Season Award Winners By The Numbers


Photo by Don Mennig

September 30, 2026
By Sam Weiger

The 2026 All-UFA award winners are a collection of the league’s biggest stars, most impactful defenders, and brightest newcomers. But behind every selection is a number that helps explain the significance of the player’s season. Record-setting scoring totals, defensive playmaking, and remarkable efficiency are just some of the kinds of defining statistics for the 46 award winning players.

Quick reference:

FIRST TEAM ALL-UFA

Alex Atkins (NY) - 8,925

Alex Atkins’ 8,925 total yards weren't just the league's best this year; no player has topped that mark since the stat was first tracked in 2021!

Like Decraene, Atkins saved his biggest performances for the toughest competition, including Oakland, Boston, and DC. He also posted new career highs in assists, plus/minus, completion percentage, and hucks.

Those hucks drove his massive yardage total, and he was without question the league's top deep thrower. He tied for the league lead with 38 deep shots and connected on an absurd 82.61 percent of them.

Tobe Decraene (BOS) - 109

For the second consecutive year, Tobe Decraene finished as the league’s leading scorer. No one came near his 109 total scores, and he was the only player to reach 40 goals and 40 assists.

That new career high in total scores is one of several the two-time MVP set this season. He also established personal bests with 519 completions, 7,021 total yards, and 36 hockey assists.

Four of his top games came against New York, DC, and Minnesota, showing he wasn't just padding his stats against weaker teams.

Jacob Fairfax (CAR) - 46.6 

Jacob Fairfax delivered another excellent season, further cementing his place as one of the UFA's steadiest playmakers. After a 2026 campaign with a plus/minus of 61, his career average plus/minus now sits at 46.6. Among Carolina Flyers with 100 games played for the franchise, he has the best plus/minus per game, and his total plus/minus is the highest in franchise history by a wide margin.

Elliot Hawkins (IND) - 71

Honestly, Elliot Hawkins was the most improved player in the UFA this year, but handing him that award wouldn't be fitting. He played like an MVP candidate in 2026, as his league-best 71 assists show.

He got going immediately, tallying 15 assists in his season debut and setting the tone for a phenomenal year. Hawkins sliced up defenses with his sharp, visionary throws.

He was the only player to record at least 14 assists in a single game this year, and he hit that number in two different games. His versatility deserves attention too. The breakout star was the only player in the league to finish with 30 huck completions and 30 huck receptions.

Kyle Henke (ATX) - 3

Kyle Henke did everything for Austin this year. He was the only player to rank in the top three in the UFA in both total scores and completions, serving as the team's main scoring threat while also running the offense as its primary QB.

He posted several new career highs as a scorer and handler, including 61 assists, 604 completions, 4,719 throwing yards, and 27 hucks.

Daniel Ritthaler (OAK) - 59

Daniel Ritthaler paced the eventual 2026 UFA champions all season long. The breakout star ended the regular season with a plus/minus of 59, the best of any Oakland Spider this year. He changed the way his team operated in the red zone and was a massive difference-maker in big matchups against the San Diego Growlers, Salt Lake Shred, and Seattle Cascades.

Chad Yorgason (SLC) - 3,000

Just four players reached 3,000 receiving yards and 3,000 throwing yards this season: the three MVP finalists (Decraene, Atkins, Hawkins) and Chad Yorgason. His 3,519 throwing yards were a new career high, and his first-ever First Team All-UFA nod follows some enormous single-game yardage performances. Yorgason was everywhere against Seattle in two key games, piling up more than 650 yards in the first round of the playoffs and again in a major Week 11 matchup.

SECOND TEAM ALL-UFA

Will Brandt (MIN) - 61

Will Brandt leveled up once again, reaching 61 total scores this year. That total was not only a career high but also the most by any Wind Chill player since 2022.

Brandt added a new dimension as a receiver, blowing past his previous career highs in goals (28) and receiving yards (3,062). Thanks to that unexpected receiving production, the six-year veteran wrapped up the year with a career-best plus/minus of 52.

Daan De Marrée (NY) - 4

Sitting out the first six games didn't keep Daan De Marrée from earning All-UFA recognition. His defensive impact was less notable in 2026, but the Belgian star stayed a scoring machine, finishing fourth in the league in total scores behind two MVP finalists and Max Tran, who appeared in only two games this year.

De Marrée was among the best playoff performers, recording 25 total scores (8.33 per game). He was the Empire's most valuable player in the postseason, and his ability to snag hucks (eight huck receptions in the playoffs) set him up especially well for many of his goals and assists.

Walker Frankenberg (OAK) - 14

The Spiders were so deep this year that Walker Frankenberg didn't have to carry the team as he had in the past, so there was a real chance he'd miss out on First or Second Team entirely. Under Liam Kreiss' new system, Frankenberg had the quietest regular season of his career.

It was his plus/minus of 14 at Championship Weekend, the best of any player who played two games at the event, which were the two big performances that earned him a Second Team All-UFA spot.

Ben Jagt (NY) - 4

Ben Jagt had his best overall season since 2022, and his accuracy probably went under the radar. He finished with only four turnovers, the fewest of any UFA player in the top 10 in plus/minus. It was the most accurate season of his career, as the Empire legend completed 98.57 percent of his throws. Even more impressive, he threw 10 hucks, well above his average of recent years, and completed every one.

Jordan Kerr (SLC) - 4,142

Jordan Kerr’s strong single-season showings have flown under the radar since his phenomenal 2022 and 2023 campaigns, but he still set some career bests this year. His days as a do-it-all O-liner seem to be behind him, but his throwing numbers keep climbing. His 4,142 throwing yards were a career high and the eighth-most in the league.

Gordon Larson (MIN) - 630

Gordon Larson stepped into the QB1 role for the Wind Chill this year and unexpectedly became one of the league's most important facilitators. His 630 completions led the entire league and were the most by any Wind Chill player since 2021.

Larson's accuracy set the tone for Minnesota's much-improved completion percentage in 2026. He was the biggest factor in the team's jump from 92.54 percent in 2025 to 95.24 percent this year.

Still, what Larson may be remembered for most is his incredible showing at Championship Weekend. After Brandt went down with an injury, Larson carried his team to the final almost single-handedly, recording eight assists, 726 throwing yards, and a 97 percent completion rate on 69 throws.

Garrett Martin (SEA) - 3,515

Cascades superstar Garrett Martin remains a nightmare for opposing defenses, as his career-best receiving output in 2026 shows. The six-year veteran set a career high with 3,515 receiving yards, posting huge totals against Salt Lake, Toronto, and Austin. He also tied his career high in goals with 44.

THIRD TEAM ALL-UFA

Malik Auger-Semmar (MTL) - 74

Malik Auger-Semmar carried the Montreal Royal on offense this year, leading the team with 74 total scores, 30 more than the Royal's second-leading scorer. He was remarkably consistent, averaging 6.17 scores per game, which ranked seventh in the league among players with at least five games played. His production was no fluke: he delivered standout scoring performances against the East's heavyweights, including Boston twice and DC.

His 74 scores blew past his previous career high of 47 in 2021.

Thomas Edmonds (BOS) - 98.27

Thomas Edmonds seemed to get a lift from returning to Boston, the city where he went to college and played professionally from 2015-16. His regular season completion rate of 98.27 percent was a career high for the eight-year veteran, which is especially impressive given that his 397 completions were the third-most in a single season of his career.

Khalif El-Salaam (SD) - 6.33

Watching Khalif El-Salaam carry his team this year wasn't necessarily a good sign, since it was partly because Travis Dunn wasn't at his usual level and Jonathan Lyle didn't live up to the hype. Still, El-Salaam had a career year, averaging 6.33 total scores per game, his best finish in the league rankings.

His plus/minus of 48 and 32 assists were both his highest since 2023, and his 22 regular season goals were his most since 2017.

Evan Magsig (OAK) - 33

33 assists might just look like a typical season for Evan Magsig, but this was the only year he has played primarily on the D-line. Recording 33 assists on only 21 offensive points played is remarkable. To show how rare that is, no other player with fewer than 50 offensive points played even reached 25 assists this season. His 33 assists were also the most of any UFA player with at least 200 points played.

His mix of assist-making and defensive playmaking stood out. He and Max Gibson were the only two players with at least 30 assists and 10 blocks this year.

John Randolph (NY) - 1,568

John Randolph returned to his role as a D-line facilitator and took it to the extreme. His 1,568 throwing yards were the most of any All-Defense selection and the most he has ever had while playing mostly on the D-line.

He was among the league's most versatile D-liners, contributing heavily on both offense and defense for New York, which earned him runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.

Pieran Robert (MAD) - 61

Madison's offense saw upside players like Nico Ranabhat and Gabe Vordick improve, but Pieran Robert was the one who turned into a superstar this year. He recorded the most scores of any player with double-digit blocks (61). His 50 goals led all UFA players, and no defense found an answer for him. The third-year standout put up strong lines against Minnesota twice, Indy three times, and Salt Lake.

His eight goals in Week 6 against the defensively elite Wind Chill are the perfect example of the upside this youngster has going forward. He will be huge for a Radicals team that needs all the offensive help it can get in a division with Minnesota and Indy.

Jason Vallee (OAK) - 40

Jason Vallee has been an assist machine for the Spiders for the third straight season, but this was the first year he led Oakland in assists, finishing with 40 dimes. He tallied five in Oakland's regular season game against Minnesota and four against Salt Lake in the big early season win that snapped the Spiders' eight-game losing streak to the Shred.

Don't let his status as one of the team's oldest stars fool you. He's only 29 and should have plenty of years left to give a Spiders team with dynasty potential.

ALL-DEFENSE FIRST TEAM

Justin Burnett (MIN) - 5

After another elite defensive season, Justin Burnett has finished all five of his UFA seasons with double-digit blocks. His 16 blocks this regular season were the second-most of his career, and nearly half of them came against playoff teams, including Boston, Indianapolis, and Salt Lake.

Oscar Graff (BOS) - 302

Oscar Graff was Boston's do-it-all D-liner this year, essentially filling the Tannor Johnson-Go role. Most of the attention goes to his balance as a scorer and defensive playmaker, but his impact as a quarterback deserves notice. His 302 completions were the most of any All-Defense selection this year and the most of any Glory D-liner.

Carter Lankford (OAK) - 20

Nobody made a bigger defensive impact for the champions than Carter Lankford, who led the team with 20 blocks. Three came in the Championship Game, the biggest game of his career.

He's had a historic start to his UFA career, racking up 38 blocks in his first two seasons, eight of them in five playoff games. He has the most blocks of any UFA player since the start of 2025.

Ricky McLeod (SEA) - 21 

Rookie Ricky McLeod had more regular season blocks than any other player, with 21 in 11 games. No rookie had reached 21 blocks in a regular season since Drew Swanson in 2019. The Canadian had monster games against quality opponents, including five blocks against Austin and three against Toronto.

John Randolph (NY)

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Drew Swanson (CAR) - 6

Drew Swanson doesn't get the hype of a Burnett or a Randolph, but his consistency as a playmaking defender can't be ignored. His 19 blocks this season mean he has now reached double-digit blocks in all six seasons he has played.

Those 19 blocks were his most since 2021, and his plus/minus of 29 was his highest since 2019.

Cooper Williams (CAR) - 24

Your Defensive Player of the Year winner finished with 24 blocks, the most in the league. It was a true breakout season for Cooper Williams, who hadn't reached double-digit blocks in any of his previous three seasons. He recorded multiple blocks in eight of his 13 games, five of them against playoff-caliber teams: three against Atlanta, one against Austin, and one against DC.

ALL-DEFENSE SECOND TEAM

Dylan DeClerck (MIN) - 6

Major props to Dylan DeClerck, whose huge playoff showing earned him an All-Defense selection. A defensive menace in the past, he seemingly erupted out of nowhere with six blocks at Championship Weekend, the most of any player at the event. His four blocks in the title game were the most on either team, and even though the result fell well short of what Minnesota wanted, it was one of the best games of his lengthy career. The 30-year-old looked like a kid out there, showing repeated feats of athleticism in Madison.

Lander Decraene (BOS) - 10

Lander Decraene hit the ground running for Boston and never looked back. His five blocks in his UFA debut, which came against DC, set the tone for a top-tier rookie season. Looking at his year as a whole, he made most of his plays against the East Division powerhouses: 10 of his 16 blocks came against DC or New York.

Paul Krenik (MIN) - 45

After Paul Krenik’s incredible all-around showing in 2025, it was clear he could have a career year in 2026, and he delivered, setting a career-high plus/minus of 45. He also posted career highs in blocks (14), assists (14), and completion rate (99.22 percent). At just 24 years old, we may not have seen his ceiling yet.

Cameron Lacy (MIN) - 24

Cameron Lacy had a season much like Krenik's, setting a career-high plus/minus (24) at just 23 years old. Lacy also reached career highs in assists (21) and blocks (14), but his third major career high came in completions (198). He's another potential rising star for Minnesota.

Evan Magsig (OAK)

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Matt Tucker (CAR) - 46

Matt Tucker’s season flew well under the radar. His plus/minus of 46 was the highest of anyone among the top 20 players in blocks this season. He led all Flyers D-liners in total scores (31) and receiving yards (1,148).

It was a season Tucker won't soon forget, as he set career highs nearly across the board.

Nick Whitlock (NY) - 20

No player came closer to joining the 20 goals, 20 assists, and 20 blocks club than Nick Whitlock, the league's most versatile rookie. His level didn't drop in the postseason and at times seemed even higher than in the regular season. The rising star recorded at least four combined goals, assists, and blocks in nine of his 14 games this year, two of them in the postseason.

ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM

Chander Boyd-Fliegel (OAK) - 63

Chander Boyd-Fliegel, the Rookie of the Year, led all rookies in total scores with 63. He broke out in Week 10 with eight scores against Salt Lake and kept the momentum going from there. Three weeks later he dished out nine assists, then added five more scores in the postseason quarterfinals and seven in the semis.

Boyd-Fliegel was a key cog in Oakland's offensive machine, and the biggest moments never rattled him.

Lander Decraene (BOS)

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George Gust (ATX) - 97.47

George Gust reshaped Austin's defense during his debut UFA campaign. The teenager earned most of his praise for his defensive play, but his precision as a handler went somewhat unnoticed. His 97.47 percent completion rate ranked third among all Sol players with a minimum of 75 completions.

Jacob Louie (CAR) - 98

Carolina's climb back to the top of the league focused largely on Tobias Brooks and Zeke Thoreson, yet Jacob Louie was the under-appreciated difference-maker for the Flyers. Astonishingly, Louie was the lone player among the top 52 in completions to post a completion rate of 98 percent or better. He recorded the 13th most completions of anyone this season, which makes the number even more impressive.

Ricky McLeod (SEA)

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Max Pettenuzzo (TOR) - 39

Max Pettenuzzo was a huge factor for the rebuilding Rush, acting as his team's primary playmaker. His 39 assists led all rookies in the league, including four in a single game against New York, four against Boston, four against Seattle, and five against Indy.

Nick Whitlock (NY)

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ALL-ROOKIE SECOND TEAM

Ezra Beidler-Shenk (PHI) - 5,837

Ezra Beidler-Shenk flew under the radar, largely because he played on a struggling Philly team with little upside. Still, Beidler-Shenk was the Phoenix player who displayed the most upside. The rookie ended the year with 5,837 total yards, the most among rookies this season.

Though his completion percentage wasn't outstanding, he still piled up huge yardage totals against powerhouses DC and Boston, including more than 800 yards against the Breeze.

Spencer Dillon (TOR) - 260

Much like Pettenuzzo, Spencer Dillon quickly became a key part of Toronto's offense. Dillon was the lone Rush player to reach at least 260 completions and minutes played. As with Biedler-Shenk, Dillon has some throwing cleanup to do, but Toronto can be happy that they now have two rising handlers proven capable of carrying a heavy workload in the future.

Anton Orme (OAK) - 68.25

Expectations for Anton Orme were high entering the season, and like Frankenberg, he was held back by the system around him. Even without eye-catching stats, Orme's impact was easy to see, and his offensive efficiency (68.25) is the quieter number that shows how much he contributed.

Orme posted the best offensive efficiency of any Spiders player with 100 points played this year, which is remarkable for someone who spent most of his time on the D-line. It will be intriguing to see how the Spiders use Orme next year, since he can be an powerful weapon on either line.

Charlie Panarella (NY) - 71.9

Similar to Whitlock, Charlie Panarella’s contributions to New York were largely overlooked because of the attention on Atkins, De Marrée, and Jagt. But Panarella actually posted the highest offensive efficiency of any award winner in 2026 (71.9). He had only two incompletions all year and 23 scores without playing a single O point.

Justin Podnar (TOR) - 38

Just when it seemed like we had heard enough about Toronto’s rookies, the spotlight turns to Justin Podnar, the Rush's most impactful D-line attacker. Podnar had more total scores than any other Rush D-liner, with 38, and he posted the team's second-highest plus/minus (40).

Wiebe van den Brink (DC) - 11

Though the numbers don't fully capture rookie Wiebe van den Brink's impact this season, he did lead the DC Breeze with 11 assists. He was one of the key contributors who lifted DC's D-line conversion rate from 53.64 percent to 59.26 percent.

Eric Zhuang (TOR) - 31

But we’re still not finished with Toronto. Eric Zhuang was the Rush's other versatile rookie D-liner alongside Podnar, tallying 31 combined goals and blocks despite playing just four offensive points. Zhuang led the whole team with 18 blocks, tying for fifth in the league and placing second among rookies.

MOST IMPROVED FINALISTS

Miles Grovic - 6

The dramatic leap from Miles Grovic didn't surprise me much, since he'd shown several flashes of brilliance in past seasons. It was still a dramatic jump, though: Grovic put up at least six times as many regular season assists (33), goals (24), completions (171), and throwing yards (1774) as he did in 2025. He went from an up-and-coming D-liner to a fulcrum piece of the Breeze's O-line.

Elliot Hawkins

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Chase Rawlins - 4,897

Alongside Biedler-Shenk, Chase Rawlins was the other big bright spot for Philadelphia. Rawlins blew past expectations this season, piling up 4,897 total yards, second on the Phoenix behind only Biedler-Shenk. He had just 921 total yards last year, so the increase was enormous. He also recorded five times as many assists, nearly four times as many goals, and nearly eight times as many completions as he did the year before.