Who the Louisville Kings Need to Target in the 2026 UFL Draft and Local Selection at QB and the Skill Positions

Led by head coach Chris Redman, the Louisville Kings look to make an impact in their inaugural UFL season, starting with the draft. At quarterback, there are several intriguing options. Jack Plummer from Louisville is one of them; he went undrafted in 2024 but signed as a UDFA with the Carolina Panthers. He spent time on the practice squad and had a brief promotion to the active roster before being waived in 2025. Plummer is a traditional pocket passer who can make plays when needed and could serve as a steady presence for the Kings. For me, Plummer makes the most sense as someone who can lead an offense and not get in his own way. Another local option is Miller Moss, the Cardinals’ starting quarterback last year, who led his team to nine wins, including a bowl victory over Toledo. Moss can be a consistent signal-caller who moves well in the pocket, though risky interceptions have cost his team games.

Devin Leary, drafted in the sixth round (218th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in 2024, brings NFL experience to the table. After spending time on the Ravens’ practice squad, he was waived during final roster cuts in 2025 and is currently a free agent. Known for his accuracy and poise, Leary could provide Louisville with a reliable, developmental option under center. Finally, Joe Milton III from Tennessee, drafted in the sixth round (193rd overall) by the New England Patriots in 2024, is now with the Dallas Cowboys as a backup. Milton offers elite size and arm strength, capable of making big plays downfield, though consistency and decision-making remain areas for improvement. Together, these four quarterbacks represent a mix of local talent, NFL experience, and high-upside potential that the Kings could leverage as they build their inaugural roster.

Quarterback	Draft Info / Year	Current Status (2025–26)	Key Notes / Strengths
Jack Plummer	Undrafted (2024), signed UDFA with Carolina Panthers	Waived 2025; practice squad stints and brief active roster promotion	Traditional pocket passer; steady under pressure, needs consistency
Miller Moss	Not yet drafted (college senior 2025)	Playing final season at Louisville Cardinals	Local talent; productive and mobile, occasionally makes risky plays
Devin Leary	6th Round, 218th overall by Baltimore Ravens (2024)	Waived 2025; free agent	Accurate, poised; NFL experience, could be a developmental piece
Joe Milton III	6th Round, 193rd overall by New England Patriots (2024)	Traded to Dallas Cowboys 2025; backup	Big arm, elite size; high-upside, needs improved decision-making

Beyond Jack Plummer, Miller Moss, Devin Leary, and Joe Milton III, the Kings have several additional quarterback options to consider. Malik Cunningham, who played at Louisville, stands out as a local talent with professional experience. After going undrafted, he spent time in the NFL preseason and on practice squads before exploring other professional opportunities, giving him a mix of college success and pro-level exposure. Cunningham’s dual-threat ability and knowledge of the Louisville football environment could make him an attractive developmental option for the Kings while also helping connect with the local fanbase.

Other potential options come from recent UFL showcases and international leagues. NFL preseason cuts like Garrett Greene and Collin Schlee bring productive college experience, while X-League standouts Pierce Holley, Kurt Palandech, and Garrett Safron offer international experience and high ceilings, with Holley earning Rookie of the Year honors this past season after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns. Showcase participants James Cahoon and Jaylon Henderson also impressed with their upside, despite some inconsistency. Together, these quarterbacks could provide the Kings with depth, developmental opportunities, and potential breakout talent as they prepare for their inaugural season.

In addition to building a quarterback room, the Kings will need impact skill‑position players to give their offense versatility and playmaking ability. One intriguing name is Lynn Bowden Jr., a former third‑round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2020 NFL Draft who has experience as a receiver, runner, and gadget player. Bowden appeared in multiple NFL seasons with Miami, New England, and New Orleans before spending time with the UFL’s DC Defenders and then signing with the CFL’s BC Lions in 2025; he’s currently a free agent and could provide Louisville with a multi‑dimensional weapon if he returns to spring football. Another player the Kings might look at is Ricky Person Jr., a hard‑nosed running back who went undrafted in 2022, spent time with the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks, and has been a productive back with the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, leading in rushing touchdowns and showing toughness between the tackles. At wide receiver, Marcus Simms stands out as an experienced pass‑catcher and return threat; a former NFL signee, Simms has developed into a reliable UFL contributor with the Houston Gamblers, posting solid receiving numbers and crafting a role as a playmaker in the spring league. These three players represent a mix of versatility, production, and professional experience that could help the Kings establish a dynamic offense in their inaugural campaign.

Player	Position	Draft Info / Year	Current Status (2025–26)	Key Notes / Strengths
Lynn Bowden Jr.	WR / RB / Gadget	3rd Round, 2020, Las Vegas Raiders	Free agent; last with CFL’s BC Lions	Versatile playmaker; experience in NFL, UFL, and CFL; can line up at multiple positions
Ricky Person Jr.	RB	Undrafted 2022	Active with Birmingham Stallions (UFL)	Power back with strong inside running; proven UFL production and touchdowns
Marcus Simms	WR / Returner	Former NFL signee	Active with Houston Gamblers (UFL)	Reliable pass-catcher and return threat; UFL production shows big-play ability

As the Louisville Kings prepare for their inaugural UFL season, the team faces the exciting challenge of building a roster from the ground up. Quarterback options like Jack Plummer, Miller Moss, Devin Leary, and Joe Milton III provide a mix of local talent and professional experience, while skill-position players such as Lynn Bowden Jr., Ricky Person Jr., and Marcus Simms could add versatility and playmaking ability. With Head Coach Chris Redman at the helm, the Kings have the potential to assemble a competitive team that can make an immediate impact in the league. While much will depend on draft selections and early-season chemistry, the Kings’ focus on targeting both proven talent and high-upside prospects gives fans plenty to be optimistic about for the 2026 season.

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