The St. Louis Battlehawks signed defensive back Trey Dean III and released linebacker Tariq Carpenter 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, signed with the Louisville Kings on March 31, 2026. In 2026, Dean III made three tackles (3 solos) against the Orlando Storm. The Kings released him on April 14, 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. The Defenders released him on February 24, 2026.
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.
Tariq Carpenter is six foot three and weighs 230 pounds. The 27-year-old from Ludowici, Georgia, was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2026 UFL Draft. Carpenter was inactive for four games in 2026.
The Green Bay Packers drafted Carpenter in the seventh round (228th pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Carpenter made eight tackles (6 solos, 2 assists) in 14 games.
The Packers released him on August 30, 2023. Next, Carpenter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 4, 2023. He made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in two games. The Steelers released him on December 18, 2023.
The San Antonio Brahmas signed Carpenter on September 26, 2024. In 2025, he made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in three games. The Brahmas released him on April 29, 2025.
Collegiately, Carpenter played five seasons at Georgia Tech (2017-21) with 223 tackles (153 solos, 70 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, 22 pass breakups, and four interceptions for 49 yards in 52 games for the Yellow Jackets.
