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Orlando Storm signs multiple UCF, UF, FSU, & U-Miami alumni, for their upcoming U.F.L. debut

The Orlando Storm have signed over seven different players hailing from Florida based Alma Maters

Orlando Storm Head Coach Anthony Becht United Football League completes their 2026 draft in Arlington, Texas. (Jeremy Goldman/WDBO)

ORLANDO, Fla. — The following - Florida based - players were selected to represent The Orlando Storm, in the 2026 United Football League draft.

Jarrid Williams, (OT) 6′5″ - 323Ibs - Univ. of Miami

Elijhah Badger, (WR) 6′1″- 192Ibs - Univ. of Florida

Samuel Jackson, (OL) 6′5″- 325Ibs - UCF

Fabien Lovett, (DT) 6′4″- 316Ibs - Florida State

Jashaun Corbin, (RB) 5′11″- 224 - Florida State

Cole Schneider, (OG) 6′3″ - 309Ibs - UCF

Mishael Powell, (DB) 6′1″ - 210Ibs - Univ. of Miami

The United Football League concluded its two-day 2026 UFL Draft, on January 14th, 2026.

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The draft was held inside the league headquarters in Arlington, Texas, with Day Two revolving around the selection of free agents.

READ: Orlando Storm Draft Day One Recap

To start off the UFL draft, over 140 players were selected across the league on Day One, of the two-day, position by position draft.

READ: Orlando Storm Draft Day Two Recap

Over 214 players, were selected across the league on Day Two.

The draft was structured by position groups, beginning with the offensive front, followed by the defensive front, offensive skill positions, and defensive backs.

The Orlando Storm’s first-ever game of the 2026 season is set for: March 29th, @ 8:00 PM EDT against the Columbus Aviators at Inter&Co Stadium, in Orlando, F.L.

According to Ticketmaster, there’s an overall 8 ticket limit for their season opener, purchase Orlando Storm tickets: HERE.

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Jeremy Goldman

Jeremy Goldman, WDBO News & Talk

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Penn State broadcast journalist, class of 2025, with a minor in sports studies, & a John Curley Center Certification.