The Columbus Aviators released defensive end Khris Bogle and linebacker Nelson Ceaser on Friday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Khris Bogle is six foot four and weighs 245 pounds. The 25-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attended the New York Giants rookie minicamp in 2025. The Columbus Aviators drafted Bogle in the 2026 UFL Draft. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Bogle on January 22, 2026.
Collegiately, Bogle spent three seasons at the University of Florida (2019-21) with 69 tackles (26 solos, 43 assists), 12 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 35 games for the Gators.
Then, he transferred to Michigan State University (2022-24) with 62 tackles (32 solos, 30 assists), 12.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in 26 games for the Spartans. In 2024, he had a career-high 37 tackles (19 solos, 18 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 12 games. He was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention after the season.
Nelson Ceaser is six foot three and weighs 264 pounds. The 24-year-old from Missouri City, Texas, was drafted by the Columbus Aviators in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Seattle Seahawks signed Ceaser as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. In 2024, he made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Seahawks released him on August 27, 2024. The D.C. Defenders signed Ceaser on December 6, 2024. He attended training camp and was released on March 20, 2025.
The San Antonio Brahmas signed Ceaser on April 16, 2025. In 2025, he made six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists) in six games. The Brahmas released him on August 14, 2025.
Collegiately, Ceaser played five seasons at Houston (2019-23) with 103 tackles (59 solos, 44 assists), 28.5 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, one interception for 32 yards, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one forced fumble, and two blocked kicks in 41 games for the Cougars.
In 2023, he made 43 tackles (28 solos, 15 assists), 13.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick in 11 games. He was named First Team All-Big XII.
