Triple crown winner Cruickshank joins UFL
Felix Pahl

After an incredible season with the Madrid Bravos, Aron Cruickshank’s performances have attracted major attention from across the Atlantic. The St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League have officially signed the standout wide receiver, who dominated the 2025 European League of Football season.
Record-breaking year in Madrid
Cruickshank achieved the rare receiver triple crown, leading the ELF in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns - and setting new league records in all three categories. His explosive playmaking and consistency made him one of the most exciting players in Europe.
Watch the best touchdowns of the 2025 season here!
From ELF to the United States
The 25-year-old, who previously played college football at Rutgers University and spent time in training camps with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, used his ELF season as a springboard to a new opportunity in the United States.
Now, Cruickshank will look to continue his journey and make an impact with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL - proving once again that Europe’s top league can be a launchpad for international football careers.