Erickson and Cahalan each received their Golden Tickets on April 18.
Erickson and Cahalan Selected in 2026 AUSL College Draft
Monday, May 4, 2026 | Softball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida's two Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Golden Ticket recipients, Jocelyn Erickson and Kenleigh Cahalan, found out where they will be playing professional softball during the 2026 AUSL College Draft on Monday evening.
Jocelyn Erickson was the first catcher off the board, with the Chicago Bandits selecting her in the first round with the fifth-overall selection.
Erickson will be reunited with former teammate Skylar Wallace and Florida graduate manager Erin Coffel, who both play for the Bandits.
The Bandits open their home schedule at The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex on June 13 at 2 p.m. ET against the Oklahoma City Spark.
Kenleigh Cahalan was selected by the Portland Cascade in the fourth round with the 17th overall pick. She joins former teammates Kendra Falby and Korbe Otis in Portland.
The Cascade open their home schedule at Hillsboro Ballpark on June 18 at 9 p.m. ET against the Oklahoma City Spark.
With the addition of Cahalan and Erickson, there will now be eight Gators playing professionally in the AUSL this season.
Florida Gators in the AUSL
Skylar Wallace – Bandits
Jocelyn Erickson - Bandits
Aleshia Ocasio – Blaze
Kendra Falby – Cascade
Korbe Otis – Cascade
Kenleigh Cahalan - Cascade
Amanda Lorenz – Volts
Kelsey Stewart-Hunter – Volts
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Jocelyn Erickson was the first catcher off the board, with the Chicago Bandits selecting her in the first round with the fifth-overall selection.
Erickson will be reunited with former teammate Skylar Wallace and Florida graduate manager Erin Coffel, who both play for the Bandits.
The Bandits open their home schedule at The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex on June 13 at 2 p.m. ET against the Oklahoma City Spark.
THERE SHE GOES‼️🤩👏
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) May 4, 2026
With the 5th overall pick, Jocey is headed to the @AUSL_Bandits!! pic.twitter.com/n53CEAMlte
Kenleigh Cahalan was selected by the Portland Cascade in the fourth round with the 17th overall pick. She joins former teammates Kendra Falby and Korbe Otis in Portland.
The Cascade open their home schedule at Hillsboro Ballpark on June 18 at 9 p.m. ET against the Oklahoma City Spark.
TO THE PROS🔥🔥
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) May 4, 2026
Kenleigh is @AUSL_Cascade bound!!! pic.twitter.com/9momvGUraE
With the addition of Cahalan and Erickson, there will now be eight Gators playing professionally in the AUSL this season.
Florida Gators in the AUSL
Skylar Wallace – Bandits
Jocelyn Erickson - Bandits
Aleshia Ocasio – Blaze
Kendra Falby – Cascade
Korbe Otis – Cascade
Kenleigh Cahalan - Cascade
Amanda Lorenz – Volts
Kelsey Stewart-Hunter – Volts
FOLLOW THE GATORS
FloridaGators.com
Florida Softball on Twitter
Head Coach Tim Walton on Twitter
Florida Softball on Facebook
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