With DSFL playoffs starting tonight, I do believe that we have seen our last TPE update of season 19. Players can and should continue updating to get a big offseason update, but for now it looks like players are going to be close to their final rankings on my board. I’m not ready to call this my final Draft Board just yet, but I think it will be. If things get really crazy towards draft time (and let’s be honest, they are going to), I might not get to do another one of these. I also will be shifting gears towards the upcoming DSFL draft shortly, so in all likelihood this might as well be my final draft board.
Going through and monitoring this draft class has been an enjoyable experience for me. I started this shortly after they were drafted in my way too early draft board. It has been awesome seeing a lot of these players grow and catch on quickly. If I have learned anything from this, it’s that there are many ways to get a great experience out of this league. Some players have been max earners and put a lot of effort forth. Others have been slow and steady, still seeing their player succeed. At the end of the day, the most important thing in joining a sim league is to get that enjoyable experience. My arbitrary rankings tend to favor the more active players, but that isn’t always the full picture of course.
I’ll be keeping the usual elements I’ve added along the way as well as adding a couple final touches. Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
#1 – Darrel Williams - RB Minnesota Grey Ducks (Ry_) =
The race to be number 1 was never really in question. Ry_ has been a max earner since he joined and has never looked back. The real question to ask was just how much TPE he was going to finish with. He is sitting at 236, comfortably ahead of the next highest skilled position player by 32 TPE. By the time the draft is over and offseason updates come in, he will be well over 250. Top running backs tend to stay down in the DSFL for their second season. If that is the case, we will see a maxed-out Darrel Williams running wild on the opposition next year. If he gets called up right away, he can still contribute his rookie season.
Player Comp: Ashley Owens
Owens was the consensus top pick of the season 17 draft with his max earning and high activity. Williams looks to be in the same boat two seasons later.
Final Movement: =
Williams help the top spot from the start, so he had no movement.
#2 – Randy Vuxta - WR Tijuana Luchadores (roastfuego) ?4
I can’t say enough good things about roastfuego. He thought Randy was ranked too highly originally at 6, so I imagine he is going to have a cow when he sees he is at 2 now. There isn’t a lot that would change my mind and say he doesn’t deserve it either. With the final update, he became the highest earning receiver in the class, passing Bur’Berry by 10 TPE. At 204, Vuxta was the highest earner in the whole class from where he started. He was also named a team captain for the Luchadores, highlighting how far he has come along in such a short time.
Player Comp: Jake Watson (later know as Jake Dropson)
Jake was a top 2 receiver prospect in the season 18 draft. His name change indicates that he struggled with some drops early on, but he had a great first couple of seasons regardless.
Final Movement: ?4
Randy moved up 4 spots, but that is amazing when you consider where those spots are.
#3 – Kyle Idlewyld - DE Tijuana Luchadores (Kyle) ?5
Kyle has been a monster this year. I don’t think there is any other way to describe his game or his gains. He has had a chip on his shoulder from day 1 after the draft and it has fueled him to get better. What was a week ago a very crowded class of defensive lineman has opened up a bit. Awkward Sexjoke made a position change and Boucher didn’t as big of an update as Idlewyld. This cleared a path right to the top for Kyle. With all that being said, the journey is still just the beginning for him. Kyle’s 183 TPE makes him the highest defensive player of season 20.
Player Comp: Zach Hall
Zach Hall went #2 overall in the season 18 draft, only behind the highly touted DT Bjorn Ironside. Kyle is looking like a top pick in this class.
Final Movement: ?9
All I can say is wow. I put a guarantee on Kyle finishing higher on the board than when he started. Looks like I was right.
#4 – Jah Bur’Berry - WR Portland Pythons (soryantyler) ?1
Jah bounces back up to 4 on the final board. He came in with a big 30 TPE update to finish out the season. He finishes the season at 194 TPE, good enough for 4th in the class. He has generally stayed in the top 3 for most of the season until the very end. He only trails Randy by 10 TPE and has sim experience. Depending on his connections and various teams’ situation, he could still be the top receiver in the class.
Player Comp: Saba Donut
Saba was the ninth overall pick in the season 17 draft. Saba did come in with more TPE, but they are both route runners who should be in the top 10.
Final Movement: ?2
Jah started off at number 2 and did a pretty good job at staying towards the top. There were a few players that made big pushes and a couple little slips, but Jah still remains towards the top.
#5 – Galf Wilf - LB Portland Pythons (Moosecop) ?3
Galf finishes still in the top 5. He was all the way up to two second spot last week, but he got a late jump on his last update, allowing a couple other guys to leap frog him at the last moment. I’m sure Moosecop won’t be offended falling, though. He knows where he is going regardless and is a steal for a second-round pick.
Player Comp: Johnny Slothface
Johnny was a top 3 pick in the season 15 draft. That class was one of the biggest ever and had a ton of talent.
Final Movement: ?2
Galf finishes in the top 5, just sliding down a couple spots from where he started originally. If his update had snuck in, he would be at 21 more TPE and most like keep either the 2 or 3 spot. Either way, Wilf is among the best of his class.
#6 – Desmond Scarlett - CB Portland Pythons (Unicorn) ?2
Desmond comes in the final ranking at 6th, only getting jumped by Randy and Kyle’s big updates. He is the cream of the crop in the secondary this class. He finishes with 174 TPE, ranking him as the second-best defensive prospect based on TPE. Scarlett came in at the top of the class in numbers, including 1 of his 3 picks that were taken back for six points. He also finished 3rd overall in punt returns, only behind 2 established returners.
Player Comp: Xavien Adams
Season 18 cornerback Xavien Adams seems like a good comparison for Desmond Scarlett. Both are talk (6’ 2”) man-to-man corners. Adams went 13th, but in a larger class.
Final Movement: ?1
Scarlett stayed steady for most of the season and finishes just outside of the top 5. I would expect him to be pick somewhere in the top 5.
#7 – Awkward Sexjoke - S Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (AdamS) ?4
#69 has made the switch to safety. This was something I was not expecting, but it really shouldn’t shake things up too much. Sexjoke is still guaranteed to the Copperheads. If anything, though, it changes who is what rank at each position. Safety was a bit light and now becomes a stronger area of the class. On the flip side, the crowded defensive end position opens up some. The switch does have some implications as far as what Austin will do in the draft though, as they have the 1st and
5th overall pick. Also, he has 169 TPE. Nice.
Player Comp: Gary Lazer-Eyes
I’m sure I could have eventually found a player that switched from DE to S on the last week, but I’m going to wave the white flag on this one. Instead, Gary Lazer-Eyes seems like a close enough fit. Dang Adam, why are you making me work harder?
Final Movement: ?3
AdamS moves down a little at the end. The switch to a position with a bit less value as well as a smaller last update brings him to 7.
#8 – Jacoby Clay - WR Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Vexatious) ?5
Vexatious finishes strong with another big week. Over the last 3 weeks, Jacoby Clay has improved by 99 TPE. I’d have to check a little closer, but that has to be good for either first or second during that time span. I love seeing new players work hard enough to buy equipment in their first season. It’s something that I was barely able to do, so I know the level of commitment it takes when you are still new to everything. Jacoby Clay has really solidified himself as a top 3 receiver in the class. He has less TPE than Vuxta or Bur’Berry, but he has shown that he will be able to keep on pace with them.
Player Comp: Laszlo Forty-Two
Both of these receivers are 6’ 5” red zone threats. Laszlo was the 3rd overall pick in the season 16 draft that was close in size to this season.
Final Movement: ?5
I can’t say enough good things about Vex. The middle section of this class has been an active group outside of maybe one player. To see Clay move up into the top 10 speaks volumes on their work ethic.
#9 – Bobby Boucher - DE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (BigUnitBabs) ?2
Bobby Boucher comes in at 9th on the final board. Similar to when he led the Mud Dogs to the Bourbon Bowl, Bobby will be looking to help lead the Buccaneers in the playoffs tonight. Now that his defensive end tandem has made the switch to the secondary, a larger burden is placed on him to get pressure on the quarterback. Myrtle Beach’s league-leading 44 sacks will be put to the test against Tijuana in the conference championship. His 17 TFLs, 7 sacks and 2 forced fumbles prove that he is up to the task.
Player Comp: Stevie Vassallo
Stevie Vassallo is also a power rusher who was drafted 11th last season. He was the center of a major trade and proved that active defensive ends are worth making moves for.
Final Movement: ?1
Bobby moved up and down some, but ultimately ended up slightly above where he started. As an active DE and guy with major sim experience, he will easily be a first-round pick.
#10 – Victor Moreno - CB Tijuana Luchadores (GreenArmy) =
Victor comes in to finish top 10 of the class. He has continually put in consistent updates. He also worked his way to buying tier 4. His continual graphics no doubt have provided him with a steady source of income. Victor is the number 2 corner, behind only Scarlett. With Sexjoke switching positions, he does move to the third best defensive back now. Moreno put in a big final week stat wise. He tied Scarlett with 3 interceptions and 13 pass deflections.
Player Comp: Jordan Andrews
Two man-to-man corner backs hailing from Phoenix Arizona. Andrews was the 3rd overall pick in season 17 draft.
Final Movement: ?2
Moreno finishes close to where he started. He is a top 10 player who was only jumped by a couple guys who were max earners. I would expect him to get strong looks for a first-round pick.
#11 – Thor Kirkby - LB Minnesota Grey Ducks (Ascolap) =
Thor rounds up the season in the 11 spot. In a class that has a highly rated linebacker that is a GM, Kirkby is the top available linebacker option for teams who will be looking for one. With most teams playing 2 linebackers in a game, there isn’t a ton of openings all the time. On the flip side, locking down good linebackers is crucial to having success defensively. Ascolap has been highly active this whole season and continually puts in nice updates. I feel like I have been undervaluing him at times.
Player Comp: Lanzer Grievous
Grievous is a speed rusher who is one of, if not the best linebackers in the league. He was the 18th overall pick in the season 15 draft. Lanzer was clearly a steal and Kirkby could be poised to be a steal as well.
Final Movement: ?4
Thor has been flying under the radar and I’m sure he will prove that he was undervalued. All the players that passed him happened to be producing really big updates, but Ascolap has been steady the whole time. With prior sim experience, he will also be in the mix to be picked in the first round.
#12 – Reggie Culbertson - DT Portland Pythons (evryday) ?3
After what was a huge update for Reggie last week, he came back down a bit this week. He probably would have stayed up where he was, but it looks like he might have missed his update. Either way, his big gains from the week before came at a great time as Portland will need all the help they can get heading to Minnesota. This is one of the most exciting matchups of the conference championships, as we have the run stuffer Culbertson trying to slow down the dominant Williams.
Player Comp: Bubba Thumper
Bubba was the 2nd overall pick of the season 17 draft. Both are run stuffers and help control the line of scrimmage on defense.
Final Movement: ?2
Reggie rose from where he started the season. Active defensive tackles often find themselves being very high draft picks. Being at 146 TPE, he is fairly close to some of the players listed about him. It is very possible that he winds up well above what his TPE shows.
#13 – Venus Powers - K/P Portland Pythons (Baron1898) ?1
By now I’ve come to accept that Baron will be mad at me. I’m sorry Baron! I get it though. It’s tough when you consider that he is a max earner that would probably be a top 3 pick if he wasn’t at kicker. He continually puts big updates in and is always active on the forums and discord. Venus has bounced and wound up with the most extra points made and 2nd most field goals among just the rookie kickers.
Player Comp: Jordan Jackson
A fellow accurate kicker, this is possibly the only comp where the two players actually face off against each other. Jackson went 16th last year and Venus is hoping she can match or even beat Jordan’s draft position.
Final Movement: ?4
I just Venus higher than I thought she would get drafted and she feel down a little bit. As certain players really picked things up, they made strong cases for why they should finish ahead of her. If it means anything, I don’t think I could ever see another kicker be this high on a list.
#14 – Siddhu Sarvepally - RB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (siddhus) =
Siddhu comes in as the second best running back of the class and number 14 overall. I forget to mention this, but whenever I’m watching Myrtle Beach and I see #71 running I do a double take. I’m like why is a lineman running right now, but then I remember that it’s Sarvepally. Siddhu and Rose have officially become my favorite DSFL duo now that Sexjoke moved to safety. Their running back by committee treatment has been really successful this season and they complement each other’s play style so well.
Player Comp: Ducky Donut
Siddhu reminds me a bit of another Pac 12 running back Ducky Donut. Donut was a speed back that was drafted in the mid-late part of the second round in season 17. (What are the odds there were 2 Donuts in one draft??)
Final Movement: ?1
There was some tough sledding above him, but Siddhu did manage to climb at least one spot up the board from the start. He has been consistently improving all season. I think there is a strong chance that he will be playing next year in the DSFL as well, so we get another season of him and Rose running over fools.
#15 – Inspectah Deck - LB Tijuana Luchadores (W.Sconnie) =
Deck locks down the 15th spot again this week. He is definitely the 3rd linebacker in the class, but he could very well get drafted before Galf Wilf still. Inspectah has been getting better every week and is another player that is steady. He isn’t a max earner, but a lot of teams value a player that is a great locker room presence and will consistently grow just as much. He also knows how to make smart bets, as he claimed $1 million from me by finishing with more tackles and sacks.
Player Comp: Mack Arianlacher
Although Mack was the first overall pick of last season, there are similarities between the two. Mack currently plays as a defensive end and Deck’s game could also make for a smooth transition there if need be.
Final Movement: ?3
Deck moved up 3 spots along the way and should find himself as a solid second round pick, with some potential to go even higher.
#16 – Ricardo Rose - RB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (riddlingminion) =
As I mentioned before, Rose and Sarvepally are my favorite one-two punch in the DSFL. They have led a strong Buccaneers running game all season. Rose ran away with rushing touchdowns this season, racking up 16. That is 5 more than the next close backs. He also produced over 1200 yards, showing he can shoulder a lot of touches each game. I think it is likely that Rose also stays down another season like his teammate, so I have big expectations for these two moving forward.
Player Comp: Orien Drake
When I originally had mentioned I knew Rose’s comp, I had Jordan Howard in mind. Once I got going with these, I tried to keep them all NSFL related. Thus, I switched him to Orien Drake. Drake is also an all-purpose back from Canada. He is part of a new two-headed rushing game in Yellowknife. Drake went 37th in the huge season 18 class.
Final Movement: ?1
Not a huge jump, but like so many other players in this part of the class Rose has been steady.
#17 – Warren Stephens - SS Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Ephenssta) =
Warren has continually improved throughout the season and winds up 17th. I know I have mentioned it before, but I love pointing out that he was a waiver pick up. Myrtle Beach did a great job of grabbing talent later in the draft (or after it) and Warren is no exception. He was always behind the eight ball, but that didn’t stop him from putting together a great season. He wound up with 4 sacks, a pick, forced fumble and fumble recovery. He did a little bit of everything and will bring versatility to whatever team grabs him.
Player Comp: Beat
Beat is a safety that very much flew under the radar last season. He was taken 18th and a lot of people (myself included) didn’t know he was active. He earns at a steady rate and is also a center fielder.
Final Movement: ? 1
Stephens essentially stayed in the same draft position as he came in. A lot of the guys down in this range were consistent earners, so there was not a lot of change along the way. He is a solid locker room guy and you know what you are getting with the swim army knife safety.
#18 – Hal Fassingit - DE Minnesota Grey Ducks (tlk742) ?2
Hal moves up another 2 spots, giving him a total of 6 spots moved up in the last two weeks. He has done more media and bought tier 6 equipment last week. Although it doesn’t count for this draft board, Hal has a monster update coming for next time that will see him jump up over 40 TPE at least. I think that will throw things for a bit of a loop for the actual draft, but I wanted to keep things consistent. As for on the field, Hal has some of, if not the best numbers for defensive lineman. He put up 6 sacks and 17 TFLs in just 10 games. Given 4 more regular season games, he would be on pace to be the league leader in both.
Player Comp: Jayson Kearse
Jayson was drafted 9th in last season’s draft. Also a 6’ 5” balanced defensive end, Jayson was not a widely talked about prospect. He is playing for an Ultimus in a couple days. This sounds familiar.
Final Movement: ?7
There were some moments where it was kind of hard to tell if tlk742 was active. He definitely is and will be getting plenty of looks in the draft.
#19 – Silver Banana - K/P Minnesota Grey Ducks (golden_apricot) =
Another Minnesota Grey Duck who will be playing for an Ultimini soon. Silver finished the year a perfect 28/28 on extra points, the only non-bot to do so. He also finished strong in the punting game. He had a league-leading 16 punts downed inside the 20. Field position is one of the most underrated things in football. Giving your defense breathing room and your offense a shorter field is a guaranteed way to find better success.
Player Comp: Forthe Brand
I probably looked more into this one more than most of the others. I tried finding a kicker who went perfect on extra points, but the closest I could find was a couple who only missed one.
Final Movement: =
Silver stayed pretty consistent throughout the season. Just like Powers, he has higher TPE than a few of the prospects listed before him.
#20 – Blake Gragg - TE Minnesota Grey Ducks (Hydraconis) ?2
Blake Gragg and Ben Kenobi are the two closest players of any position race in this class. They are tied for TPE and have pretty similar stats overall. Gragg does have 6 less games, so I am inclined to give him the nod as he did so with a little less time. I didn’t know this prior, but Hydraconis has sim experience and won an Ultimini in season 18. He will be looking to make it 2 straight.
Player Comp: Earl Sauce
Earl is also a balanced tight end who taken 29th in the season 18 draft. Earl has been a beast since then and it would be great to see Blake get there as well.
Final Movement: ?9
He was not drafted and joined part way through the season. He is active and will certainly be getting drafted.
#21 – Ben Kenobi -TE Tijuana Luchadores (DeathOnReddit) ?1
I know there have been times when I wasn’t sure if Ben Kenobi was still going, but it turns out the force is still strong with him. I saw him in the locker room recently and he also got an update in last week. As mentioned with Blake before, these two are neck and neck. While the stats are very similar, they do favor Kenobi by a bit. He has 8 more catches and 2 touchdowns. Most other things are equal, though. It will be interesting to see if either tight end can come up with a big play or two in the Ultimini.
Player Comp: Armor King
Once uses the force, the other armor. Either way, both these vertical threat tight ends go to battle. Armor King (formerly known as Joshua Palmer) was taken 10th overall in season 16.
Final Movement: =
Ben finished where he started in 21st. He is at a position that can be somewhat limited, so teams can look to take him with the plan of calling him up down the road a bit.
#22 – Kemorian Moore - WR Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Rowdyyy) ?1
If I am not mistaken, Kemorian Moore rounds out the as the last of the actives. As mentioned before, he got a late start and only got about half a season in. Also, unfortunately for Moore, he was the third receiving option on a run-heavy team. He probably would have had a much greater chance to shine with any of the other DSFL teams this season. It’s alright though because he will have next season to prove what he can do.
Player Comp: Asher Quinn
Asher is a possession receiver who went 49th in the season 18 draft.
Final Movement: ?7
He got a late jump but being active still puts him above the rest of the class in my book.
#23 - Tash Thompson - WR Minnesota Grey Ducks (casserole) =
IA
#24 – Oliver McWigglebutts - DT Minnesota Grey Ducks (MaxTheDog) =
IA
#25 – Jamie Nkiah - S Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Drizzy) =
IA
#26 – Pancake Maker - OL Minnesota Grey Ducks (Shaquill) =
IA
#27 – Colonel Tushfinger - RB Tijuana Luchadores (bovovovo) =
IA I think, but I’m still not sure.
#28 – Barnabas Cole - DE Tijuana Luchadores (ITBret42) =
IA
#29 – David Donaldson - TE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Kcobb9) =
IA
#30 – Dre Uzond - CB Portland Pythons (Nuk) =
IA, although it was brought my attention that he retired and would not be draft eligible.
#31 – Vince Hammerson - K/P Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Channel88) =
IA
#32 – Darnell Johnson - WR Portland Pythons (dylanjj37) =
IA
#33 – Emilio Cortez - WR Portland Pythons (BruhMaple) =
IA
#34 – Randall Jimmerson - DE Portland Pythons (JumboBumbo) =
IA
#35 – Hingle McCringleberry - DT Portland Pythons (Quesadillananda) =
IA
#36 – Bismo Funyuns - WR Minnesota Grey Ducks (Penrod11) =
IA
#37 – Dave Casper Jr. - TE Minnesota Grey Ducks (Sanchez801) =
IA
#38 – Miles Royal - WR Tijuana Luchadores (07ToyotaCamry) =
IA
#39 – George Bjornsson - DT Tijuana Luchadores (Tolan33) =
IA
Biggest Jump from last week
It’s a tie between Kyle Idlewyld and Jacoby Clay this week, both moving up 5 spots.
Biggest Jump of the Season
Kyle Idlewyld moved up a total of 9 spots from the first draft board to now.
Top Performances of Last Week
Offense
Siddhu doesn’t have to share this honor for once, as he claims it all for himself. His week 14 performance saw him rush for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 15 carries.
Defense
Inspectah Deck shows up for the best defensive performance of last week. In week 12, Deck had 8 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack and a fumble recovered. He was part of a greater team effort that only gave up 3 points that game and averaged less than a touchdown given up or the last 4 weeks. If this were picked purely on DSFL, it would have gone to Kacey Dream what his insane performance also in week 12.
Top Performances of the Season
Offense
Darrel Williams’ week 1 performance ended up being the best offensive one of the whole season, though it’s not like his season went downhill from there. His 20 carries for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns are really impressive. If you are carrying the ball for almost 10 yards per rush, you are a beast. I honestly shocked he didn’t wind up with another 10-15 carries that game.
Defense
Defensively, the highest rookie on the list was Kyle Idlewyld’s week 2 showing. He posted 4 tackles, a safety and a sack. The safety is what moves it so high up, as it doesn’t occur too often normally.
Position Rankings and Grades
Quarterback: F
NA
With no quarterbacks in this class, that is clearly an F. It could also just be NA, depending on how you want to look at it.
Running back: B+
1. Darrel Williams (1st overall)
2. Siddhu Sarvepally (14th overall)
3. Ricardo Rose (16th overall)
4. Colonel Tushfinger (27th overall)
One of the stronger groups on the class. The best player in the class is here, along with two more highly active guys in the middle of the class. I also think Colonel Tushfinger could be active, so there is value there as well.
Wide Receiver: A+
1. Randy Vuxta (2nd overall)
2. Jah Bur’Berry (4th overall)
3. Jacoby Clay (8th overall)
4. Kemorian Moore (22nd overall)
5. Tash Thompson (23rd overall)
6. Darnell Johnson (32nd overall)
7. Emilio Cortez (33rd overall)
8. Bismo Funyuns (36th overall)
9. Miles Royal (38th overall)
I will go ahead and say that this is the strongest group of the class now. 2 players in the top 5 and another one in the top 10. Moore is a sleeper pick in the late second or possibly early third round on as well.
Tight End: B-
1. Blake Gragg (20th overall)
2. Ben Kenobi (21st overall)
3. David Donaldson (29th overall)
4. Dave Casper Jr. (37th overall)
I think the tight ends of this class is a little underrated. While they are not the highest as far as TPE is concerned, both are sim veterans. The tight end position isn’t always in the highest of demand either, so they could very well be a pick that gets stashed for a season or two before getting brought up.
Offensive Lineman: D
1. Pancake Maker (26th overall)
I would boost this up to at least a C if I knew Pancake Maker was active. As far as I can tell, he is not though.
Defensive End: A
1. Kyle Idlewyld (3rd overall)
2. Bobby Boucher (9th overall)
3. Hal Fassingit (18th overall)
4. Barnabas Cole (28th overall)
5. Randall Jimmerson (34th overall)
Two top 10 players and a third active player makes the defensive ends as strong as any position in the class. If Sexjoke had stayed as a DE, this would be a resounding A+. Even without him, I really like this group.
Defensive Tackle: C+
1. Reggie Culbertson (12th overall)
2. Oliver McWigglebutts (24th overall)
3. Hingle McCringleberry (35th overall)
4. George Bjornsson (39th overall)
With Reggie being the only active DT, it makes it hard to rank them any higher than this. Even though he is at 12, I expect him to be a first-round pick. Teams who are in need of an active defensive tackle will be willing to overlook a slight dip in TPE, especially with no other options available to them.
Linebacker: B+
1. Galf Wilf (5th overall)
2. Thor Kirkby (11th overall)
3. Inspectah Deck (15th overall)
The linebackers come out with an identical average overall as the running backs. While their top option is a couple spots below, their back end is slightly higher to bring them equal. I have a feeling that Thor will get some looks for a late first round pick.
Cornerback: A-
1. Desmond Scarlett (6th overall)
2. Victor Moreno (10th overall)
3. Dre Uzond (30th overall)
There are only 2 draftable cornerbacks, but both are active and top 10 on the board. Teams looking for game-changing corners will be able to find one, as long as they are willing to do so in the first round. There is a chance Victor slides slightly, but he would be an early 2nd rounder at worst.
Safety: B
1. Awkward Sexjoke (7th overall)
2. Warren Stephens (17th overall)
3. Jamie Nkiah (25th overall)
As mentioned with the defensive ends, Sexjoke switching to safety did change this group some. It now gives them a top 10 player, although he is only available for one team. Still, there is a for sure active player available in the middle of the second round for teams who can draft and stash for a season or two.
Kicker: A-
1. Venus Powers (13th overall)
2. Silver Banana (19th overall)
3. Vince Hammerson (31st overall)
There are 2 solid options for teams who need a kicker. One is almost maxed out for the DSFL and has the second most TPE, the other is active and also a great option. As for Hammerson, I hope he gets to kick next season because he was a machine.
Well, there is my final season 20 draft board. If the tensing sounds weird, I wrote about half of them before the playoff games last night. I was hoping to finish it all before, but it just wasn’t meant to be. I don’t have the heart to go back and change them at this point. Thank you, as always, to Isa for some tips along the way. I would like to get a season 21 draft board going soon as well. More people keep pouring in daily (which is great), so I have been trying to put it off until I can include as many as possible. That might not be possible, though, as people could join right up until draft day.
Going through and monitoring this draft class has been an enjoyable experience for me. I started this shortly after they were drafted in my way too early draft board. It has been awesome seeing a lot of these players grow and catch on quickly. If I have learned anything from this, it’s that there are many ways to get a great experience out of this league. Some players have been max earners and put a lot of effort forth. Others have been slow and steady, still seeing their player succeed. At the end of the day, the most important thing in joining a sim league is to get that enjoyable experience. My arbitrary rankings tend to favor the more active players, but that isn’t always the full picture of course.
I’ll be keeping the usual elements I’ve added along the way as well as adding a couple final touches. Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
#1 – Darrel Williams - RB Minnesota Grey Ducks (Ry_) =
The race to be number 1 was never really in question. Ry_ has been a max earner since he joined and has never looked back. The real question to ask was just how much TPE he was going to finish with. He is sitting at 236, comfortably ahead of the next highest skilled position player by 32 TPE. By the time the draft is over and offseason updates come in, he will be well over 250. Top running backs tend to stay down in the DSFL for their second season. If that is the case, we will see a maxed-out Darrel Williams running wild on the opposition next year. If he gets called up right away, he can still contribute his rookie season.
Player Comp: Ashley Owens
Owens was the consensus top pick of the season 17 draft with his max earning and high activity. Williams looks to be in the same boat two seasons later.
Final Movement: =
Williams help the top spot from the start, so he had no movement.
#2 – Randy Vuxta - WR Tijuana Luchadores (roastfuego) ?4
I can’t say enough good things about roastfuego. He thought Randy was ranked too highly originally at 6, so I imagine he is going to have a cow when he sees he is at 2 now. There isn’t a lot that would change my mind and say he doesn’t deserve it either. With the final update, he became the highest earning receiver in the class, passing Bur’Berry by 10 TPE. At 204, Vuxta was the highest earner in the whole class from where he started. He was also named a team captain for the Luchadores, highlighting how far he has come along in such a short time.
Player Comp: Jake Watson (later know as Jake Dropson)
Jake was a top 2 receiver prospect in the season 18 draft. His name change indicates that he struggled with some drops early on, but he had a great first couple of seasons regardless.
Final Movement: ?4
Randy moved up 4 spots, but that is amazing when you consider where those spots are.
#3 – Kyle Idlewyld - DE Tijuana Luchadores (Kyle) ?5
Kyle has been a monster this year. I don’t think there is any other way to describe his game or his gains. He has had a chip on his shoulder from day 1 after the draft and it has fueled him to get better. What was a week ago a very crowded class of defensive lineman has opened up a bit. Awkward Sexjoke made a position change and Boucher didn’t as big of an update as Idlewyld. This cleared a path right to the top for Kyle. With all that being said, the journey is still just the beginning for him. Kyle’s 183 TPE makes him the highest defensive player of season 20.
Player Comp: Zach Hall
Zach Hall went #2 overall in the season 18 draft, only behind the highly touted DT Bjorn Ironside. Kyle is looking like a top pick in this class.
Final Movement: ?9
All I can say is wow. I put a guarantee on Kyle finishing higher on the board than when he started. Looks like I was right.
#4 – Jah Bur’Berry - WR Portland Pythons (soryantyler) ?1
Jah bounces back up to 4 on the final board. He came in with a big 30 TPE update to finish out the season. He finishes the season at 194 TPE, good enough for 4th in the class. He has generally stayed in the top 3 for most of the season until the very end. He only trails Randy by 10 TPE and has sim experience. Depending on his connections and various teams’ situation, he could still be the top receiver in the class.
Player Comp: Saba Donut
Saba was the ninth overall pick in the season 17 draft. Saba did come in with more TPE, but they are both route runners who should be in the top 10.
Final Movement: ?2
Jah started off at number 2 and did a pretty good job at staying towards the top. There were a few players that made big pushes and a couple little slips, but Jah still remains towards the top.
#5 – Galf Wilf - LB Portland Pythons (Moosecop) ?3
Galf finishes still in the top 5. He was all the way up to two second spot last week, but he got a late jump on his last update, allowing a couple other guys to leap frog him at the last moment. I’m sure Moosecop won’t be offended falling, though. He knows where he is going regardless and is a steal for a second-round pick.
Player Comp: Johnny Slothface
Johnny was a top 3 pick in the season 15 draft. That class was one of the biggest ever and had a ton of talent.
Final Movement: ?2
Galf finishes in the top 5, just sliding down a couple spots from where he started originally. If his update had snuck in, he would be at 21 more TPE and most like keep either the 2 or 3 spot. Either way, Wilf is among the best of his class.
#6 – Desmond Scarlett - CB Portland Pythons (Unicorn) ?2
Desmond comes in the final ranking at 6th, only getting jumped by Randy and Kyle’s big updates. He is the cream of the crop in the secondary this class. He finishes with 174 TPE, ranking him as the second-best defensive prospect based on TPE. Scarlett came in at the top of the class in numbers, including 1 of his 3 picks that were taken back for six points. He also finished 3rd overall in punt returns, only behind 2 established returners.
Player Comp: Xavien Adams
Season 18 cornerback Xavien Adams seems like a good comparison for Desmond Scarlett. Both are talk (6’ 2”) man-to-man corners. Adams went 13th, but in a larger class.
Final Movement: ?1
Scarlett stayed steady for most of the season and finishes just outside of the top 5. I would expect him to be pick somewhere in the top 5.
#7 – Awkward Sexjoke - S Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (AdamS) ?4
#69 has made the switch to safety. This was something I was not expecting, but it really shouldn’t shake things up too much. Sexjoke is still guaranteed to the Copperheads. If anything, though, it changes who is what rank at each position. Safety was a bit light and now becomes a stronger area of the class. On the flip side, the crowded defensive end position opens up some. The switch does have some implications as far as what Austin will do in the draft though, as they have the 1st and
5th overall pick. Also, he has 169 TPE. Nice.
Player Comp: Gary Lazer-Eyes
I’m sure I could have eventually found a player that switched from DE to S on the last week, but I’m going to wave the white flag on this one. Instead, Gary Lazer-Eyes seems like a close enough fit. Dang Adam, why are you making me work harder?
Final Movement: ?3
AdamS moves down a little at the end. The switch to a position with a bit less value as well as a smaller last update brings him to 7.
#8 – Jacoby Clay - WR Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Vexatious) ?5
Vexatious finishes strong with another big week. Over the last 3 weeks, Jacoby Clay has improved by 99 TPE. I’d have to check a little closer, but that has to be good for either first or second during that time span. I love seeing new players work hard enough to buy equipment in their first season. It’s something that I was barely able to do, so I know the level of commitment it takes when you are still new to everything. Jacoby Clay has really solidified himself as a top 3 receiver in the class. He has less TPE than Vuxta or Bur’Berry, but he has shown that he will be able to keep on pace with them.
Player Comp: Laszlo Forty-Two
Both of these receivers are 6’ 5” red zone threats. Laszlo was the 3rd overall pick in the season 16 draft that was close in size to this season.
Final Movement: ?5
I can’t say enough good things about Vex. The middle section of this class has been an active group outside of maybe one player. To see Clay move up into the top 10 speaks volumes on their work ethic.
#9 – Bobby Boucher - DE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (BigUnitBabs) ?2
Bobby Boucher comes in at 9th on the final board. Similar to when he led the Mud Dogs to the Bourbon Bowl, Bobby will be looking to help lead the Buccaneers in the playoffs tonight. Now that his defensive end tandem has made the switch to the secondary, a larger burden is placed on him to get pressure on the quarterback. Myrtle Beach’s league-leading 44 sacks will be put to the test against Tijuana in the conference championship. His 17 TFLs, 7 sacks and 2 forced fumbles prove that he is up to the task.
Player Comp: Stevie Vassallo
Stevie Vassallo is also a power rusher who was drafted 11th last season. He was the center of a major trade and proved that active defensive ends are worth making moves for.
Final Movement: ?1
Bobby moved up and down some, but ultimately ended up slightly above where he started. As an active DE and guy with major sim experience, he will easily be a first-round pick.
#10 – Victor Moreno - CB Tijuana Luchadores (GreenArmy) =
Victor comes in to finish top 10 of the class. He has continually put in consistent updates. He also worked his way to buying tier 4. His continual graphics no doubt have provided him with a steady source of income. Victor is the number 2 corner, behind only Scarlett. With Sexjoke switching positions, he does move to the third best defensive back now. Moreno put in a big final week stat wise. He tied Scarlett with 3 interceptions and 13 pass deflections.
Player Comp: Jordan Andrews
Two man-to-man corner backs hailing from Phoenix Arizona. Andrews was the 3rd overall pick in season 17 draft.
Final Movement: ?2
Moreno finishes close to where he started. He is a top 10 player who was only jumped by a couple guys who were max earners. I would expect him to get strong looks for a first-round pick.
#11 – Thor Kirkby - LB Minnesota Grey Ducks (Ascolap) =
Thor rounds up the season in the 11 spot. In a class that has a highly rated linebacker that is a GM, Kirkby is the top available linebacker option for teams who will be looking for one. With most teams playing 2 linebackers in a game, there isn’t a ton of openings all the time. On the flip side, locking down good linebackers is crucial to having success defensively. Ascolap has been highly active this whole season and continually puts in nice updates. I feel like I have been undervaluing him at times.
Player Comp: Lanzer Grievous
Grievous is a speed rusher who is one of, if not the best linebackers in the league. He was the 18th overall pick in the season 15 draft. Lanzer was clearly a steal and Kirkby could be poised to be a steal as well.
Final Movement: ?4
Thor has been flying under the radar and I’m sure he will prove that he was undervalued. All the players that passed him happened to be producing really big updates, but Ascolap has been steady the whole time. With prior sim experience, he will also be in the mix to be picked in the first round.
#12 – Reggie Culbertson - DT Portland Pythons (evryday) ?3
After what was a huge update for Reggie last week, he came back down a bit this week. He probably would have stayed up where he was, but it looks like he might have missed his update. Either way, his big gains from the week before came at a great time as Portland will need all the help they can get heading to Minnesota. This is one of the most exciting matchups of the conference championships, as we have the run stuffer Culbertson trying to slow down the dominant Williams.
Player Comp: Bubba Thumper
Bubba was the 2nd overall pick of the season 17 draft. Both are run stuffers and help control the line of scrimmage on defense.
Final Movement: ?2
Reggie rose from where he started the season. Active defensive tackles often find themselves being very high draft picks. Being at 146 TPE, he is fairly close to some of the players listed about him. It is very possible that he winds up well above what his TPE shows.
#13 – Venus Powers - K/P Portland Pythons (Baron1898) ?1
By now I’ve come to accept that Baron will be mad at me. I’m sorry Baron! I get it though. It’s tough when you consider that he is a max earner that would probably be a top 3 pick if he wasn’t at kicker. He continually puts big updates in and is always active on the forums and discord. Venus has bounced and wound up with the most extra points made and 2nd most field goals among just the rookie kickers.
Player Comp: Jordan Jackson
A fellow accurate kicker, this is possibly the only comp where the two players actually face off against each other. Jackson went 16th last year and Venus is hoping she can match or even beat Jordan’s draft position.
Final Movement: ?4
I just Venus higher than I thought she would get drafted and she feel down a little bit. As certain players really picked things up, they made strong cases for why they should finish ahead of her. If it means anything, I don’t think I could ever see another kicker be this high on a list.
#14 – Siddhu Sarvepally - RB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (siddhus) =
Siddhu comes in as the second best running back of the class and number 14 overall. I forget to mention this, but whenever I’m watching Myrtle Beach and I see #71 running I do a double take. I’m like why is a lineman running right now, but then I remember that it’s Sarvepally. Siddhu and Rose have officially become my favorite DSFL duo now that Sexjoke moved to safety. Their running back by committee treatment has been really successful this season and they complement each other’s play style so well.
Player Comp: Ducky Donut
Siddhu reminds me a bit of another Pac 12 running back Ducky Donut. Donut was a speed back that was drafted in the mid-late part of the second round in season 17. (What are the odds there were 2 Donuts in one draft??)
Final Movement: ?1
There was some tough sledding above him, but Siddhu did manage to climb at least one spot up the board from the start. He has been consistently improving all season. I think there is a strong chance that he will be playing next year in the DSFL as well, so we get another season of him and Rose running over fools.
#15 – Inspectah Deck - LB Tijuana Luchadores (W.Sconnie) =
Deck locks down the 15th spot again this week. He is definitely the 3rd linebacker in the class, but he could very well get drafted before Galf Wilf still. Inspectah has been getting better every week and is another player that is steady. He isn’t a max earner, but a lot of teams value a player that is a great locker room presence and will consistently grow just as much. He also knows how to make smart bets, as he claimed $1 million from me by finishing with more tackles and sacks.
Player Comp: Mack Arianlacher
Although Mack was the first overall pick of last season, there are similarities between the two. Mack currently plays as a defensive end and Deck’s game could also make for a smooth transition there if need be.
Final Movement: ?3
Deck moved up 3 spots along the way and should find himself as a solid second round pick, with some potential to go even higher.
#16 – Ricardo Rose - RB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (riddlingminion) =
As I mentioned before, Rose and Sarvepally are my favorite one-two punch in the DSFL. They have led a strong Buccaneers running game all season. Rose ran away with rushing touchdowns this season, racking up 16. That is 5 more than the next close backs. He also produced over 1200 yards, showing he can shoulder a lot of touches each game. I think it is likely that Rose also stays down another season like his teammate, so I have big expectations for these two moving forward.
Player Comp: Orien Drake
When I originally had mentioned I knew Rose’s comp, I had Jordan Howard in mind. Once I got going with these, I tried to keep them all NSFL related. Thus, I switched him to Orien Drake. Drake is also an all-purpose back from Canada. He is part of a new two-headed rushing game in Yellowknife. Drake went 37th in the huge season 18 class.
Final Movement: ?1
Not a huge jump, but like so many other players in this part of the class Rose has been steady.
#17 – Warren Stephens - SS Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Ephenssta) =
Warren has continually improved throughout the season and winds up 17th. I know I have mentioned it before, but I love pointing out that he was a waiver pick up. Myrtle Beach did a great job of grabbing talent later in the draft (or after it) and Warren is no exception. He was always behind the eight ball, but that didn’t stop him from putting together a great season. He wound up with 4 sacks, a pick, forced fumble and fumble recovery. He did a little bit of everything and will bring versatility to whatever team grabs him.
Player Comp: Beat
Beat is a safety that very much flew under the radar last season. He was taken 18th and a lot of people (myself included) didn’t know he was active. He earns at a steady rate and is also a center fielder.
Final Movement: ? 1
Stephens essentially stayed in the same draft position as he came in. A lot of the guys down in this range were consistent earners, so there was not a lot of change along the way. He is a solid locker room guy and you know what you are getting with the swim army knife safety.
#18 – Hal Fassingit - DE Minnesota Grey Ducks (tlk742) ?2
Hal moves up another 2 spots, giving him a total of 6 spots moved up in the last two weeks. He has done more media and bought tier 6 equipment last week. Although it doesn’t count for this draft board, Hal has a monster update coming for next time that will see him jump up over 40 TPE at least. I think that will throw things for a bit of a loop for the actual draft, but I wanted to keep things consistent. As for on the field, Hal has some of, if not the best numbers for defensive lineman. He put up 6 sacks and 17 TFLs in just 10 games. Given 4 more regular season games, he would be on pace to be the league leader in both.
Player Comp: Jayson Kearse
Jayson was drafted 9th in last season’s draft. Also a 6’ 5” balanced defensive end, Jayson was not a widely talked about prospect. He is playing for an Ultimus in a couple days. This sounds familiar.
Final Movement: ?7
There were some moments where it was kind of hard to tell if tlk742 was active. He definitely is and will be getting plenty of looks in the draft.
#19 – Silver Banana - K/P Minnesota Grey Ducks (golden_apricot) =
Another Minnesota Grey Duck who will be playing for an Ultimini soon. Silver finished the year a perfect 28/28 on extra points, the only non-bot to do so. He also finished strong in the punting game. He had a league-leading 16 punts downed inside the 20. Field position is one of the most underrated things in football. Giving your defense breathing room and your offense a shorter field is a guaranteed way to find better success.
Player Comp: Forthe Brand
I probably looked more into this one more than most of the others. I tried finding a kicker who went perfect on extra points, but the closest I could find was a couple who only missed one.
Final Movement: =
Silver stayed pretty consistent throughout the season. Just like Powers, he has higher TPE than a few of the prospects listed before him.
#20 – Blake Gragg - TE Minnesota Grey Ducks (Hydraconis) ?2
Blake Gragg and Ben Kenobi are the two closest players of any position race in this class. They are tied for TPE and have pretty similar stats overall. Gragg does have 6 less games, so I am inclined to give him the nod as he did so with a little less time. I didn’t know this prior, but Hydraconis has sim experience and won an Ultimini in season 18. He will be looking to make it 2 straight.
Player Comp: Earl Sauce
Earl is also a balanced tight end who taken 29th in the season 18 draft. Earl has been a beast since then and it would be great to see Blake get there as well.
Final Movement: ?9
He was not drafted and joined part way through the season. He is active and will certainly be getting drafted.
#21 – Ben Kenobi -TE Tijuana Luchadores (DeathOnReddit) ?1
I know there have been times when I wasn’t sure if Ben Kenobi was still going, but it turns out the force is still strong with him. I saw him in the locker room recently and he also got an update in last week. As mentioned with Blake before, these two are neck and neck. While the stats are very similar, they do favor Kenobi by a bit. He has 8 more catches and 2 touchdowns. Most other things are equal, though. It will be interesting to see if either tight end can come up with a big play or two in the Ultimini.
Player Comp: Armor King
Once uses the force, the other armor. Either way, both these vertical threat tight ends go to battle. Armor King (formerly known as Joshua Palmer) was taken 10th overall in season 16.
Final Movement: =
Ben finished where he started in 21st. He is at a position that can be somewhat limited, so teams can look to take him with the plan of calling him up down the road a bit.
#22 – Kemorian Moore - WR Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Rowdyyy) ?1
If I am not mistaken, Kemorian Moore rounds out the as the last of the actives. As mentioned before, he got a late start and only got about half a season in. Also, unfortunately for Moore, he was the third receiving option on a run-heavy team. He probably would have had a much greater chance to shine with any of the other DSFL teams this season. It’s alright though because he will have next season to prove what he can do.
Player Comp: Asher Quinn
Asher is a possession receiver who went 49th in the season 18 draft.
Final Movement: ?7
He got a late jump but being active still puts him above the rest of the class in my book.
#23 - Tash Thompson - WR Minnesota Grey Ducks (casserole) =
IA
#24 – Oliver McWigglebutts - DT Minnesota Grey Ducks (MaxTheDog) =
IA
#25 – Jamie Nkiah - S Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Drizzy) =
IA
#26 – Pancake Maker - OL Minnesota Grey Ducks (Shaquill) =
IA
#27 – Colonel Tushfinger - RB Tijuana Luchadores (bovovovo) =
IA I think, but I’m still not sure.
#28 – Barnabas Cole - DE Tijuana Luchadores (ITBret42) =
IA
#29 – David Donaldson - TE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Kcobb9) =
IA
#30 – Dre Uzond - CB Portland Pythons (Nuk) =
IA, although it was brought my attention that he retired and would not be draft eligible.
#31 – Vince Hammerson - K/P Myrtle Beach Buccaneers (Channel88) =
IA
#32 – Darnell Johnson - WR Portland Pythons (dylanjj37) =
IA
#33 – Emilio Cortez - WR Portland Pythons (BruhMaple) =
IA
#34 – Randall Jimmerson - DE Portland Pythons (JumboBumbo) =
IA
#35 – Hingle McCringleberry - DT Portland Pythons (Quesadillananda) =
IA
#36 – Bismo Funyuns - WR Minnesota Grey Ducks (Penrod11) =
IA
#37 – Dave Casper Jr. - TE Minnesota Grey Ducks (Sanchez801) =
IA
#38 – Miles Royal - WR Tijuana Luchadores (07ToyotaCamry) =
IA
#39 – George Bjornsson - DT Tijuana Luchadores (Tolan33) =
IA
Biggest Jump from last week
It’s a tie between Kyle Idlewyld and Jacoby Clay this week, both moving up 5 spots.
Biggest Jump of the Season
Kyle Idlewyld moved up a total of 9 spots from the first draft board to now.
Top Performances of Last Week
Offense
Siddhu doesn’t have to share this honor for once, as he claims it all for himself. His week 14 performance saw him rush for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 15 carries.
Defense
Inspectah Deck shows up for the best defensive performance of last week. In week 12, Deck had 8 tackles, 2 TFLs, a sack and a fumble recovered. He was part of a greater team effort that only gave up 3 points that game and averaged less than a touchdown given up or the last 4 weeks. If this were picked purely on DSFL, it would have gone to Kacey Dream what his insane performance also in week 12.
Top Performances of the Season
Offense
Darrel Williams’ week 1 performance ended up being the best offensive one of the whole season, though it’s not like his season went downhill from there. His 20 carries for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns are really impressive. If you are carrying the ball for almost 10 yards per rush, you are a beast. I honestly shocked he didn’t wind up with another 10-15 carries that game.
Defense
Defensively, the highest rookie on the list was Kyle Idlewyld’s week 2 showing. He posted 4 tackles, a safety and a sack. The safety is what moves it so high up, as it doesn’t occur too often normally.
Position Rankings and Grades
Quarterback: F
NA
With no quarterbacks in this class, that is clearly an F. It could also just be NA, depending on how you want to look at it.
Running back: B+
1. Darrel Williams (1st overall)
2. Siddhu Sarvepally (14th overall)
3. Ricardo Rose (16th overall)
4. Colonel Tushfinger (27th overall)
One of the stronger groups on the class. The best player in the class is here, along with two more highly active guys in the middle of the class. I also think Colonel Tushfinger could be active, so there is value there as well.
Wide Receiver: A+
1. Randy Vuxta (2nd overall)
2. Jah Bur’Berry (4th overall)
3. Jacoby Clay (8th overall)
4. Kemorian Moore (22nd overall)
5. Tash Thompson (23rd overall)
6. Darnell Johnson (32nd overall)
7. Emilio Cortez (33rd overall)
8. Bismo Funyuns (36th overall)
9. Miles Royal (38th overall)
I will go ahead and say that this is the strongest group of the class now. 2 players in the top 5 and another one in the top 10. Moore is a sleeper pick in the late second or possibly early third round on as well.
Tight End: B-
1. Blake Gragg (20th overall)
2. Ben Kenobi (21st overall)
3. David Donaldson (29th overall)
4. Dave Casper Jr. (37th overall)
I think the tight ends of this class is a little underrated. While they are not the highest as far as TPE is concerned, both are sim veterans. The tight end position isn’t always in the highest of demand either, so they could very well be a pick that gets stashed for a season or two before getting brought up.
Offensive Lineman: D
1. Pancake Maker (26th overall)
I would boost this up to at least a C if I knew Pancake Maker was active. As far as I can tell, he is not though.
Defensive End: A
1. Kyle Idlewyld (3rd overall)
2. Bobby Boucher (9th overall)
3. Hal Fassingit (18th overall)
4. Barnabas Cole (28th overall)
5. Randall Jimmerson (34th overall)
Two top 10 players and a third active player makes the defensive ends as strong as any position in the class. If Sexjoke had stayed as a DE, this would be a resounding A+. Even without him, I really like this group.
Defensive Tackle: C+
1. Reggie Culbertson (12th overall)
2. Oliver McWigglebutts (24th overall)
3. Hingle McCringleberry (35th overall)
4. George Bjornsson (39th overall)
With Reggie being the only active DT, it makes it hard to rank them any higher than this. Even though he is at 12, I expect him to be a first-round pick. Teams who are in need of an active defensive tackle will be willing to overlook a slight dip in TPE, especially with no other options available to them.
Linebacker: B+
1. Galf Wilf (5th overall)
2. Thor Kirkby (11th overall)
3. Inspectah Deck (15th overall)
The linebackers come out with an identical average overall as the running backs. While their top option is a couple spots below, their back end is slightly higher to bring them equal. I have a feeling that Thor will get some looks for a late first round pick.
Cornerback: A-
1. Desmond Scarlett (6th overall)
2. Victor Moreno (10th overall)
3. Dre Uzond (30th overall)
There are only 2 draftable cornerbacks, but both are active and top 10 on the board. Teams looking for game-changing corners will be able to find one, as long as they are willing to do so in the first round. There is a chance Victor slides slightly, but he would be an early 2nd rounder at worst.
Safety: B
1. Awkward Sexjoke (7th overall)
2. Warren Stephens (17th overall)
3. Jamie Nkiah (25th overall)
As mentioned with the defensive ends, Sexjoke switching to safety did change this group some. It now gives them a top 10 player, although he is only available for one team. Still, there is a for sure active player available in the middle of the second round for teams who can draft and stash for a season or two.
Kicker: A-
1. Venus Powers (13th overall)
2. Silver Banana (19th overall)
3. Vince Hammerson (31st overall)
There are 2 solid options for teams who need a kicker. One is almost maxed out for the DSFL and has the second most TPE, the other is active and also a great option. As for Hammerson, I hope he gets to kick next season because he was a machine.
Well, there is my final season 20 draft board. If the tensing sounds weird, I wrote about half of them before the playoff games last night. I was hoping to finish it all before, but it just wasn’t meant to be. I don’t have the heart to go back and change them at this point. Thank you, as always, to Isa for some tips along the way. I would like to get a season 21 draft board going soon as well. More people keep pouring in daily (which is great), so I have been trying to put it off until I can include as many as possible. That might not be possible, though, as people could join right up until draft day.