USFL Scouting Midseason Big Board Update - Defense

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With the halfway mark of the USFL "reboot" season upon us, its time to examine some of the players who could find themselves at an NFL training camp this summer. Previously, we rated the top offensive prospects participating in Laremy Tunsil Jersey the league. Heres a look at who the top defenders are thus far.Be sure to check back for exclusive USFL scouting rankings during the second half of action.A member of six NFL organizations, Daylon Mack has certainly grabbed the attention of pro scouts and could be headed back to the big leagues come August. His Tampa Bay Bandits teammate John Atkins is another strong candidate, while Pittsburgh Maulers sparkplug Boogie Roberts has flashed glimpses of potential.1. Daylon Mack, Tampa Bay Bandits2. John Atkins, Tampa Bay Bandits3. JaQuan Bailey, Michigan Panthers4. Josh Avery, Houston Gamblers5. Boogie Roberts, Pittsburgh Maulers6. Darrius Moragne, Pittsburgh Maulers7. Ethan Westbrooks, Pittsburgh Maulers8. Kamilo Tongamoa, New Orleans Breakers9. Willie Yarbary, Birmingham Stallions10. Olive Sagapolu, Pittsburgh MaulersHouston Gamblers pa s-rusher Chris Odom leads the USFL in sacks (5.5) and offers hybrid versatility. Carlo Kemp has been another standout for the Pittsburgh Maulers, collecting a handful of sacks and creating pre sure in the pocket. The frame and physicality of Philadelphia Stars bruiser Freedom Akinmoladun should make NFL scouts look hard, while the athleticism and explosion of Birmingham Stallions spruce Chauncy Haney offers great developmental upside.1. Chris Odom, Houston Gamblers2. Carlo Kemp, Pittsburgh Maulers3. Davin Sam Cooper Jersey Bellamy, New Orleans Breakers4. Freedom Akinmoladun, Philadelphia Stars5. Chauncy Haney, Birmingham Stallions6. Adam Rodriguez, Philadelphia Stars7. Anree Saint-Amour, New Orleans Breakers8. Shareef Miller, New Orleans Breakers9. Ahmad Gooden, Houston Gamblers10. Tyshun Render, New Jersey GeneralsProbably the biggest personality and a candidate for USFL Defensive MVP is Scooby Wright of the Birmingham Stallionshe has been a straight fire-starter! His teammates DeMarquis Gates and Lorenzo Burns round out a stout unit. Tackle machine Donald Payne has been a standout for the Houston Gamblers, while Tampa Bay Bandits linebacker Greg Reaves has come on strong of late.1. Scooby Wright, Birmingham Stallions2. Donald Payne, Houston Gamblers3. DeMarquis Gates, Birmingham StallionsScroll to Continue4. Vontae Diggs, New Orleans Breakers5. Lorenzo Burns, Birmingham Stallions6. Kyahva Tezino, Pittsburgh Maulers7. Greg Reaves, Tampa Bay Bandits8. Christian Davis Mills Jersey Sam, Tampa Bay Bandits9. EJ Ejiya, Pittsburgh Maulers10. Reggie Northrop, Houston GamblersNot only have Brian Allen of the Birmingham Stallions and William Likely of the Houston Gamblers demonstrated extremely sticky coverage skills during USFL play but they have been gamechangers, each with visits to the end zone this season. The New Orleans Breakers secondary led by Adonis Alexander and Nevelle Clarke might be the best in the league. Also on the roster are a pair of developmental prospects in Mike Stevens and Ike Brown, who look much improved. There are also a handful of NFL veterans such as Quentin Meeks of the Tampa Bay Bandits.1. Brian Allen, Birmingham Stallions2. Channing Stribling, Philadelphia Stars3. William Likely, Houston Gamblers4. Adonis Alexander, New Orleans J.J. Watt Jersey Breakers5. Nevelle Clarke, New Orleans Breakers6. Quenton Meeks, Tampa Bay Bandits7. De'Vante Bausby, New Jersey Generals8. Micah Abernathy, Houston Gamblers9. Mike Stevens, New Orleans Breakers10. Ike Brown, New Orleans BreakersOne of the deepest positional groups in terms of talent, there is a litter of quality safeties in the USFL, including Arnold Tarpley III of the Pittsburgh Maulers who brings a tenacious style of play and former NFL safety Christian McFarland, who has been a key cog to the Chris Conley Jersey undefeated Birmingham Stallions club. New Jersey Generals playmaker Shalom Luani constantly shows up around the football, while his Generals counterpart Paris Ford was once considered highly thought of amongst the NFL scouting community.1. Arnold Tarpley III, Pittsburgh Maulers2. Sean Williams, Michigan Panthers3. Shalom Luani, New Jersey Generals4. LaDarius Wiley, Philadelphia Stars5. Paris Ford, New Jersey Generals6. Orion Stewart, Michigan Panthers7. Christian McFarland, Birmingham Stallions8. Bryce Torneden, Pittsburgh Maulers9. Manny Bunch, Houston Gamblers10. Evan Worthington, Philadelphia Stars