CARDS: Sage 2022, TNT XFL23, Upper Deck Game Dated Moments 2024, Upper Deck UFL 2024, Upper Deck UFL 2024 Parallel, Upper Deck UFL 2024 Exclusive, Upper Deck UFL 2025 ACQUIRED: IP 2024, San Antonio Brahmas v Birmingham Stallions IP 2025, San Antonio Brahmas v Arlington Renegades 2025, Ebay
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
John Lovett played from 2017-20 at RB at Baylor amassing 1,980 yards and 17 TDs on 407 carries.
With a surprising combination of speed and power, he had a 74 yard TD and a 75 yard TD to his resume before transferring to Penn State in 2021.
Undrafted, he spent the 2022 season on the roster of the Carolina Panthers primarily on the practice squad.
Hopped over to the XFL23 playing for the Vegas Vipers.
Seeing action in all 10 games with 2 starts, Lovett ran 59 times for 227 yards and 3 TDs.
In August of 2023 he spent about two weeks with the Steelers.
With Vegas being euthanized after the 2023 season, Lovett was not selected in the UFL dispersal draft- so he signed with the San Antonio Brahmas.
Played in 8 contests, starting 4, rushing 103 times for 421 yards and 5 TDs.
Set the league single game rushing record with 155 yards against the DC Defenders.
He returned to the Brahmas for 2025, but early in the first game he pulled his hamstring.
John attempted to play through it but it merely made things worse.
He finished the 2025 season with 18 carries for 32 yards and a TD, used mainly in short yardage situations.
NOTES:
I knew John had played for the Vegas Vipers in 2023, so I made a card for him that was ready just in time for their home finale against the Birmingham Stallions. He was super kind to always come to my side of the field to sign and talk to fans. I know it was out of the way but it meant a lot to me- and that quality endeared him to me. He liked the Vegas card and thanked me for the extras I gave him.
With his 2025 pretty much washed he was elevated off of IR for the final game so I prepped and packed all his cards. My friend Jake had been kind enough to trade me his GDM card, and I also picked up a Sage 2022 of him I didn’t know was in the wild.
When I saw him going back and forth from the tunnel, I said, “Hey John Lovett!”, With a big smile. He pointed enthusiastically.
I looped around the outside to his area and called him over. He came over and signed all the remaining cards I had. John hadn’t seen his UFL 25 card so I gave him the extra ‘white’ I had for his personal collection in exchange for his autograph on everything else. He told me he remembered me from last year and thanked me for the extra card, and was kind enough to explain what happened with his hammy.
I think he had family in my general area and so he came down to talk to them after the game. He threw his jersey to them and shook hands and hugged friends. I’m not sure- but it felt like a good bye?
A 5th round pick by the San Fransisco 49ers in 2009, Nate Davis played QB at Ball State.
Played 3 years for the Cardinals from 2006-’08 setting multiple school passing records.
Finished college career with 9,223 yards passing, completing 678 of 1,124 attempts, with 74 TDs to 22 picks.
Davis had a solid enough preseason in 2009 to make the squad as the emergency QB.
He didn’t see any playtime in his rookie season.
Spent 2010 on the ‘9ers practice squad.
Briefly saw time on the off-season roster of the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts in 2011.
It was at this point Nate became a hot prospect in the Spring indoor football system.
After two quick stints with the Kansas City Command and the Orlando Predators in 2012, Nate joined the Amarillo Venom of the LSFL.
Completed 212 of 381 attempts for 2,967 yards and 65 TDs.
The San Antonio Talons acquired his rights in the Arena Football League in 2013, but he refused to sign.
Instead Davis continued to play for the LSFL- this time with the Rio Grand Valley Sol in 2014.
He then resigned with the Amarillo Venom and played with the franchise from 2015-’19.
Signed with the Duke City Gladiators of the IFL, and spent 2020-’23 with the franchise, setting multiple passing records for the league.
In 2021, he passed for 2,901 yards and 79 TDs (10 INT), on 232 of 362 attempts.
Traded from Duke City to the San Diego Strike Force in 2023.
In 2024, Nate passed for 2,751 yards and 66 TDs for the Strike Force.
Threw a controversial TD against the Arizona Rattlers in the 2025 IFL playoffs as time expired lifting San Diego to a win.
ACCOLADES:
Ball State Cardinals Hall of Fame 2021
LSFL Offensive MVP 2012 (tie)
IFL Offensive Player of the Year 2021
NOTES:
I had been eyeballing Nate’s cards for a while. He had some really nice looking ones and after seeing the brouhaha about the Strike Force’s win over Arizona, I felt no time was better than this one! I actually had a Dress For Success Donruss ’09 patch auto coming to me, but unfortunately it got lost in the mail.
Glenn Cobb played college ball at Pasadena Community College, before transferring over to Illinois in ’87.
Recorded 215 total tackles in his college career at SS- including 120 as a Junior.
Named First Team All-Big Ten Conference as a Senior.
Played with the Toronto Argonauts in 1990, seeing action in 2 contests, at LB, posting 5 tackles.
Selected in the 7th round of the 1991 WLAF positional draft by the Barcelona Dragons.
Started 8 of 10 games for Barcelona in ’91, and had 40 tackles, 1 FF, and a sack.
Recorded a pick for 20 yards in 1992.
ACCOLADES:
Pasadena Sports Hall of Fame
NOTES:
Any time I get a World League player TTM at this point, it’s thanks to a breakthrough, investigation, or another collector sharing with me their techniques in locating them. For me the most difficult thing to accept as I age is that newer, more efficient strategies exist and that there are others out there seeking the same plate. I am thankful to them that they and you understand what this hobby is really about and we are willing to share with one another.
Glenn Cobb- played for the Barcelona dragons and had this one lonely card. Thanks to his common name and the fact he played at Illinois I had struggled in locating him, when apparently he was right under my nose when I lived in CA some 15 years ago. How time flies my friends.
He dropped me a nice note too.
Hey Lee, I am honored to get to know you. I’m grateful to know you were a fan. You lived in Pasadena- that means that we were neighbors. lol
Yes Lee I was lucky my home was not affected by the fires. I was blessed. Thanks for reaching out.
I miss though the World League days. They were so exciting. I got a chance to travel the world and meet great people like you.
Take care, and be safe.
Great find and thanks to Brent on Instagram for reaching out to me and collaborating.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
