Battlehawks WR Hakeem Butler named 2026 UFL Offensive Player of the Year
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - St. Louis Battlehawks wide receiver Hakeem Butler has been named the 2026 UFL Offensive Player of the Year.
Butler finished the season with 29 receptions for a league-leading 641 yards and three touchdowns.
He also led the UFL in receiving yards per game (71.2) and yards per reception (22.1).
In addition to being named to the 2026 All-UFL Team, Butler became the all-time leader in career receiving yards with 2,192.
Butler is no stranger to the award, having been named the 2024 UFL Offensive Player of the Year two years ago.
He is now the first player in league history to win the award multiple times.
He will be honored at the UFL Awards presented by Dynasty Financial Partners celebration on Friday, June 12.
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