As we near the start date of UFL training camp on Feb. 20, there are new faces in new places all across the league, but perhaps nowhere more prominently than with one of the three brand-new franchises, the Orlando Storm.
The Storm are led by head coach Anthony Becht, who was likely one Battlehawks championship-win away from earning the key to the city of St. Louis. Nonetheless, Becht now finds himself back home in the sunshine state with an almost entirely new roster and staff, but still with the same end-goal in mind.
Today, we discuss and break down one of the most talented positional groups (on paper) on Orlando’s roster, with the wide receivers. Could the group of Chris Rowland, KJ Hamler, and Dee Anderson be the most dangerous trinity of wide receivers in the UFL this upcoming season? Let’s talk about it.
Chris Rowland, Tennessee State
The UFL’s 2025 all-purpose yards leader, Chris Rowland, will be suiting up in different threads this upcoming season after winning a championship with DC last season. Rowland, who was an All-UFL WR and Return Specialist last year, was not protected by DC during January’s draft process and was selected by Orlando, in what could be the absolute steal of the draft.
DC strikes back!
Jordan Ta’amu finds Chris Rowland in the red zone from the slot to make it a one possession game again! Defenders trail Renegades 14-9. #UFL
— Christian Paolantonio (@CPaolantonio_) April 13, 2024
Rowland is a proven swiss-army knife on the field, with the ability to be effective on all three levels. Even with a smaller stature at 5’8 183 lbs., Rowland quickness in and out of cuts and overall route-running allows for him to separate at an extremely high rate. In 2025, Rowland finished 2nd in receiving yards, 2nd in YAC, and 8th in YPC.
The main question for Rowland this spring will be his newfound connection with whoever the Storm’s starting quarterback is when Week 1 arrives, as the QB1 competition will be between Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Jack Plummer, and Hank Bachmeier.
KJ Hamler, Penn State
KJ Hamler is easily one of the most exciting new players arriving to the spring football scene in 2026. Hamler, who was originally drafted during the 2020 NFL Draft in the second round by the Denver Broncos, spent roughly five seasons in the NFL before making the transition to the UFL this past offseason.
Similarly to Rowland, Hamler’s smaller size allows him to display a different, more explosive skillset than most wideouts, and also allows more versatility on the offensive side with playcalling, matchups, etc. Hamler also has experience on special teams as a returner, potentially allowing for a dual returner set on kickoffs with Rowland.
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Hamler, just 26 years old, has a prime opportunity with Orlando to earn his way back onto an NFL camp roster following this season.
Dee Anderson, Alabama A&M
Former Showboats and Brahmas wide receiver, Dee Anderson, projects as the Storm’s true starting “X” receiver prior to camp starting this week.
Listed 6’5 225 lbs., Anderson is a staggering target outside and has viable experience during his last two UFL seasons. Midway through last year, Anderson was traded to the Brahmas (now Storm) from the Showboats (now Kings). We know HC Anthony Becht enjoys utilizing big targets in his offense after the success of Hakeem Butler in St. Louis, so Anderson could be primed for a big season.
IT’S DRESSER WINN SEASON BABY!
What an absolute dime to Dee Anderson, who takes off 78 yards for the touchdown. @USFLShowboats rolling early. How about this new-look Memphis offense led by Noel Mazzone & Dresser Winn? #UFLpic.twitter.com/0DD9i0Nwu1
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) April 26, 2025
With about a month and a half until we kickoff spring football, it can be hard to make proclamations whether this or that is the “best” with such a wide-open and unpredictable field. The caveat to that might be this Orlando Storm receiving corps, assuming they have someone capable enough to get them the ball…
What are your thoughts on the Orlando Storm’s offense? Will Anthony Becht lead Orlando to the postseason in the team’s inaugural season? Let us know down in the comments below, or join the conversation on Discord!
