Pro Football Dreams Continue: Meet Three UFL Hopefuls at D1 Lakeland | D1 Daily

As fall quickly approaches, football has started to take over the minds of millions of Americans who will watch their teams take the field in September.

But for three D1 Lakeland coaches, September serves as an opportunity for them to continue their professional football dreams in the United Football League, an eight-team pro league that plays its games in the spring.

On Sept. 14, Coach Vincent, Coach Quincy and Coach Cormontae will head to Atlanta for the UFL Showcase, where players look to impress UFL General Managers heading into the 2026 UFL Draft through drills and gameplay that showcase their abilities.

All three coaches have lots of experience playing college football that could help them play spring football in 2026.

Coach Vincent played wide receiver at Mississippi State and Austin Peay. During his football career, Coach Vincent racked up impressive accolades including:

• 2022 NAIA Top 3 in yards per catch and Top 4 in Receiving TDs 
• 2017 Taxslayer Bowl Champs (Miss State) 
• 2016-17 Mr. Football Candidate
• All Shelby Metro 1st Team Offense & 1st Team Special Teams(Punt Return) 2015-17
• 2nd all time receiving TDs in a season (14) 2016-17
• Ridgeway High record for yards per catch (24) 2016-2017

Coach Quincy played quarterback at Jackson State, Alabama A&M and West Georgia. 

In his final season at West Georgia, Coach Quincy led the team with 11 passing touchdowns, 1,109 passing yards and 177 rushing yards.

His career stats include 4,238 passing yards and 35 total touchdowns.

At Ohio State and Memphis, Coach Cormontae wrecked opposing offenses as a defensive lineman.

During his three years at Memphis, Hamilton totaled 5.5 sacks and forced a fumble.

Now at D1 Lakeland, Coach Cormontae said he's been preparing for this moment.

"I’ve been approaching this opportunity with the same mindset I bring to coaching and training every day with disciplined and consistent work," he said. "I’m locking in on my strength, speed, and conditioning so that when I step on the field, I can show the best version of myself."

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