Jun 8, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) throws the ball against the Birmingham Stallions during the first half of the USFL conference championship football game at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins was named the 2025 UFL Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.
St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Pita Taumoepenu was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year.
Winners were selected by a panel of league and team executives, coaches and players from all eight teams, based on performance during the 10-game regular season.
Perkins, 28, passed for 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns and added five rushing touchdowns despite missing three games.
His Panthers will take on the D.C. Defenders in the UFL Championship game on Saturday in St. Louis.
Taumoepenu, 31, led the UFL with 7.5 sacks, forced three fumbles and anchored a defense that allowed a league-best 16.3 points per game.
–Field Level Media
