The Michigan Panthers drafted quarterback Shea Patterson with the first pick of the USFL after winning the inaugural draft lottery. Patterson was the former starter for the University of Michigan.
Over the last two days, the USFL held their first ever draft, and several former Philadelphia Eagles players were selected, including Clayton Thorson, who went fifth overall to the Houston Gamblers. A full list of all the former Eagles that I can remember can be found here.
Former Ole Miss and Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson became the first overall draft pick of the newly formed USFL when the Michigan Panthers selected him to