North Texas Bulls

The North Texas Bulls are a professional indoor football team based in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 2021. In their inaugural season, they secured the national championship within the American Arena League (AAL).^[1] As of 2024, the team is slated to compete in the National Arena League (NAL), a professional indoor football league in the United States.

North Texas Bulls
Current season
Established 2020 Play in Allen, TX at Credit Union of Texas Event Center NorthTexasBulls.com
League/conference affiliations
American Arena League (2021) Arena Football Association (2022) National Arena League (2024–present)
Current uniform
Team colors	Red, black, white
Personnel
Owner(s)	Dr. C.S Hudson
Head coach	Victor Mann
Team history
North Texas Bulls (2021–present)
Championships
League championships (1) AAL: 2021
Conference championships (1) AAL: 2021
Division championships (1) AAL: 2021
Playoff appearances (1)
AAL: 2021
Home arena(s)
Fort Worth Convention Center (2021–2022) Credit Union of Texas Event Center (2024–present)

History

American Arena League (2021)

The North Texas Bulls started in the American Arena League.^[2] Under the leadership of Head Coach Victor Mann and front office management of Jordan Lott,^[3] they secured the AAL national championship, defeating teams including the Charlotte Thunder and the San Antonio Gunslingers.^[4]

Arena Football Association (2022)

The team transitioned to the Arena Football Association the subsequent year. However, were removed after only one game.^[5]

National Arena League (2024)

On September 27, 2023, the North Texas Bulls made an announcement confirming their move to the National Arena League.^[6]

Season-by-season results

League champions

Playoff berth

League leader

Season	League	Regular season			Postseason results
		Finish	Wins	Losses
2021	AAL	1st	11	1	Won AAL Championship (Charlotte) 60–43
2022	AFA	N/A	1	0	Only played i league game before league folded.
2023	Dormant year
2024	NAL		0	0
Totals			12	1	All-time regular season record
			2	0	All-time postseason record
			14	1	All-time regular season and postseason record

Current roster

North Texas Bulls roster

Quarterbacks -- Robert Kent Running backs Currently vacant Wide receivers -- Chris Franklin

Offensive linemen Currently vacant Defensive linemen -- Trevonte Carter -- Kenneth Mann

Linebackers Currently vacant Defensive backs -- De'Marius Cooksey Special teams Currently vacant

Reserve lists Currently vacant Rookies in italics Roster updated January 3, 2024 5 Active, 0 Inactive → More rosters

Staff

North Texas Bulls staff

Front office Owner – Dr. C.S Hudson General manager – TBD Data analyst – Ali Khan VP of Marketing and Communications – Jordan Lott Head coaches Head coach – Victor Mann Offensive coaches TBD

Defensive coaches TBD

Head coaches

Name	Tenure	Regular season			Playoffs		Awards
		W	L	Win%	W	L
Victor Mann	2021–2022, 2024–present	14	1	.813	1	0	2021 AAL National Champions

Venue

In 2021 and 2022, the team's home matches were held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena. Starting from 2023, the primary venue for the Bulls shifted to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen,TX.

Notable members and alumni

Throughout its history, several distinguished players have been associated with the North Texas Bulls.

• Robert Kent: Formerly played as a quarterback for Jackson State and the Tennessee Titans.
• Jordan Lott: Former Running Back at Washington and Jefferson College^[7] as well as current front office personal
• Clinton Solomon: Had previously been a wide receiver with the University of Iowa^[8] and spent time with the St. Louis Rams.^[9]
• Meshak Williams: Recognized for being the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year^[10] and for his association with the Baltimore Ravens.^[11]
• DeAntre Harlan: Previously affiliated with the Los Angeles Rams.^[12]
• Victor Mann: Besides his coaching duties for the Bulls, Mann had a notable career as a fullback with Kansas State.^[13]

References

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2. Association, Arena Football. "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2023-10-04.
3. "Staff - North Texas Bulls". www.northtexasbulls.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
4. . 2021-07-02. Archived from the original on 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2023-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
5. "Private Site". arenafacom.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
6. "News: North Texas Bulls Ready to Run with the NAL for 2024 - National Arena League". www.nationalarenaleague.com. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
7. "Jordan Lott - Football". Washington & Jefferson College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
8. . 2015-09-23. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2023-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
9. "Rams Sign Veteran RB Stephen Davis". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
10. Wakeman, Travis. "Meshak Williams: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Kansas State DE". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
11. "Meshak Williams (LB) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Baltimore Ravens". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
12. "Deantre Harlan - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
13. "Victor Mann - Kansas State Wildcats Running Back". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

External links

• https://www.northtexasbulls.com/
• https://www.nationalarenaleague.com/