COLUMBUS AVIATORS SET 2026 ROSTER

COLUMBUS, OHIO – March 23, 2026 – The Columbus Aviators in the present day introduced their 50-man roster forward of the franchise’s inaugural UFL season. The crew concluded its ultimate follow of coaching camp on Wednesday.

The Aviators enter their first season with a mix of confirmed manufacturing and rising alternative, together with three gamers who earned All-UFL honors in 2025—offensive sort out Ryan Nelson, tight finish Gunnar Oakes, and cornerback Kedrick Whitehead Jr., who was additionally named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year.

Running again Toa Taua led the UFL in speeding touchdowns (6) final season regardless of showing in simply seven video games, whereas quarterback Jalan McClendon ranked third in passing yards (1,464), completions, and makes an attempt over that very same stretch.

The Columbus roster contains three quarterbacks, three operating backs, six huge receivers, three tight ends, eight offensive linemen, eight defensive linemen, six linebackers, 10 defensive backs, and three specialists. (Cage)

The Aviators open their schedule on the highway this Sunday, March 29 at 8 pm ET towards the Orlando Storm, earlier than returning to Historic Crew Stadium for his or her dwelling opener on Friday, April 3 at 8 pm towards the DC Defenders.

Highlighting the “614 Kickoff” celebration, GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw will carry out at halftime.

As a part of the opening weekend, UFL groups are providing a particular incentive for followers to take part within the UFL Kickoff Challenge, together with a 33 p.c low cost on dwelling opener tickets bought throughout the two-week window. The provide supplies followers a possibility to safe a reduced seat for opening weekend—together with the prospect to expertise the house opener celebration and efficiency by DeGraw. All ticket info will be discovered at UFLAviators.com.