The United States Football League officially kicks off in about two days and the players are ready to get started. The first season will begin when the New Jersey Generals face the Birmingham Stallions on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be broadcast on FOX and NBC. The other six league teams – the Houston Gamblers, Michigan Panthers, New Orleans Breakers, Philadelphia Stars, Pittsburgh Mowlers and Tampa Bay Badic – are all in action on Sunday. You can watch the games on NBC, USA Network and FS1. FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt will be among the cast of the USFL Games. He made a preview of the talents that will enter the stadium at “Fox & Friends” with co-presenter Brian Kilmeade. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE AT FOXNEWS.COM The Philadelphia Stars and the Michigan Panthers are coming into conflict. (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL) “It’s really very high,” Klatt said of the level of talent coming into the league. “I think what people will understand when they see these players play is that COVID really confused the transition from college to the NFL. There are a lot of players out there who have not had a chance in the National Football League who are good enough to get. a chance in the National Football League, and these are the players we will show. “It’s even more than that. The quality of football will definitely be great, but the technology we bring to football fans is off the chart. The sound we have, all the communication between the coach and the player, we can get interview with the coaches through their headset.We will have a drone that will fly over the field.You will be able to watch this sport that we all love in a completely different way.We will bring you closer to the game than we have you never get before. “ Read below for a list of players you might recognize as playing on the field this season.

Birmingham stallions

  Alex McGough plays general for the Birmingham Stallions.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Alex McGough, QB: McGough was the Seattle Seahawks’ seventh-round draft pick. Bounce around training teams in the NFL before reaching the USFL. Tony Brooks-James, RB: Brooks-James played four NFL games between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons. He had a total of 11 yards in four games. Victor Bolden Jr, WR: Bolden played for two teams in the NFL – the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills. Brian Allen, CB: Allen played a corner in the NFL from 2017 to 2021. He appeared in 20 games and had a total of six tackles. He played for the 49ers, Steelers and Cleveland Browns. Josh Shaw, CB: Shaw excelled at the USC before being selected for the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals. He also played for Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buchaners. He was with the Arizona Cardinals when he was sent off for gambling in NFL games in 2020. He recovered in 2021. Jonathan Newsome, LB: Newsome was the pick of the fifth round of the Indianapolis Colts in 2014. He played 30 games for the Colts and had 7.5 bags and 47 total tackles. Nate Holley, S: Holley played three games for the Miami Dolphins in 2020 and had a total of three tackles. Scooby Wright III, LB: Wright was the Browns’ seventh qualifying round in 2016. He made his debut with the Cardinals later that year. He played 13 games for Arizona and had seven tackles. Tae Hayes, CB: Hayes played six NFL games with the Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings in 2019 and 2020. He had 10 tackles during that time. TUBERVILLE REMEMBERED TO START USFL, OFFERS ADVICE TO PLAYERS LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL SETS

Houston Gamblers

  The Houston Gamblers’ Clayton Thorsson.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Clayton Thorson, QB: Thorson was the fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019. He jumped on training teams in the NFC East before joining the USFL. Isaiah Zuber, WR: Zuber made four appearances for the New England Patriots in 2020. He had two catches for 29 yards in four games. Ahmad Gooden, DE: Gooden appeared in three games for the Denver Broncos in 2019. Chris Odom, DE: Odom played for the Washington and Green Bay Packers from 2017 to 2019. He played in 11 games and had 16 tackles and two bags. Donald Payne, LB: Payne played for Jaguar from 2017 to 2019 and even started five of the 30 games in which he appeared. He had 76 combined tackles and a bag. USFL MIKE PEREIRA DOWNLOADS INNOVATIVE RULES BEFORE THE FIRST GAME

Michigan Panthers

  The Michigan Panthers players seem to be celebrating.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Jeff Badet, WR: Badet appeared in three games for Washington in 2020. He was in a few training teams after that. Lance Lenoir, WR: Lenoir had a tenure with the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 and 2018. He played eight games but appeared mainly in special teams. Marcus Baugh, TE: Bought played eight games for Washington in 2020. He had a two-yard touchdown. Paxton Lynch, QB: Lynch was a former first-round pick for the Denver Broncos in 2016. He has only appeared in five NFL games. He had 792 passing yards and four touchdowns. Shea Patterson, QB: Patterson played the last two years of his college career with Michigan. He had 5,661 passing yards and 45 touchdowns in 26 games with the Wolverines. Jameson Houston, DB: Houston played defensively for the Eagles in 2020, appearing in three games. Taiwan Jones, LB: Jones played three games for the New York Jets in 2016. He had two tackles and one tackle for a loss in those years.

New Jersey Generals

  Luis Perez is now with the New Jersey Generals.  He played for the New York Guardians of XFL.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Braedon Bowman, TE: Bowman appeared in three games for the Jets in 2016. He played mainly in special teams. Darrius Shepherd, WR: Shepherd spent two seasons with the Green Bay Packers in 2019 and 2020. He was mostly a player for the team. Garrett McGhin, T: McGhin is an attacking lineman from East Carolina. She played two games for the Carolina Panthers in 2019. J’Mon Moore, WR: Moore also played for the Packers for a short time. He had a series of 12 games in 2018, mainly with a response. Luis Perez, QB: Perez played in the XFL for the New York Guardians in 2020 before closing the league due to the coronavirus. He will probably be the main back. Trey Williams, RB: Williams played two games as a run back for the Colts in 2015. He had 12 rush yards on two rebounds. Chris Orr, LB: Orr signed as linebacker in 2020 for the Panthers. He played in three games but played 60% of his snaps in special teams. D’Juan Hines, LB: Hines played 13 games for the Browns and had 4 tackles in 2018. David Rivers III, CB: Rivers was a corner for the Buccaneers in 2018 and 2018. He was mainly in the special teams unit. De’Vante Bausby, CB: Bausby entered the NFL in 2016. He played for the Eagles, Cardinals, Broncos and Chicago Bears between 2016 and 2020. He played in 26 games and had a total of 60 tackles. Destiny Vaeao, DT: Vaeao played in the NFL from 2016 to 2018. He appeared in 33 games and had three dismissals. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Eagles during the team’s 2017 win. Shalom Luani, S: Luani was the Raiders’ seventh round pick in 2017. He played one season for them and another season for the Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers. He has 31 NFL games under his belt and 28 tackles. Toby Johnson, DT: Johnson made two appearances for the Minnesota Vikings in 2016. He had two tackles. Trae Elston, DB: Elston was with the Eagles during the Super Bowl season, even though he played one game for them. He played another 13 games for the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL. Nick Rose, K: Rose has made some NFL appearances. He was with Washington for eight games in 2017 and the Chargers for two games. He was 11-to-14 in goal attempts. USFL EXEC DARYL JOHNSTON PREVIEWS “UNPRECEDENTED” FAN EXPERIENCE FOR NEXT SEASON

New Orleans Breakers

  New Orleans Breakers players on the sidelines during a match.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Chad Williams, WR: Williams has been in the NFL for three seasons. He was with the Cardinals and Colts for a total of 17 games between 2017 and 2019. He had 20 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown. EJ Bibbs, TE: Bibbs played in seven games for the Browns in 2015. He had a grip for seven yards. TJ Logan, RB: Logan played for the Cardinals and Buccaneers in 2018 and 2019. He returned punches and kicks during that time. Taywan Taylor, WR: Taylor played for the Browns and Tennessee Titans from 2017 to 2020. He had 53 catches for 697 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Smith, QB: Smith was a distinguished general at Tulsa, but was not selected in last year’s NFL Draft. Adonis Alexandros, CB: Alexandros was a corner for Washington in 2018. He appeared in nine games and had four tackles.

Pittsburgh Mowlers

  Pittsburgh Maulers Kyle Lauletta lobs the ball high into the air.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Kyle Lauletta, QB: Lauletta was the fourth-round pick of the New York Giants in 2018. He appeared in two games but never finished in five attempts. Vadal Alexander, G: The attacking lineman played for the Raiders in 2016 and 2017. He played in 24 games. Blair Brown, LB: Brown was a line player and played in 28 games for the Jaguars in 2017 and 2018. He had 17 tackles and a half bag during that time. Ethan Westbrooks, DT: Westbrooks had a great run in the NFL. He played for the Rams from 2014 to 2018 and then overtook the New Orleans Saints in 2021. He had nine dismissals in 68 games. Terrell Bonds, CB: Bonds played in four games for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020. He had six tackles.

Philadelphia Stars

  Philadelphia Stars Bryan Scott throws a pass.  (Ryan Gonzalez / USFL)

Chris Rowland, WR: Rowland was with the Falcons in 2020. He appeared in two games and returned kicks. Bryan Scott, QB: Scott was a …