02-13-2023, 07:51 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-16-2023, 03:47 AM by dude_man. Edited 5 times in total.)
Hello one and all! Welcome to my second mock draft where I can assure you I'm actually taking a real look at this prospect class. No jokes or funny business here.
First a look at the overall class numbers for each position:
CB : 6
DE : 13
DT : 7
KP : 6
LB : 10
OL : 8
QB : 1
RB : 11
SF : 6
TE : 14
WR : 21
Certainly a versatile class of prospects. While teams are more inclined to draft based on user activity, I think we can still expect some position based decisions where the class either lacks or has abundance. There's notable depth at both the WR and TE positions giving teams plenty of options to fill out depth charts. That being said, those are positions where depth can actually be a benefit. On the other side of the ball we have a lack of defensive backs where I expect an early run of picks to occur. So with that brief aside, lets dive into the draft.
Disclaimer:
Everything below is subjective, and mostly based on who I've seen active on discord and the forums! There's over 100 prospects so it's completely possible I've missed someone who deserves to be on this list. I'm by no means any sort of scout, and have no influence on the actual draft, so please don't be offended! Aside from one or two exceptions I've also chosen to prioritize highlighting players that are new to the league just to give us newcomers some extra spotlight pre-draft.
Pick 1.1: Bondi Beach Buccaneers - @aeonsjenni Mary Marie - Safety
Looking to start their rebuild the Bucs take Mary Marie with the 1st overall pick. User aeonsjenni has shown consistency both in chat activity, and with putting out hard hitting media content that makes this the clear number one pick for me. If you have a minute, do yourself a favor and go read Expected Points: A Rudimentary ISFL Introduction. An absolutely stellar statistical analysis shows aeonsjenni has a deep understanding and passion for the game that will prove to be an unrivaled asset for BBB. As an added bonus this pick locks down one of the top defensive backs in a class that lacks depth at the position.
Pick 1.2: Tijuana Luchadores - @"baz1757" Ezra Azazel - Running Back
The Luchadores look to improve their running gaming take Ezra Azazel at second overall. TIJ had a league worst rushing attack last season averaging just 87.1 yards per game on the ground. baz1757 looks to have spent some time on the rost with TIJ last season. That combined with stellar user activity and an 8th ranked rushing attack make this an almost sure fire pick at number two. Expect this rookie to make waves next season as the Luchadores look to get back in the ring.
Pick 1.3: London Royals - @Jumbo Loose Cannon - Linebacker
Another media specialist user Jumbo should be at the top of the draft board for the Royals at pick three here. As a mid-season create Jumbo was picked up by London last season, so I expect the prospect to make a return to Wembley Stadium. Jumbo has shown to be one of the top TPE earners, and has the activity record to go with it. Check out their recent media piece on DSFL Prospects which was a huge assistance and inspiration for putting this mock together.
Pick 1.4: Portland Pythons - @Weaves Kadarius Claypool ll - Corner Back
A true pass coverage corner is one of Portland's top needs in this draft, and it doesn't get much better than Claypool II. Weaves came out the gate running in this offseason with consistent participation across all ISFL mediums, and showed great attention to detail in their media article S40 Prospect Bowl Day 1 - Standouts. From some insider info I hear they also scouted quite well across a number of teams so I see no reason not to have them at 4th overall.
Pick 1.5: Dallas Birddogs - @ElMerchanto Craig Brand - Linebacker
The cat lover becomes an official Birddog. Looking to replace a number of defensive standouts, including the ISFL first overall pick linebacker Liv Elsathelookout, Dallas takes a personal favorite prospect of mine here at the 5th pick. The former Tight End turned linebacker Craig Brand has been an active voice, top TPE earner, and GFX extraordinaire in this short offseason and is well deserving of a first round pick. Take a look at his piece on DSFL Draft: Team Prospectuses that helped shape this mock draft.
Pick 1.6: Minnesota Grey Ducks - @toofpete Bruce White - Defensive End
User toofpete has been nearly as consistent on discord this offseason as his player's namesake Bruce White was at sacking quarterbacks. Bruce White's Draft Profile written by toofpete outlines all the reason why I see this defensive end going 6th overall to Minnesota. Also of note if you want some insight on the top defensive prospect in this draft check out their other article DSFL S41 Prospect Breakdown - Defense. It highlights a number of great players that may have not made it into this mock, but are well deserving of a round 1-3 grade.
Pick 1.7: Norfolk Seawolves - @jollyjiggs Legs McMillion - Wide Receiver
Given that submarines typically lack legs, and thus are waterlocked vehicles, it's no surprise Norfolk looks to sure up that weakness taking a top skill position talent at number 7 with Legs McMillion. Sporting only two Wide Receivers on the roster last season, I think it makes sense for the first one off the board to go to Norfolk. Roster needs aside JollyJiggs is showing great promise as a Rookie having fully bought into character immersion with a fun introductory post you can read Here.
Pick 1.8: Kansas City Coyotes - @crash1005 Rolund Onyxgut - Defensive End
The Dwarf from the North! Mali Mastodons represent Rolund Onyxgut is our last pick to finish out the first round going to the Coyotes. User crash1005 is another standout in this rookie class who has been an active presence in the offseason. Rumors have it @TubaDeus is looking to run a D&D campaign this season, so who better to add to the team than a true Dwarf!
Pick 2.1: Bondi Beach Buccaneers - @UptownCord John Stark VIII - Linebacker
Better roll up those beach towels and pack away your umbrellas because winter is coming to Bondi Beach. The Bucs continue their rebuild on the defensive side of the ball with standout linebacker John Stark VIII. UptownCord appears to be a standup football player by my eye with outstanding work ethic. You may have come here to read about the DSFL draft, but I'm gonna have to stop and point you towards Grading Every ISFL Draft Pick Based off of DSFL Statistics. An absolutely astonishing piece of media by the aforementioned 9th overall pick.
Pick 2.2: Tijuana Luchadores - @LtHudz Billy Jor-El - Defensive Tackle
After shoring up their offense in the first round, Tijuana looks to the defensive side of the ball taking defensive tackle Billy Jor-El. I'll forgive user LtHudz for being a Canberra Centurion, heated rivals of the Mali Mastodons, because their media piece The Life of the Gentle Giant Billy Jor-El might be one of my favorite articles from this offseason. Give it a look if you have a chance, it's very unique compared to anything else I've seen.
Pick 2.3: London Royals - @Dolphins Bradley Welch Jr - Cornerback
London takes the comeback kid here at 11th overall. Bradley Welch Jr. is a recreate whose looking to make their way back into the league after a brief hiatus. As the top defensive back by TPE in this class, Welch would be a great pick for London given his history in the league. Realistically I can see Welch going even higher than this, but there's so many great rookies I'm splitting hairs differentiating between the 1st/2nd rounds. Also I was called out in my previous mock for not highlighting him, so here you go!
Pick 2.4: Portland Pythons - @TheRake Rico Savage - Safety
Portland continues a trend of defensive backs going high in this draft with Rico Savage in the second round.
Rico identified safety as one of the Python's top need in the article DSFL Draft Needs, even identifying themselves as a potential pick! No reason for me to go against the grain in this prediction.
Pick 2.5: Dallas Birddogs - @CROney3 Benji Aguilera - Wide Receiver
Benji becomes a Birddog! Say that 7 times fast! Once for each catch Benji had in Prospect Bowl Day 1. If I've learned anything from discord this week, it's that Dallas purely drafts players based on their prospect bowl performances. User CROney3 shows consistency on and off the field with an impressive track record which shows they found my first mock draft quite funny.
Pick 2.6: Minnesota Grey Ducks - @"LeSizz" Max Honesty - Tight End
Minnesota's leading receiver from last season was TE Zero Gibson II who ranked 2nd in the league in receiving yards last season. With this pick Minnesota looks to keep on track and lead the DSFL in points per game for a third straight season. User LeSizz has been a constant presence in this offseason and with current TPE earnings looks to be one of the top rookie receivers in this stacked class.
Pick 2.7: Norfolk Seawolves - @FireworkFuse Jason Steele - Defensive Tackle
Norfolk will be lucky if this standout defensive lineman falls to them in the second round, but by all means Jason Steele is the real deal. As quoted from discord user FireworkFuse said "I love the Blub Blubs", and I'm sure @lordcoolcats was sure to notice. This dominant discord chat presence is sure to be an active part of the community, and will make waves for the Norfolk Seawolves. You know because he's a large defensive tackle and the ocean has waves. Hopefully I haven't ruined the pun by explaining it.
Pick 2.8: Kansas City Coyotes - @jdc4654 Ray Baker - Kicker
Closing up the second round the defending champs take a bit of a luxury pick to be the core of their special teams. With only three kickers currently residing in the DSFL Kansas City decides it's best not to wait on the position. User jdc4654 has been working hard in the offseason to make his presence known even putting together a great draft pitch in the form of a Video which you can watch here Draft Ray Baker (K) - Video.
Okay that's it for now! Rounds 3/4 might come later this week if I can find the time. I'll state again that there are too many great prospects in this class to count, so if I missed you here I'm sorry!
First a look at the overall class numbers for each position:
CB : 6
DE : 13
DT : 7
KP : 6
LB : 10
OL : 8
QB : 1
RB : 11
SF : 6
TE : 14
WR : 21
Certainly a versatile class of prospects. While teams are more inclined to draft based on user activity, I think we can still expect some position based decisions where the class either lacks or has abundance. There's notable depth at both the WR and TE positions giving teams plenty of options to fill out depth charts. That being said, those are positions where depth can actually be a benefit. On the other side of the ball we have a lack of defensive backs where I expect an early run of picks to occur. So with that brief aside, lets dive into the draft.
Disclaimer:
Everything below is subjective, and mostly based on who I've seen active on discord and the forums! There's over 100 prospects so it's completely possible I've missed someone who deserves to be on this list. I'm by no means any sort of scout, and have no influence on the actual draft, so please don't be offended! Aside from one or two exceptions I've also chosen to prioritize highlighting players that are new to the league just to give us newcomers some extra spotlight pre-draft.
Pick 1.1: Bondi Beach Buccaneers - @aeonsjenni Mary Marie - Safety
Looking to start their rebuild the Bucs take Mary Marie with the 1st overall pick. User aeonsjenni has shown consistency both in chat activity, and with putting out hard hitting media content that makes this the clear number one pick for me. If you have a minute, do yourself a favor and go read Expected Points: A Rudimentary ISFL Introduction. An absolutely stellar statistical analysis shows aeonsjenni has a deep understanding and passion for the game that will prove to be an unrivaled asset for BBB. As an added bonus this pick locks down one of the top defensive backs in a class that lacks depth at the position.
Pick 1.2: Tijuana Luchadores - @"baz1757" Ezra Azazel - Running Back
The Luchadores look to improve their running gaming take Ezra Azazel at second overall. TIJ had a league worst rushing attack last season averaging just 87.1 yards per game on the ground. baz1757 looks to have spent some time on the rost with TIJ last season. That combined with stellar user activity and an 8th ranked rushing attack make this an almost sure fire pick at number two. Expect this rookie to make waves next season as the Luchadores look to get back in the ring.
Pick 1.3: London Royals - @Jumbo Loose Cannon - Linebacker
Another media specialist user Jumbo should be at the top of the draft board for the Royals at pick three here. As a mid-season create Jumbo was picked up by London last season, so I expect the prospect to make a return to Wembley Stadium. Jumbo has shown to be one of the top TPE earners, and has the activity record to go with it. Check out their recent media piece on DSFL Prospects which was a huge assistance and inspiration for putting this mock together.
Pick 1.4: Portland Pythons - @Weaves Kadarius Claypool ll - Corner Back
A true pass coverage corner is one of Portland's top needs in this draft, and it doesn't get much better than Claypool II. Weaves came out the gate running in this offseason with consistent participation across all ISFL mediums, and showed great attention to detail in their media article S40 Prospect Bowl Day 1 - Standouts. From some insider info I hear they also scouted quite well across a number of teams so I see no reason not to have them at 4th overall.
Pick 1.5: Dallas Birddogs - @ElMerchanto Craig Brand - Linebacker
The cat lover becomes an official Birddog. Looking to replace a number of defensive standouts, including the ISFL first overall pick linebacker Liv Elsathelookout, Dallas takes a personal favorite prospect of mine here at the 5th pick. The former Tight End turned linebacker Craig Brand has been an active voice, top TPE earner, and GFX extraordinaire in this short offseason and is well deserving of a first round pick. Take a look at his piece on DSFL Draft: Team Prospectuses that helped shape this mock draft.
Pick 1.6: Minnesota Grey Ducks - @toofpete Bruce White - Defensive End
User toofpete has been nearly as consistent on discord this offseason as his player's namesake Bruce White was at sacking quarterbacks. Bruce White's Draft Profile written by toofpete outlines all the reason why I see this defensive end going 6th overall to Minnesota. Also of note if you want some insight on the top defensive prospect in this draft check out their other article DSFL S41 Prospect Breakdown - Defense. It highlights a number of great players that may have not made it into this mock, but are well deserving of a round 1-3 grade.
Pick 1.7: Norfolk Seawolves - @jollyjiggs Legs McMillion - Wide Receiver
Given that submarines typically lack legs, and thus are waterlocked vehicles, it's no surprise Norfolk looks to sure up that weakness taking a top skill position talent at number 7 with Legs McMillion. Sporting only two Wide Receivers on the roster last season, I think it makes sense for the first one off the board to go to Norfolk. Roster needs aside JollyJiggs is showing great promise as a Rookie having fully bought into character immersion with a fun introductory post you can read Here.
Pick 1.8: Kansas City Coyotes - @crash1005 Rolund Onyxgut - Defensive End
The Dwarf from the North! Mali Mastodons represent Rolund Onyxgut is our last pick to finish out the first round going to the Coyotes. User crash1005 is another standout in this rookie class who has been an active presence in the offseason. Rumors have it @TubaDeus is looking to run a D&D campaign this season, so who better to add to the team than a true Dwarf!
Pick 2.1: Bondi Beach Buccaneers - @UptownCord John Stark VIII - Linebacker
Better roll up those beach towels and pack away your umbrellas because winter is coming to Bondi Beach. The Bucs continue their rebuild on the defensive side of the ball with standout linebacker John Stark VIII. UptownCord appears to be a standup football player by my eye with outstanding work ethic. You may have come here to read about the DSFL draft, but I'm gonna have to stop and point you towards Grading Every ISFL Draft Pick Based off of DSFL Statistics. An absolutely astonishing piece of media by the aforementioned 9th overall pick.
Pick 2.2: Tijuana Luchadores - @LtHudz Billy Jor-El - Defensive Tackle
After shoring up their offense in the first round, Tijuana looks to the defensive side of the ball taking defensive tackle Billy Jor-El. I'll forgive user LtHudz for being a Canberra Centurion, heated rivals of the Mali Mastodons, because their media piece The Life of the Gentle Giant Billy Jor-El might be one of my favorite articles from this offseason. Give it a look if you have a chance, it's very unique compared to anything else I've seen.
Pick 2.3: London Royals - @Dolphins Bradley Welch Jr - Cornerback
London takes the comeback kid here at 11th overall. Bradley Welch Jr. is a recreate whose looking to make their way back into the league after a brief hiatus. As the top defensive back by TPE in this class, Welch would be a great pick for London given his history in the league. Realistically I can see Welch going even higher than this, but there's so many great rookies I'm splitting hairs differentiating between the 1st/2nd rounds. Also I was called out in my previous mock for not highlighting him, so here you go!
Pick 2.4: Portland Pythons - @TheRake Rico Savage - Safety
Portland continues a trend of defensive backs going high in this draft with Rico Savage in the second round.
Rico identified safety as one of the Python's top need in the article DSFL Draft Needs, even identifying themselves as a potential pick! No reason for me to go against the grain in this prediction.
Pick 2.5: Dallas Birddogs - @CROney3 Benji Aguilera - Wide Receiver
Benji becomes a Birddog! Say that 7 times fast! Once for each catch Benji had in Prospect Bowl Day 1. If I've learned anything from discord this week, it's that Dallas purely drafts players based on their prospect bowl performances. User CROney3 shows consistency on and off the field with an impressive track record which shows they found my first mock draft quite funny.
Pick 2.6: Minnesota Grey Ducks - @"LeSizz" Max Honesty - Tight End
Minnesota's leading receiver from last season was TE Zero Gibson II who ranked 2nd in the league in receiving yards last season. With this pick Minnesota looks to keep on track and lead the DSFL in points per game for a third straight season. User LeSizz has been a constant presence in this offseason and with current TPE earnings looks to be one of the top rookie receivers in this stacked class.
Pick 2.7: Norfolk Seawolves - @FireworkFuse Jason Steele - Defensive Tackle
Norfolk will be lucky if this standout defensive lineman falls to them in the second round, but by all means Jason Steele is the real deal. As quoted from discord user FireworkFuse said "I love the Blub Blubs", and I'm sure @lordcoolcats was sure to notice. This dominant discord chat presence is sure to be an active part of the community, and will make waves for the Norfolk Seawolves. You know because he's a large defensive tackle and the ocean has waves. Hopefully I haven't ruined the pun by explaining it.
Pick 2.8: Kansas City Coyotes - @jdc4654 Ray Baker - Kicker
Closing up the second round the defending champs take a bit of a luxury pick to be the core of their special teams. With only three kickers currently residing in the DSFL Kansas City decides it's best not to wait on the position. User jdc4654 has been working hard in the offseason to make his presence known even putting together a great draft pitch in the form of a Video which you can watch here Draft Ray Baker (K) - Video.
Okay that's it for now! Rounds 3/4 might come later this week if I can find the time. I'll state again that there are too many great prospects in this class to count, so if I missed you here I'm sorry!