The London Royals had their work cut out for them in this draft. Not only did they need to draft some new players, no, as an expansion team they had to build an entire roster from scratch. In the first round, they took Colby Jack QB, 2nd overall, and the offense is built around him, complemented by Susan Cash at WR, Arrabiata at TE and Acura Skyline and Batista at RB. Despite the DSFL being a more run heavy league, having a QB that can get the ball to his receivers will prove vital in our upcoming season.
On the other side of the ball, London invested even more heavily, taking Derred De Ville as their LB defensive cornerstone with the 9th overall pick. They also added Cadillac Harris (CB), Cadillac Mitchell (LB), Quinn Hughes (S), Tristan Gronlie (DL) and Sandro Ryeu (DL). This a solid core group, who already demonstrated what they can do in Week One with a combined 40+ tackles, 5 sacks, 1 safety and a Pick Six. Impact like that is going to be what they are looking for this season.
Competing for a championship in the first year will be quite unlikely, but I do believe that the Royals can make it to the playoffs based on the key pieces drafted on both sides of the ball.
On the other side of the ball, London invested even more heavily, taking Derred De Ville as their LB defensive cornerstone with the 9th overall pick. They also added Cadillac Harris (CB), Cadillac Mitchell (LB), Quinn Hughes (S), Tristan Gronlie (DL) and Sandro Ryeu (DL). This a solid core group, who already demonstrated what they can do in Week One with a combined 40+ tackles, 5 sacks, 1 safety and a Pick Six. Impact like that is going to be what they are looking for this season.
Competing for a championship in the first year will be quite unlikely, but I do believe that the Royals can make it to the playoffs based on the key pieces drafted on both sides of the ball.
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