Meet the 2024 Michigan Panthers

Phil Pinarski
·2 min read

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Panthers, along with seven other teams, are set to kick off the inaugural United Football League season this weekend.

The season begins for the Panthers on Saturday as they will host the St. Louis Battlehawks for a first-ever matchup between the two teams. In preparation for that, Michigan made its final player cuts and has announced its full 50-man roster for the 2024 season.

Check out the new Michigan Panther uniforms

Two big names returning for the Panthers this season are linebacker Frank Ginda and defensive end Breeland Speaks. Ginda was named the Defensive Player of the Year last season in the USFL, and Speaks also won the weekly award for the top defensive player multiple times.

The full list of players can be found below:

OFFENSE

  • Danny Etling, quarterback

  • Brian Lewerke, quarterback

  • EJ Perry, quarterback

  • Matthew Colburn II, running back

  • Wes Hillis, running back

  • Nate McCrary, running back

  • Devin Gray, wide receiver

  • John Hightower, wide receiver

  • Trey Quinn, wide receiver

  • Devin Ross, wide receiver

  • Marcus Simms, wide receiver

  • Jordan Suell, wide receiver

  • Derrick Deese Jr., tight end

  • Cole Hikutini, tight end

  • Gunnar Oakes, tight end

  • Jacob Burton, offensive lineman

  • Cohl Cabral, offensive lineman

  • Josh Dunlop, offensive lineman

  • Jarrett Horst, offensive lineman

  • Noah Johnson, offensive lineman

  • Ryan Nelson, offensive lineman

  • Chim Okorafor, offensive lineman

  • Ryan Pope, offensive lineman

  • James Walker, offensive lineman

DEFENSE

  • Ron’Dell Carter, edge rusher

  • Breeland Speaks, defensive end

  • Mika Tafua, defensive end

  • Kenny Willekes edge rusher

  • TJ Carter, defensive tackle

  • Garrett Marino, defensive tackle

  • Walter Palmore, defensive tackle

  • Daniel Wise, defensive tackle

  • Noah Dawkins, linebacker

  • DeGabriel Floyd, linebacker

  • Frank Ginda, linebacker

  • DaShaun White, linebacker

  • Javin White, linebacker

  • Nate Brooks, cornerback

  • Keith Gipson Jr., cornerback

  • Kiante Hardin, cornerback

  • Lavonta Taylor, cornerback

  • Kedrick Whitehead Jr., defensive back

  • Adonis Alexander, safety

  • Corrion Ballard, safety

  • Sean Mahone, safety

  • Kai Nacua, safety

  • Bryce Torneden, safety

SPECIAL TEAMS

  • Jake Bates, kicker

  • Brock Miller punter

  • Jordan Ober, long snapper

The Panthers will take on the Battlehawks at Ford Field on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Click here to grab tickets.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WOODTV.com.