The USFL is a new, independent American football league controlled by FOX Sports through NSFL HoldCo, LLC, a new business entity. (Source USFL) (USFL)Here is the full draft order for the first round of the 2022 USFL Draft, as determined by Thursday's draft lottery:1. Michigan Panthers2. Tampa Bay Bandits3. Philadelphia Stars4. New Jersey Generals5. Houston Gamblers6. Birmingham Stallions7. Pittsburgh Maulers8. New Orleans BreakersDay 2 of the USFL Draft will start at 9 a.m.
CT on Wednesday and will proceed until 35 rounds are completed. From Round 13 until Round 23, teams will have 90 seconds per pick, and the positional order will be wide receivers in Rounds 13-17, safeties in Rounds 18-19, center in Round 20, inside linebacker in Round 21, and guards in Rounds 22-23.RELATED: USFL uniform reveal: See all eight teams’ home and away jerseysTeams will have one minute per pick in Rounds 23-35, which will focus on defensive tackles and nose tackles in Rounds 24-26, running backs and fullbacks in Rounds 27-28, outside linebackers in Rounds 29-31, kickers in Round 32, punters in Round 33, tight ends and H-backs in Round 34, and long-snappers in Round 35.
Teams must draft at least one player from each position group.USFL teams are drafting from a pool of 450-500 players who have already signed contracts to play in the league.
Only players who have signed contracts are eligible for selection.Trades between teams to swap draft picks or acquire a player or players will not be permitted, but teams may elect to pass during any round, receiving a compensatory pick that may be used at the conclusion of a different position round.