04-06-2020, 01:13 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-06-2020, 01:14 AM by thevoicelesscreator.)
Normally the offensive line position is an intimidating one to draft into. In the past, the belief was that you had to be a very high TPE to be able to make a difference on the OL. This meant many grueling years in the DSFL banking TPE, and even less years in the NSFL. It was a pretty job. However, new data has come out proving that the player run offensive linemen actually have a much bigger impact earlier on in their careers than once projected. This could lead to a surge in the projected value of OL in the coming draft. And with the size of S22’s draft class, you better bet there are some gems in here.
*DISCLAIMER* - These are different from my normal fruity overviews. Due to the sheer size of the class, I will be focusing on the tangibles rather than the intangible (save those for my draft profiles)
1. Byron Dolls (@Symmetrik)
Dolls is the highest TPE OL in this year’s draft at 212 TPE. He has had a balanced approach to the position, and enters with 84 Strength, 76 pass block, and 80 run block. His intelligence is at 56 as opposed to the 60 of Sacamano and Golladay, but that won’t take too long to fix. The huge upside to Dolls is that symmetrik is a sim league vet and has been around the block a few times. This will be his third player in the NSFL, and if he has anywhere near the success he’s had in the other leagues, teams will more than welcome him to their locker room.
2. Calvin Golladay (@CalvinGolladay)
At 184 TPE, Calvin Golladay is right up there with Sacamano in terms of earning. However what set Golladay apart from the rest is what he brings to a locker room. I had the pleasure of working with Calvin on the DSFL Awards Committee. The fact that he was even there is a testament to his role within the team. The man knew his stuff too, and it was obvious he was well researched before speaking. This is a guy who will bring a ton to whatever team he is on.
Skill-wise, Golladay is a good balance spread 86 strength, 75 pass block, and 70 run block. He does have 45 speed as opposed to his counter parts, but that’s easily fixed. He’s not ready for the NSFL just yet, but I’m sure Tijuana will love to have him back for another year.
3. Tommy Sacamano (@TommyThaMan)
Despite being the physically weakest out of all the prospects, Tommy Sacamano is the most refined of the bunch. With 80 pass blocking, and 77 run blocking, he is the best skills linesmen coming into the draft. Add that to his 60 intelligence, and this makes him an excellent choice for left tackle. He is one of the most complete OL coming into the NSFL, and I would argue that he could probably start. At 185 TPE, Sacamano is a high-level earner. However his lack of media has hurt him, as he has had to purchase +3 TPE training to save the funds he has left.
4. Bruce Buckley (@NicholasTheGreat)
The strongest of out all the prospects at 90 Strength, Buckley has the core of what makes a great OL locked down. Unfortunately, as a result, Buckley is very raw when it comes to technique, coming in at 55 Intelligence, and 70 pass and run block. He will indefinitely need another season at the DSFL level,
5. Joey McCabe (@Benthicc_Biomancer)
The last on this list but certainly not least, Joey McCabe is a bit an enigma at the OL position. He has the standard 80 strength, but what really separates him is his speed at 59. His run block is at 80, while his pass block sits at the 65 range. McCabe is the definitely a more unique OL, and is certainly suited to play more of a right tackle run block role on the OL. Which makes sense as his team (Portland), had a total of 3 OL this year. Look for McCabe to go later in the draft due to his lower TPE (143), but watch for him to really flesh out in the DSFL in the next season or two.
*DISCLAIMER* - These are different from my normal fruity overviews. Due to the sheer size of the class, I will be focusing on the tangibles rather than the intangible (save those for my draft profiles)
1. Byron Dolls (@Symmetrik)
Dolls is the highest TPE OL in this year’s draft at 212 TPE. He has had a balanced approach to the position, and enters with 84 Strength, 76 pass block, and 80 run block. His intelligence is at 56 as opposed to the 60 of Sacamano and Golladay, but that won’t take too long to fix. The huge upside to Dolls is that symmetrik is a sim league vet and has been around the block a few times. This will be his third player in the NSFL, and if he has anywhere near the success he’s had in the other leagues, teams will more than welcome him to their locker room.
2. Calvin Golladay (@CalvinGolladay)
At 184 TPE, Calvin Golladay is right up there with Sacamano in terms of earning. However what set Golladay apart from the rest is what he brings to a locker room. I had the pleasure of working with Calvin on the DSFL Awards Committee. The fact that he was even there is a testament to his role within the team. The man knew his stuff too, and it was obvious he was well researched before speaking. This is a guy who will bring a ton to whatever team he is on.
Skill-wise, Golladay is a good balance spread 86 strength, 75 pass block, and 70 run block. He does have 45 speed as opposed to his counter parts, but that’s easily fixed. He’s not ready for the NSFL just yet, but I’m sure Tijuana will love to have him back for another year.
3. Tommy Sacamano (@TommyThaMan)
Despite being the physically weakest out of all the prospects, Tommy Sacamano is the most refined of the bunch. With 80 pass blocking, and 77 run blocking, he is the best skills linesmen coming into the draft. Add that to his 60 intelligence, and this makes him an excellent choice for left tackle. He is one of the most complete OL coming into the NSFL, and I would argue that he could probably start. At 185 TPE, Sacamano is a high-level earner. However his lack of media has hurt him, as he has had to purchase +3 TPE training to save the funds he has left.
4. Bruce Buckley (@NicholasTheGreat)
The strongest of out all the prospects at 90 Strength, Buckley has the core of what makes a great OL locked down. Unfortunately, as a result, Buckley is very raw when it comes to technique, coming in at 55 Intelligence, and 70 pass and run block. He will indefinitely need another season at the DSFL level,
5. Joey McCabe (@Benthicc_Biomancer)
The last on this list but certainly not least, Joey McCabe is a bit an enigma at the OL position. He has the standard 80 strength, but what really separates him is his speed at 59. His run block is at 80, while his pass block sits at the 65 range. McCabe is the definitely a more unique OL, and is certainly suited to play more of a right tackle run block role on the OL. Which makes sense as his team (Portland), had a total of 3 OL this year. Look for McCabe to go later in the draft due to his lower TPE (143), but watch for him to really flesh out in the DSFL in the next season or two.