The season begins for the Panthers on Saturday as they will host the St. Louis Battlehawks for a first-ever matchup between the two teams. In preparation for that, Michigan made its final player cuts and has announced its full 50-man roster for the 2024 season.
Two big names returning for the Panthers this season are linebacker Frank Ginda and defensive end Breeland Speaks. Ginda was named the Defensive Player of the Year last season in the USFL, and Speaks also won the weekly award for the top defensive player multiple times.
The full list of players can be found below:
OFFENSE
Danny Etling, quarterback
Brian Lewerke, quarterback
EJ Perry, quarterback
Matthew Colburn II, running back
Wes Hillis, running back
Nate McCrary, running back
Devin Gray, wide receiver
John Hightower, wide receiver
Trey Quinn, wide receiver
Devin Ross, wide receiver
Marcus Simms, wide receiver
Jordan Suell, wide receiver
Derrick Deese Jr., tight end
Cole Hikutini, tight end
Gunnar Oakes, tight end
Jacob Burton, offensive lineman
Cohl Cabral, offensive lineman
Josh Dunlop, offensive lineman
Jarrett Horst, offensive lineman
Noah Johnson, offensive lineman
Ryan Nelson, offensive lineman
Chim Okorafor, offensive lineman
Ryan Pope, offensive lineman
James Walker, offensive lineman
DEFENSE
Ron’Dell Carter, edge rusher
Breeland Speaks, defensive end
Mika Tafua, defensive end
Kenny Willekes edge rusher
TJ Carter, defensive tackle
Garrett Marino, defensive tackle
Walter Palmore, defensive tackle
Daniel Wise, defensive tackle
Noah Dawkins, linebacker
DeGabriel Floyd, linebacker
Frank Ginda, linebacker
DaShaun White, linebacker
Javin White, linebacker
Nate Brooks, cornerback
Keith Gipson Jr., cornerback
Kiante Hardin, cornerback
Lavonta Taylor, cornerback
Kedrick Whitehead Jr., defensive back
Adonis Alexander, safety
Corrion Ballard, safety
Sean Mahone, safety
Kai Nacua, safety
Bryce Torneden, safety
SPECIAL TEAMS
Jake Bates, kicker
Brock Miller punter
Jordan Ober, long snapper
The Panthers will take on the Battlehawks at Ford Field on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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