Week 7 of the United Football League has come to a close. The spring football league started its second half of the campaign with hopes of gaining some NFL traction as the season ends. The Pittsburgh Steelers have found quality competition in spring football. That trend might not end. They could pluck some players from the ranks of the UFL to push for roster spots.
This past week produced great comebacks, and tight competition littering the field.
Some eye-popping performers seem ready for their next NFL opportunity. The Steelers have a pretty full 90-man roster, but they could make some alterations. If they like a UFL product, it could result in some roster transactions. The United Football League could give Pittsburgh could find some fighters to battle for their roster.
Pittsburgh Steelers UFL targets after Week 7 have become crystal clear
Bryce Perkins, QB, Michigan Panthers
Aaron Rodgers could be coming to Pittsburgh, but if he doesn't, the Steelers need another quarterback. No player in the UFL has enjoyed a better season than Bryce Perkins. He might not be a starter in the NFL, but he is gaining a lot of hype.
Many have him as the favorite to earn the MVP honors when this United Football League's season concludes.
Perkins struggled early in his Week 7 matchup, but he played at a high level to close things out. He led his offense down the field in the waning seconds of the battle to secure victory. Perkins has been sensational and one of the reasons people watch spring football. Perkins would be a phenomenal addition if the Steelers need an extra quarterback.
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Isaiah Mack, DT, St. Louis Battlehawks
Pittsburgh's defensive line group has numbers heading into training camp. The current situation could lead to many shocking cuts on the final 53-man roster. If Pittsburgh hates their depth chart, they could target the UFL ranks for some players. Isaiah Mack had a monster performance in Week 7, which might've caught the eye of many NFL scouts.
Mack had a fantastic outing, which saw him record seven tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble. He must continue this momentum going forward. With the NFL Draft out of the way, this is the time for United Football League employees to catch fire. The NFL world is paying attention now, if they weren't before. Mack is a perfect fit for the Steelers and could be a late addition at training camp.
Kenny Willekes, EDGE, Michigan Panthers
After the Steelers selected Jack Sawyer in the NFL Draft, it's hard to imagine many outside linebackers joining the fray.
Pittsburgh might want another vet or two to push for roster spots at training camp, which opens the door for Kenny Willekes. He is a former seventh-round pick trying to find his footing in the NFL. His performance this past weekend might've caught their attention.
Willekes had a destructive outing that hurt his opponent. The veteran edge rusher produced five tackles, one sack, and three tackles for loss. He was an electric cog for the Michigan Panthers, and it could lead him to an NFL comeback. The Steelers don't need an outside linebacker right now, but injuries are starting to pile up; Pittsburgh could make a call to this UFL standout.