The Arlington Renegades re-signed quarterback Luis Perez and wide receiver Deontay Burnett on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Luis Perez is six foot three and weighs 220 pounds. The 30-year-old from San Diego, California, completed 225 of 336 passes (67%) for 2,309 yards, 18 touchdowns, four interceptions, and seven carries for 16 yards in 10 games for the Arlington Renegades in 2024. Perez led the league in passing yards, completions, completion percentage, and touchdowns.
The Renegades released him on August 6, 2024, and he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 7, 2024. Perez played two preseason games completing 18 of 32 passes (56.2%) for 139 yards. The Chargers released him on August 27, 2024.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Perez as an undrafted free agent on May 15, 2018. In 2018, he completed 8 of 15 passes (53.3%) for 43 yards, and one interception in one preseason game. The Rams released him on September 18, 2018. In 2019, Perez played for the Birmingham Iron (AAF) completing 135 of 258 passes (52.3%) for 1,461 yards, 5 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and 7 carries for 24 yards in eight games before the league ceased operations.
Shortly after the AAF folded, Perez spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. In 2020, Perez was drafted by the Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL) but was traded to the New York Guardians. He completed 38 of 61 passes (62.3%) for 418 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception, and 4 carries for 20 yards in five games before the league shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic.
In 2021, Perez played for the Jousters (TSL) completing 56 of 94 passes (59.6%) for 655 yards, 7 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, and 4 carries for 36 yards in six games leading the Jousters to the Mega Bowl in a loss to the Linemen.
Then, the New Jersey Generals (USFL) signed Perez on April 1, 2022. He completed 124 of 173 passes (71.7%) for 1,200 yards, 9 touchdowns 1 interception, 12 carries for -11 yards, and 1 touchdown in nine games leading the Generals to the North Divisional title but they would lose the North Divisional semifinals against the Philadelphia Stars.
Perez started the season with the Vegas Vipers (XFL) completing 79 of 121 passes (65.3%) for 900 yards, 8 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and 5 carries for 26 yards in six games.
Next, the Vipers traded Perez to the Arlington Renegades. Perez completed 69 of 102 passes (67.6%) for 730 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and 8 carries for 35 yards in three games. In the XFL playoffs, Perez completed 45 of 63 passes (71.4%) for 577 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in two games leading the Renegades to win the XFL Championship over the D.C. Defenders.
Collegiately, Perez played two seasons at Southwestern College (2013-14) completing 242 of 360 passes (67.2%) for 2,234 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 41 carries for -30 yards, and 1 touchdown in 16 games for the Jaguars.
Then, he transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce (2016-17) completing 665 of 985 passes (68%) for 78 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 56 carries for -87 yards, 1 touchdown, and punted the ball one time for 33 yards in 28 games for the Lions.
Perez finished as the all-time leader in completions (665), passing yards (8,325), and passing touchdowns (78). In addition, he helped the Lions win the 2017 National Championship, two playoff appearances, and one Lone Star Conference Championship.
Deontay Burnett is six foot and weighs 186 pounds. The 27-year-old from Compton, California, made 33 catches for 306 yards, and two touchdowns in 10 games for the Arlington Renegades in 2024. The Renegades drafted Burnett in the 2024 UFL Disposal Draft.
The Renegades released him on July 27, 2024, and he signed with the Dallas Cowboys on July 28, 2024. Burnett made five catches for 63 yards, and one carry for two yards in three preseason games. The Cowboys released him on August 26, 2024.
Before Arlington, Burnett signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He would later spend time with the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He made 15 catches for 210 yards in eight regular season games.
The Houston Roughnecks drafted Burnett in the fourth round (25th pick) in Phase 1 of the 2023 XFL Draft. He made 27 catches for 378 yards, and six touchdowns in nine games for the Houston Roughnecks (XFL) in 2023 and was named to the All-XFL team after the season.
Collegiately, Burnett played three seasons at USC (2015-17) making 152 catches for 1,897 yards, 16 touchdowns, five carries for 29 yards, and four punt returns for 26 yards in 39 games for the Trojans. He was named Second Team All-PAC 12 in 2017.
