The United Football League kicked off their 2024 college draft and one former Ohio State football player was selected. A little background information for those unfamiliar with the rules, all players are required to be NFL draft eligible to be UFL draft eligible and must have gone unselected in the NFL draft. Just like in the NFL, the players selected must be at least three years removed from high school. Prospects can also chose to waive their college eligibility.
The one and only Buckeye drafted was Dallas Gant, who actually finished his collegiate career at Toledo. Ohio State fans will likely remember him as a former four-star recruit from Ohio. He played for the Buckeyes for four seasons and played sparingly every season, then decided to move onto greener pastures his last two seasons as a Rocket.
Gant was selected with the fourth pick in the eighth round by the D.C. Defenders. It should be noted that Gant was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent, but he can take comfort knowing he has a job playing professional football either way.
With the UFL College draft complete, the Defenders made 10 picks but this is the one that may have the biggest upside. Tackling machine, able to play coverage, former 4 star recruit.
Dallas Gant is the name to watch!pic.twitter.com/NnxaEBdLgD
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