• D’Marcus Hayes, T
• Jahmir Ross-Johnson, T
• Mike Maietti, C
• T. J. Barnes, DT
• Davin Bellamy, DE
• Malik Fisher, DE
• Trent Harris, OLB
• Dennis Johnson, DT
• Andre Mintze, DE
• Derick Roberson
• Niles Scott, DT
• Joseph Wallace, DT
• Francis Bernard, ILB
• Ferrod Gardner, ILB
• Anthony Hines, ILB
• Reggie Northrup, ILB
• MoMo Sanogo, ILB
• Deontay Anderson, SS
• Deandre Baker, CB
• Gareon Conley, CB
• Isaiah Johnson, CB
• Michael Joseph, CB
• Anthony Kelly, CB
• Montae Nicholson, FS
• Santos Ramirez, SS
• Nydair Rouse, CB
• D. J. Swearinger, FS
• Trae Barry LS
• Paxton Brooks, P
• Matt McCrane, K

D.C. Defenders’ 2024 UFL Season Schedule

Take a glance at the 2024 UFL schedule for the D.C. Defenders:

• Week 1: March 31 at San Antonio Brahmas, 12 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 2: April 7 vs. Houston Roughnecks, 4 p.m. ET on Fox
• Week 3: April 13 at Arlington Renegades, 12 p.m. ET on ABC
• Week 4: April 20 at Birmingham Stallions, 7 p.m. ET on Fox
• Week 5: April 28 vs St. Louis Battlehawks, 3 p.m. ET on Fox
• Week 6: May 5 vs. San Antonio Brahmas, 4 p.m. ET on Fox
• Week 7: May 12 vs Michigan Panthers, 12 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Week 8: May 19 vs. St. Louis Batthlehawks, 12 p.m. ET on ABC
• Week 9: May 26 at Memphis Showboats, 2:30 p.m. ET on Fox
• Week 10: June 2 vs. Arlington Renegades, 12 p.m. ET on ABC

To catch the D.C. Defenders in action this season, fans have the option to buy either season tickets or single-game tickets, both of which can be found on the UFL website.