02-11-2023, 06:55 PM
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Now that the ISFL Draft has come and gone, I will be grading all fifty-seven draft picks made. My grades will be based off of their stats during their last year in the DSFL exclusively. Admittedly, this idea is rather silly as there is much more to take into account than how well the players do in the simulation, such as the experience and the commitment of a user. I will also not be taking positions into account as ISFL GM's know more about their teams needs than I do. I mean no disrespect when I grade your draft picks, just imagine me as our in-universe Mel Kiper.
ROUND ONE:
Pick One: Honolulu selected Linebacker Liv Elsathelookout out of Dallas.
Elsa played in all fourteen of the Birddogs' games, starting in eight of them. Across these games Elsa tallied 85 tackles including 11 sacks, nine tackles for a loss, while also forcing two fumbles.
Grade: B-
Elsa is an interesting pick here, certainly performing in Dallas, but not quite putting up the stats that fellow linebackers Tolliver, Fresh, or Wananapaoa did this past season.
Pick Two: Baltimore selected Linebacker Money Tolliver out of Bondi Beach.
Tolliver started in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games this season, racking up 136 tackles including seventeen tackles for a loss, three sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, along with three passes defended.
Grade: A+
Tolliver looks to be the best linebacker in the draft, if not the best player over all. A no-brainer pick, Baltimore should be ecstatic that Tolliver fell to the second overall pick.
Pick Three: Orange County selected Cornerback Jamdrian LeBayers out of Bondi Beach.
LeBayers started in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games this season, totaling 81 tackles while also forcing four fumbles and recovering one. In pass coverage, LeBayers defended nine passes and intercepted one. On special teams, LeBayers returned 43 kicks for 818 yards.
Grade: A
LeBayers was the first of three corners taken in the entire draft. While all three were productive on defense, LeBayers edged out the others by performing in the return game as well. All signs point to Lebayers continuing the defensive success, so if he can keep the special teams production up in the big leagues, Orange County will have gotten a fantastic multi-use player.
Pick Four: Berlin selected Tight End Clint Mustache out of Kansas City.
Mustache started all fourteen games for the Coyotes, bringing in 39 passes for 521 yards and three touchdowns while only fumbling once. In pass protection Mustache had fifteen pancakes while allowing a single sack.
Grade: B-
While Mustache is a great player, he was not the best Tight End in the draft. Detective Crashmore put up better offensive numbers and was better in pass protection while dealing with sufficient, but still inferior, quarterback play compared to Mustache. I hope for Berlin that Mustache keeps developing and they won't be punished for this pick.
Pick Five: New York selected Defensive Tackle Lionel Scrimmage out of London.
Despite playing in all fourteen of the Royals' games, Scrimmage only started in six of them. Over those games Scrimmage had 42 tackles including seven sacks and four tackles for a loss while forcing a single fumble.
Grade: C
The first true head scratcher as while Scrimmage put up good numbers on less snaps, Xah'Aawrone had double the amount of sacks and produced four times as many turnovers. I know GM's like their guy, but there comes a time when production should be viewed above all else.
Pick Six: San Jose drafted Defensive End Alex Armstrong out Kansas City.
Armstrong started all fourteen of the Coyote's games totaling 51 tackles including fourteen sacks and seven tackles for a loss. Armstrong also forced three fumbles.
Grade: A+
Another great pick, Armstrong is by far the best defensive end of the seven taken in this draft. Averaging a sack a game, San Jose should be overjoyed to have an absolute game wrecker fall to them at the sixth pick.
Pick Seven: Cape Town selected Wide Receiver Kairo Knight out of Bondi Beach.
Knight only started in eight of the Buccaneers games this season, but got playing time in all of them. Knight put up 50 catches for 755 yards and four touchdowns while fumbling twice.
Grade: C-
Kairo does project to be a good player, but of the ten receivers taken in this draft Kairo was eighth in catches, yards, and touchdowns. All of this in a season where Bondi Beach's quarterback threw for over 4,000 yards and 29 touchdowns. Kairo wasn't even the best receiver on his team, so Cape Town better be sure that he was the right pick for them.
Pick Eight: Orange County selected Tight End Big McLarge Huge out of Norfolk.
Huge played all of the Seawolves' games this season, starting in ten of them. He tallied 45 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns. He also went a perfect seven for seven kicking extra points and six for nine kicking field goals. Huge also punted 25 times for 1,048 yards. In pass protection he had five pancakes while allowing zero sacks.
Grade: B+
While I am disappointed that yet another team took a tight end not named Crashmore, Huge had a comparably good season and has the strange upside of also being a competent kicker/punter. While it is unlikely that his kicking talents will be needed in Orange County, Huge should still have a productive career there.
Pick Nine: Baltimore selected Linebacker Walter Gunther out of Minnesota.
Gunther started in all fourteen games for the Grey Ducks, racking up 96 tackles including six sacks and twelve tackles for a loss. Additionally, Gunther forced two fumbles and recovered three of them. In pass defense Gunther defended two passes and had a single interception.
Grade: B
Gunther is a fantastic do it all linebacker, but going before both Fresh and Wananapaoa is a bit strange. This pick is still defensible if Baltimore really believes he's there guy. He and Tolliver should be a great linebacker duo in Baltimore for a long time.
Pick Ten: Austin selected Running Back Howard Coward out of Norfolk.
Coward started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, rushing 123 times for 588 yards and two touchdowns. Coward also brought in 44 catches for 470 yards and six touchdowns. In addition, Coward returned 30 kicks for 536 yards.
Grade: F
The worst first round pick, Coward was out rushed by both Farquaads and Tyler One by nearly three times the amount. Both other backs also nearly doubled Coward's total touchdowns. Coward had the better receiving season, but Farquaads and T1 were better in pass protection, with Tyler also being better in the return game. The only edge that Coward has on Tyler One is turning the ball over less, but Farquaads was just as good in that regard.
Pick Eleven: Sarasota selected Defensive End Ginand Toxic out of London.
Toxic only played in ten games for the Royals, but started in all of those ten. Toxic had 28 tackles, a sack, and a tackle for a loss across these games.
Grade: B
In a fairly weak year for Defensive Ends outside of Armstrong, Sarasota got a solid player in Toxic. The only other real option at Defensive End would be Fuamatu-Ma'afala who put up similar numbers to Toxic while playing four more games. Toxic certainly did enough in his limited minutes to be picked here.
Pick Twelve: Chicago selected Wide Receiver Jimmy Ryder out of Kansas City.
Ryder started all fourteen games for the Coyotes, bringing in 68 catches for 1,157 yards and nine touchdowns.
Grade: B+
Of all receivers taken in this draft, Ryder was third in yards and second in touchdowns despite having fewer catches than those ahead of him. Ryder should certainly be able prove his worthiness of this pick in Chicago.
Pick Thirteen: Arizona selected Safety Notso Smart out of Dallas.
Smart started in all fourteen of the Birddogs' games this season, tallying 75 tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss, and one forced fumble. In pass defense Smart had ten passes defended, seven interceptions, and a defensive touchdown.
Grade: B+
Smart was certainly one of the best safeties in this draft. Well he put up slightly better defensive numbers than Xavier Frost, I would have liked to see Frost picked due to his value in the return game. All things said, still a great pick from Arizona.
Pick Fourteen: Honolulu selected Wide Receiver Florida Man out of Minnesota.
Man played in all fourteen of the Grey Ducks' games this season, but only started in eleven of them. Man brought in 57 catches for 820 yards and eight touchdowns, while fumbling four times. Additionally, Man returned thirteen kicks for 256 yards.
Grade: C
Man played well in his limited minutes, but being drafted ahead of Penger Tolliver who had over 100 more yards and six more touchdowns is a bit wild. Could still be a good player, but I don't think he should have been picked here.
ROUND TWO:
Pick Fifteen: Yellowknife selected Tight End Detective Crashmore out of Portland.
Crashmore started in all fourteen games for the Pythons' this season, pulling in 65 catches for 737 yards and eight touchdowns. In pass protection Crashmore had nineteen pancakes and allowed zero sacks.
Grade: A
In my opinion, Crashmore was the best tight end in the draft. Having fallen to the fifteenth overall pick, behind two other tight ends, Yellowknife got a steal with their first pick.
Pick Sixteen: Berlin selected Running back KK Slider out of Dallas.
Slider played in all fourteen games, but only started nine for the Birddogs. Slider rushed 197 times for 839 yards and eight touchdowns. Slider also returned 36 kicks for 845 yards including a 101 yard return to the house.
Grade: B-
While a good player, getting a lot done in limited minutes, I feel similarly about Slider as I do about Howard Coward. Slider is certainly a better back, and was a monster in the return game, but having two running backs off the board while both Farquaads and T1 are still sitting in the green room is puzzling.
Pick Seventeen: Orange County selected Defensive End Iosefa Fuamatu-Ma'afala out of Norfolk.
Iosefa started in all fourteen of the Seawolves games this season, totaling 52 tackles, a sack, and five tackles for a loss.
Grade: B+
Iosefa had a better statistical year than Toxic who was drafted six picks ahead. However, Toxic was dealing with limited minutes and showed up when he played. The only reason that Orange County gets a better grade for this pick is getting a similar value player with a later pick.
Pick Eighteen: Baltimore selected Defensive Tackle Bourtol Halcomsby out of Tijuana.
Starting in all fourteen games for the Luchadores, Halcomsby racked up 57 tackles, three sacks, nineteen tackles for a loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Grade: B+
Yet another Defensive Tackle taken before Xah'Aawrone, but this pick is certainly more defensible. Halcomsby led the league in tackles for a loss, and was first in tackles among those drafted at his position. His sack numbers were a little low, but an argument could definitely be made that he was the best, most well rounded at the position.
Pick Nineteen: New York selected Defensive End James Batista out of Minnesota.
Batista only played in six games for the Birddogs, starting in only two. Batista had ten tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss, and a forced fumble.
Grade: B
Batista is a relative unknown, but he put up similar numbers to the remaining defensive ends despite playing significantly less snaps than the rest. We will just have to wait and see if he can get on the field more often and increase production.
Pick Twenty: Berlin selected Offensive Lineman Melvin Harris out of Tijuana.
Harris started all fourteen games for the Luchadores. Harris bullied his way to 44 pancakes on five sacks allowed.
Grade: C-
A truly confusing pick, as both Raya Ho'opa'i and The Heavy had more pancakes while giving up less sacks. Not much else to say.
Pick Twenty-One: Cape Town selected Wide Receiver Mike Ehrmantraut out of London.
Ehrmantraut started in all fourteen of the Royals games this season. Ehrmantraut brought in 85 catches for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns, while fumbling six times. In the return game, he ran back 35 kicks for 618 yards.
Grade: B+
Was picked ahead of receivers who beat him in yards and receivers who outpaced him in touchdowns, but Ehrmantraut has skills in the return game that shouldn't be ignored.
Pick Twenty-Two: Baltimore selected Wide Receiver Penger Tolliver out of Bondi Beach.
Tolliver played in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games, starting in ten of them. Tolliver caught 60 catches for 969 yards and 14 touchdowns, while only fumbling twice.
Grade: A+
Tolliver was second in the entire league in touchdowns, claiming the number one spot for those drafted. This is hands down one of the biggest steals in the draft.
Pick Twenty-Three: Sarasota selects Linebacker Fronky Fresh out of Portland.
Fresh started in all fourteen of the Pythons' games this season, tallying 107 tackles, sixteen sacks, fifteen tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, one pass defended, and an interception.
Grade: A
Fresh should not have fallen this far in the draft, putting up the second best numbers out of linebackers in the draft. Absolutely fantastic value on this pick from Sarasota.
Pick Twenty-Four: Austin selected Tight End Pegme Amidala out of London.
Amidala started all fourteen games for the Royals this season, hauling in 48 catches for 323 yards and a touchdown. In pass protection Amidala had 23 pancakes while giving up zero sacks.
Grade: B-
Not the most eye-popping receiving numbers, having the second fewest of those drafted at the position, but Amidala is a monster in the blocking game and that shouldn't be overlooked.
Pick Twenty-Five: Yellowknife selected Linebacker Toad Wananapaoa out of Norfolk.
Toad started in all fourteen games for the Seawolves this season, totaling 104 tackles, fourteen tackles for a loss, fourteen sacks, two forced fumbles, two passes defended, and an interception.
Grade: A
An almost identical situation to Sarasota and fresh, Yellowknife just got a stud of a player at an absolute bargain.
Pick Twenty-Six: San Jose selected Runningback Lord Farquaads out of London.
Farquaads started all fourteen games for the Royals, rushing 367 times for 1,602 yards and fourteen touchdowns, never fumbling. Farquaads also caught 28 passes for 260 yards.
Grade: A+
Arguably the best running back in the draft, Sarasota got a gem of a player with the third running back taken. The Sarasota GM should feel like they just robbed a bank.
Pick Twenty-Seven: Arizona selected Defensive Tackle Sir Tywrell Xah'Aawrone out of Minnesota.
TXA started in all fourteen games for the Grey Ducks, having had 30 tackles, fourteen sacks, four tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
Grade: A+
An absurd slide for a player that should have been picked fifth overall. The Coyotes have gotten themselves a real star in this player. Might just be the biggest steal in the draft.
Pick Twenty-Eight: Honolulu selected Offensive Lineman Raya Ho'opa'i out of Kansas City.
Raya started in all fourteen games for the Coyotes, totaling 67 pancakes on only two sacks allowed.
Grade: A
Raya was far and away the best offensive lineman in the draft, putting up the best numbers in the DSFL. Honolulu should be happy to get the hometown kid with this pick, especially at a position so in demand.
ROUND THREE:
Pick Twenty-Nine: Honolulu selected Defensive Tackle Lenny Longpipe out of Portland.
Longpipe started in all fourteen games for the Pythons, tallying 47 tackles, eight sacks, four tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Grade: B+
Longpipe is a hell of a player, having had the second most tackles and tackles of those drafted at his position. One could argue that he was the second best defensive tackle in the draft. Great value for a player this good.
Pick Thirty: Honolulu selected Running Back Alita Battle Angel out of Dallas.
Battle Angel played in all fourteen games for the Birddogs, starting in nine of them. They rushed 84 times for 273 yards and five touchdowns, fumbling three times. ABA also had 18 pancakes while allowing a single sack.
Grade: F
It is nonsensical that ABA was drafted ahead of Tyler One. Yes, T1 has issues holding on to the ball, but his raw production numbers should not be ignored.
Pick Thirty-One: Chicago selected Cornerback Bobby Steel out of Dallas.
Steel started in all fourteen games for the Birddogs, racking up 52 tackles, a forced fumble, fifteen passes defended, three interceptions, and a defensive touchdown.
Grade: B-
While Steel is a good player, he was the worst of the three corners taken in this draft. LeBayers had more tackles and Henderson had more passes defended. Steel could still turn out to be a great player in this league, Chicago might regret passing on Henderson.
Pick Thirty-Two: Baltimore Selected Offensive Lineman Bengal Tigerheart out of Bondi Beach.
Tigerheart started in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games, totaling 46 pancakes on one sack allowed.
Grade: C-
See Pick Twenty
Pick Thirty-Three: Cape Town selected Defensive End Ryan Lawrence out of Kansas City.
Lawrence only played in twelve games for the Coyotes, but started in all of those twelve. Lawrence had 12 tackles, seven sacks, a tackle for a loss, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and a safety.
Grade C+
His number of sacks and his ability to create turnovers is certainly intriguing, but the lack of tackles concerns me. Cape Town will have to polish his abilities, but looking back Lawrence could be seen as one of the best in his draft class.
Pick Thirty-Four: Orange County selected Running Back Tyler One out of Portland.
T1 started in all fourteen games for the Pythons, rushing 339 times for 1,632 yards and nine touchdowns. Tyler also caught 22 passes for 259 yards and returned 32 kickoffs for 596 yards. T1 fumbled fourteen times overall.
Grade: B+
The DSFL rushing leader has finally been drafted. His turnovers are certainly concerning, but to get a true workhorse this late in the draft is a gift for Orange County.
Pick Thirty-Five: Cape Town selected Running Back Nakiri Ayame out of Dallas.
Ayame only started six games for the Birddogs, but played in all fourteen. Ayame rushed 127 times for 711 yards and five touchdowns. Additionally Ayame caught 7 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. On special teams they returned 16 kickoffs for 342 yards and 18 punts for 196 yards. Ayame fumbled twice all season.
Grade: C+
Towards the end of the notable running backs getting drafted, Ayame may not have the highest counting stats, but sure was efficient. Hopefully Ayame will be able to find space for themself behind one of the best running backs in the league in Cape Town.
Pick Thirty-Six: Baltimore selected Safety Quandale Dingle out of Norfolk.
Dingle started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, totaling 57 tackles, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, seventeen passes defended, and five interceptions.
Grade: B-
Dingle is certainly a great safety, but this is another situation where Frost’s return skills should have earned him this pick.
Pick Thirty-Seven: Cape Town selected Tight End Jake Basinger out of Tijuana.
Basinger started in ten games for the Luchadores, but played in all fourteen. Basinger had 39 catches for 413 yards and a touchdown. Basinger also had 16 pancakes while allowing zero sacks.
Grade: B
A similar situation to Amidala in Austin, except Basinger traded some of the blocking skills for more production. Cape Town only gets a higher grade as this pick is closer to the end of the draft.
Pick Thirty-Eight: Austin selected Safety Mike Holiday out of Dallas.
Holiday started in all fourteen games for Dallas, racking up 88 tackles, a sack, two tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two passes defended.
Grade: B+
Holiday was the only safety drafted to have played strong safety in the DSFL. I am not going to judge his lack of pass defense stats too harshly as a result. Austin got a good player at an amazingly late pick.
Pick Thirty-Nine: New Orleans selected Wide Receiver Eli Prince out of Tijuana.
Prince started in all fourteen games for the Luchadores. Prince reeled in 81 catches for 1,176 yards and eight touchdowns, fumbling three times.
Grade: B+
Prince ranks third in receiving yards out of all receivers in this draft. He is an extremely well rounded player who probably should not have fallen this far. There is another receiver coming up later who you could argue should have been picked instead, but I choose to congratulate New Orleans on getting great value out of their one and only pick this year.
Pick Forty: Chicago selected Safety Xavier Frost out of Minnesota.
Frost started all fourteen games for the Grey Ducks this season, tallying 60 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, thirteen passes defended, five interceptions, a defensive touchdown, and a safety. In the return game Frost returned 34 kickoffs for 624 yards along with 32 punts for 213 yards.
Grade: A
Frost has the counting stats to keep up with any other safety in this draft, along with being the best returner in the draft with no questions asked. An absolute fleecing from Chicago, this is a fantastic player to get this late.
Pick Forty-One: Arizona selected Wide Receiver Don Tollibeo out of London.
Tollibeo played in all fourteen games for the Royals, starting in eleven of them. Tolibeo hauled in 76 catches for 1,197 yards and eight touchdowns, fumbling five times.
Grade: A+
Tollibeo leads all drafted receivers in yards despite only being third in catches. He also has the touchdowns to back up his yardage. Many teams are going to regret passing on Tollibeo.
Pick Forty-Two: Arizona selected Kicker/Punter Jayme Jayne Jay-Jaymison out of Minnesota.
Jay-Jaymison played in twelve games for Minnesota this season. J4 made 30 extra points on 32 attempts and 25 field goals on 33 attempts. In addition, J4 punted 53 times for 2,073 yards.
Grade: A
The first of two kickers/punters drafted, Jay-Jaymison has the sheer volume to put himself ahead. Can’t find anything wrong with this pick.
ROUND FOUR:
Pick Forty-Three: Berlin selected Offensive Lineman The Heavy out of Portland.
The Heavy started all fourteen games for the Pythons, bullying their way to 54 pancakes while only allowing a single sack.
Grade: A
Second among all offensive linemen in pancakes, while also having the best pancake to sack ratio, Berlin gets a mauler for cheap.
Pick Forty-Four: Berlin selected Running Back Cape "the Party" Rhino out of Minnesota.
Cape started in thirteen of the fourteen games they played for the Grey Ducks this season, rushing 242 times for 950 yards and twelve touchdowns. Cape also caught 16 passes for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Grade: B+
Cape put up great stats this season, especially when you consider that he had to split the carries with a fellow draftee. Good player at a great value.
Pick Forty-Five: Orange County selected Quarterback Mathias Mayhem out of Kansas City.
Mayhem played in twelve games for the Coyotes, starting in three. Mayhem completed 12 of 17 pass attempts for 176 yards and a touchdown, with 53 of those yards coming from a single pass.
Grade: ?
Mayhem is the most unknown a player can get. Orange County must be relying on his physical talents and hoping that they can coach him up.
Pick Forty-Six: Baltimore selected Quarterback Rocky Franklin III out of Norfolk.
Franklin III started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, completing 215 of 384 pass attempts for 2,629 yards and 23 touchdowns while only throwing seven interceptions.
Grade: B+
Unlike the last pick, we actually have seen this quarterback play. Most notable is his ability to take care of the ball and prevent turnovers. Baltimore already has a quarterback in place, so Franklin III should have even more time to hone his skills.
Pick Forty-Seven: New York selected Tight End Anthony Simmons II out of Tijuana.
Simmons II played in eight games for the Luchadores, starting in six of them. Simmons caught 19 passes for 164 yards while having six pancakes on zero sacks allowed.
Grade: C
Not much to say about Simmons II as he didn’t do too much with his time in the DSFL. Hopefully he gets more opportunities to improve in New York.
Pick Forty-Eight: Honolulu selected Wide Receiver Oliver O'Conner out of Tijuana.
O'Conner started thirteen of the fourteen games he played for the Luchadores, totaling 72 catches for 869 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned 28 kickoffs for 494 yards while having 10 pancakes on the season. O'Conner fumbled once all season.
Grade: B-
O'Conner was effective at racking up receptions and getting yards, but hopefully he can score more touchdowns as he improves. Decent value this late.
Pick Forty-Nine: Chicago selected Defensive End Action Bronson out of Bondi Beach.
Bronson started in all fourteen games for the Buccaneers. In those games, Bronson recorded 14 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles.
Grade: C
Bronson had some bright spots, but overall was underwhelming. Not too much to say here.
Pick Fifty: New York selected Wide Receiver Keno Akara out of Kansas City.
Akara started in four of the twelve games they played for the Coyotes. Akara caught 30 passes for 344 yards and two touchdowns while fumbling twice.
Grade: C+
Akara had decent stats for the number of passes he caught. If he gets more receptions and is more careful while turning the ball over, maybe he could turn into something. I wouldn’t get my hopes up though.
Pick Fifty-One: Sarasota selected Runningback Luis Randall out of Minnesota.
Randall played in ten games for the Grey Ducks, starting in six of them. Randall rushed 52 times for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Randall also caught 25 balls for 181 yards while fumbling five times over the course of the season.
Grade: C
Four yards per rush is nothing to sneeze at, but his stats were limited as most of Minnesota’s carries went to Cape. He could turn out to be something if he gets carries and learns how to hold onto the ball, but it's unlikely as the Sailfish already have a true stud at running back.
Pick Fifty-Two: Austin selected Kicker/Punter Cole Mann out of Dallas.
Mann played in eight games for the Birddogs, converting on 20 out of 20 extra points and 9 out of 12 field goals. Mann also punted 41 times for 1,639 yards.
Grade: A
Mann is the second of two kickers/punters drafted. Don’t forget that he was the more accurate kicker of the two, only falling behind due to lack of volume. Mann could make a name for himself in Austin if they move on from their current kicker.
Pick Fifty-Three: Honolulu selected Safety Matthew Fryars out of Kansas City.
Fryars started in eleven of the twelve games they played for the Coyotes, totaling 36 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and seven passes defended.
Grade: C
Fryars was the last safety drafted and rightfully so. He doesn’t have the counting stats that the others did. A fairly well rounded player, there's a chance he makes it in the league.
Pick Fifty-Four: Chicago selected Wide Receiver Malcolm Grimes out of Portland.
Grimes played in six games for the Pythons, starting in three of them. Grimes caught 25 passes for 358 yards and a touchdown.
Grade: C
See Pick Fifty
Pick Fifty-Five: Arizona selected Cornerback Jack Henderson out of Tijuana.
Henderson started in all fourteen games for the Luchadores, racking up 62 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, a punt block, nineteen passes defended, four interceptions and a defensive touchdown.
Grade: A+
Henderson is the second best cornerback in the draft. His falling this far is a blemish on the draft but a boon for Arizona. Should make a good defensive back tandem with Notso Smart.
Pick Fifty-Six: Yellowknife selected Defensive End Colt Mackintosh out of Norfolk.
Mackintosh started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, totaling 11 tackles, three sacks, a tackle for a loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Grade: C
See Pick Forty-Nine
Pick Fifty-Seven: Honolulu selected Running Back Cassius Holloway out of London.
Holloway played in all fourteen of the Royals' games, starting in nine of them. Holloway rushed 18 times for 77 yards and a touchdown while catching 6 passes for 48 yards, fumbling twice. Holloway had 13 pancakes while allowing a single sack.
Grade: C-
It’s hard to blame a team for not getting a star with Mr. Irrelevant, but Holloway is downright bad. If you look at the stats, Holloway had 4.3 yards per carry, but it's misleading. When you remove the outlier that is 37 yards in one play, Holloway averaged an abysmal 2.3 yards per carry. Farquaad’s greatness isn’t the only reason Holloway didn’t get touches in London.
ROUND ONE:
Pick One: Honolulu selected Linebacker Liv Elsathelookout out of Dallas.
Elsa played in all fourteen of the Birddogs' games, starting in eight of them. Across these games Elsa tallied 85 tackles including 11 sacks, nine tackles for a loss, while also forcing two fumbles.
Grade: B-
Elsa is an interesting pick here, certainly performing in Dallas, but not quite putting up the stats that fellow linebackers Tolliver, Fresh, or Wananapaoa did this past season.
Pick Two: Baltimore selected Linebacker Money Tolliver out of Bondi Beach.
Tolliver started in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games this season, racking up 136 tackles including seventeen tackles for a loss, three sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, along with three passes defended.
Grade: A+
Tolliver looks to be the best linebacker in the draft, if not the best player over all. A no-brainer pick, Baltimore should be ecstatic that Tolliver fell to the second overall pick.
Pick Three: Orange County selected Cornerback Jamdrian LeBayers out of Bondi Beach.
LeBayers started in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games this season, totaling 81 tackles while also forcing four fumbles and recovering one. In pass coverage, LeBayers defended nine passes and intercepted one. On special teams, LeBayers returned 43 kicks for 818 yards.
Grade: A
LeBayers was the first of three corners taken in the entire draft. While all three were productive on defense, LeBayers edged out the others by performing in the return game as well. All signs point to Lebayers continuing the defensive success, so if he can keep the special teams production up in the big leagues, Orange County will have gotten a fantastic multi-use player.
Pick Four: Berlin selected Tight End Clint Mustache out of Kansas City.
Mustache started all fourteen games for the Coyotes, bringing in 39 passes for 521 yards and three touchdowns while only fumbling once. In pass protection Mustache had fifteen pancakes while allowing a single sack.
Grade: B-
While Mustache is a great player, he was not the best Tight End in the draft. Detective Crashmore put up better offensive numbers and was better in pass protection while dealing with sufficient, but still inferior, quarterback play compared to Mustache. I hope for Berlin that Mustache keeps developing and they won't be punished for this pick.
Pick Five: New York selected Defensive Tackle Lionel Scrimmage out of London.
Despite playing in all fourteen of the Royals' games, Scrimmage only started in six of them. Over those games Scrimmage had 42 tackles including seven sacks and four tackles for a loss while forcing a single fumble.
Grade: C
The first true head scratcher as while Scrimmage put up good numbers on less snaps, Xah'Aawrone had double the amount of sacks and produced four times as many turnovers. I know GM's like their guy, but there comes a time when production should be viewed above all else.
Pick Six: San Jose drafted Defensive End Alex Armstrong out Kansas City.
Armstrong started all fourteen of the Coyote's games totaling 51 tackles including fourteen sacks and seven tackles for a loss. Armstrong also forced three fumbles.
Grade: A+
Another great pick, Armstrong is by far the best defensive end of the seven taken in this draft. Averaging a sack a game, San Jose should be overjoyed to have an absolute game wrecker fall to them at the sixth pick.
Pick Seven: Cape Town selected Wide Receiver Kairo Knight out of Bondi Beach.
Knight only started in eight of the Buccaneers games this season, but got playing time in all of them. Knight put up 50 catches for 755 yards and four touchdowns while fumbling twice.
Grade: C-
Kairo does project to be a good player, but of the ten receivers taken in this draft Kairo was eighth in catches, yards, and touchdowns. All of this in a season where Bondi Beach's quarterback threw for over 4,000 yards and 29 touchdowns. Kairo wasn't even the best receiver on his team, so Cape Town better be sure that he was the right pick for them.
Pick Eight: Orange County selected Tight End Big McLarge Huge out of Norfolk.
Huge played all of the Seawolves' games this season, starting in ten of them. He tallied 45 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns. He also went a perfect seven for seven kicking extra points and six for nine kicking field goals. Huge also punted 25 times for 1,048 yards. In pass protection he had five pancakes while allowing zero sacks.
Grade: B+
While I am disappointed that yet another team took a tight end not named Crashmore, Huge had a comparably good season and has the strange upside of also being a competent kicker/punter. While it is unlikely that his kicking talents will be needed in Orange County, Huge should still have a productive career there.
Pick Nine: Baltimore selected Linebacker Walter Gunther out of Minnesota.
Gunther started in all fourteen games for the Grey Ducks, racking up 96 tackles including six sacks and twelve tackles for a loss. Additionally, Gunther forced two fumbles and recovered three of them. In pass defense Gunther defended two passes and had a single interception.
Grade: B
Gunther is a fantastic do it all linebacker, but going before both Fresh and Wananapaoa is a bit strange. This pick is still defensible if Baltimore really believes he's there guy. He and Tolliver should be a great linebacker duo in Baltimore for a long time.
Pick Ten: Austin selected Running Back Howard Coward out of Norfolk.
Coward started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, rushing 123 times for 588 yards and two touchdowns. Coward also brought in 44 catches for 470 yards and six touchdowns. In addition, Coward returned 30 kicks for 536 yards.
Grade: F
The worst first round pick, Coward was out rushed by both Farquaads and Tyler One by nearly three times the amount. Both other backs also nearly doubled Coward's total touchdowns. Coward had the better receiving season, but Farquaads and T1 were better in pass protection, with Tyler also being better in the return game. The only edge that Coward has on Tyler One is turning the ball over less, but Farquaads was just as good in that regard.
Pick Eleven: Sarasota selected Defensive End Ginand Toxic out of London.
Toxic only played in ten games for the Royals, but started in all of those ten. Toxic had 28 tackles, a sack, and a tackle for a loss across these games.
Grade: B
In a fairly weak year for Defensive Ends outside of Armstrong, Sarasota got a solid player in Toxic. The only other real option at Defensive End would be Fuamatu-Ma'afala who put up similar numbers to Toxic while playing four more games. Toxic certainly did enough in his limited minutes to be picked here.
Pick Twelve: Chicago selected Wide Receiver Jimmy Ryder out of Kansas City.
Ryder started all fourteen games for the Coyotes, bringing in 68 catches for 1,157 yards and nine touchdowns.
Grade: B+
Of all receivers taken in this draft, Ryder was third in yards and second in touchdowns despite having fewer catches than those ahead of him. Ryder should certainly be able prove his worthiness of this pick in Chicago.
Pick Thirteen: Arizona selected Safety Notso Smart out of Dallas.
Smart started in all fourteen of the Birddogs' games this season, tallying 75 tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss, and one forced fumble. In pass defense Smart had ten passes defended, seven interceptions, and a defensive touchdown.
Grade: B+
Smart was certainly one of the best safeties in this draft. Well he put up slightly better defensive numbers than Xavier Frost, I would have liked to see Frost picked due to his value in the return game. All things said, still a great pick from Arizona.
Pick Fourteen: Honolulu selected Wide Receiver Florida Man out of Minnesota.
Man played in all fourteen of the Grey Ducks' games this season, but only started in eleven of them. Man brought in 57 catches for 820 yards and eight touchdowns, while fumbling four times. Additionally, Man returned thirteen kicks for 256 yards.
Grade: C
Man played well in his limited minutes, but being drafted ahead of Penger Tolliver who had over 100 more yards and six more touchdowns is a bit wild. Could still be a good player, but I don't think he should have been picked here.
ROUND TWO:
Pick Fifteen: Yellowknife selected Tight End Detective Crashmore out of Portland.
Crashmore started in all fourteen games for the Pythons' this season, pulling in 65 catches for 737 yards and eight touchdowns. In pass protection Crashmore had nineteen pancakes and allowed zero sacks.
Grade: A
In my opinion, Crashmore was the best tight end in the draft. Having fallen to the fifteenth overall pick, behind two other tight ends, Yellowknife got a steal with their first pick.
Pick Sixteen: Berlin selected Running back KK Slider out of Dallas.
Slider played in all fourteen games, but only started nine for the Birddogs. Slider rushed 197 times for 839 yards and eight touchdowns. Slider also returned 36 kicks for 845 yards including a 101 yard return to the house.
Grade: B-
While a good player, getting a lot done in limited minutes, I feel similarly about Slider as I do about Howard Coward. Slider is certainly a better back, and was a monster in the return game, but having two running backs off the board while both Farquaads and T1 are still sitting in the green room is puzzling.
Pick Seventeen: Orange County selected Defensive End Iosefa Fuamatu-Ma'afala out of Norfolk.
Iosefa started in all fourteen of the Seawolves games this season, totaling 52 tackles, a sack, and five tackles for a loss.
Grade: B+
Iosefa had a better statistical year than Toxic who was drafted six picks ahead. However, Toxic was dealing with limited minutes and showed up when he played. The only reason that Orange County gets a better grade for this pick is getting a similar value player with a later pick.
Pick Eighteen: Baltimore selected Defensive Tackle Bourtol Halcomsby out of Tijuana.
Starting in all fourteen games for the Luchadores, Halcomsby racked up 57 tackles, three sacks, nineteen tackles for a loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Grade: B+
Yet another Defensive Tackle taken before Xah'Aawrone, but this pick is certainly more defensible. Halcomsby led the league in tackles for a loss, and was first in tackles among those drafted at his position. His sack numbers were a little low, but an argument could definitely be made that he was the best, most well rounded at the position.
Pick Nineteen: New York selected Defensive End James Batista out of Minnesota.
Batista only played in six games for the Birddogs, starting in only two. Batista had ten tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss, and a forced fumble.
Grade: B
Batista is a relative unknown, but he put up similar numbers to the remaining defensive ends despite playing significantly less snaps than the rest. We will just have to wait and see if he can get on the field more often and increase production.
Pick Twenty: Berlin selected Offensive Lineman Melvin Harris out of Tijuana.
Harris started all fourteen games for the Luchadores. Harris bullied his way to 44 pancakes on five sacks allowed.
Grade: C-
A truly confusing pick, as both Raya Ho'opa'i and The Heavy had more pancakes while giving up less sacks. Not much else to say.
Pick Twenty-One: Cape Town selected Wide Receiver Mike Ehrmantraut out of London.
Ehrmantraut started in all fourteen of the Royals games this season. Ehrmantraut brought in 85 catches for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns, while fumbling six times. In the return game, he ran back 35 kicks for 618 yards.
Grade: B+
Was picked ahead of receivers who beat him in yards and receivers who outpaced him in touchdowns, but Ehrmantraut has skills in the return game that shouldn't be ignored.
Pick Twenty-Two: Baltimore selected Wide Receiver Penger Tolliver out of Bondi Beach.
Tolliver played in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games, starting in ten of them. Tolliver caught 60 catches for 969 yards and 14 touchdowns, while only fumbling twice.
Grade: A+
Tolliver was second in the entire league in touchdowns, claiming the number one spot for those drafted. This is hands down one of the biggest steals in the draft.
Pick Twenty-Three: Sarasota selects Linebacker Fronky Fresh out of Portland.
Fresh started in all fourteen of the Pythons' games this season, tallying 107 tackles, sixteen sacks, fifteen tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, one pass defended, and an interception.
Grade: A
Fresh should not have fallen this far in the draft, putting up the second best numbers out of linebackers in the draft. Absolutely fantastic value on this pick from Sarasota.
Pick Twenty-Four: Austin selected Tight End Pegme Amidala out of London.
Amidala started all fourteen games for the Royals this season, hauling in 48 catches for 323 yards and a touchdown. In pass protection Amidala had 23 pancakes while giving up zero sacks.
Grade: B-
Not the most eye-popping receiving numbers, having the second fewest of those drafted at the position, but Amidala is a monster in the blocking game and that shouldn't be overlooked.
Pick Twenty-Five: Yellowknife selected Linebacker Toad Wananapaoa out of Norfolk.
Toad started in all fourteen games for the Seawolves this season, totaling 104 tackles, fourteen tackles for a loss, fourteen sacks, two forced fumbles, two passes defended, and an interception.
Grade: A
An almost identical situation to Sarasota and fresh, Yellowknife just got a stud of a player at an absolute bargain.
Pick Twenty-Six: San Jose selected Runningback Lord Farquaads out of London.
Farquaads started all fourteen games for the Royals, rushing 367 times for 1,602 yards and fourteen touchdowns, never fumbling. Farquaads also caught 28 passes for 260 yards.
Grade: A+
Arguably the best running back in the draft, Sarasota got a gem of a player with the third running back taken. The Sarasota GM should feel like they just robbed a bank.
Pick Twenty-Seven: Arizona selected Defensive Tackle Sir Tywrell Xah'Aawrone out of Minnesota.
TXA started in all fourteen games for the Grey Ducks, having had 30 tackles, fourteen sacks, four tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
Grade: A+
An absurd slide for a player that should have been picked fifth overall. The Coyotes have gotten themselves a real star in this player. Might just be the biggest steal in the draft.
Pick Twenty-Eight: Honolulu selected Offensive Lineman Raya Ho'opa'i out of Kansas City.
Raya started in all fourteen games for the Coyotes, totaling 67 pancakes on only two sacks allowed.
Grade: A
Raya was far and away the best offensive lineman in the draft, putting up the best numbers in the DSFL. Honolulu should be happy to get the hometown kid with this pick, especially at a position so in demand.
ROUND THREE:
Pick Twenty-Nine: Honolulu selected Defensive Tackle Lenny Longpipe out of Portland.
Longpipe started in all fourteen games for the Pythons, tallying 47 tackles, eight sacks, four tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Grade: B+
Longpipe is a hell of a player, having had the second most tackles and tackles of those drafted at his position. One could argue that he was the second best defensive tackle in the draft. Great value for a player this good.
Pick Thirty: Honolulu selected Running Back Alita Battle Angel out of Dallas.
Battle Angel played in all fourteen games for the Birddogs, starting in nine of them. They rushed 84 times for 273 yards and five touchdowns, fumbling three times. ABA also had 18 pancakes while allowing a single sack.
Grade: F
It is nonsensical that ABA was drafted ahead of Tyler One. Yes, T1 has issues holding on to the ball, but his raw production numbers should not be ignored.
Pick Thirty-One: Chicago selected Cornerback Bobby Steel out of Dallas.
Steel started in all fourteen games for the Birddogs, racking up 52 tackles, a forced fumble, fifteen passes defended, three interceptions, and a defensive touchdown.
Grade: B-
While Steel is a good player, he was the worst of the three corners taken in this draft. LeBayers had more tackles and Henderson had more passes defended. Steel could still turn out to be a great player in this league, Chicago might regret passing on Henderson.
Pick Thirty-Two: Baltimore Selected Offensive Lineman Bengal Tigerheart out of Bondi Beach.
Tigerheart started in all fourteen of the Buccaneers games, totaling 46 pancakes on one sack allowed.
Grade: C-
See Pick Twenty
Pick Thirty-Three: Cape Town selected Defensive End Ryan Lawrence out of Kansas City.
Lawrence only played in twelve games for the Coyotes, but started in all of those twelve. Lawrence had 12 tackles, seven sacks, a tackle for a loss, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and a safety.
Grade C+
His number of sacks and his ability to create turnovers is certainly intriguing, but the lack of tackles concerns me. Cape Town will have to polish his abilities, but looking back Lawrence could be seen as one of the best in his draft class.
Pick Thirty-Four: Orange County selected Running Back Tyler One out of Portland.
T1 started in all fourteen games for the Pythons, rushing 339 times for 1,632 yards and nine touchdowns. Tyler also caught 22 passes for 259 yards and returned 32 kickoffs for 596 yards. T1 fumbled fourteen times overall.
Grade: B+
The DSFL rushing leader has finally been drafted. His turnovers are certainly concerning, but to get a true workhorse this late in the draft is a gift for Orange County.
Pick Thirty-Five: Cape Town selected Running Back Nakiri Ayame out of Dallas.
Ayame only started six games for the Birddogs, but played in all fourteen. Ayame rushed 127 times for 711 yards and five touchdowns. Additionally Ayame caught 7 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. On special teams they returned 16 kickoffs for 342 yards and 18 punts for 196 yards. Ayame fumbled twice all season.
Grade: C+
Towards the end of the notable running backs getting drafted, Ayame may not have the highest counting stats, but sure was efficient. Hopefully Ayame will be able to find space for themself behind one of the best running backs in the league in Cape Town.
Pick Thirty-Six: Baltimore selected Safety Quandale Dingle out of Norfolk.
Dingle started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, totaling 57 tackles, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, seventeen passes defended, and five interceptions.
Grade: B-
Dingle is certainly a great safety, but this is another situation where Frost’s return skills should have earned him this pick.
Pick Thirty-Seven: Cape Town selected Tight End Jake Basinger out of Tijuana.
Basinger started in ten games for the Luchadores, but played in all fourteen. Basinger had 39 catches for 413 yards and a touchdown. Basinger also had 16 pancakes while allowing zero sacks.
Grade: B
A similar situation to Amidala in Austin, except Basinger traded some of the blocking skills for more production. Cape Town only gets a higher grade as this pick is closer to the end of the draft.
Pick Thirty-Eight: Austin selected Safety Mike Holiday out of Dallas.
Holiday started in all fourteen games for Dallas, racking up 88 tackles, a sack, two tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two passes defended.
Grade: B+
Holiday was the only safety drafted to have played strong safety in the DSFL. I am not going to judge his lack of pass defense stats too harshly as a result. Austin got a good player at an amazingly late pick.
Pick Thirty-Nine: New Orleans selected Wide Receiver Eli Prince out of Tijuana.
Prince started in all fourteen games for the Luchadores. Prince reeled in 81 catches for 1,176 yards and eight touchdowns, fumbling three times.
Grade: B+
Prince ranks third in receiving yards out of all receivers in this draft. He is an extremely well rounded player who probably should not have fallen this far. There is another receiver coming up later who you could argue should have been picked instead, but I choose to congratulate New Orleans on getting great value out of their one and only pick this year.
Pick Forty: Chicago selected Safety Xavier Frost out of Minnesota.
Frost started all fourteen games for the Grey Ducks this season, tallying 60 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, thirteen passes defended, five interceptions, a defensive touchdown, and a safety. In the return game Frost returned 34 kickoffs for 624 yards along with 32 punts for 213 yards.
Grade: A
Frost has the counting stats to keep up with any other safety in this draft, along with being the best returner in the draft with no questions asked. An absolute fleecing from Chicago, this is a fantastic player to get this late.
Pick Forty-One: Arizona selected Wide Receiver Don Tollibeo out of London.
Tollibeo played in all fourteen games for the Royals, starting in eleven of them. Tolibeo hauled in 76 catches for 1,197 yards and eight touchdowns, fumbling five times.
Grade: A+
Tollibeo leads all drafted receivers in yards despite only being third in catches. He also has the touchdowns to back up his yardage. Many teams are going to regret passing on Tollibeo.
Pick Forty-Two: Arizona selected Kicker/Punter Jayme Jayne Jay-Jaymison out of Minnesota.
Jay-Jaymison played in twelve games for Minnesota this season. J4 made 30 extra points on 32 attempts and 25 field goals on 33 attempts. In addition, J4 punted 53 times for 2,073 yards.
Grade: A
The first of two kickers/punters drafted, Jay-Jaymison has the sheer volume to put himself ahead. Can’t find anything wrong with this pick.
ROUND FOUR:
Pick Forty-Three: Berlin selected Offensive Lineman The Heavy out of Portland.
The Heavy started all fourteen games for the Pythons, bullying their way to 54 pancakes while only allowing a single sack.
Grade: A
Second among all offensive linemen in pancakes, while also having the best pancake to sack ratio, Berlin gets a mauler for cheap.
Pick Forty-Four: Berlin selected Running Back Cape "the Party" Rhino out of Minnesota.
Cape started in thirteen of the fourteen games they played for the Grey Ducks this season, rushing 242 times for 950 yards and twelve touchdowns. Cape also caught 16 passes for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Grade: B+
Cape put up great stats this season, especially when you consider that he had to split the carries with a fellow draftee. Good player at a great value.
Pick Forty-Five: Orange County selected Quarterback Mathias Mayhem out of Kansas City.
Mayhem played in twelve games for the Coyotes, starting in three. Mayhem completed 12 of 17 pass attempts for 176 yards and a touchdown, with 53 of those yards coming from a single pass.
Grade: ?
Mayhem is the most unknown a player can get. Orange County must be relying on his physical talents and hoping that they can coach him up.
Pick Forty-Six: Baltimore selected Quarterback Rocky Franklin III out of Norfolk.
Franklin III started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, completing 215 of 384 pass attempts for 2,629 yards and 23 touchdowns while only throwing seven interceptions.
Grade: B+
Unlike the last pick, we actually have seen this quarterback play. Most notable is his ability to take care of the ball and prevent turnovers. Baltimore already has a quarterback in place, so Franklin III should have even more time to hone his skills.
Pick Forty-Seven: New York selected Tight End Anthony Simmons II out of Tijuana.
Simmons II played in eight games for the Luchadores, starting in six of them. Simmons caught 19 passes for 164 yards while having six pancakes on zero sacks allowed.
Grade: C
Not much to say about Simmons II as he didn’t do too much with his time in the DSFL. Hopefully he gets more opportunities to improve in New York.
Pick Forty-Eight: Honolulu selected Wide Receiver Oliver O'Conner out of Tijuana.
O'Conner started thirteen of the fourteen games he played for the Luchadores, totaling 72 catches for 869 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned 28 kickoffs for 494 yards while having 10 pancakes on the season. O'Conner fumbled once all season.
Grade: B-
O'Conner was effective at racking up receptions and getting yards, but hopefully he can score more touchdowns as he improves. Decent value this late.
Pick Forty-Nine: Chicago selected Defensive End Action Bronson out of Bondi Beach.
Bronson started in all fourteen games for the Buccaneers. In those games, Bronson recorded 14 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles.
Grade: C
Bronson had some bright spots, but overall was underwhelming. Not too much to say here.
Pick Fifty: New York selected Wide Receiver Keno Akara out of Kansas City.
Akara started in four of the twelve games they played for the Coyotes. Akara caught 30 passes for 344 yards and two touchdowns while fumbling twice.
Grade: C+
Akara had decent stats for the number of passes he caught. If he gets more receptions and is more careful while turning the ball over, maybe he could turn into something. I wouldn’t get my hopes up though.
Pick Fifty-One: Sarasota selected Runningback Luis Randall out of Minnesota.
Randall played in ten games for the Grey Ducks, starting in six of them. Randall rushed 52 times for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Randall also caught 25 balls for 181 yards while fumbling five times over the course of the season.
Grade: C
Four yards per rush is nothing to sneeze at, but his stats were limited as most of Minnesota’s carries went to Cape. He could turn out to be something if he gets carries and learns how to hold onto the ball, but it's unlikely as the Sailfish already have a true stud at running back.
Pick Fifty-Two: Austin selected Kicker/Punter Cole Mann out of Dallas.
Mann played in eight games for the Birddogs, converting on 20 out of 20 extra points and 9 out of 12 field goals. Mann also punted 41 times for 1,639 yards.
Grade: A
Mann is the second of two kickers/punters drafted. Don’t forget that he was the more accurate kicker of the two, only falling behind due to lack of volume. Mann could make a name for himself in Austin if they move on from their current kicker.
Pick Fifty-Three: Honolulu selected Safety Matthew Fryars out of Kansas City.
Fryars started in eleven of the twelve games they played for the Coyotes, totaling 36 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and seven passes defended.
Grade: C
Fryars was the last safety drafted and rightfully so. He doesn’t have the counting stats that the others did. A fairly well rounded player, there's a chance he makes it in the league.
Pick Fifty-Four: Chicago selected Wide Receiver Malcolm Grimes out of Portland.
Grimes played in six games for the Pythons, starting in three of them. Grimes caught 25 passes for 358 yards and a touchdown.
Grade: C
See Pick Fifty
Pick Fifty-Five: Arizona selected Cornerback Jack Henderson out of Tijuana.
Henderson started in all fourteen games for the Luchadores, racking up 62 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, a punt block, nineteen passes defended, four interceptions and a defensive touchdown.
Grade: A+
Henderson is the second best cornerback in the draft. His falling this far is a blemish on the draft but a boon for Arizona. Should make a good defensive back tandem with Notso Smart.
Pick Fifty-Six: Yellowknife selected Defensive End Colt Mackintosh out of Norfolk.
Mackintosh started all fourteen games for the Seawolves, totaling 11 tackles, three sacks, a tackle for a loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Grade: C
See Pick Forty-Nine
Pick Fifty-Seven: Honolulu selected Running Back Cassius Holloway out of London.
Holloway played in all fourteen of the Royals' games, starting in nine of them. Holloway rushed 18 times for 77 yards and a touchdown while catching 6 passes for 48 yards, fumbling twice. Holloway had 13 pancakes while allowing a single sack.
Grade: C-
It’s hard to blame a team for not getting a star with Mr. Irrelevant, but Holloway is downright bad. If you look at the stats, Holloway had 4.3 yards per carry, but it's misleading. When you remove the outlier that is 37 yards in one play, Holloway averaged an abysmal 2.3 yards per carry. Farquaad’s greatness isn’t the only reason Holloway didn’t get touches in London.
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