Starting this spring, the Alliance of American Football will begin play the week after the conclusion of the Super Bowl. The AAF was started by Charlie Ebersol and former Indianapolis Colts executive Bill Polian to create the NFL’s first high-profile developmental league. Currently the league has eight teams: The Arizona Hotshots, Atlanta Legends, Birmingham Iron, Memphis Express, Orlando Apollos, Salt Lake Stallions, San Antonion Commanders, and San Diego Fleet.
Former Cyclone defensive backs Kamari Cotton-Moya and Jarnor “Jay” Jones will both suit up for Arizona, and former offensive lineman Oni Omoile will join Memphis. Most curiously, though, is the inclusion of current Iowa State offensive analyst Jim Hofher as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for the Atlanta Hotshots, working alongside former NFL superstar Michael Vick, who will be the offensive coordinator.