The Birmingham Stallions re-signed offensive lineman Cole Schneider, defensive tackle Willie Yarbary, and defensive backs Ike Brown and Nevelle Clarke on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Cole Schneider is six foot three and weighs 315 pounds. The 26-year-old from Fort Myers, Florida, re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on September 15, 2023. In 2024, Schneider started nine games for the Stallions.
Birmingham’s offense ranked first in total yards (3,475), rushing yards (1,347), second in passing yards (2,128), first in yards per game (347.5), and touchdowns (31) as the Stallions won the UFL Championship over the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0.
The Birmingham Stallions signed Schneider as a free agent two weeks before the 2023 season began. After the season, Schneider signed with the Green Bay Packers. It was his second stint in Green Bay.
Schneider played nine games, of which one was a start. He was a key contributor in helping the Stallions win their second USFL championship in 2023. The Stallions’ offense ranked second in passing yards per game (217), first in passing touchdowns (21), third in rushing yards per game (115.6), and seventh in allowed sacks (16).
Collegiately, Schneider played four seasons at the University of Central Florida (2018-21) playing 49 games, of which 48 were starts at left guard. He was named First Team All-AAC in 2018. In his sophomore year, the Knights were ranked among national leaders in scoring and total offense.
Willie Yarbary is six foot three and weighs 295 pounds. The 28-year-old from Augusta, Georgia, re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on September 11, 2023.
In 2024, Yarbary made 12 tackles (6 solo, 6 assists) and one fumble recovery in 5 games. In the 2024 UFL playoffs, Yarbary made 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assists) and one tackle for loss helping the Stallions with their third consecutive championship (2 USFL, 1 UFL).
Yarbary signed with the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) on June 3, 2019, but was released after training camp. He later played for the Massachusetts Pirates (NAL) in 2019 with 4.5 tackles and 2.5 sacks in three games.
Then, Yarbary played for the Conquerors (TSL) in 2021 before signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. He played three preseason games for the Chargers with seven tackles (3 solo, 4 assists).
The Birmingham Stallions drafted Yarbary in the 24th round (198th pick) of the 2022 USFL Draft. Yarbary made 35 tackles (15 solo, 20 assists), four tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and four pass breakups in ten games in 2022 helping the Stallions beat the Philadelphia Stars in the championship game.
In 2023, Yarbary made 33 tackles (14 solo, 19 assists), three tackles for loss, four sacks, one fumble recovery, and one pass breakup in ten games helping the Stallions win their second straight USFL championship over the Pittsburgh Maulers.
Collegiately, Yarbary played five seasons at Wake Forest (2014-18) with 116 tackles (65 solo, 51 assists), 21.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 49 games for the Demon Deacons.
Ike Brown is six foot and weighs 190 pounds. The 26-year-old from Tampa, Florida, signed with the Birmingham Stallions on January 19, 2024.
In 2024, Brown made 14 tackles (9 solo, 5 assists, and 4 pass breakups in 6 games. In the 2024 UFL Playoffs, Brown made 6 tackles (5 solo, 1 assist), two interceptions for 36 yards, and three pass breakups helping the Stallions win their third consecutive championship (2 USFL, 1 UFL).
Brown signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He also spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders and spent two seasons on the practice squad.
The New Orleans Breakers (USFL) drafted Brown in the 11th round (93rd pick) of the 2022 USFL Draft. In 2022, Brown made 14 tackles (8 solo, 6 assists), two interceptions for 98 yards, one touchdown, and six pass breakups in seven games.
Collegiately, Brown played four seasons at Florida International University (2016-19) with 102 tackles (85 solo, 17 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions for 56 yards, one touchdown, 29 pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and four kick returns for 75 yards in 41 games for the Panthers.
Nevelle Clarke is six foot one and weighs 187 pounds. The 26-year-old from Miami, Florida, signed with the Birmingham Stallions on November 2, 2023. In 2024, Clarke made 24 tackles (17 solo, 7 assists), one interception, and five pass breakups in 8 games. In the 2024 UFL playoffs, Clarke made 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 assist), one forced fumble, and two pass breakups in two games helping the Stallions with their third consecutive championship (2 USFL, 1 UFL).
Clarke signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2020. The New Orleans Breakers signed Clarke as a free agent on April 1, 2022. He made 15 tackles (10 solo, 5 assists), two tackles for loss, one interception for 37 yards, one fumble recovery, and seven pass breakups in eight games for the New Orleans Breakers in 2022.
In 2023, Clarke made 26 tackles (21 solo, 5 assists), one tackle for loss, two interceptions for 14 yards, one forced fumble, and seven pass breakups in nine games for the New Orleans Breakers in 2023. After the season, the Breakers released Clarke on August 14, 2023, to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers a day later. He played one preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons but recorded no stats.
Collegiately, Clarke played four seasons at UCF (2016-19) with 107 tackles (92 solo, 15 assists), seven tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions for 48 yards, one touchdown, one fumble recovery, and 29 pass breakups in 37 games for the Knights. He was named First Team All-AAC in 2018.
