The Columbus Aviators signed kicker Jonah Dalmas on Wednesday, according to the UFL Transactions page.
Jonah Dalmas is five foot eight and weighs 180 pounds. A native of Meridian, Idaho, Dalmas spent five seasons at Boise State (2020-24), making 93 of 108 field goals (86.1%), with a long of 56 yards, made 229 of 232 extra points (98.7%), 162 kickoffs for 9,775 yards (60.3 AVG), 65 touchbacks, one carry for -2 yards, and seven tackles (7 solos) in 49 games for the Broncos.
Dalmas is Boise State’s all-time leader in scoring points (508). He was named a three-time All-Mountain West Honorable Mention (2020, 2022, 2024), Second Team All-Mountain West in 2023, First Team All-Mountain West in 2021, a two-time Lou Groza Award Semifinalist (2021-22, Fourth Team All-Mountain West by Phil Steele in 2024, and a four-time Academic All-Mountain West (2020, 2022-24).
The Aviators released defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey and defensive back Leon O’Neal Jr.
Perrion Winfrey is six foot four and weighs 292 pounds. The 25-year-old from Maywood, Illinois, re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on April 1, 2026. In 2026, Winfrey made nine tackles (5 solos, 4 assists) in two games. The Stallions released him on April 19, 2026. The Columbus Aviators signed Winfrey on April 21, 2026. Winfrey made one tackle (1 assist) in two games.
The Cleveland Browns drafted Winfrey in the fourth round (108th pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played one season in Cleveland with 22 tackles (8 solos, 14 assists), one tackle for loss, half a sack, and two pass breakups in 13 games. The Browns released him on July 19, 2023.
Next, Winfrey signed with the New York Jets on November 7, 2023. In 2023, Winfrey made three tackles (1 solo, 2 assists) in one game. The Jets released him on December 4, 2023.
The Birmingham Stallions signed Winfrey on October 3, 2024. In 2025, he made 29 tackles (17 solos, 12 assists), two tackles for loss, one sack, four pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 10 games. In the 2025 USFL Conference Championship Game against Michigan, Winfrey made four tackles (2 solos, 2 assists), one tackle for loss, and one sack. The Stallions released him on June 18, 2025.
The Dallas Cowboys signed Winfrey on June 20, 2025. In 2025, Winfrey made six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists), one sack, two quarterback hits, and one pass breakup in three preseason games. Winfrey played in one regular-season game against the Los Angeles Chargers with two tackles (2 solos). The Cowboys released him on March 3, 2026.
Collegiately, Winfrey played two seasons at Iowa Western Community College (2018-19) with 55 tackles (37 solos, 18 assists), 23 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble, two pass breakups, and three blocked kicks in 18 games for the Reivers.
Then, Winfrey transferred to Oklahoma (2020-21) with 42 tackles (20 solos, 22 assists), 17 tackles for loss, six sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick in 23 games for the Sooners.
Leon O’Neal Jr. is six foot one and weighs 204 pounds. The 27-year-old from Cypress, Texas, signed with the Columbus Aviators on April 10, 2026. In 2026, he played four games.
The San Francisco 49ers signed O’Neal Jr. as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. The 49ers released him on August 12, 2022.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed O’Neal Jr. on February 13, 2023. In 2023, O’Neal Jr. played two preseason games with three tackles, one tackle for loss, and one tackle on special teams. The Roughriders released him on June 4, 2023.
The Edmonton Elks signed O’Neal Jr. on January 17, 2024. In 2024, O’Neal Jr. made 35 tackles and seven tackles on special teams in 11 games. The Elks released him on September 23, 2024.
The Houston Roughnecks signed O’Neal Jr. on January 28, 2025. In 2025, he made 46 tackles (31 solos, 15 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception for 30 yards, one touchdown, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and three pass breakups in 10 games. He was named to the All-UFL Team.
The D.C. Defenders drafted O’Neal Jr. in the 2026 UFL Draft. He attended training camp, and the Defenders released him on March 19, 2026.
Collegiately, O’Neal Jr. played four seasons at Texas A&M (2018-21) with 161 tackles (108 solos, 53 assists), ten tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions for 162 yards, one touchdown, 18 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 48 games for the Aggies. He earned the Aggie Heart Award, Defensive Attitude Award, and the Defensive Aggie Award for strength & conditioning at the annual team banquet.
