Welcome to our UFL Week 7 – Players of the Week – “Fan’s Choice” results. Voting began immediately at the completion of the final game on Sunday. We gathered over 1300 votes before the closing of polls at 5:00PM Eastern on Tuesday May 14, 2024. We thank all who voted!
Fans were asked to nominate any player they deemed worthy of the honor, in three categories: Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams. Winners below are based on the number of votes received for each player.
UFL Offensive Player of the Week:
#12 Luis Perez, Quarterback, Arlington Renegades
The Arlington Renegades put up a UFL-high 47 points to get its first win of the season with quarterback Luis Perez leading the charge throwing an amazing 27-of-32 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns.
The fans said:
- Perez completed 27 of 32 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns in the Renegades first win of the season. (Anonymous)
- 296 yards and 3 TDs on 84% passing and 9.3 yards per attempt is just an extremely efficient and outstanding effort. Perez’s extremely strong outing deserves praise. (GuyOnTheMike)
- Perez had a stellar day to give Arlington its first victory of the season. (J.J.)
Honorable Mentions
Adrian Martinez, Quarterback, Birmingham Stallions
- Unstoppable with 60 yards rushing, overall top rusher in the league. With 21-of-33 pass attempts with three TDs. (Anonymous)
- Best performance in the game of the season. Keeps his team undefeated. (ANewB)
Matthew Colburn, Running Back, Michigan Panthers
- Matthew Colburn gave the Michigan Panthers a definite edge in their win over the D.C. Defenders. Colburn carried the ball 16 times for 137 yards, including a long run of 53 yards. (FJ)
- Colburn burned up the field for the Panthers. (Jerry O.)
UFL Defensive Player of the Week:
#51 Willie Harvey, Linebacker, St. Louis Battlehawks
St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Willie Harvey had one of his best games against the Birmingham Stallions with 10 tackles (5 solo), 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble.
The fans said:
- 10 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble against the best team in the league. (TS)
- Harvey was in the face of Martinez often. Made his presence known. (Linda Z.)
- Was all over the field for the Battlehawks. Willie Harvey gave an all star effort. (Anonymous)
Honorable Mentions
Breeland Speaks, Defensive End, Michigan Panthers
- Made some amazing plays and a huge sack that ended Jordan Ta’amu’s day. (Jackson)
- You know you’re having a bad day when Breeland Speaks breaks through untouched and sacks you into oblivion. (Anonymous)
Tavante Beckett, Linebacker, San Antonio Brahmas
- Nine tackles, and 1.5 sacks in a Brahmas win. (Anonymous)
- Tavante Beckett did his best game holding the Houston Roughnecks to no gains. (Yearwood)
UFL Special Teams Player of the Week:
#39 J.J. Molson, Kicker, Houston Roughnecks
J.J. Molson kept his Houston Roughnecks in the game against the San Antonio Brahmas by kicking four field goals including an incredible 62-yarder.
The fans said:
- 4 field goals with one from 62 yards. Molson made it look normal to kick a 62 yarder. (Pinky)
- Molson was 4-4 including a massive 62-yarder. (Anonymous)
- A 62 yard field goal is as cool and refreshing as the beer named for Molson. (Anonymous)
Honorable Mentions
Andre Szmyt, Kicker, St. Louis Battlehawks
- While they may have lost, Szmyt’s 61 yard FG won’t be forgotten. (Mirrorkat)
- Symyt does it again. The Battlehawks have a gem here. (Tony)
Jake Bates, Kicker, Michigan Panthers
- Jake Bates is the best! Kicked 3 of 3 field goals on grass with the longest of 51. (Anonymous)
- Bates has proven himself over and over. The best kicker in the league by far. (Anonymous)
