The Louisville Kings re-signed defensive end LaRon Stokes and defensive back Quindell Johnson on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page. The Kings also placed defensive back Teldrick Ross on injured reserve.
LaRon Stokes is six foot four and weighs 278 pounds. The 28-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft. He attended training camp before the team released him on March 19, 2026.
The Arizona Cardinals signed Stokes as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. The Cardinals released him on May 17, 2022. Next, Stokes was drafted by the Vegas Vipers (XFL) in the ninth round (65th pick) of the 2023 XFL Draft. In 2023, Stokes made 32 tackles (14 solos, 18 assists), nine tackles for loss, and two sacks in 10 games.
The Arlington Renegades drafted Stokes in the 2024 UFL Dispersal Draft. In 2024, Stokes made 28 tackles (12 solos, 16 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass breakup in nine games. The Renegades re-signed Stokes on September 30, 2024. In 2025, Stokes made six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists) in 10 games.
Collegiately, Stokes played two seasons at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (2017-18) with 112 tackles (55 solos, 57 assists), 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one pass breakup, and two forced fumbles in 23 games for the Norsemen.
Then, Stokes transferred to Oklahoma (2019-21) with 35 tackles (14 solos, 21 assists), 8.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, and one pass breakup in 32 games for the Sooners.
Quindell Johnson is six foot and weighs 208 pounds. The 26-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft. The Kings released him on February 6, 2026.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Johnson as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2023. He also spent time with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson made 29 tackles (21 solos, 8 assists), one sack, and one pass breakup in 10 preseason games. He also played in nine regular-season games for the Chicago Bears in 2023 with three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) and one pass breakup. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Johnson on June 5, 2025. In 2025, he made 10 tackles (8 solos, 2 assists) in three preseason games. The Steelers released him on August 22, 2025.
Collegiately, Johnson spent five seasons at Memphis (2018-22) with 321 tackles (226 solos, 95 assists), 15.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 10 interceptions for 64 yards, 24 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 50 games for the Tigers. He was named Second Team All-AAC in 2021 and First Team All-ACC in 2022.
Teldrick Ross is five foot eleven and weighs 194 pounds. The 26-year-old from Macon, Georgia, signed with the Louisville Kings on February 16, 2026. Ross has appeared in one game in 2026.
Ross attended the New England Patriots rookie minicamp in 2025. The Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League signed Ross on May 26, 2025. In 2025, he made 21 tackles (6 solos, 15 assists) and eight pass breakups in seven games. The San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League signed Ross on November 13, 2025.
Collegiately, Ross spent six seasons at Middle Tennessee State University (2018-23) with 202 tackles (154 solos, 48 assists), six tackles for loss, three interceptions for 56 yards, one touchdown, 43 pass breakups, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and one kick return for 15 yards in 52 games for the Blue Raiders.
In 2022, he was named Second Team All-CUSA after finishing the season with 77 tackles (53 solos, 24 assists), three tackles for loss, two interceptions for 12 yards, 22 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries in 13 games. In 2023, he made 50 tackles (45 solos, 5 assists), five pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 11 games.
