Every Michigan State football alum listed on UFL rosters before 2024 season begins

Spring football is almost here, and there is a new league in town. The XFL and USFL have merged and will now be the United Football League, or UFL, and there are a number of Michigan State football alums on the first rosters released heading into the inaugural 2024 season.

For many, this will be an opportunity to see beloved Spartans like Kenny Willekes and Montae Nicholson continue to play competitive, professional football on live television, something I think many of us will be looking forward to.

Below, you can see which Spartans are on rosters, and what team they will be playing for.

Matt Carrick

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Team: D.C. Defenders

Position: Guard

Montae Nicholson

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Team: D.C. Defenders

Position: Safety

Jarrett Horst

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Team: Michigan Panthers

Position: Offensive Tackle

Brian Lewerke

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Team: Michigan Panthers

Position: Quarterback

Kenny Willekes

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Team: Michigan Panthers

Position: Defensive End

Drew Beesley

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Team: San Antonio Brahmas

Position: Defensive End

Mike Panasiuk

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Team: St. Louis Battlehawks

Position: Center

(Interestingly, Panasiuk seems to be moving to center after playing defensive tackle most of his career).