The Houston Gamblers announced the signing of wide receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper on Wednesday, as listed on the UFL Transactions page. The move aims to bolster the team’s offensive options with Moreno-Cropper’s versatility and experience.
Player Background and Professional Experience
Jalen Moreno-Cropper, a 24-year-old from Parlier, California, stands six feet tall and weighs 172 pounds. After going undrafted, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on May 12, 2023. Throughout the 2023 preseason, he recorded three receptions for 35 yards across three games, followed by a 2024 preseason with five catches for 32 yards, a seven-yard rush, and multiple kickoff and punt returns. He also appeared in one regular-season game that year.
In the 2025 preseason, Moreno-Cropper made three catches totaling 17 yards and contributed significantly on special teams with five kick returns for 133 yards and three punt returns for 24 yards, while also making a solo tackle. Despite these contributions, he spent the majority of the season on the Cowboys’ practice squad.
Collegiate Achievements at Fresno State
Moreno-Cropper played four seasons at Fresno State from 2018 to 2022, achieving 220 receptions for 2,701 yards and 21 receiving touchdowns. He also ran 50 times for 465 yards and five rushing touchdowns. In addition, he contributed on special teams with 14 kick returns for 297 yards, completed two of three passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and recorded one solo tackle in 43 games. His collegiate performance earned him All-Mountain West honors, progressing from an Honorable Mention in 2020 to Second Team in 2021, and First Team recognition in 2022.
Implications of the Signing and Potential Impact
The addition of Jalen Moreno-Cropper to the Houston Gamblers offers the team a versatile offensive weapon capable of contributing as a receiver and special teams returner. Given his proven track record at Fresno State and experience within the Cowboys organization, Moreno-Cropper’s signing could provide depth and flexibility to the Gamblers’ roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. Observers will be interested to see how his role develops and whether he can leverage this opportunity to secure a consistent place on the active roster.
REMOVED FROM ROSTER:
LOUISVILLE
WR, Dez Fitzpatrick
ILB, Dallas GantADDED TO ROSTER:
COLUMBUS
CB, Shon StephensHOUSTON
WR, Jalen Moreno-CropperLOUISVILLE
CB, O’Donnell Fortune
MLB, Lorenzo Mauldin— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) February 12, 2026
