26 former Pac-12 players selected in USFL Draft
Arizona State Sun Devils (2)
Christian Sam, LB – Tampa
Originally a sixth-round pick by New England in 2018 (178th overall), Christian Sam has been with four NFL teams but was never on an active roster.
Sam got off to a great beginning at ASU. After appearing in 9 games as a freshman, he improved as a sophomore in 2015, making 96 tackles with three sacks. His third season ended after only one game due to a foot injury. Sam came back even stronger in 2017, making 127 tackles.
Former Arizona State long snapper Michael Fabroni was selected in the final round by Pittsburgh.
Arizona Wildcats (4)
Scooby Wright, LB – Birmingham Stallions
Speaking of hot starts, Scooby Wright was dynamite his first two college seasons. As a sophomore in 2014, Wright racked up some impressive hardware, including the Nagurski Trophy, Lambert Award, Bednarek Award, and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. An injury limited him to just three games the following year, and he decided to turn pro before his senior season.
To say Wright’s pro career has been a journey would be an understatement. Originally a Cleveland Browns draft pick, he played 13 games in 2016 and 2017 with San Francisco. Wright has also been a part of the Alliance of American Football, XFL, and the Spring League.
Other Wildcats selected include CB Christian Campbell – Tampa, CB Lorenzo Burns – Birmingham, and WR Shawn Poindexter – New Orleans.
The USFL has eight teams. The season starts on April 16. All regular-season games will be in Birmingham, AL, beginning on April 16. The playoffs will start on June 25 at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, OH, next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.