It has been a banner week for the Louisville Kings and their fans, as three players from the United Football League squad have signed with NFL teams following the Kings’ United Bowl championship victory.
Wide receivers Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson both inked deals with the Detroit Lions, according to the UFL and multiple local news outlets. A third Kings player also landed an NFL contract in the wake of the championship run, bringing the total to three players moving up to the league’s highest level.
The signings are a testament to the talent developed on the Kings’ roster and the visibility that a United Bowl title can bring. For Louisville football fans, watching hometown players earn their shot at the NFL is a genuine point of pride — and a fitting reward for a championship season.
