Across two days in February, the United States Football League’s inaugural draft saw 13 former New England Patriots selected.
Cornerback William Likely of the Houston Gamblers has since been selected to the 2022 All-USFL team.
The inaugural All-USFL Team defense
Which of these players was the most dominant on defense this season? pic.twitter.com/m5sCQSRimh— USFL (@USFL) June 16, 2022Likely, 27, had arrived in New England as an undrafted rookie in 2017. The Maryland Terrapins product was waived at the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline after a preseason that included 33 snaps on defense to go with five snaps on special teams.