June 19, 2009
EVANSTON, Ill. -- The United Football League (UFL) recently held its inaugural "Premiere" Season Draft of the players who participated in the League's workouts in Orlando and Las Vegas, with Northwestern graduates C.J. Bachér, Prince Kwateng and Tim McGarigle earning selections.
Quarterback Bachér was selected by the New York franchise while McGarigle and Kwateng, both linebackers, went to Orlando and San Francisco, respectively. Each team selected 24 players and now owns their rights if they choose to play in the United Football League. The remaining spots on each roster will be filled in July with players that coaches had previously identified and did not have to attend the UFL workouts and then again in mid-August with players that have been released by the NFL during training camp.
The UFL will play in the fall, during traditional football season, and will offer real, 11-on-11, outdoor professional football in NFL quality stadiums/venues. The UFL will play its regular-season games on Thursday and Friday evenings in the fall, with the first regular season game kicking off in October and the Championship Game scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend.
For more information on the UFL and to view the complete "Premiere" draft list, link to www.ufl-football.com.