The St. Louis Battlehawks signed tight end Jake Sutherland, offensive lineman Bradley Ashmore, and defensive tackle Isaiah Coe on Thursday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Jake Sutherland is six foot four and weighs 247 pounds. The 28-year-old from Ortonville, Michigan, made 10 catches for 97 yards, two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist), and one kick return for 13 yards in 10 games in 2024. In the XFL Conference Championship Game against the San Antonio Brahmas, Sutherland made two catches for six yards.
Sutherland played for the Atlanta Legends (AAF) in 2019 making one catch for two yards playing two games. Next, he played for the New York Guardians (XFL) making one tackle (1 assist) in five games before the league shut down due to COVID-19.
The St. Louis Battlehawks drafted Sutherland in the seventh round (54th pick) in Phase 6 of the 2023 XFL Draft. In 2023, Sutherland made nine catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games.
Collegiately, Sutherland played four seasons at Morehead State (2014-17) making 53 catches for 515 yards, five touchdowns, six kick returns for 52 yards, 29 tackles (16 solo, 13 assists), and one blocked kick in 43 games for the Eagles.
Bradley Ashmore is six foot six and weighs 303 pounds. A native of Neptune Beach, Florida, Ashmore attended the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp in 2024.
Collegiately, Ashmore played four seasons at Vanderbilt (2020-24) playing left guard, right guard, and right tackle in 40 games for the Commodores. In 2023, Ashmore earned a Pro Football Focus run block grade of 77.4, the sixth-best among SEC offensive linemen.
Isaiah Coe is six foot two and weighs 311 pounds. A native of Homewood, Illinois, Coe attended the Indianapolis Colts rookie minicamp in 2024. The St. Louis Battlehawks drafted Coe in the sixth round (45th pick) in the 2024 UFL College Draft.
Collegiately, Coe played one season at Iowa Western Community College in 2019 making 37 tackles (23 solo, 14 assists), 13 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 10 games for the Reivers.
Then, Coe transferred to Oklahoma (2021-23) making 55 tackles (18 solo, 37 assists), 15 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one blocked kick in 37 games for the Sooners.
