2. Let us talk about the S44 Draft class! This is a huge class and as of this writing here is how the position breaks down:
80 total prospects! Normally when I am told the class is 50-60, this is an amazing hull of a class!
Offense consists of 8 QBs, 6 RBs, 8 WRs, 12 TEs, and 10 OLs. That is 55% of the class on offense!
The defense consists of 3 DEs, 6 DTs, 8 LBs, 7 CBs, 5 Ss which makes up 36.3% of the class.
There are seven kickers/punters in this class. 8.8% of the class.
Now let's compare this number to the rest of the league.
The most over-represented positions in this draft are the QBs, TEs, OLs, and K/Ps.
QBs, OLs and K/Ps especially are more than double the typically ratio.
On the flip side, skill positions players (WR/RB) and defensive players are under represented.
The position in particular are the DE position which only represent 3.7% instead of the typical 8.3%.
Now let's get into the prospects themselves.
The glamor QB position consists of 3 returning vet users and 5 new ones. Key players are Thor Bǫllrsveifla (Field General), Tua TurnDaBallOva (Pocket Passer) and Lenard McRobinson (Scrambler). This seems to be a pick of style between the three and the three look to go in the top picks of the draft.
Running backs who are a bit under-represented. If we break this group down, we have 1 vets, 2 mid-user and 5 new users.
The two player here is Dan Sevin (Speed Back). Look for Dan along with ISFL RookieTutorial (Fullback) and Maple Dogwood (Speed Back) to go early.
Wide Receivers 2 mid-users and 6 rookie users. This is a thin group but the most notable are Lane Frost III (Return Specialist) followed by Diego López de Castilla (Slot Receiver).
Tightends consist of 1 vet, 1 mid-user and 10 new users. A Waffle (Blocking TE) is by far the star here followed by Jelani Avant (Vertical Threat). So compared to the size of the class, there is only one sure fire star.
Offensive lineman consist of 2 mid-users and 8 new users where Gajeel Redfox (Athletic Lineman) and Wario Saturday (Mauler) look to be the most promising.
So to summarize, there are five 5-star prospects on offense as follows:
QB Thor Bǫllrsveifla (Field General), Tua TurnDaBallOva (Pocket Passer) and Lenard McRobinson (Scrambler)
RB Dan Sevin (Speed Back)
TE A Waffle (Blocking TE)
There are seven 4-star prospects are as follows:
RB ISFL RookieTutorial (Fullback), Maple Dogwood (Speed Back)
WR Lane Frost III (Return Specialist), Diego López de Castilla (Slot Receiver)
TE Jelani Avant (Vertical Threat)
OL Gajeel Redfox (Athletic Lineman), Wario Saturday (Mauler)
Now to the defensive side of the ball.
All 3 DEs are rookies.
DTs consist of one vet in Ryan McBean (Interior Rusher) and 5 rookies.
LBs consist of 3 medium users and 4 rookies. The medium users are Pete Moss (Pass Rusher), Billy Ennair (Coverage LB), and Baron Reaves (Coverage LB).
The one rookie that will make you regrest not taking him is Joey Battle (Pass Rusher) but that is for another article.
CBs consists of 7 rookies so even though it is a good size class, there is no sure fire prospect.
Lastly for Safeties, there is one medium user and 4 rookies. The best of this bunch is Felix Waterman (Ball Hawk).
Only one 5-star prospects on defense:
DT Ryan McBean (Interior Rusher)
Four four-star prospects on defense:
LB Pete Moss (Pass Rusher), Billy Ennair (Coverage LB), Baron Reaves (Coverage LB)
S Felix Waterman (Ball Hawk)
Lastly the position I despise the most - the kicker/punter specialists.
Golden Foote (Accurate) is the only mid-user while the 7 other players are rookies.
This makes Golden Foote (Accurate) a four-star prospect.
So let's summarize this class.
There are six can't miss 5-star prospects of which 5 are on the offensive side of the ball.
Half of them are QBs and thus play the most pivitol position of them all.
There are twelve 4-star prospects and they are spread out. LBs with four make the biggest group but you can have some solid prospects early round.
So if you are a minor league team, drafting as many times in the top 18 picks which is 2 rounds + 2 picks is what I really recommend to get some sure fire picks.
And remember, Joey Battle will keep a tab on everyone that passes on him and use that as strong motivation!
80 total prospects! Normally when I am told the class is 50-60, this is an amazing hull of a class!
Offense consists of 8 QBs, 6 RBs, 8 WRs, 12 TEs, and 10 OLs. That is 55% of the class on offense!
The defense consists of 3 DEs, 6 DTs, 8 LBs, 7 CBs, 5 Ss which makes up 36.3% of the class.
There are seven kickers/punters in this class. 8.8% of the class.
Now let's compare this number to the rest of the league.
The most over-represented positions in this draft are the QBs, TEs, OLs, and K/Ps.
QBs, OLs and K/Ps especially are more than double the typically ratio.
On the flip side, skill positions players (WR/RB) and defensive players are under represented.
The position in particular are the DE position which only represent 3.7% instead of the typical 8.3%.
Now let's get into the prospects themselves.
The glamor QB position consists of 3 returning vet users and 5 new ones. Key players are Thor Bǫllrsveifla (Field General), Tua TurnDaBallOva (Pocket Passer) and Lenard McRobinson (Scrambler). This seems to be a pick of style between the three and the three look to go in the top picks of the draft.
Running backs who are a bit under-represented. If we break this group down, we have 1 vets, 2 mid-user and 5 new users.
The two player here is Dan Sevin (Speed Back). Look for Dan along with ISFL RookieTutorial (Fullback) and Maple Dogwood (Speed Back) to go early.
Wide Receivers 2 mid-users and 6 rookie users. This is a thin group but the most notable are Lane Frost III (Return Specialist) followed by Diego López de Castilla (Slot Receiver).
Tightends consist of 1 vet, 1 mid-user and 10 new users. A Waffle (Blocking TE) is by far the star here followed by Jelani Avant (Vertical Threat). So compared to the size of the class, there is only one sure fire star.
Offensive lineman consist of 2 mid-users and 8 new users where Gajeel Redfox (Athletic Lineman) and Wario Saturday (Mauler) look to be the most promising.
So to summarize, there are five 5-star prospects on offense as follows:
QB Thor Bǫllrsveifla (Field General), Tua TurnDaBallOva (Pocket Passer) and Lenard McRobinson (Scrambler)
RB Dan Sevin (Speed Back)
TE A Waffle (Blocking TE)
There are seven 4-star prospects are as follows:
RB ISFL RookieTutorial (Fullback), Maple Dogwood (Speed Back)
WR Lane Frost III (Return Specialist), Diego López de Castilla (Slot Receiver)
TE Jelani Avant (Vertical Threat)
OL Gajeel Redfox (Athletic Lineman), Wario Saturday (Mauler)
Now to the defensive side of the ball.
All 3 DEs are rookies.
DTs consist of one vet in Ryan McBean (Interior Rusher) and 5 rookies.
LBs consist of 3 medium users and 4 rookies. The medium users are Pete Moss (Pass Rusher), Billy Ennair (Coverage LB), and Baron Reaves (Coverage LB).
The one rookie that will make you regrest not taking him is Joey Battle (Pass Rusher) but that is for another article.
CBs consists of 7 rookies so even though it is a good size class, there is no sure fire prospect.
Lastly for Safeties, there is one medium user and 4 rookies. The best of this bunch is Felix Waterman (Ball Hawk).
Only one 5-star prospects on defense:
DT Ryan McBean (Interior Rusher)
Four four-star prospects on defense:
LB Pete Moss (Pass Rusher), Billy Ennair (Coverage LB), Baron Reaves (Coverage LB)
S Felix Waterman (Ball Hawk)
Lastly the position I despise the most - the kicker/punter specialists.
Golden Foote (Accurate) is the only mid-user while the 7 other players are rookies.
This makes Golden Foote (Accurate) a four-star prospect.
So let's summarize this class.
There are six can't miss 5-star prospects of which 5 are on the offensive side of the ball.
Half of them are QBs and thus play the most pivitol position of them all.
There are twelve 4-star prospects and they are spread out. LBs with four make the biggest group but you can have some solid prospects early round.
So if you are a minor league team, drafting as many times in the top 18 picks which is 2 rounds + 2 picks is what I really recommend to get some sure fire picks.
And remember, Joey Battle will keep a tab on everyone that passes on him and use that as strong motivation!