The UFL to NFL news just keeps on rolling. Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys signed WR’s Deontay Burnett and Kelvin Harmon to their Training Camp roster, following successful workouts with the team.
The #DallasCowboys signed two wide receivers from the UFL ranks today after successful workouts:
– Deontay Burnett (33 receptions for 306 yards and 2 TD for Arlington Renegades in 2024)
– Kelvin Harmon (31 receptions for 375 yards and 3 TD for DC Defenders in 2024) pic.twitter.com/3iiMiYOlc3
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) July 27, 2024
Deontay Burnett | Arlington Renegades
Deontay Burnett was one of the top wideout prospects coming into the UFL. He played in the XFL in 2023, with the Houston Roughnecks – and performed at a high level throughout the year. Ultimately, the Arlington Renegades picked him up during the USFL-XFL merger process.
BREAKING: The Arlington Renegades selected a few more big-time playmakers in the #XFL Dispersal Draft today, per source:
RB Devin Darrington (Orlando)
WR Deontay Burnett (Roughnecks)
DB Ajene Harris (Roughnecks)Solid set of picks for Arlington to help fill out their #UFL… pic.twitter.com/5uqT5sdmCG
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) January 6, 2024
Deontay ended up starting in five of 10 games for Arlington this year, racking up 306 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the Renegades. He was a first down machine, with 22 of his 34 receptions moving the chains.
Luis Perez with a beauty of a throw on the PAT 🎯
We take the 1-point lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/M6lyKhfNdZ
— Arlington Renegades (@XFLRenegades) May 5, 2024
Burnett has sneaky speed – as his 4.70 40 yard dash isn’t fully accurate as to what actually translates on the field. He’s been electric for back to back seasons in spring football, and now receives a well deserved NFL opportunity in Dallas.
Kelvin Harmon | DC Defenders
Kelvin Harmon was one of the many success stories in the UFL this year. Harmon had spent some time away…