The Houston Roughnecks continue to add pieces to their roster. RB Morgan Ellison and C Avery Jones have agreed to terms with the team for the 2025 UFL season, just days after ZaQuandre White & Rayshad Williams joined the squad.
The #UFL has announced the following transactions pic.twitter.com/QOVH4JXmDp
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) January 6, 2025
It’s been a busy offseason for GM Will Lewis, retooling this roster as Houston looks to turn things around after a 1-9 campaign in 2024. Let’s take a look at their latest additions from this Monday:
RB Morgan Ellison
It was only a matter of time before Morgan Ellison found a new home. He’s been in the spring scene for the past couple of seasons, with the Sea Dragons and Brahmas.
Ellison was with the Sea Dragons in 2023, and played quite well, although injuries hampered what was a productive season. He rushed for 254 yards and a touchdown, having one of the highest PFF grades of the year for Seattle.
Free Agent Watch: RB Morgan Ellison | @XFLSeaDragons
Ellison only played in five games for Seattle this past #XFL season, but impressed with 254 yards and 1 TD, averaging 4.9 YPC. Morgan is a downhill back, and finished with the 4th highest @PFF grade in Seattle. #UFL #USFL pic.twitter.com/xd1Dz9QPZF
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) December 26, 2023
He’s a downhill back, who has tremendous breakaway speed when he gets into open space. Morgan was originally picked up by the Arlington Renegades during the dispersal draft process, but surprisingly did not make it through the first round of cuts.
Sheesh, Morgan Ellison just ripped off a HUGE run in his first carry for the @XFLBrahmas against Arlington.
Fun Fact: The @XFLRenegades had brought Ellison to training camp, but let him go.
Love to see him getting action early on in this one. #UFLpic.twitter.com/uUQkmvYKjL
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) April 27, 2024
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