AAF to NFL: Tracking which players have signed following league suspension

Jordan Heck

AAF to NFL: Tracking which players have signed following league suspension image

The Alliance of American Football announced it has suspended football operations, and allowed its players to find homes elsewhere. Several players from the AAF have already found new homes in the NFL, which shouldn't be too surprising considering how much young talent was in the short-lived league.

Several players from the AAF already had jobs in the NFL at one point, but whether it be injuries, lack of playing time or off-field issues, they couldn't keep the job. There's also no guarantee these players last past training camp. NFL rosters expand to 90 at this time of year and have to shrink all the way down to 53.

AAF to NFL: 8 players who dominated in the Alliance

Below, you'll see the players who have found jobs in the NFL along with what AAF team they were on previously.

AAF to NFL tracker

NamePositionAAF teamNFL team
Rashad RossWRArizona HotshotsCarolina Panthers
Keith ReaserCBOrlando ApollosKansas City Chiefs
De'Vante BausbyCBSan Antonio CommandersDenver Broncos
Garrett GilbertQBOrlando ApollosCleveland Browns
Andrew AnkrahDEOrlando ApollosWashington Redskins
Duke ThomasCBSan Antonio CommandersMinnesota Vikings
Derron SmithSSan Antonio CommandersMinnesota Vikings
JC HassenauerCBirmingham IronPittsburgh Steelers
Kitt O'BrienOLBirmingham IronCarolina Panthers
Parker CollinsCAtlanta LegendsCarolina Panthers
Brandon GreeneOLBirmingham IronCarolina Panthers
Jack TochoDBBirmingham IronPittsburgh Steelers
Alex BarrettDESan Diego FleetOakland Raiders
Damontre MooreEDGESan Diego FleetSan Francisco 49ers

AAF to NFL By The Numbers

  • The Panthers lead the way with four AAF signings
  • The Commanders have had three players signed, all from their secondary
  • The Iron lead all AAF teams with four players signed
  • The Stallions and Express of the AAF both have no players signed
  • Five defensive backs have signed from the AAF 
  • Only one WR has signed
  • Only one QB has signed
  • No RB have signed
  • No TE have signed

AAF to NFL workouts

Some AAF players may have a chance to join the list above, but teams want a workout first.

Kicker Nick Rose to workout for Bears, per Chicago Tribune.

Kicker Younghoe Koo to workout for Bears, per Chicago Tribune.

Quarterback Luis Perez to workout for Eagles, per NFL reporter Adam Caplan.

Running back Jhurrell Pressley to workout for two unnamed teams, per NFL Network.

Quarterback Brandon Silvers to workout for Jets and Vikings, per ESPN.

Quarterback John Wolford to workout for the Vikings, per Florida Times-Union.

Jordan Heck

Jordan Heck is a Social Media Producer at Sporting News. Before working here, he was a Digital Content Producer at The Indianapolis Star. He graduated with a degree from Indiana University.