[div align=\\\"center\\\"]The Complete Player Rankings of NSFL Season 7[/div]
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Rankings, 50 – 41 [/div]
50. Tiernan, L. - LB - ----- 10.2074943553099
When thinking of the most valuable defender on the Yellowknife Wraiths, Luke Tiernan does not come to mind. His initial linebacker stat line of 24 tackles, six for a loss, and four sacks looks decently productive, but you realize his value came in his ability to knock down the ball. Tiernan had 14 passes knocked down. The linebacker and part time defensive lineman is now in regression and has moved on from Yellowknife to Arizona (where he’ll be sure to enjoy the climate). Lets see how he deals with regression.
49. King, G. - DT - ----- 10.2465035001188
One half of what might be the fiercest defensive tackle combo in the league, Godfrey King has had a heck of a career. After being drafted in second overall in the S3 draft by the Arizona Outlaws, King had some amazing seasons playing on that legendary Outlaws defense. He moved to Philly as part of a trade and has since gone inactive, but his presence is still felt. King has always been a strong interior rusher, and this season was no different. He had 38 tackles (two for a loss) alongside seven sacks. He’s a vital part to this Philadelphia Pass Rush.
48. Miller, D. - DT - ----- 10.3653333437423
A surefire first ballot hall of famer (I will be unreasonably upset if this is not true), Miller makes the list here, his last before regression. He was traded from his long time home in San Jose to the Yeti last season, but it did not hurt his production at all. The best Defensive Tackle in the history of the NSFL was dominant yet again, showing it doesn’t matter where he plays. He was second in defensive linemen in sacks with an astounding 16, to go with his 48 tackles. Miller is now in regression, and playing for a winless Yeti team. Will he stay there until he retires? Or will he be looking for that ever elusive Ultimus title.
47. Cox, J. - DE - ----- 10.3951762451616
Another mass retiree who changed his mind, Jimmy Cox is one of the few who had stuck with the Second Line from their Las Vegas days. Cox had arguably the best season of his career for a near playoff team in New Orleans. Cox finished tied for seventh in the league in tackles for a loss with 7, had 24 tackles and a pair of sacks. Cox has had an interesting career, as he’s now the weakest player on the Colorado Yeti defensive line (a position group that is pretty decent). He was one of the big trade acquisition of the Tanner era in Las Vegas, but he never lived up to that trade value, sitting at under 170 TPE.
46. Evans, D. - WR - ----- 10.4164759795972
A surefire number 1 receiver, and three time Ultimus Champion, Dustin Evans is the epitome of class in the NSFL. The former Outlaw requested a trade to the then Legion, now Second Line because he wanted to help the team recover from the mass retirement. Evans is on a possible hall of fame path and S7 was no different. Evans had incredible value in a passing game that was below average, finishing second in the league in receiver yards with 1496. Evans was not a red zone threat, with only two touchdowns, however expect that to change in S8. Evans is the favorite target of young QB Borkus Maximus, and as Maximus continues to improve Evans’ stat line should only get better, even as the veteran begins regression in S9.
45. Tomlinson, A. - DE - ----- 10.5744034218023
A surprise here at number 45, Adamle Tomlinson is probably best known as the former captain of the Orange County Otters. Memorial games were played in honor of his agent’s exile from the NSFL and he had a decent year for the New Orleans second line. He had three sacks along side 32 tackles and a forced fumble. This was likely Tomlinson’s last season in the NSFL, and a career that started out with such promise, is now ending on that. He’s currently a free agent, and it appears no one is interested in picking up the regressed veteran.
44. Kane III, T. - LB - ----- 10.6044026227632
Another example of versatility comes in the San Jose Sabercats linebacker Thomas Kane the third. The outside linebacker had 59 tackles along side 7 sacks. Those numbers are pretty good, but what gave him value was his ability to knock down the ball. Kane had an interception and 16 passes defended. Kane is a very young player, with a chance to improve if he ever gets back to the workout room.
43. Kamaka, E. - DT - ----- 10.6066617953778
Godfrey King’s partner in crime Eli Kamaka checks in at number 43 for the Philadelphia Liberty. With Miller in regression Kamaka might just be the best defensive tackle in the NSFL (outside of Orange County at least). Kamaka was a late round draft pick in S3, declaring for the draft that morning, and has been an absolute steal since there. Kamaka has gone through more position switches than almost anyone in NSFL history. He started as a defensive lineman, switched to O Line, and switched back to defensive tackle, where he is truly at home. Kamaka was a beast in S7 recording 33 tackles and a double digit sack total as he captained the Liberty to an Ultimus Title.
42. Jackson, M. - WR - ----- 10.6442439848441
The two time Ultimus Champion (who will remind you that it’s one more than Stormblessed), Mayran Jackson has been one of the most consistent receivers in NSFL history. An original Outlaw, Jackson was a Yeti for a very brief time (played no games there), before being traded to the Sabercats. In San Jose he flourished as true number 1 receiver, and S7 was no different. In his last season before regression Jackson caught 77 passes for 1276 yards and 7 touchdowns. He and Chris Orosz had a great connection, but with Orosz’s retirement, Jackson is going to have to develop chemistry with rookie QB Brad Pennington as the Sabercats try to remain relevant during the rebuild.
41. Okonkwo, C. - DE - ----- 10.6890872932201
At number 41 we have one of the more quiet stars in the NSFL, Chidubem Okonkwo. The San Jose defensive end had an excellent season in S7, finishing tied for second in the league in tackles for a loss with 9 while getting to the quarterback plenty of times for a defensive end, adding in 5 sacks. The Sabercats finished off last season as a disappointment, but do not blame Okonkwo. At 41 Okonkwo is the highest ranked Sabercat. The Colorado Yeti were the only other team not to have anyone in the top 40.
Tune in tomorrow for the continuation of our list
Sunday June 3rd – Sunday June 3rd – Complete Player Rankings & all players up to 101
Monday June 4th – Rankings 100 – 76
Tuesday June 5th – Rankings 75 – 51
Wednesday June 6th – Rankings 50 – 41
Thursday June 7th – Rankings 40 – 31
Friday June 8th – Rankings 30 – 21
Saturday June 9th – Rankings 20 – 11
Sunday June 10th – Rankings 10 – 6
Monday June 11th – Rankings 5 – 1
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Rankings, 50 – 41 [/div]
50. Tiernan, L. - LB - ----- 10.2074943553099
When thinking of the most valuable defender on the Yellowknife Wraiths, Luke Tiernan does not come to mind. His initial linebacker stat line of 24 tackles, six for a loss, and four sacks looks decently productive, but you realize his value came in his ability to knock down the ball. Tiernan had 14 passes knocked down. The linebacker and part time defensive lineman is now in regression and has moved on from Yellowknife to Arizona (where he’ll be sure to enjoy the climate). Lets see how he deals with regression.
49. King, G. - DT - ----- 10.2465035001188
One half of what might be the fiercest defensive tackle combo in the league, Godfrey King has had a heck of a career. After being drafted in second overall in the S3 draft by the Arizona Outlaws, King had some amazing seasons playing on that legendary Outlaws defense. He moved to Philly as part of a trade and has since gone inactive, but his presence is still felt. King has always been a strong interior rusher, and this season was no different. He had 38 tackles (two for a loss) alongside seven sacks. He’s a vital part to this Philadelphia Pass Rush.
48. Miller, D. - DT - ----- 10.3653333437423
A surefire first ballot hall of famer (I will be unreasonably upset if this is not true), Miller makes the list here, his last before regression. He was traded from his long time home in San Jose to the Yeti last season, but it did not hurt his production at all. The best Defensive Tackle in the history of the NSFL was dominant yet again, showing it doesn’t matter where he plays. He was second in defensive linemen in sacks with an astounding 16, to go with his 48 tackles. Miller is now in regression, and playing for a winless Yeti team. Will he stay there until he retires? Or will he be looking for that ever elusive Ultimus title.
47. Cox, J. - DE - ----- 10.3951762451616
Another mass retiree who changed his mind, Jimmy Cox is one of the few who had stuck with the Second Line from their Las Vegas days. Cox had arguably the best season of his career for a near playoff team in New Orleans. Cox finished tied for seventh in the league in tackles for a loss with 7, had 24 tackles and a pair of sacks. Cox has had an interesting career, as he’s now the weakest player on the Colorado Yeti defensive line (a position group that is pretty decent). He was one of the big trade acquisition of the Tanner era in Las Vegas, but he never lived up to that trade value, sitting at under 170 TPE.
46. Evans, D. - WR - ----- 10.4164759795972
A surefire number 1 receiver, and three time Ultimus Champion, Dustin Evans is the epitome of class in the NSFL. The former Outlaw requested a trade to the then Legion, now Second Line because he wanted to help the team recover from the mass retirement. Evans is on a possible hall of fame path and S7 was no different. Evans had incredible value in a passing game that was below average, finishing second in the league in receiver yards with 1496. Evans was not a red zone threat, with only two touchdowns, however expect that to change in S8. Evans is the favorite target of young QB Borkus Maximus, and as Maximus continues to improve Evans’ stat line should only get better, even as the veteran begins regression in S9.
45. Tomlinson, A. - DE - ----- 10.5744034218023
A surprise here at number 45, Adamle Tomlinson is probably best known as the former captain of the Orange County Otters. Memorial games were played in honor of his agent’s exile from the NSFL and he had a decent year for the New Orleans second line. He had three sacks along side 32 tackles and a forced fumble. This was likely Tomlinson’s last season in the NSFL, and a career that started out with such promise, is now ending on that. He’s currently a free agent, and it appears no one is interested in picking up the regressed veteran.
44. Kane III, T. - LB - ----- 10.6044026227632
Another example of versatility comes in the San Jose Sabercats linebacker Thomas Kane the third. The outside linebacker had 59 tackles along side 7 sacks. Those numbers are pretty good, but what gave him value was his ability to knock down the ball. Kane had an interception and 16 passes defended. Kane is a very young player, with a chance to improve if he ever gets back to the workout room.
43. Kamaka, E. - DT - ----- 10.6066617953778
Godfrey King’s partner in crime Eli Kamaka checks in at number 43 for the Philadelphia Liberty. With Miller in regression Kamaka might just be the best defensive tackle in the NSFL (outside of Orange County at least). Kamaka was a late round draft pick in S3, declaring for the draft that morning, and has been an absolute steal since there. Kamaka has gone through more position switches than almost anyone in NSFL history. He started as a defensive lineman, switched to O Line, and switched back to defensive tackle, where he is truly at home. Kamaka was a beast in S7 recording 33 tackles and a double digit sack total as he captained the Liberty to an Ultimus Title.
42. Jackson, M. - WR - ----- 10.6442439848441
The two time Ultimus Champion (who will remind you that it’s one more than Stormblessed), Mayran Jackson has been one of the most consistent receivers in NSFL history. An original Outlaw, Jackson was a Yeti for a very brief time (played no games there), before being traded to the Sabercats. In San Jose he flourished as true number 1 receiver, and S7 was no different. In his last season before regression Jackson caught 77 passes for 1276 yards and 7 touchdowns. He and Chris Orosz had a great connection, but with Orosz’s retirement, Jackson is going to have to develop chemistry with rookie QB Brad Pennington as the Sabercats try to remain relevant during the rebuild.
41. Okonkwo, C. - DE - ----- 10.6890872932201
At number 41 we have one of the more quiet stars in the NSFL, Chidubem Okonkwo. The San Jose defensive end had an excellent season in S7, finishing tied for second in the league in tackles for a loss with 9 while getting to the quarterback plenty of times for a defensive end, adding in 5 sacks. The Sabercats finished off last season as a disappointment, but do not blame Okonkwo. At 41 Okonkwo is the highest ranked Sabercat. The Colorado Yeti were the only other team not to have anyone in the top 40.
Tune in tomorrow for the continuation of our list
Sunday June 3rd – Sunday June 3rd – Complete Player Rankings & all players up to 101
Monday June 4th – Rankings 100 – 76
Tuesday June 5th – Rankings 75 – 51
Wednesday June 6th – Rankings 50 – 41
Thursday June 7th – Rankings 40 – 31
Friday June 8th – Rankings 30 – 21
Saturday June 9th – Rankings 20 – 11
Sunday June 10th – Rankings 10 – 6
Monday June 11th – Rankings 5 – 1
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