The St. Louis Battlehawks officially added wide receiver Steven McBride to their roster on Tuesday, enhancing their offensive options. This signing reflects the team’s intent to strengthen their receiving unit ahead of the upcoming season, highlighting the ongoing commitment to cultivate talent for competitive play in St. Louis.
Player Background and College Career Highlights
Standing six feet one inch tall and weighing 165 pounds, Steven McBride hails from Napoleonville, Louisiana. Before joining the Battlehawks, he played for the Massachusetts Pirates in the Indoor Football League, where he signed in May 2025. Over seven games that season, McBride accumulated 14 receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown, alongside five rushing attempts totaling 34 yards and one rushing touchdown. Additionally, he contributed on special teams with 14 kick returns for 202 yards and recorded a solo tackle.
McBride’s collegiate football journey began at Kansas, where he spent three seasons from 2020 to 2022. During his time with the Jayhawks, he appeared in 24 games, making 21 catches for 128 yards and adding two carries for seven yards. In 2023, McBride transferred to Hawaii, delivering a standout season with 63 receptions, 1,024 yards, and nine touchdowns. He also returned 12 punts for 68 yards while playing 13 games with the Rainbow Warriors.
Impact of McBride’s Addition to the Battlehawks
Adding McBride to the roster brings a versatile player with experience in both collegiate and indoor professional leagues. His combination of receiving skills, return abilities, and proven adaptability offers the St. Louis Battlehawks valuable depth at the wide receiver position. This move is likely to provide the team with increased offensive flexibility and special teams options as they prepare for their next campaign.
“The St. Louis #Battlehawks have added WR Steven McBride to their roster. McBride played his college football at Kansas and Hawaii, recording 1,154 receiving yards & 9 TD’s. @UFLBattlehawks add depth to their WR unit. #UFL” – James Larsen
The St. Louis #Battlehawks have added WR Steven McBride to their roster.
McBride played his college football at Kansas and Hawaii, recording 1,154 receiving yards & 9 TD's. @UFLBattlehawks add depth to their WR unit. #UFL pic.twitter.com/PT44dx0OHB
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) February 24, 2026
