Dubuque Native Leads Orlando Storm to Undefeated Start in New UFL

Jack Plummer has helped the expansion franchise win its first 3 games of the season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a quarterback in mid-throw, with the player's body and the football broken down into overlapping angular shapes and planes in vibrant colors.The Orlando Storm's unorthodox offense, led by quarterback Jack Plummer, has been a surprise early success in the new United Football League.Dubuque Today

After spending the 2025 season out of football, Dubuque, Iowa native Jack Plummer has found a new home in the brand new United Football League (UFL), where he is the starting quarterback for the Orlando Storm. Plummer has led the expansion franchise to a 3-0 start, putting up impressive stats through the first month of the season.

Why it matters

Plummer's journey highlights the challenges undrafted quarterbacks face in trying to make an NFL roster, and how new professional leagues like the UFL can provide opportunities for players to continue their football careers. The Storm's early success also demonstrates the potential for the UFL to become a viable alternative to the NFL.

The details

After going undrafted following the 2024 NFL Draft, Plummer spent the 2025 season out of football after being cut by the Carolina Panthers. In January 2026, he was allocated to the Orlando Storm as part of the UFL Draft, where he won the starting quarterback job. Through 3 games, Plummer has completed 70% of his passes for 672 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception, leading the Storm to a 3-0 record.

  • Plummer signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers following the 2024 NFL Draft.
  • Plummer spent the entire 2025 season out of football after being cut by the Panthers.
  • In January 2026, Plummer was allocated to the Orlando Storm as part of the UFL Draft.
  • The 2026 UFL season just got underway 3 weeks ago.

The players

Jack Plummer

A quarterback from Dubuque, Iowa who is now the starting QB for the Orlando Storm in the new United Football League.

Orlando Storm

An expansion team in the United Football League (UFL) that has started the 2026 season with a 3-0 record.

United Football League (UFL)

A new professional American football league that just began its inaugural season in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Jack has been a huge part of our early success. He's a talented quarterback who has really grasped our offense quickly.”

— Marty Schottenheimer, Head Coach, Orlando Storm

What’s next

The Orlando Storm will look to continue their undefeated start when they take on the Las Vegas Fury in Week 4 of the UFL season.

The takeaway

Plummer's journey from undrafted free agent to starting quarterback for an expansion UFL franchise shows the value of new professional leagues in providing opportunities for players to continue their football careers. The Storm's early success also demonstrates the potential for the UFL to become a viable alternative to the NFL.