ARLINGTON, Texas (January 6, 2026) – The rosters for the 14th annual Dream Bowl were revealed this week ahead of the game this Sunday, Jan. 11. The University of North Alabama has four representatives in seniors Kaleb Heatherly, Tanaka Scott, Kaleb Brown and Jermaine Ray Jr.
 
The game will played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the Dallas Cowboys.
 
Since its inception in 2013, the Dream Bowl has been among the premier college football all-star showcases in the country. Since year one, Dream Bowl participants have played their way into NFL camps, making NFL and CFL rosters. The Dream Bowl is approved by the NFL league office and provides college seniors with a chance to perform in front of NFL scouts to live their dream of playing on Sunday in the NFL.
 
Rosters include players from all levels, including FBS, FCS, Division II and Division III. The United Athletic Conference has been well-represented in the Dream Bowl over the last three years.
 
Last season, UNA was represented by wide receiver Takairee Kenebrew and linebacker Rush Lansdell in the Dream Bowl hosted in Little Elm, Texas. Kenebrew was the game's offensive MVP, catching three touchdown passes.
 
A four-year member of the UNA roster, Heatherly was recently named fourth team All-UAC by Phil Steele and is considered one of the better blocking tight ends in the league. Heatherly caught 17 passes for 223 yards and two scores this season. His touchdowns came against EKU and Southern Utah at home. He recorded a season-high 68 yards of receiving against Northeastern State.
 
Scott was a Phil Steele Third Team All-UAC selection, leading all UNA receivers with 528 yards on 30 catches to average 17.6 yards per catch. He also scored four touchdowns to tie the team high with Justin Pegues and Noah Gregg. His longest catch came at Utah Tech on a trick play that was featured on ESPN College Football Final, going for 91 yards.
 
Brown had 28 tackles with 6.5 for loss, 3.0 sacks and a pair of hurries. He was named Fourth Team All-UAC by Phil Steele. He played in all 35 games over the last three seasons and ends his career with 101 tackles and 18.0 tackles for loss.
Ray led the Lions and finished third in the UAC with 10 pass breakups. Five of those 10 came against nationally-ranked Illinois State, which will play Montana State tonight in the FCS National Championship game. He also ranked sixth on the team with 42 tackles, including 28 solo.
 
Players will check in on Thursday, Jan. 8 with three days to prepare. Kickoff is set for noon on Sunday, Jan. 11.
 
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