For San Antonio Brahmas defensive tackle Prince Emili, the path through life after football will hinge on timing, but he at least knows he has options. Earning a business degree with a concentration in healthcare management while also completing the pre-med requirements at Ivy League university Penn, Emili has weighed enrolling in medical school, understanding he’d be making a yearslong commitment between further education and time in residence.
Kohl Levao, offensive line help drive San Antonio Brahmas to UFL Championship game Despite the promising alternatives before him, Emili is committed to wring everything he can out of professional football. Joining the Brahmas for his first taste of spring football this year, Emili became the anchor in the middle of the defensive line unit, helping the team to a spot in the UFL Championship game against the Birmingham Stallions at 4 p.m. Sunday in St. Louis.
QB Chase Garbers shows resilience in leading Brahmas to UFL Championship Game Listed at 6-foot-1 and 295 pounds, Emili understands the battles in the trenches are often more about brute force than intellect, but he still tries to find a role in dissecting the opposing offense and relaying calls through the defense. “Defensive tackle definitely is not as cerebral as playing middle linebacker or safety,” Emili said.