The USFL has made it further than any other spring football start-up has in recent history. Its postseason will begin on June 25 when the New Jersey Generals and Philadelphia Stars face off for the right to go to the USFL championship game.
Making it this far is a massive feat for the USFL. The next challenge the league will face once the season ends will be organizing its rosters for 2023.
It seems highly likely that the USFL will lose some of its current players to the NFL. These players aren't sure-fire NFL stars; they are more likely to fill in as solid role players. Still, teams are always searching for 90-man roster depth during the offseason, so grabbing a few potential-packed projects with recent on-field playing experience should intrigue a handful of teams.
Who are the USFL's most likely NFL prospects? Here's a look at some of the best bets to make the jump.
Players to watch in USFL playoffs 2022
Below is a run-down of the top players to watch on playoff-bound USFL teams.
Kyle Sloter, QB, Breakers
Sloter has the best skill set of any quarterback in the USFL. He finished second in the league in passing yards with 1,798 and helped the Breakers become one of the league's top offenses. Sloter had just nine touchdowns compared to 11 interceptions, but he was far more accurate to start the season before a groin injury bothered him down the stretch. He should get a chance to compete for a backup job in NFL camp after being named the quarterback of the All-USFL offensive team.
Case Cookus, QB, Stars
Cookus wasn't the starter for the Stars at the beginning of the season, but once he took over for Bryan Scott, he showcased a solid arm and excellent accuracy. Cookus completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,334 yards, 12 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He hit his stride late in the season and demonstrated better-than-expected mobility. Like Sloter, Cookus has the potential to become an accurate, quality backup at the NFL level.
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