The Louisville Kings released offensive lineman Nate Gilliam on Friday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Nate Gilliam is six foot five and weighs 300 pounds. The 28-year-old from Knoxville, Tennessee, was protected by the Louisville Kings in the reserve players list. Gilliam was inactive last week against the Birmingham Stallions.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed Gilliam as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2020. There were no preseason games played in 2020 due to the pandemic.
He spent over a year on the practice squad before the Chargers released him on October 26, 2021. He also spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Memphis Showboats signed Gilliam on January 16, 2025. In 2025, Gilliam played 10 games, of which eight were starts. Memphis averaged 166.2 yards passing, 3.5 yards rushing, 252 total yards, 12 touchdowns, 14.8 points per game, and allowed 20 sacks, finishing 2-8 for the season.
Collegiately, Gilliam played four seasons at Wake Forest (2016-19), playing center and guard in 47 games for the Demon Deacons. In 2019, Wake Forest averaged 31.85 points per game, 175.7 rushing yards per game, 288.31 passing yards per game, 464.0 total yards per game, and 49 touchdowns, finishing 8-5 for the season, losing to Michigan State in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl.
