The Arlington Renegades released wide receiver Isaiah Winstead on Thursday according to the UFL Transactions page as Winstead is expected to sign a contract with the New York Jets. The Renegades will retain his rights should he return to the UFL.
Isaiah Winstead is six foot four and weighs 213 pounds. The 24-year-old from Richmond, Virginia, signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He made four catches for 54 yards in two preseason games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2023.
Next, Winstead signed with the Arlington Renegades on January 20, 2024. In 2024, he made 12 catches for 175 yards and two touchdowns in 7 games.
Collegiately, Winstead played two seasons at Norfolk State (2017-18) with 83 catches for 977 yards, eight touchdowns, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 22 games for the Spartans. In his sophomore year, Winstead led NSU in all major receiving categories, including catches (54), yards (633) and touchdowns (5).
Next, Winstead transferred to Toledo (2020-21) with 63 catches for 949 yards, and four touchdowns in 19 games for the Rockets. He was named Third Team All-MAC in 2020.
Then, Winstead transferred to East Carolina in 2022 with 88 catches for 1,085 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games for the Pirates. He was named Third Team All-AAC by Phil Steele in 2022.
