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WARSAW WIZARDS
The Warsaw Wizards are among the 4 prospect teams featured in the s34 Prospect Bowl. Let’s take a look at the scouting report for the Wizards, as well as the stat sheet from the Day 1 games.
RB - Rab Thecrab
Under the sea can be a very dangerous place, which is probably where running back Rab the Crab honed his grit and tenacity. Playing out of University of Hawaii, Rab Thecrab appears to be a coconut crab with top-end speed for a prospect (76). According to his wiki page his hobbies include gardening and smoking Drum tobacco cigarettes. His addiction to nicotine could quite possibly be the reason ESPN neglected to award him a perfect scouting rating of 100, opting instead for a still-impressive 96. Being a crab certainly has its advantages when it comes to dodging and breaking through tacklers on his way to the endzone. His rookie season at University of Hawaii was his most productive season with a mind-boggling 1925 rushing yards and a whopping 5.7YPC.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 18ATT, 96YDS, 5.3YPC, 15LNG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 18ATT, 45YDS, 2.5YPC, 8LNG
RB - Edward Coats
Arguably the “punch” in Warsaw’s three-headed rushing attack, Edward Coats is a power back from Nebraska university. Wearing number 35, he is seen as a balanced prospect, though on the slow side (65) for a running back even at this level. Still, he brings a size and strength presence that not only should help in short yardage situations, but in pass blocking as well. Warsaw is the only team in the Prospect Bowl with a robot QB, so having Coats blocking might just buy enough time for the bot to throw the ball downfield.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 8ATT, 71YDS, 8.9YPC, 41LNG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 6ATT, 12YDS, 2YPC, 1TD, 8LNG
RB - Freddy Aquique
Rounding out the running backs is another power back in Freddy Aquique. Not much is known about this player, having been created and seemingly abandoned. Their user neglected to even spend their initial 50TPE. Pundits are skeptical about Aquique’s future in the league, but it’s never too late to come back and prove the doubters wrong.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 8ATT, 27YDS, 3.4YPC, 1TD, 14LNG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 9ATT, 49YDS, 5.4YPC, 12LNG
WR - Swantavius Torch
The first of the Warsaw wide receivers is Swantavius Torch, from TCU and wearing number 23. Torch is somewhat of an unusual WR, opting for the Return Specialist arch, and thus could quickly carve a niche on a DSFL roster after the draft. A pretty balanced approach in his development, he has decent hands for this level (50) and moderate speed (72).
Game 1 vs. Knights: 6REC, 90YDS, 15AVG, 1TD, 36LNG, 9TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3REC, 23YDS, 7.7AVG, 9LNG, 7TAR
WR - Mitch Mu$a
A speedster, Mitch Mu$a has both great speed (75) and hands (55) for a prospect player. Similar to RB Freddy Aquique, little is known about this player, as their user hasn’t returned to the league. Still, Mu$a has all the tools they need to be an important piece of the Warsaw squad.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3REC, 32YDS, 10.7AVG, 1TD, 13LNG, 9TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 1REC, 10YDS, 10AVG, 9TAR
WR - Tristin Din
Number 88 for the Wizards, Tristin Din is something of a unique receiver. Eschewing meta and social norms of investing heavily into speed, Din boasts arguably the best endurance (70) out of any prospect in the draft; this at the cost of having woeful speed (50) at the position. Another ghost player, we hope to see this user return and continue developing this possession receiver.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2REC, 18YDS, 9AVG, 13LNG, 4TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 2REC, 10YDS, 5AVG, 7LNG, 8TAR
WR - Ollie O'Donnell
Hailing from the Emerald Isle, Ollie O’Donnell is the last of the Warsaw Wizard receivers, and the only one whose speciality is playing out of the slot. He plays with a bit more strength (45) and with better hands (65) than most prospects, with just average speed (70). Look for Warsaw to get him snaps on short crossing routes, as his skillset makes him an intriguing target for moving the chains.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2REC, 30YDS, 15AVG, 17LNG, 4TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: None
TE - Nabeel Syed
A tight end specializing in vertical passing concepts, Nabeel Syed hails from Mizzou and is projected to split snaps at TE1 for the Wizards. With a well-rounded approach to their skillset, Syed can do a bit of everything. While he possesses average strength (56) at the position at the prospect level, he’ll certainly be a pass-catcher primarily and a blocker second.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2REC, 19YDS, 9.5AVG, 14LNG, 4TAR, 1PK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3REC, 13YDS, 4.3AVG, 10LNG, 4TAR, 3PK
TE - Barry Badman
Owing to the fact that he was, indeed, “created by witches” in Savage, Minnesota, Barry Badman is a very bad man. The star prospect is playing out of Villainova after a scholarship with the University of Minnesota fell through after some controversial photos came to light. His strength is in moving the chains, with more than adequate hands (65) for the job. Badman also gets it done in the trenches where their run and pass blocking (35) quietly shines. He scored 15 TDs and topped 1000 yards in his final season with the Wildcats.
Game 1 vs. Knights: None
Game 2 vs. Rogues: None
OL - Swantaivus Payne
The Wizards left tackle (and occasional team chef) comes from a big football family, with his cousin playing for the Berlin Firesalamanders for 10 seasons. Still, his tape from college (UW) where he played for all four seasons wasn’t particularly eye popping. His junior season was his most successful, with 59 pancakes and 4 sacks allowed. Scouts believe he possesses all the physical tools needed to be successful in the DSFL, and potentially even the ISFL, with his top end speed (75).
Game 1 vs. Knights: 5PK, 0SA
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 7PK, 1SA
OL - Chino Yepez
The best pure blocking offensive lineman the Wizards have, Chino Yepez has intrigued scouts in the DSFL. With little tape to go off of, scouts are hoping he shines in the Prospect Bowl and continues to have success in the DSFL. A Michigan alumni, Yepez wears 75.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2PK, 0SA
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3PK, 1SA
DT - Daddy Edd
Wearing the auspicious number 69, Daddy Edd is one of the most controversial prospects in the entire class. He played for the University of Southern California alongside his Warsaw teammate Art Deco. Not excelling in any one single area, Edd is very much a jack-of-all-trades type of defensive tackle. He will look to make his presence known on gameday.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3TCK
DE - Draft Steal
A waiver pickup by Dallas, Draft Steal is no stranger to football at the DSFL level. In theory these extra reps should lead to a strong Prospect Bowl performance. Graduating from Fresno State where he was an absolute playmaker–scoring twice his final season–he brings a combination of speed (70) and strength (70) to the Wizards defense.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 1TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 2TCK, 1TFL
LB - Johnny Delusional
The sole LB for the Wizards, Johnny Delusional will look to bolster the Warsaw defense’s second level. Playing out of his hometown college of UCLA, Delusional is a pass rushing linebacker with a fairly balanced skillset for the Prospect level. His tackling (60) may be the deciding factor on breaking through blocks to get after opposing QBs.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 1TCK, 1TFL
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 6TCK, 2PD, 1INT
CB - Rocky Franklin Jr.
The first of the Warsaw defensive backs is Rocky Franklin Jr. An Alabama alumni, Franklin graduated from one of the top colleges for football in the country. A bit undersized, Rocky Franklin excels covering shiftier slot receivers. His speed is adequate (70) for this level, and he also benefits from being a pretty sure tackler (55).
Game 1 vs. Knights: 1TCK, 1PD
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3TCK, 1PD
CB - Dorian Keys
Not too much is known about cornerback Dorian Keys, other than he played at Alabama as well with Rocky Franklin Jr. Perhaps Warsaw will benefit from having a pair of players who are used to communicating on the field. Still, he lacks ideal speed (66) at the position even for a prospect, and is slightly less of a tackler (53) than his Alabama counterpart. Still, he’s an imposing defensive back with his longer frame, so scouts will look for him to translate his physical tools into results on the field.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 4TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 1TCK, 2PD
CB - Art Deco
Sporting a 4.33 40 yard dash at the combine, Art Deco is simply a speed merchant. While he doesn’t project nearly as good of a tackler as his defensive back counterparts (35), he remains one of the fastest prospects in the entire Prospect Bowl (74). The former USC Trojan had a monster final season where he nabbed a team high 12 INTs. The son of an Olympic sprinter and an inventor, scouts are hoping he possesses both the raw talent and intangibles it’ll take to make a splash in the DSFL.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 4TCK, 4PD, 1INT
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 6TCK. 2PD
CB - Mike Lowery
Ohio St. cornerback Mike Lowery is a cover cornerback who mixes adequate speed (70) with above average agility (70) as a prospect. This versatility will lend itself well to Lowery, as he looks to make plays not only on the outside in 1-1 matchups, but also in the underneath passing game in the slot. He plays in the iconic #1 jersey.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2TCK, 1FF, 1FR, 3PDs
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3TCK
SS - Daniel Sturgeon
Daniel Sturgeon is a former Texas Longhorn who plays in the strong safety position for the Warsaw Wizards. Still, he plays like a traditional ball hawk despite being a strong safety. He possesses some of the best hands (57) in the Warsaw secondary, and has the potential to be a big splash player for the Wizards.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 2TCK
FS - BCY Jordan
The Wizards free safety comes to the squad from Georgia Southern University, and possesses a well-rounded skill set. He has adequate speed (70), but also shines as a tackler (50) and plays with a bit more competitiveness (40) than his counterparts. This gritty playstyle will surely pay big dividends as Warsaw looks to compete for the Prospect Bowl title.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 5TCK, 2PD
KP - Jonathon Redding
Last but not least is the man taking over the special teams responsibilities for Warsaw: Jonathan Redding, playing out of Buffalo. Scouts were unable to dig up much information about his career in Buffalo, but his kick accuracy (75) is more than enough to be a weapon at the prospect level. His kick power (71) should make field goals up to 40+ yards achievable, whereas 50+ will present a larger challenge.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3/3XP, 1/1 20+FG, 0/1 30+FG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 1/1XP, 1/1 20+FG, 0/1 40+FG
The Warsaw Wizards are among the 4 prospect teams featured in the s34 Prospect Bowl. Let’s take a look at the scouting report for the Wizards, as well as the stat sheet from the Day 1 games.
RB - Rab Thecrab
Under the sea can be a very dangerous place, which is probably where running back Rab the Crab honed his grit and tenacity. Playing out of University of Hawaii, Rab Thecrab appears to be a coconut crab with top-end speed for a prospect (76). According to his wiki page his hobbies include gardening and smoking Drum tobacco cigarettes. His addiction to nicotine could quite possibly be the reason ESPN neglected to award him a perfect scouting rating of 100, opting instead for a still-impressive 96. Being a crab certainly has its advantages when it comes to dodging and breaking through tacklers on his way to the endzone. His rookie season at University of Hawaii was his most productive season with a mind-boggling 1925 rushing yards and a whopping 5.7YPC.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 18ATT, 96YDS, 5.3YPC, 15LNG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 18ATT, 45YDS, 2.5YPC, 8LNG
RB - Edward Coats
Arguably the “punch” in Warsaw’s three-headed rushing attack, Edward Coats is a power back from Nebraska university. Wearing number 35, he is seen as a balanced prospect, though on the slow side (65) for a running back even at this level. Still, he brings a size and strength presence that not only should help in short yardage situations, but in pass blocking as well. Warsaw is the only team in the Prospect Bowl with a robot QB, so having Coats blocking might just buy enough time for the bot to throw the ball downfield.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 8ATT, 71YDS, 8.9YPC, 41LNG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 6ATT, 12YDS, 2YPC, 1TD, 8LNG
RB - Freddy Aquique
Rounding out the running backs is another power back in Freddy Aquique. Not much is known about this player, having been created and seemingly abandoned. Their user neglected to even spend their initial 50TPE. Pundits are skeptical about Aquique’s future in the league, but it’s never too late to come back and prove the doubters wrong.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 8ATT, 27YDS, 3.4YPC, 1TD, 14LNG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 9ATT, 49YDS, 5.4YPC, 12LNG
WR - Swantavius Torch
The first of the Warsaw wide receivers is Swantavius Torch, from TCU and wearing number 23. Torch is somewhat of an unusual WR, opting for the Return Specialist arch, and thus could quickly carve a niche on a DSFL roster after the draft. A pretty balanced approach in his development, he has decent hands for this level (50) and moderate speed (72).
Game 1 vs. Knights: 6REC, 90YDS, 15AVG, 1TD, 36LNG, 9TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3REC, 23YDS, 7.7AVG, 9LNG, 7TAR
WR - Mitch Mu$a
A speedster, Mitch Mu$a has both great speed (75) and hands (55) for a prospect player. Similar to RB Freddy Aquique, little is known about this player, as their user hasn’t returned to the league. Still, Mu$a has all the tools they need to be an important piece of the Warsaw squad.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3REC, 32YDS, 10.7AVG, 1TD, 13LNG, 9TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 1REC, 10YDS, 10AVG, 9TAR
WR - Tristin Din
Number 88 for the Wizards, Tristin Din is something of a unique receiver. Eschewing meta and social norms of investing heavily into speed, Din boasts arguably the best endurance (70) out of any prospect in the draft; this at the cost of having woeful speed (50) at the position. Another ghost player, we hope to see this user return and continue developing this possession receiver.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2REC, 18YDS, 9AVG, 13LNG, 4TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 2REC, 10YDS, 5AVG, 7LNG, 8TAR
WR - Ollie O'Donnell
Hailing from the Emerald Isle, Ollie O’Donnell is the last of the Warsaw Wizard receivers, and the only one whose speciality is playing out of the slot. He plays with a bit more strength (45) and with better hands (65) than most prospects, with just average speed (70). Look for Warsaw to get him snaps on short crossing routes, as his skillset makes him an intriguing target for moving the chains.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2REC, 30YDS, 15AVG, 17LNG, 4TAR
Game 2 vs. Rogues: None
TE - Nabeel Syed
A tight end specializing in vertical passing concepts, Nabeel Syed hails from Mizzou and is projected to split snaps at TE1 for the Wizards. With a well-rounded approach to their skillset, Syed can do a bit of everything. While he possesses average strength (56) at the position at the prospect level, he’ll certainly be a pass-catcher primarily and a blocker second.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2REC, 19YDS, 9.5AVG, 14LNG, 4TAR, 1PK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3REC, 13YDS, 4.3AVG, 10LNG, 4TAR, 3PK
TE - Barry Badman
Owing to the fact that he was, indeed, “created by witches” in Savage, Minnesota, Barry Badman is a very bad man. The star prospect is playing out of Villainova after a scholarship with the University of Minnesota fell through after some controversial photos came to light. His strength is in moving the chains, with more than adequate hands (65) for the job. Badman also gets it done in the trenches where their run and pass blocking (35) quietly shines. He scored 15 TDs and topped 1000 yards in his final season with the Wildcats.
Game 1 vs. Knights: None
Game 2 vs. Rogues: None
OL - Swantaivus Payne
The Wizards left tackle (and occasional team chef) comes from a big football family, with his cousin playing for the Berlin Firesalamanders for 10 seasons. Still, his tape from college (UW) where he played for all four seasons wasn’t particularly eye popping. His junior season was his most successful, with 59 pancakes and 4 sacks allowed. Scouts believe he possesses all the physical tools needed to be successful in the DSFL, and potentially even the ISFL, with his top end speed (75).
Game 1 vs. Knights: 5PK, 0SA
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 7PK, 1SA
OL - Chino Yepez
The best pure blocking offensive lineman the Wizards have, Chino Yepez has intrigued scouts in the DSFL. With little tape to go off of, scouts are hoping he shines in the Prospect Bowl and continues to have success in the DSFL. A Michigan alumni, Yepez wears 75.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2PK, 0SA
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3PK, 1SA
DT - Daddy Edd
Wearing the auspicious number 69, Daddy Edd is one of the most controversial prospects in the entire class. He played for the University of Southern California alongside his Warsaw teammate Art Deco. Not excelling in any one single area, Edd is very much a jack-of-all-trades type of defensive tackle. He will look to make his presence known on gameday.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3TCK
DE - Draft Steal
A waiver pickup by Dallas, Draft Steal is no stranger to football at the DSFL level. In theory these extra reps should lead to a strong Prospect Bowl performance. Graduating from Fresno State where he was an absolute playmaker–scoring twice his final season–he brings a combination of speed (70) and strength (70) to the Wizards defense.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 1TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 2TCK, 1TFL
LB - Johnny Delusional
The sole LB for the Wizards, Johnny Delusional will look to bolster the Warsaw defense’s second level. Playing out of his hometown college of UCLA, Delusional is a pass rushing linebacker with a fairly balanced skillset for the Prospect level. His tackling (60) may be the deciding factor on breaking through blocks to get after opposing QBs.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 1TCK, 1TFL
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 6TCK, 2PD, 1INT
CB - Rocky Franklin Jr.
The first of the Warsaw defensive backs is Rocky Franklin Jr. An Alabama alumni, Franklin graduated from one of the top colleges for football in the country. A bit undersized, Rocky Franklin excels covering shiftier slot receivers. His speed is adequate (70) for this level, and he also benefits from being a pretty sure tackler (55).
Game 1 vs. Knights: 1TCK, 1PD
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3TCK, 1PD
CB - Dorian Keys
Not too much is known about cornerback Dorian Keys, other than he played at Alabama as well with Rocky Franklin Jr. Perhaps Warsaw will benefit from having a pair of players who are used to communicating on the field. Still, he lacks ideal speed (66) at the position even for a prospect, and is slightly less of a tackler (53) than his Alabama counterpart. Still, he’s an imposing defensive back with his longer frame, so scouts will look for him to translate his physical tools into results on the field.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 4TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 1TCK, 2PD
CB - Art Deco
Sporting a 4.33 40 yard dash at the combine, Art Deco is simply a speed merchant. While he doesn’t project nearly as good of a tackler as his defensive back counterparts (35), he remains one of the fastest prospects in the entire Prospect Bowl (74). The former USC Trojan had a monster final season where he nabbed a team high 12 INTs. The son of an Olympic sprinter and an inventor, scouts are hoping he possesses both the raw talent and intangibles it’ll take to make a splash in the DSFL.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 4TCK, 4PD, 1INT
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 6TCK. 2PD
CB - Mike Lowery
Ohio St. cornerback Mike Lowery is a cover cornerback who mixes adequate speed (70) with above average agility (70) as a prospect. This versatility will lend itself well to Lowery, as he looks to make plays not only on the outside in 1-1 matchups, but also in the underneath passing game in the slot. He plays in the iconic #1 jersey.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2TCK, 1FF, 1FR, 3PDs
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 3TCK
SS - Daniel Sturgeon
Daniel Sturgeon is a former Texas Longhorn who plays in the strong safety position for the Warsaw Wizards. Still, he plays like a traditional ball hawk despite being a strong safety. He possesses some of the best hands (57) in the Warsaw secondary, and has the potential to be a big splash player for the Wizards.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 2TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 2TCK
FS - BCY Jordan
The Wizards free safety comes to the squad from Georgia Southern University, and possesses a well-rounded skill set. He has adequate speed (70), but also shines as a tackler (50) and plays with a bit more competitiveness (40) than his counterparts. This gritty playstyle will surely pay big dividends as Warsaw looks to compete for the Prospect Bowl title.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3TCK
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 5TCK, 2PD
KP - Jonathon Redding
Last but not least is the man taking over the special teams responsibilities for Warsaw: Jonathan Redding, playing out of Buffalo. Scouts were unable to dig up much information about his career in Buffalo, but his kick accuracy (75) is more than enough to be a weapon at the prospect level. His kick power (71) should make field goals up to 40+ yards achievable, whereas 50+ will present a larger challenge.
Game 1 vs. Knights: 3/3XP, 1/1 20+FG, 0/1 30+FG
Game 2 vs. Rogues: 1/1XP, 1/1 20+FG, 0/1 40+FG