The Louisville Kings signed defensive back Trey Dean III and placed defensive back Kenny Robinson Jr. on injured reserve on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Trey Dean III is six foot two and weighs 200 pounds. The 26-year-old from Hampton, Georgia, was released by the D.C. Defenders on February 24, 2026.
The New York Jets signed Dean III as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023. In 2023, he made 24 tackles (19 solos, 5 assists) in four preseason games. The Jets released him on August 29, 2024, and re-signed him a day later. He spent the season on the practice squad. Dean III also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns.
The D.C. Defenders signed Dean III on May 21, 2025. In 2025, Dean III made six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist) and two tackles for loss in one game.
In the UFL playoffs, Dean III made 10 tackles (8 solos, 2 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception, and one pass breakup to help the Defenders win the UFL Championship over the Michigan Panthers. He was protected by the Defenders on January 13, 2026.
Collegiately, Dean III played five seasons at Florida (2018-22) with 259 tackles (141 solos, 118 assists), 13.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, three interceptions for 63 yards, 24 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries in 62 games for the Gators. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2018.
Kenny Robinson Jr. is six foot two and weighs 200 pounds. The 27-year-old from Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft. Last week against the Birmingham Stallions, Robinson Jr. made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist).
The St. Louis Battlehawks drafted Robinson Jr. in the 2020 XFL Draft. Robinson Jr. made 23 tackles (17 solos, 6 assists) and two interceptions for 11 yards in five games before the XFL ceased operations due to COVID-19.
After the season, the Carolina Panthers drafted Robinson Jr. in the fifth round (152nd pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Robinson played two seasons in Carolina with 18 tackles (12 solos, 6 assists) and one blocked punt recovery in 19 games.
Then, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 11, 2023. He made 13 tackles (10 solo, 3 assists) in three preseason games. The Steelers released him on August 28, 2023.
The Birmingham Stallions Robinson Jr. on November 30, 2023. In 2024, Robinson Jr. made 34 tackles (16 solos, 18 assists), two tackles for loss, one interception, six pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 10 games.
In the 2024 UFL Playoffs, Robinson Jr. made six tackles (6 solos) and one fumble recovery in two games, helping the Stallions win their third straight championship (2 USFL, 1 UFL).
The Stallions re-signed Robinson Jr. on August 23, 2024. In 2025, he made 13 tackles (9 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup in five games. In the playoffs against the Michigan Panthers, he made five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist).
Collegiately, Robinson played two seasons at West Virginia (2017-18) with 123 tackles (84 solos, 39 assists), 4 tackles for loss, 7 interceptions for 228 yards, 2 touchdowns, 7 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 23 games for the Mountaineers. He was named First Team All-Big 12 in 2018.
