08-21-2024, 09:14 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-27-2024, 07:52 AM by xenosthelegend. Edited 4 times in total.)
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Well, I have never done a mock draft before. So let's get into it and hope I don't do to terrible, maybe like 75% accuracy, is good for me.
I think the important first step in this adventure is to review the draft order. Let's see who is going where. So, below is the mock draft for this years ISFL draft. (Smexy styling eh):
Round one:
Pick one: Cornerback William Strong
With the first overall pick in the Season 50 ISFL draft, the Colorado Yeti select Cornerback William Strong. This first pick is a no brainer. As a GM I would want a balance between TPE and bank. William has $300,000,000 saved up and is rich. Because of this, he can go in being able to afford max equipment and training camp every season. This will be a big bonus on top of his regular activity and completion of point tasks. William is owned by user @Bigred1580 who's a pretty well known user in the community (And pretty rich, am I right?)
Alright. Let's take a pause and move on to the post-pick interview. I have met with William and his management and have asked him a few questions.
1. Can you tell me about your journey to this point? What were some important moments that shaped your players development?
William would like to address his humbleness in accepting the 1OA selection and take it as a challenge to compete every day to earn that honor. All glory to his creator, and William gives a special thanks to his mothers for getting him to this point. William was shaped and raised by the love and support his parents gave hm. They taught William the value of hard work, and to focus on the mental game as much as the physical. This came to a head halfway through the DSFL season when William had his breakout game. He recorded 7 tackles, 5 PBUs, and 3 picks to lead the team to victory. That is when he realized he had greatness inside of him.
2. How does William feel about potentially being drafted by the Colorado Yeti? What do you think you can bring to the team?
For starters, William stated that he would be really happy with any team that believes in him enough to commit to him through the draft, whatever round or pick. But, he does relish the Idea of going to Colorado. William believes that going to a team at the bottom of the league is a challenge he would love to be able to take on. It looks like they have had early draft picks in multiple seasons, which means they have a young team full of studs that are poised to make this turnaround. He would love to be a part of building a dynasty from the ground up.
3. What drives William to succeed? Are there any challenges or setbacks he's overcome?
William states that there is no serious setbacks he has had to overcome, as he comes from a family that preaches hard work and no excuses. He has had success on and off the field but he says he still tries to stay grounded. Williams family helps him with that. His main motivation is that he wants to be the best there ever was, and he will do everything in his power to reach that point!
Pick Two: Quarterback Confurius DeThwilson
And with the second overall pick in the draft, I really have to say that the Orange County Otters will be selecting one great player. Confurius. Again a no-brainer for this team. The Otters lack a backup QB, and only have one QB on the team. It's definitely important in the sport of Football to harness the power of multiple QBs, swap them in and out for experiencing as well as possible injuries. Confurius has a good 250 TPE, but not quite the bank account. Only about $250M. Despite the low bank balance, he'd still be considered above average financially. He has the second most TPE in the draft pool and is also great at graphics. I think coming in as a new player and already being active with PTs and graphics put's him ahead of othersi n the draft pool. I would even put him ahead of William, but really Colorado lacks a CB and needs to add to their Cornerback Staff.
And for the second time, another pause for the post-pick interview.
1. As a top pick, how does Confurius see himself stepping into a leadership role on the team? What kind of influence does he hope to have in the locker room and on the field?
Confurius stated that It was a rough season for Bondi despite kicking it off with a great start. He said he believes the trials of this season has really humbled him and made him very grateful just to be a part of the league. Whoever drafts him, he plans to come into their locker room ready to learn and with a dogged determination to inspire his new teammates to bring their best to every game and every practice. Confurius won't be taking anything for granted and will prove that with dedication and an unflagging faith in his new family.
2. Being drafted second overall comes with high expectations. How does Confurius handle the pressure, and what’s his mindset going into a team that will be looking to him as a key player?
"The separation is in the preparation. You have good days and you have down days, everyone does, and it's taking it day by day and taking nothing for granted that makes you successful over the long term. I know my team will meet me there in that kind of mentality, where it doesn't matter if we have a rough game, we'll keep working and improving, and we'll show the rest of the league that we're not ones to be trifled with."
3. And one last question. Looking ahead, what are Confurius' long-term goals in the league? Does he have any personal milestones he’s aiming for, or is he more focused on team success?
Confurius' wants to play great ball. There's a lot that can happen that can affect things like setting records and winning rings. He wants to be one of the toughest QBs to defend against and he would like to play on the type of team that always has a shot at the post-season, and that all the other teams fear having to play to make it to through the playoffs. If he can do those things, some of those records or rings might just come his way anyway.
@Commaperiod
Pick Number Three: Cornerback Benjamin Abenduct
Well with the third overall pick. This was an easy decision for Berlin. Berlin is already running an awesome Cornerback trio of 3 younger guys. I think that Benjamin would be a great addition as a younger to the team. Berlin is pretty equal on all positions right now. I think that they could Definitely bring in Benjamin as a CB, so that when their older CB ages out they can keep the depth going. Running a team of better prospects could bring them to a Ultimus championship pretty soon, as well. This player is operated by user @Schnee
And, we are now on to Pick Four: Golden Ericksen (@Seven Arrows)
With the fourth overall pick of the ISFL draft, it is with excitement I announce that the Hon-nuh-nuh Hahalua select the Wide Receiver from the Bondi Beach Buccaneers, Golden Ericksen. Seven Arrows is a new player to the ISFL but is already very active and understanding of the system. He actually last visited the site about 1 minute ago at the time of writing this article. No, I am not a stalker. Golden comes in with about 241 TPE. Hon-nuh-nuh definitely doesn't have the best WR staff. Yet, most of their other positions seem to have quite the good overall. That is why I chose this player to go Fourth overall, as the prospect could help out Hon-nuh-nuh and their team.
Golden comes in with an impressive 1,201 yards with the ball after 13 started games. Out of his 96 total times of receiving, he has only dropped the Football about 10 times. Looking good man, keep up the activity.
Pick Number Fife: Pasta Rockmann (@BenDover)
With the fifth overall pick in the S50 ISFL mock draft, the Austin Copperheads select Quarterback Pasta Rockmann. We are now deeper into the pool, with the 3 really good players taken. At this point in the draft, the remaining "good" players are QB, CB, and RB that will most likely be going in the first round. Pasta is one of the top Quarterbacks in the draft pool, and Austin lacks a secondary Quarterback. They will be selecting him to bring him in as a prospect and give him some time on the field as a backup QB. Bringing him at this point gives them time to give him some positional experience so that he can start immediately when there older QB ages out. Austin's current, and only QB, is the leader in the league TPE wise, so Pasta will have a lot of shoes to fill, but we can be optimistic that he will fill the role greatly.
Pick Number Six: Defensive tackle, Skee Yee
And we are making progress, onto the six overall pick, almost half way through the first round! Let's get to the point. With the six overall pick in the season 50 ISFL mock draft, the New York Silverbacks select the Defensive Tackle playing out of Norfolk, Skee Yee. The Silverbacks are struggling in the defensive tackle position. The Silverbacks come with one very good, 96 overall DT. The other two are in the 80s. With some of the DTs retiring, it's a no-brainer to pick up a great prospect that will take the reins soon enough. Additionally, picking up someone who could play as the fourth prospect gives them flexibility in who they play for positional experience, they could have 2 duo DTs that take turns, etc.
Pick Number Seven: Quarterback, Jack Cannon.
And onto the six overall pick, the Cape Town Crash select Quarterback Jack Cannon. With no backup QB, and their current QB nearing his max overall as well as retirement somewhat soon, it is important they bring in a second QB. I believe Cape Town won't give him all the snaps, but he will at least have a chain to gain some positional experience.
Pick Number Eight: Cornerback, IQ Bowman
In the eighth pick of the Season 50 mock draft, my very own team, Osaka Kaiju gets to make a pick! Finally, we have waited a long time for this moment. With the eight overall pick in the season 50 ISFL mock draft, the Osaka Kaiju select Cornerback out of Norfolk, I.Q. Bowman. While we are a decent team in somewhat of a rebuild, we have one CB at his max potential and then some lower-end cornerbacks. Bringing in Bowman will allow us the chance to give a CB positional experience earlier, so when we are down to 2 CBs we can bring him in as CB three. Welcome to the imaginary, mock team IQ!
Pick Number Nine: Runningback JamesIsRunning Wilder
And on to the next. With the ninth overall in the Season 50 Mock ISFL draft, the Arizona Outlaws select Running Back JamesIsRunning Wilder. This is a no-brainer pick for the Outlaws, as both their RBs are at about 100 overall, and will start regressing soon before hitting their retirement. Hopefully they give James some play time to grow his positional experience, before he becomes the starting Running back.
Pick Number Ten: Quarterback Challah Famer
In the 10th pick, overall, of the Season 50 draft the Sarasota Sailfish will likely be selecting QB Challah Farmer. This decision comes as Sarasota seems to be quite stacked in each and every other position, but does not have a backup QB. This will give them a chance to bring in a backup QB to raise, prior to their primary quarterbacks retirement.
Pick Number Eleven: The San Jose Sabercats select Runningback Larton Hilnka
Again, quite an easy choice for the Sabercats to make this pick. We are getting deeper into the draft pool, so now we are really just picking a combination of good players, but will also be able to fill the positions that will be having retirements the soonest. The Sabercats have two Running backs on their team, but both are nearing their max overall, will likely hit regression soon and then move on to retirement.
Pick Number Twelve: The Baltimore Hawks have decided to select Cornerback Casper Constantine
Still some really good players, but we are at a point where the better teams are drafting, so obviously the picks don't help them as much. But anyway, the Baltimore Hawks do select Cornerback Constantline. Like the other picks, they're bringing him onto the team hoping to raise him as a prospect/new player to one day be their starting Cornerback.
Pick Number Thirteen:
Picking just to pick, the YellowKnife Wraiths select S Victoire Absolue.
And with the last pick of the ISFL mock draft first round, the NOLA selects Linz O’Fare, a S. (Honestly don't even know what an S is.)
Thank you for reading my mock draft.
Well, I have never done a mock draft before. So let's get into it and hope I don't do to terrible, maybe like 75% accuracy, is good for me.
I think the important first step in this adventure is to review the draft order. Let's see who is going where. So, below is the mock draft for this years ISFL draft. (Smexy styling eh):
Round one:
Pick one: Cornerback William Strong
With the first overall pick in the Season 50 ISFL draft, the Colorado Yeti select Cornerback William Strong. This first pick is a no brainer. As a GM I would want a balance between TPE and bank. William has $300,000,000 saved up and is rich. Because of this, he can go in being able to afford max equipment and training camp every season. This will be a big bonus on top of his regular activity and completion of point tasks. William is owned by user @Bigred1580 who's a pretty well known user in the community (And pretty rich, am I right?)
Alright. Let's take a pause and move on to the post-pick interview. I have met with William and his management and have asked him a few questions.
1. Can you tell me about your journey to this point? What were some important moments that shaped your players development?
William would like to address his humbleness in accepting the 1OA selection and take it as a challenge to compete every day to earn that honor. All glory to his creator, and William gives a special thanks to his mothers for getting him to this point. William was shaped and raised by the love and support his parents gave hm. They taught William the value of hard work, and to focus on the mental game as much as the physical. This came to a head halfway through the DSFL season when William had his breakout game. He recorded 7 tackles, 5 PBUs, and 3 picks to lead the team to victory. That is when he realized he had greatness inside of him.
2. How does William feel about potentially being drafted by the Colorado Yeti? What do you think you can bring to the team?
For starters, William stated that he would be really happy with any team that believes in him enough to commit to him through the draft, whatever round or pick. But, he does relish the Idea of going to Colorado. William believes that going to a team at the bottom of the league is a challenge he would love to be able to take on. It looks like they have had early draft picks in multiple seasons, which means they have a young team full of studs that are poised to make this turnaround. He would love to be a part of building a dynasty from the ground up.
3. What drives William to succeed? Are there any challenges or setbacks he's overcome?
William states that there is no serious setbacks he has had to overcome, as he comes from a family that preaches hard work and no excuses. He has had success on and off the field but he says he still tries to stay grounded. Williams family helps him with that. His main motivation is that he wants to be the best there ever was, and he will do everything in his power to reach that point!
Pick Two: Quarterback Confurius DeThwilson
And with the second overall pick in the draft, I really have to say that the Orange County Otters will be selecting one great player. Confurius. Again a no-brainer for this team. The Otters lack a backup QB, and only have one QB on the team. It's definitely important in the sport of Football to harness the power of multiple QBs, swap them in and out for experiencing as well as possible injuries. Confurius has a good 250 TPE, but not quite the bank account. Only about $250M. Despite the low bank balance, he'd still be considered above average financially. He has the second most TPE in the draft pool and is also great at graphics. I think coming in as a new player and already being active with PTs and graphics put's him ahead of othersi n the draft pool. I would even put him ahead of William, but really Colorado lacks a CB and needs to add to their Cornerback Staff.
And for the second time, another pause for the post-pick interview.
1. As a top pick, how does Confurius see himself stepping into a leadership role on the team? What kind of influence does he hope to have in the locker room and on the field?
Confurius stated that It was a rough season for Bondi despite kicking it off with a great start. He said he believes the trials of this season has really humbled him and made him very grateful just to be a part of the league. Whoever drafts him, he plans to come into their locker room ready to learn and with a dogged determination to inspire his new teammates to bring their best to every game and every practice. Confurius won't be taking anything for granted and will prove that with dedication and an unflagging faith in his new family.
2. Being drafted second overall comes with high expectations. How does Confurius handle the pressure, and what’s his mindset going into a team that will be looking to him as a key player?
"The separation is in the preparation. You have good days and you have down days, everyone does, and it's taking it day by day and taking nothing for granted that makes you successful over the long term. I know my team will meet me there in that kind of mentality, where it doesn't matter if we have a rough game, we'll keep working and improving, and we'll show the rest of the league that we're not ones to be trifled with."
3. And one last question. Looking ahead, what are Confurius' long-term goals in the league? Does he have any personal milestones he’s aiming for, or is he more focused on team success?
Confurius' wants to play great ball. There's a lot that can happen that can affect things like setting records and winning rings. He wants to be one of the toughest QBs to defend against and he would like to play on the type of team that always has a shot at the post-season, and that all the other teams fear having to play to make it to through the playoffs. If he can do those things, some of those records or rings might just come his way anyway.
@Commaperiod
Pick Number Three: Cornerback Benjamin Abenduct
Well with the third overall pick. This was an easy decision for Berlin. Berlin is already running an awesome Cornerback trio of 3 younger guys. I think that Benjamin would be a great addition as a younger to the team. Berlin is pretty equal on all positions right now. I think that they could Definitely bring in Benjamin as a CB, so that when their older CB ages out they can keep the depth going. Running a team of better prospects could bring them to a Ultimus championship pretty soon, as well. This player is operated by user @Schnee
And, we are now on to Pick Four: Golden Ericksen (@Seven Arrows)
With the fourth overall pick of the ISFL draft, it is with excitement I announce that the Hon-nuh-nuh Hahalua select the Wide Receiver from the Bondi Beach Buccaneers, Golden Ericksen. Seven Arrows is a new player to the ISFL but is already very active and understanding of the system. He actually last visited the site about 1 minute ago at the time of writing this article. No, I am not a stalker. Golden comes in with about 241 TPE. Hon-nuh-nuh definitely doesn't have the best WR staff. Yet, most of their other positions seem to have quite the good overall. That is why I chose this player to go Fourth overall, as the prospect could help out Hon-nuh-nuh and their team.
Golden comes in with an impressive 1,201 yards with the ball after 13 started games. Out of his 96 total times of receiving, he has only dropped the Football about 10 times. Looking good man, keep up the activity.
Pick Number Fife: Pasta Rockmann (@BenDover)
With the fifth overall pick in the S50 ISFL mock draft, the Austin Copperheads select Quarterback Pasta Rockmann. We are now deeper into the pool, with the 3 really good players taken. At this point in the draft, the remaining "good" players are QB, CB, and RB that will most likely be going in the first round. Pasta is one of the top Quarterbacks in the draft pool, and Austin lacks a secondary Quarterback. They will be selecting him to bring him in as a prospect and give him some time on the field as a backup QB. Bringing him at this point gives them time to give him some positional experience so that he can start immediately when there older QB ages out. Austin's current, and only QB, is the leader in the league TPE wise, so Pasta will have a lot of shoes to fill, but we can be optimistic that he will fill the role greatly.
Pick Number Six: Defensive tackle, Skee Yee
And we are making progress, onto the six overall pick, almost half way through the first round! Let's get to the point. With the six overall pick in the season 50 ISFL mock draft, the New York Silverbacks select the Defensive Tackle playing out of Norfolk, Skee Yee. The Silverbacks are struggling in the defensive tackle position. The Silverbacks come with one very good, 96 overall DT. The other two are in the 80s. With some of the DTs retiring, it's a no-brainer to pick up a great prospect that will take the reins soon enough. Additionally, picking up someone who could play as the fourth prospect gives them flexibility in who they play for positional experience, they could have 2 duo DTs that take turns, etc.
Pick Number Seven: Quarterback, Jack Cannon.
And onto the six overall pick, the Cape Town Crash select Quarterback Jack Cannon. With no backup QB, and their current QB nearing his max overall as well as retirement somewhat soon, it is important they bring in a second QB. I believe Cape Town won't give him all the snaps, but he will at least have a chain to gain some positional experience.
Pick Number Eight: Cornerback, IQ Bowman
In the eighth pick of the Season 50 mock draft, my very own team, Osaka Kaiju gets to make a pick! Finally, we have waited a long time for this moment. With the eight overall pick in the season 50 ISFL mock draft, the Osaka Kaiju select Cornerback out of Norfolk, I.Q. Bowman. While we are a decent team in somewhat of a rebuild, we have one CB at his max potential and then some lower-end cornerbacks. Bringing in Bowman will allow us the chance to give a CB positional experience earlier, so when we are down to 2 CBs we can bring him in as CB three. Welcome to the imaginary, mock team IQ!
Pick Number Nine: Runningback JamesIsRunning Wilder
And on to the next. With the ninth overall in the Season 50 Mock ISFL draft, the Arizona Outlaws select Running Back JamesIsRunning Wilder. This is a no-brainer pick for the Outlaws, as both their RBs are at about 100 overall, and will start regressing soon before hitting their retirement. Hopefully they give James some play time to grow his positional experience, before he becomes the starting Running back.
Pick Number Ten: Quarterback Challah Famer
In the 10th pick, overall, of the Season 50 draft the Sarasota Sailfish will likely be selecting QB Challah Farmer. This decision comes as Sarasota seems to be quite stacked in each and every other position, but does not have a backup QB. This will give them a chance to bring in a backup QB to raise, prior to their primary quarterbacks retirement.
Pick Number Eleven: The San Jose Sabercats select Runningback Larton Hilnka
Again, quite an easy choice for the Sabercats to make this pick. We are getting deeper into the draft pool, so now we are really just picking a combination of good players, but will also be able to fill the positions that will be having retirements the soonest. The Sabercats have two Running backs on their team, but both are nearing their max overall, will likely hit regression soon and then move on to retirement.
Pick Number Twelve: The Baltimore Hawks have decided to select Cornerback Casper Constantine
Still some really good players, but we are at a point where the better teams are drafting, so obviously the picks don't help them as much. But anyway, the Baltimore Hawks do select Cornerback Constantline. Like the other picks, they're bringing him onto the team hoping to raise him as a prospect/new player to one day be their starting Cornerback.
Pick Number Thirteen:
Picking just to pick, the YellowKnife Wraiths select S Victoire Absolue.
And with the last pick of the ISFL mock draft first round, the NOLA selects Linz O’Fare, a S. (Honestly don't even know what an S is.)
Thank you for reading my mock draft.