Willie Harvey Jr.: Ex-Iowa State Star Now Thriving as UFL Linebacker with Battlehawks
Willie Harvey Jr., a former Iowa State standout who started all 13 games in 2018 with 76 tackles (team's #2), 9.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks, brings explosive edge-rushing intensity and proven tackling prowess to the pro level; after brief NFL stints with Browns and Cowboys (limited to special teams snaps), he's now with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL as of 2024—his gritty, high-motor style and resilience post-injuries make him a disruptive DL fit for teams seeking affordable, battle-tested depth who can tip passes and fuel run defenses.
