05-07-2024, 09:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2024, 06:42 PM by goodvsevil1275. Edited 2 times in total.)
Hello all, I am going to be predicting every single pick in the upcoming S48 DSFL draft to hopefully start some discussion and also learn my fellow S49 players and users a bit more. Just as a disclaimer, I do not have any inside information on how everything will go and I am not in every team's discord server to see how these users interact, so I am certain my valuations on some players will be way off. I will be basing my picks based on a variety of factors, including activity and bank account. Please do not be offended if I place your player lower than you expect. I really do not know anything and am just trying my best here. Also I do not know if some users already have ties to certain DSFL teams or beef with other users on some teams, so sorry if I put you with your least favorite team ever. I will be using the Draft Pick Tracker to keep track of traded picks, so hopefully that is updated. I also am using TPE Tracker to gauge team needs and roster compositions. This mock operates under the assumption that most teams will select new creates in the first round, just to have fun and not be a ranking of all the legendary users in this draft class. The TPE totals I list are from the player update pages as of 5/6 and might be slightly off. If they were not updated recently, I went through their bank transactions, posts, and referenced the S47 claims thread and tried my best to tally up their unclaimed TPE and add it to their total, so mistakes are bound to be made.
Note: I've noticed some players were made after I began this mock, and some that would be taken highly. Unfortunately by the time I noticed, I was at the final 5 picks of the mock and adding these players would have changed almost the entire draft. Instead of rewriting 4000+ words, I decided to finish this one out with those players missing. Sorry if you are affected by this
I know it is ISFL Draft season but the DSFL players need some love too!
Draft Pick Order:
1.01 : Alexander Rockstone, CB, 157 TPE (AustinP0027)
With the first pick in this mock draft, the Birddogs select Rockstone. This pick seems almost like as much of a slam dunk as you can get. Rockstone is a new user but is already creating media and slurping up every single TPE available. Dallas has no real cornerbacks on their roster, making this a perfect fit for Rockstone. AustinP0027 exudes potential to become a great user in this league, and the DSFL draft is as much about drafting the user as it is drafting the player.
1.02 : D'Squarius Green Jr., TE, 164 TPE (sonicxdoom)
The only reason that I have the highest earner and potentially most active S49 user "falling" to number two is Green's desire to stay in Norfolk. Green has truly embraced the locker room there after being a Post-TDL pickup and everyone, especially the GMs, seems to love him. I suspect he might make it known to the Birddogs that he wants to play for Norfolk, although that is only speculation. Regardless, Norfolk makes the easy selection here and gets a stud.
1.03 : Devin Mace, OL, 109 TPE (Dev0)
The Coyotes have the first real pick in the draft. There are a few players with 100+ TPE available here, but Mace's activity level and positional fit into the Coyote roster make him their target. Dev0 creates media, pumping up his bank account and exposure in the league. The Coyotes seem to have a stacked secondary and serviceable backfield, so grabbing a lineman to help protect quarterback Russell Jimmies makes sense at this spot. It is possible they could trade down a spot or two and still get this player, but it might not be worth risking a future stud lineman going to another team. (Sidenote: I really enjoy reading media from Dev0 and his mock draft is what inspired me to sit down and create one)
1.04 : Kim Yeon-Suk, CB, 99 TPE (Crunk)
I have not been paying attention to this league long, but one thing I keep hearing is that London has a history of selecting recreates in the first round, much to the chagrin of the rest of the league. London already has a superstar cornerback, but I anticipate Mooty Poop-Eater to get called up to the ISFL soon, leaving a void at the position that is shored up with the selection of Yeon-Suk. While the Royals have a glaring need at QB (hey btw), they seem to be the only ones that do and so they can afford to wait on that selection. Yeon-Suk is a training camp and equipment purchase away from being near the top earners of this draft class, and of course Crunk is well-known for being a former GM of the Arizona Outlaws in the ISFL.
1.05 (from ) : Joe Blaze, S, 110 TPE (jlyles7)
Dallas received this pick from the Buccaneers from trading away Huge Yakman last season. The selection here for Dallas yet again seems obvious as they decide to pick up a safety. This further bolsters their secondary and sets them up as a potentially elite unit for the next two seasons. This pick should be an easy one to make due to the Birddogs currently not having a single safety on their roster. Blaze's confidence seeps out of the page of his media piece, exhibiting a mindset that is sure to make this young player a future star. There is potential here for Dallas to overthink this one, especially given the recent controversy surrounding the team, but I hope for their sake they do their research into this guy.
1.06 : Benny The Jet, WR, 95 TPE (wildcatbandit)
The Ducks are coming off of a disappointing playoff loss after posting the best record in the DSFL. Their team is stacked at seemingly every position, but they have two potential needs in Running Back and Wide Receiver. Both these positions are filled with mostly inactive players, but I think Wide Receiver is the biggest need. They take the best WR on the draft board (including recreates) in Benny The Jet. This slot receiver from Oklahoma State will bring some activity to that position group and will try to help Minnesota maintain their success despite the potential loss of a few key pieces due to call ups.
1.07 : Bazooka Nuttingham, RB, 101 TPE (Gopher a beer)
Tijuana finds themselves in an awkward spot here as all the extremely active new users have been taken by this point. While they could spit in the face of ethics and go for a proven recreate here, I want to keep them loyal to the program. They end up taking the best player available in Nuttingham to help alleviate the workload of Brandon Johnson. Will the addition of Nuttingham help Tijuana reassert their dominance over the DSFL?
1.08 : Klaus Reinhardt, OL, 68 TPE (Middy)
While this may not be the flashiest pick, Klaus is an active offensive lineman who could very easily bump that 68 TPE up to triple digits with just a few posts if Portland can get them more active. This is the pick that made me reconsider not having recreates in the first round, as Portland would have to be crazy to pick a 68 TPE player over former GMs and other established users. However in the spirit of the DSFL Draft I will stick to this idea and Klaus sticks out as a great pick here. However, do not expect to see a new user have a player picked for potentially multiple rounds after this.
2.01 (from ) : Tua Domine, LB, 147 TPE (Yeenoghu)
The Buccaneers take the second recreate off the board, who happens to be the user responsible for the highest TPE peak in ISFL history. Domine will provide the Buccaneers with a linebacker to pair with the player they acquired along with this pick, Huge Yakman. These two should anchor a strong linebacker corps for the next few seasons. Obviously, there should be no concerns about Yeenoghu's ability to earn TPE with this player, which locks Domine in as one of the absolute best players from this draft class.
2.02 : William Eaton, HB, 131 TPE (Amidships)
The Seawolves can go many different directions with this pick, but I have them selecting Eaton to replace Worsethan Blaze, who is forced to go up to the ISFL this season. Selecting a running back solves a hole in their roster construction, and it can never hurt to draft a member of the Head Office of the league. This pick was very tricky to pin down as Norfolk can go a few different routes, but after careful consideration I think that Eaton is the correct pick for this struggling team.
2.03 : Connor Craig Jr. Jr., OL, 138 TPE (Dewalt27)
The Coyotes select an offensive lineman for the second time in this draft for reasons some may question. The Coyotes have great players at positions they could fill here, except for linemen. In my brain, it makes sense to double down on the trenches and enable the skill position players to thrive with the extra help, so they take the 6th highest TPE player in the entire class at 11th overall. Maybe there is sim science that says a second lineman gives you diminishing returns and sim nerds think it isn't worth it to have more than one. In any case, I think this player is too good at such a valuable position to slide much further down the board.
2.04 : Katya Zamolodchikova, QB, 139 TPE (fnordypsyduck)
The Royals do not risk their QB being taken from under their noses and only make this pick due to the complete lack of a quarterback on their roster. Katya played for Norfolk for a few games as a waiver pickup and will now need to hop across the pond to suit up for the Royals. No matter where this selection happens, I think this is a player and team combination that is going to come true on draft night. The only question is how soon do the Royals take their player.
2.05 (from ) : Jonah Wallis, CB, 99 TPE (QuirkyTurtle)
To finish off the impact of the Huge Yakman trade, the Birddogs triple down on shoring up their secondary with this selection of Wallis. Like Kim Yeon-Seok earlier, Wallis is a training camp and equipment purchase away from being a top earner of this class. I really did not want to make the Birddogs select yet another player for their secondary, but this team went 1-13 last season and have no players above 50 TPE in that position group. If there were ever a time for this kind of thing to happen, it would be right now.
2.06 : Julian McMorris II, RB, 131 TPE (TubbyTim69)
The Ducks bring in a young running back to prepare for the eventual departure of Maeve Mascarpone after this season. This team only needs a few slight tweaks to continue contending, and landing a running back from such a well-respected user like TubbyTim69 this late in the draft should be seen as a huge victory. I had the honor of playing with the first Julian McMorris in Philadelphia. If Julian II has that same DNA, I know the Ducks will be celebrating after this pick.
2.07 : WW Jatt, DT, 130 TPE (LumosityFan)
With Garlic Jr. moving on to their next chapter, Tijuana makes the decision to get a replacement defensive tackle by selecting WW Jatt. A team of Tijuana's caliber cannot afford to go into next season with no real players on their defensive line, so they are ecstatic that Jatt is available here towards the end of round two. Tijuana has been a powerhouse in the DSFL since the dawn of time, thanks in part to not overthinking picks like this one. This pick showcases just how deep this draft class is as there are still multiple players with 130+ TPE on the board after this selection.
2.08 : Frosty Steele, LB, 135 TPE (jsteele14)
The Pythons are more than happy to select Steele at the end of the second round. Linebacker is one of the few holes on this Pythons team, so they decide to pair potential first overall pick in the upcoming ISFL draft Willeh Strong with the successor at the position. The selection of a linebacker here means that Portland is likely going to be looking to grab a wide receiver soon, but it is unreasonable to reach on one right now as there are not many options at that position.
3.01 : Kevin Finnerty, TE, 113 TPE (ReverendOReily)
Having fixed their secondary, the Birddogs move on to their next position filled with 50 TPE players - tight end. While in terms of TPE Finnerty is not the best available player, I think the presence of such a respected member of the community can help stabilize an organization coming off of a tremendously poor season. Finnerty should be an extreme upgrade over Lip Nixon and fills up the last gaping hole that this roster has after their previous picks.
3.02 : Liggy Jiggy, CB, 128 TPE (marccelaat)
Jiggy was a tough player for me to find a home for. On one hand, they are an extremely good earner, sitting towards the top of their class. However, marccelaat has a pretty dry bank account compared to other recreates that have been taken and is not necessarily the most active on the forums, perhaps calling into questions the sustainability of this TPE earning. These two things do not mean this player will flop though and that is not what I predict to happen. Rather, I think this pick so stop Jiggy's fall will be seen as a great steal of this draft after a season or two and will help the Seawolves compete for championships in the near future.
3.03 : Sweet Sweet Ganjasmoke, RB, 115 TPE (BOOM™)
After selecting some big boys with their first two picks, the Coyotes now get the player to run behind this dominant offensive line. Ganjasmoke will come in as the second fiddle to Jag McQueen and will form a two-headed monster in the backfield. The Coyotes are putting their eggs all into this offensive basket, and through three picks have almost doubled the amount of active users they have on that side of the ball. (Sidenote: This user makes the best graphics I have ever seen in this league. Any team should want this user way way higher than the third round for that alone)
3.04 : Makoa Mahi'ai Jr., OL, 86 TPE (King Jellyfish)
The Royals have heavily invested into their defensive line but have not sunk any resources into their offensive line until now. Mahi'ai Jr. has the potential to become a force for their line, helping fill one of the very few positions of need for this team. King Jellyfish will now be responsible for keeping Katya in one piece, making this a very important player to develop for the Royals.
3.05 : Lakin Makin, TE, 87 TPE (MikeWhiskey)
The Buccaneers are now on the clock with their second selection of the draft and they decide to take Lakin Makin to fill a hole at that position. Replacing a 50 TPE player with an active player always makes sense, and now quarterback Bugs has another option on offense. MikeWhiskey comes in with a healthy bank account and history of activity, making this a great pick in the middle of the third round.
3.06 : Billdozer Dauterive, LB, 99 TPE (Kyamprac)
Dauterive is one player I suspect I am putting too low on the draft board. Kyamprac is a storied user in this league and will probably greatly increase the TPE of this player before the draft occurs. As it stands now, Dauterive is in the fortunate position of being drafted late to a fantastic team. While linebacker might not be the biggest position of need for the Grey Ducks, both their current ones are at the DSFL cap and could be called up this season. Drafting Billdozer here removes any anxiety about call-ups and replaces them with a player who might end up being better one day.
3.07 : Harvin Marrison, WR, 76 TPE (Chucky)
With the penultimate pick in the third round, the Luchadores select the second wide receiver off the board. Marrison is a speed receiver who will attempt to replace the contributions of André Benn in the Tijuana offense. With this pick, Tijuana mostly rounds out their group of skill position players for the upcoming season.
3.08 : Dexter Morgan, QB, 148 TPE (goodvsevil1275)
The third highest earner so far of S49, and the highest earning recreate, goes at the very end of the third round due to his position. The Pythons are going to need to replace quarterback Billy Van Goff after this season and elect to snag potentially the biggest slider in this draft. There are very few teams interested in Morgan's services and he could easily fall a little more than this, but probably is off the board by the middle of the fourth round at the latest due to the lack of good earners remaining.
4.01 : Marshall von Hildebrand, K/P, 135 TPE (nunccoepi)
By far the highest remaining earner remaining, the Birddogs continue to nail this draft by selecting a kicker in the fourth round. It is difficult to guess where von Hildebrand will end up, and it may be that I am underestimating the value of this position to GMs. If that is the case, I apologize for nunccoepi for putting such a great user and earner down this far.
4.02 : Hot Dam, DT, 104 TPE (Painted)
Much like Billdozer above, this is a player who could shoot up draft boards in the coming days and make this mock seem foolish. This player was only created two days ago and has already surpassed many other prospects in terms of TPE, and has the advantage of being controlled by a veteran user. Painted's player is the only remaining player above 100 TPE and fills a position of need for the Seawolves, who continue to have a stellar draft just like Dallas.
4.03 : Douglas Capybara, CB, 67 TPE (SelfAware)
After what feels like an eternity, a S49 user once again has a prospect that gets selected. While Capybara does not have much TPE, they are active and will presumably continue to improve. Even if they don't, this pick still improves a Coyotes secondary looking for depth. That is all you could ask for from a pick this deep into the draft.
4.04 : FTBLLCMR4D RUS-KCKR-001, K/P, 74 TPE (8bitd1ck)
The Royals also elect to take a kicker in the fourth round due to the lack of elite earners remaining in the draft. This player should be able to help the Royals win if they keep earning, which is one of the very few remaining needs of this London team.
4.05 : Nathan Abel, OL, 77 TPE (DeThePyro)
The need for an offensive lineman makes this a simple selection for the Buccaneers. If Bondi Beach can coax a little bit more activity out of this player, this could end up being one of the biggest steals of this draft. Even if they don't, Abel will be able to help an offensive line full of bots for a few seasons, improving this team.
4.06 : Trey Daniels, RB, 77 TPE (Tdan04)
Daniels is my pick for the steal of the draft for a GM who will do their homework. TPE Tracker and the player's own update page indicate a very low earner, but those who take the time to research a little bit will find that Daniels is up to 77 TPE and is consistently earning more TPE. GMs interested in this player might be able to help them with their updates and be rewarded for their efforts. Minnesota selects this player due to the age of their own backfield, using this as a move to help them in the future.
4.07 (from ) : Ajax Sakarias, WR, 63 TPE (elixir)
Dallas takes Ajax Sakarias to be their WR3 for the next few seasons. Having just been created yesterday, this is another example of a player who could shoot up draft boards, especially considering how weak this draft class is at wide receiver. elixir has completed some rookie point tasks, indicating they do intend to be at least a somewhat active user in the league. Dallas should be very happy to get a contributing player with high upside at this pick.
4.08 : Bauce McSauce, WR, 63 TPE (ssovm)
Having been created just one minute after this previous pick, Bauce McSauce stays linked to Ajax Sakarias as he is taken at the end of the fourth round by the Pythons. The story here is the same as the last pick, where this is a late create to this class and thus has high potential to be a sleeper pick. The Pythons decide that Billy Van Goff needs another weapon to throw to, leading them to getting their WR2 here.
5.01 : David Carson, K/P, 59 TPE (Maniac1218)
The Birddogs continue to fill out their roster by selecting the last remaining active kicker in the draft. Carson is a power kicker who at the very least will be better than a kicking bot, and could blossom into a whole lot more. You never know when the slimmest upgrade can decide a season.
5.02 : Richard Johnson, OL, 57 TPE (Reedy0rNot)
Norfolk joins the offensive line craze, albeit slightly late, with their pick of Dick Dick Richard Johnson. Richard is the final active offensive lineman available in this draft, and Norfolk happily gobbles up this Johnson. When a team is deep in the draft like this, they are hoping to snag a diamond in the rough and Norfolk certainly hopes to turn this phallic phootball player into a contributor for their line.
5.03 : Nathan Bodie, DE, 52 TPE (wallfly84)
The Coyotes are the first team to take a defensive end, taking the first one off the board at 35th overall. Bodie does not have much TPE but the Coyotes are hoping to show them the ropes and get them earning.
5.04 : Tony Chazz, DT, 65 TPE (Benson)
Chazz falls very far down the board through no fault of their own. It is unfortunate that most teams have a player already at defensive tackle, but the Royals decide to take the best player available at this pick. Chazz does not deserve to go this low and I'm certain if they end up going anywhere near this pick in the real draft, it will end up being a great pick for the team.
5.05 : Anthony Stover, LB, 50 TPE (Anthony8139)
At this point, the Buccaneers must take a flier on a potentially active prospect, even if they do not have any TPE. Since they could use some more linebacker depth, they decide to pick up Stover here. Whether this player becomes more active or not is anyone's guess, but Bondi Beach would be delighted to get value here.
5.06 : Kentrell King, CB, 50 TPE (wastedtyler)
While the Grey Ducks do not really need another cornerback, I have King going at this pick as he is the final remaining active player in the draft, at least based on when I did the research into every player for this mock. Just like the last few picks, the Grey Ducks would be delighted if King became a contributor for their squad.
5.07 : Ci Brez, DE, 50 TPE (C2k)
To start off with picking the inactives, the Luchadores take a flier on the most recently seen defensive end prospect. If Brez becomes active, they would have an immediate starting spot for this Tijuana team.
5.08 : Hal Taylor, OL, 57 TPE (Sen)
The Pythons select an inactive recreate here in hopes they come back and participate. Even if they do not, a 57 TPE offensive lineman will be able to play for the Pythons.
6.01 (from ) : Darius Fasttrack, WR, 54 TPE (Dynamicmlb_42)
London snags the final recreate in the class and locks in their WR3 at the same time. Fasttrack is a slot receiver who could add an extra element to the Royals offense.
6.02 : Cage Beers, OL, 52 TPE (pietro.sapia)
The Seawolves select an offensive lineman for the second straight round, getting Cage Beers. Beers is a very slight upgrade over a 50 TPE bot and always has a chance to become active again.
6.03 : Gabriel Finley, TE, 52 TPE (burritohour)
Kansas City selects a tight end who will come in and start for their team. Is having an inactive really better than having a bot? I think the potential for that player to return says yes, and that is what the Coyotes are hoping for with this selection. Gabriel Finley was last updated on 4/20, so he should get along quite well with Sweet Sweet Ganjasmoke in the locker room.
6.04 : Jordan Carter, HB, 57 TPE (SonOfCar)
London once again selects the best player available as they acquire their third string running back. Carter projects to be a speed back when active.
6.05 : Aaron Youngblood, DE, 57 TPE (EzzyBK)
Bondi Beach decides to grab a defensive end here to strengthen that positional group. Youngblood did earn some TPE before going inactive, so this isn't a complete nothing of a pick. As always, if this player comes back and is active, a defensive end in the sixth round would be quite a steal.
6.06 : D Foo, TE, 50 TPE (Dfoo)
Minnesota selects a tight end to act as a backup to Hex Waters II. D Foo is a possession tight end who went to Florida State University. The Minnesota weather might be a little harsh to this Florida Man.
6.07 : Oliver Hartford, WR, 54 TPE (phoenix)
Tijuana grabs a second receiver in this draft to go along with Harvin Marrison. Hartford is a speed receiver who Tijuana takes to get even more depth in their locker room.
6.08 : Chad Broski, K/P, 52 TPE (DD13)
Portland decides to grab the final kicker remaining in the draft to conclude the sixth round. Chad Broski is a certified frat fiend who will liven up the locker room. Does anyone remember the Blue Mountain State episode where Alex was demoted to special teams? That's the kind of vibe I imagine Chad Broski brings to any team he goes to.
7.01 : Bishop Milloy, S, 52 TPE (Shank)
Dallas quadruples down on their secondary with the selection of Milloy. This pick concludes the decisions for the Birddogs in this draft, who have completely reformed their team throughout the evening. Their final pick will be Mr. Irrelevant, so this is it as far as deciding which inactive to take a small risk on. Milloy is an enforcer, which makes me wonder if he should be playing hockey and accidentally signed up for the wrong sport. Maybe he will end up murdering a punter in the Pro Bowl or something like that.
7.02 : Kharmoni Woods, DE, 50 TPE (Jaywoods)
Norfolk decides to draft the most valuable position remaining in the draft. Kharmoni Woods has been missing for 8 days. Maybe they will send someone up to NDSU to check up on him and see if they can convince him to come back.
7.03 : Going IA, K/P, 50 TPE (dylanjj37)
With a name like that, I doubt this kicker will be coming back and improving himself. Even so, Kansas City could use a kicker and decide to kick the tires on the final recreate on the board.
7.04 : Trae Jones Jr., TE, 50 TPE (Trae008)
The London Royals decide that they need a second string tight end more than a fourth running back or fourth wide receiver. Trae Jones Jr. will learn the position from GoTo imnegs.net (not an ad) if he ever shows up for practices or games. I sure hope he can adapt to the European cuisine.
7.05 : Matt K, WR, 50 TPE (Echo)
Bondi Beach mostly makes this pick for the jersey sales. Would you rather buy a jersey with a boring name on the back or one that simply says "K"? It will be a niche pick but I'm sure you would see these out and about on college campuses every so often. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, the jersey sales might be the only impact this player has on the team if they remain inactive.
7.06 : Ralph Johnson XXVI, RB, 50 TPE (chefkiger)
The Grey Ducks select Ralph Johnson XXVI to grab the loyalty of this long-lasting lineage. The 26th iteration of the bloodline might not provide much value on the football field, but having the loyalty from the potent Johnson family could prove valuable. Maybe Ralph Johnson CVII will be the next superstar in the making and will only want to suit up for Minnesota because of this pick.
7.07 : Aiden Teixeira, RB, 50 TPE (RyZe)
Tijuana closes their eyes and selects a name from a hat and ends up with Aiden Teixeira. This player could end up being a fan favorite, with Luchadores fanatics chastising other fans for not knowing how to pronounce this player's name. Sort of similar to how Bucks fans were in the early Giannis Antetokounmpo days, although I doubt Teixeira will become good enough for fans across the globe to learn his pronunciation.
7.08 : Michael Knight, WR, 50 TPE (xrillex)
To finish our round seven of this mock draft, the Portland Pythons select Michael Knight. This possession receiver will go down as the true Mr. Irrelevant of this draft, since people actually do care about the very last pick. Sorry about your luck, Michael. Even though this man might be the best athlete to come out of Wichita State since Fred VanVleet, his contributions just are not enough to move the needle for the Pythons at the current moment.
8.01 : Joe Brewer, QB, 50 TPE (EBOT0907)
With the final pick of the draft, the Birddogs select quarterback Brock Purdy Joe Brewer. The reason Brewer goes last is simply due to the lack of opportunities for quarterbacks, especially one with 50 TPE. Dallas finishes off the draft board with this Gamecock and the draft is completed.
Whether you read the entire mock draft or scrolled through to the bottom the check how long this is, thank you for getting this far. It was awesome to learn more about the recruits in this draft class and maybe it will help raise awareness of some of the players available. This is an incredibly deep class and there will be some extremely accomplished users who fall a little further than expected simply due to the oodles of talent available. I, for one, cannot wait for May 16th. Let me know how you think your team came out in this hypothetical draft!
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Note: I've noticed some players were made after I began this mock, and some that would be taken highly. Unfortunately by the time I noticed, I was at the final 5 picks of the mock and adding these players would have changed almost the entire draft. Instead of rewriting 4000+ words, I decided to finish this one out with those players missing. Sorry if you are affected by this
I know it is ISFL Draft season but the DSFL players need some love too!
Draft Pick Order:
1.01 : Alexander Rockstone, CB, 157 TPE (AustinP0027)
With the first pick in this mock draft, the Birddogs select Rockstone. This pick seems almost like as much of a slam dunk as you can get. Rockstone is a new user but is already creating media and slurping up every single TPE available. Dallas has no real cornerbacks on their roster, making this a perfect fit for Rockstone. AustinP0027 exudes potential to become a great user in this league, and the DSFL draft is as much about drafting the user as it is drafting the player.
1.02 : D'Squarius Green Jr., TE, 164 TPE (sonicxdoom)
The only reason that I have the highest earner and potentially most active S49 user "falling" to number two is Green's desire to stay in Norfolk. Green has truly embraced the locker room there after being a Post-TDL pickup and everyone, especially the GMs, seems to love him. I suspect he might make it known to the Birddogs that he wants to play for Norfolk, although that is only speculation. Regardless, Norfolk makes the easy selection here and gets a stud.
1.03 : Devin Mace, OL, 109 TPE (Dev0)
The Coyotes have the first real pick in the draft. There are a few players with 100+ TPE available here, but Mace's activity level and positional fit into the Coyote roster make him their target. Dev0 creates media, pumping up his bank account and exposure in the league. The Coyotes seem to have a stacked secondary and serviceable backfield, so grabbing a lineman to help protect quarterback Russell Jimmies makes sense at this spot. It is possible they could trade down a spot or two and still get this player, but it might not be worth risking a future stud lineman going to another team. (Sidenote: I really enjoy reading media from Dev0 and his mock draft is what inspired me to sit down and create one)
1.04 : Kim Yeon-Suk, CB, 99 TPE (Crunk)
I have not been paying attention to this league long, but one thing I keep hearing is that London has a history of selecting recreates in the first round, much to the chagrin of the rest of the league. London already has a superstar cornerback, but I anticipate Mooty Poop-Eater to get called up to the ISFL soon, leaving a void at the position that is shored up with the selection of Yeon-Suk. While the Royals have a glaring need at QB (hey btw), they seem to be the only ones that do and so they can afford to wait on that selection. Yeon-Suk is a training camp and equipment purchase away from being near the top earners of this draft class, and of course Crunk is well-known for being a former GM of the Arizona Outlaws in the ISFL.
1.05 (from ) : Joe Blaze, S, 110 TPE (jlyles7)
Dallas received this pick from the Buccaneers from trading away Huge Yakman last season. The selection here for Dallas yet again seems obvious as they decide to pick up a safety. This further bolsters their secondary and sets them up as a potentially elite unit for the next two seasons. This pick should be an easy one to make due to the Birddogs currently not having a single safety on their roster. Blaze's confidence seeps out of the page of his media piece, exhibiting a mindset that is sure to make this young player a future star. There is potential here for Dallas to overthink this one, especially given the recent controversy surrounding the team, but I hope for their sake they do their research into this guy.
1.06 : Benny The Jet, WR, 95 TPE (wildcatbandit)
The Ducks are coming off of a disappointing playoff loss after posting the best record in the DSFL. Their team is stacked at seemingly every position, but they have two potential needs in Running Back and Wide Receiver. Both these positions are filled with mostly inactive players, but I think Wide Receiver is the biggest need. They take the best WR on the draft board (including recreates) in Benny The Jet. This slot receiver from Oklahoma State will bring some activity to that position group and will try to help Minnesota maintain their success despite the potential loss of a few key pieces due to call ups.
1.07 : Bazooka Nuttingham, RB, 101 TPE (Gopher a beer)
Tijuana finds themselves in an awkward spot here as all the extremely active new users have been taken by this point. While they could spit in the face of ethics and go for a proven recreate here, I want to keep them loyal to the program. They end up taking the best player available in Nuttingham to help alleviate the workload of Brandon Johnson. Will the addition of Nuttingham help Tijuana reassert their dominance over the DSFL?
1.08 : Klaus Reinhardt, OL, 68 TPE (Middy)
While this may not be the flashiest pick, Klaus is an active offensive lineman who could very easily bump that 68 TPE up to triple digits with just a few posts if Portland can get them more active. This is the pick that made me reconsider not having recreates in the first round, as Portland would have to be crazy to pick a 68 TPE player over former GMs and other established users. However in the spirit of the DSFL Draft I will stick to this idea and Klaus sticks out as a great pick here. However, do not expect to see a new user have a player picked for potentially multiple rounds after this.
2.01 (from ) : Tua Domine, LB, 147 TPE (Yeenoghu)
The Buccaneers take the second recreate off the board, who happens to be the user responsible for the highest TPE peak in ISFL history. Domine will provide the Buccaneers with a linebacker to pair with the player they acquired along with this pick, Huge Yakman. These two should anchor a strong linebacker corps for the next few seasons. Obviously, there should be no concerns about Yeenoghu's ability to earn TPE with this player, which locks Domine in as one of the absolute best players from this draft class.
2.02 : William Eaton, HB, 131 TPE (Amidships)
The Seawolves can go many different directions with this pick, but I have them selecting Eaton to replace Worsethan Blaze, who is forced to go up to the ISFL this season. Selecting a running back solves a hole in their roster construction, and it can never hurt to draft a member of the Head Office of the league. This pick was very tricky to pin down as Norfolk can go a few different routes, but after careful consideration I think that Eaton is the correct pick for this struggling team.
2.03 : Connor Craig Jr. Jr., OL, 138 TPE (Dewalt27)
The Coyotes select an offensive lineman for the second time in this draft for reasons some may question. The Coyotes have great players at positions they could fill here, except for linemen. In my brain, it makes sense to double down on the trenches and enable the skill position players to thrive with the extra help, so they take the 6th highest TPE player in the entire class at 11th overall. Maybe there is sim science that says a second lineman gives you diminishing returns and sim nerds think it isn't worth it to have more than one. In any case, I think this player is too good at such a valuable position to slide much further down the board.
2.04 : Katya Zamolodchikova, QB, 139 TPE (fnordypsyduck)
The Royals do not risk their QB being taken from under their noses and only make this pick due to the complete lack of a quarterback on their roster. Katya played for Norfolk for a few games as a waiver pickup and will now need to hop across the pond to suit up for the Royals. No matter where this selection happens, I think this is a player and team combination that is going to come true on draft night. The only question is how soon do the Royals take their player.
2.05 (from ) : Jonah Wallis, CB, 99 TPE (QuirkyTurtle)
To finish off the impact of the Huge Yakman trade, the Birddogs triple down on shoring up their secondary with this selection of Wallis. Like Kim Yeon-Seok earlier, Wallis is a training camp and equipment purchase away from being a top earner of this class. I really did not want to make the Birddogs select yet another player for their secondary, but this team went 1-13 last season and have no players above 50 TPE in that position group. If there were ever a time for this kind of thing to happen, it would be right now.
2.06 : Julian McMorris II, RB, 131 TPE (TubbyTim69)
The Ducks bring in a young running back to prepare for the eventual departure of Maeve Mascarpone after this season. This team only needs a few slight tweaks to continue contending, and landing a running back from such a well-respected user like TubbyTim69 this late in the draft should be seen as a huge victory. I had the honor of playing with the first Julian McMorris in Philadelphia. If Julian II has that same DNA, I know the Ducks will be celebrating after this pick.
2.07 : WW Jatt, DT, 130 TPE (LumosityFan)
With Garlic Jr. moving on to their next chapter, Tijuana makes the decision to get a replacement defensive tackle by selecting WW Jatt. A team of Tijuana's caliber cannot afford to go into next season with no real players on their defensive line, so they are ecstatic that Jatt is available here towards the end of round two. Tijuana has been a powerhouse in the DSFL since the dawn of time, thanks in part to not overthinking picks like this one. This pick showcases just how deep this draft class is as there are still multiple players with 130+ TPE on the board after this selection.
2.08 : Frosty Steele, LB, 135 TPE (jsteele14)
The Pythons are more than happy to select Steele at the end of the second round. Linebacker is one of the few holes on this Pythons team, so they decide to pair potential first overall pick in the upcoming ISFL draft Willeh Strong with the successor at the position. The selection of a linebacker here means that Portland is likely going to be looking to grab a wide receiver soon, but it is unreasonable to reach on one right now as there are not many options at that position.
3.01 : Kevin Finnerty, TE, 113 TPE (ReverendOReily)
Having fixed their secondary, the Birddogs move on to their next position filled with 50 TPE players - tight end. While in terms of TPE Finnerty is not the best available player, I think the presence of such a respected member of the community can help stabilize an organization coming off of a tremendously poor season. Finnerty should be an extreme upgrade over Lip Nixon and fills up the last gaping hole that this roster has after their previous picks.
3.02 : Liggy Jiggy, CB, 128 TPE (marccelaat)
Jiggy was a tough player for me to find a home for. On one hand, they are an extremely good earner, sitting towards the top of their class. However, marccelaat has a pretty dry bank account compared to other recreates that have been taken and is not necessarily the most active on the forums, perhaps calling into questions the sustainability of this TPE earning. These two things do not mean this player will flop though and that is not what I predict to happen. Rather, I think this pick so stop Jiggy's fall will be seen as a great steal of this draft after a season or two and will help the Seawolves compete for championships in the near future.
3.03 : Sweet Sweet Ganjasmoke, RB, 115 TPE (BOOM™)
After selecting some big boys with their first two picks, the Coyotes now get the player to run behind this dominant offensive line. Ganjasmoke will come in as the second fiddle to Jag McQueen and will form a two-headed monster in the backfield. The Coyotes are putting their eggs all into this offensive basket, and through three picks have almost doubled the amount of active users they have on that side of the ball. (Sidenote: This user makes the best graphics I have ever seen in this league. Any team should want this user way way higher than the third round for that alone)
3.04 : Makoa Mahi'ai Jr., OL, 86 TPE (King Jellyfish)
The Royals have heavily invested into their defensive line but have not sunk any resources into their offensive line until now. Mahi'ai Jr. has the potential to become a force for their line, helping fill one of the very few positions of need for this team. King Jellyfish will now be responsible for keeping Katya in one piece, making this a very important player to develop for the Royals.
3.05 : Lakin Makin, TE, 87 TPE (MikeWhiskey)
The Buccaneers are now on the clock with their second selection of the draft and they decide to take Lakin Makin to fill a hole at that position. Replacing a 50 TPE player with an active player always makes sense, and now quarterback Bugs has another option on offense. MikeWhiskey comes in with a healthy bank account and history of activity, making this a great pick in the middle of the third round.
3.06 : Billdozer Dauterive, LB, 99 TPE (Kyamprac)
Dauterive is one player I suspect I am putting too low on the draft board. Kyamprac is a storied user in this league and will probably greatly increase the TPE of this player before the draft occurs. As it stands now, Dauterive is in the fortunate position of being drafted late to a fantastic team. While linebacker might not be the biggest position of need for the Grey Ducks, both their current ones are at the DSFL cap and could be called up this season. Drafting Billdozer here removes any anxiety about call-ups and replaces them with a player who might end up being better one day.
3.07 : Harvin Marrison, WR, 76 TPE (Chucky)
With the penultimate pick in the third round, the Luchadores select the second wide receiver off the board. Marrison is a speed receiver who will attempt to replace the contributions of André Benn in the Tijuana offense. With this pick, Tijuana mostly rounds out their group of skill position players for the upcoming season.
3.08 : Dexter Morgan, QB, 148 TPE (goodvsevil1275)
The third highest earner so far of S49, and the highest earning recreate, goes at the very end of the third round due to his position. The Pythons are going to need to replace quarterback Billy Van Goff after this season and elect to snag potentially the biggest slider in this draft. There are very few teams interested in Morgan's services and he could easily fall a little more than this, but probably is off the board by the middle of the fourth round at the latest due to the lack of good earners remaining.
4.01 : Marshall von Hildebrand, K/P, 135 TPE (nunccoepi)
By far the highest remaining earner remaining, the Birddogs continue to nail this draft by selecting a kicker in the fourth round. It is difficult to guess where von Hildebrand will end up, and it may be that I am underestimating the value of this position to GMs. If that is the case, I apologize for nunccoepi for putting such a great user and earner down this far.
4.02 : Hot Dam, DT, 104 TPE (Painted)
Much like Billdozer above, this is a player who could shoot up draft boards in the coming days and make this mock seem foolish. This player was only created two days ago and has already surpassed many other prospects in terms of TPE, and has the advantage of being controlled by a veteran user. Painted's player is the only remaining player above 100 TPE and fills a position of need for the Seawolves, who continue to have a stellar draft just like Dallas.
4.03 : Douglas Capybara, CB, 67 TPE (SelfAware)
After what feels like an eternity, a S49 user once again has a prospect that gets selected. While Capybara does not have much TPE, they are active and will presumably continue to improve. Even if they don't, this pick still improves a Coyotes secondary looking for depth. That is all you could ask for from a pick this deep into the draft.
4.04 : FTBLLCMR4D RUS-KCKR-001, K/P, 74 TPE (8bitd1ck)
The Royals also elect to take a kicker in the fourth round due to the lack of elite earners remaining in the draft. This player should be able to help the Royals win if they keep earning, which is one of the very few remaining needs of this London team.
4.05 : Nathan Abel, OL, 77 TPE (DeThePyro)
The need for an offensive lineman makes this a simple selection for the Buccaneers. If Bondi Beach can coax a little bit more activity out of this player, this could end up being one of the biggest steals of this draft. Even if they don't, Abel will be able to help an offensive line full of bots for a few seasons, improving this team.
4.06 : Trey Daniels, RB, 77 TPE (Tdan04)
Daniels is my pick for the steal of the draft for a GM who will do their homework. TPE Tracker and the player's own update page indicate a very low earner, but those who take the time to research a little bit will find that Daniels is up to 77 TPE and is consistently earning more TPE. GMs interested in this player might be able to help them with their updates and be rewarded for their efforts. Minnesota selects this player due to the age of their own backfield, using this as a move to help them in the future.
4.07 (from ) : Ajax Sakarias, WR, 63 TPE (elixir)
Dallas takes Ajax Sakarias to be their WR3 for the next few seasons. Having just been created yesterday, this is another example of a player who could shoot up draft boards, especially considering how weak this draft class is at wide receiver. elixir has completed some rookie point tasks, indicating they do intend to be at least a somewhat active user in the league. Dallas should be very happy to get a contributing player with high upside at this pick.
4.08 : Bauce McSauce, WR, 63 TPE (ssovm)
Having been created just one minute after this previous pick, Bauce McSauce stays linked to Ajax Sakarias as he is taken at the end of the fourth round by the Pythons. The story here is the same as the last pick, where this is a late create to this class and thus has high potential to be a sleeper pick. The Pythons decide that Billy Van Goff needs another weapon to throw to, leading them to getting their WR2 here.
5.01 : David Carson, K/P, 59 TPE (Maniac1218)
The Birddogs continue to fill out their roster by selecting the last remaining active kicker in the draft. Carson is a power kicker who at the very least will be better than a kicking bot, and could blossom into a whole lot more. You never know when the slimmest upgrade can decide a season.
5.02 : Richard Johnson, OL, 57 TPE (Reedy0rNot)
Norfolk joins the offensive line craze, albeit slightly late, with their pick of Dick Dick Richard Johnson. Richard is the final active offensive lineman available in this draft, and Norfolk happily gobbles up this Johnson. When a team is deep in the draft like this, they are hoping to snag a diamond in the rough and Norfolk certainly hopes to turn this phallic phootball player into a contributor for their line.
5.03 : Nathan Bodie, DE, 52 TPE (wallfly84)
The Coyotes are the first team to take a defensive end, taking the first one off the board at 35th overall. Bodie does not have much TPE but the Coyotes are hoping to show them the ropes and get them earning.
5.04 : Tony Chazz, DT, 65 TPE (Benson)
Chazz falls very far down the board through no fault of their own. It is unfortunate that most teams have a player already at defensive tackle, but the Royals decide to take the best player available at this pick. Chazz does not deserve to go this low and I'm certain if they end up going anywhere near this pick in the real draft, it will end up being a great pick for the team.
5.05 : Anthony Stover, LB, 50 TPE (Anthony8139)
At this point, the Buccaneers must take a flier on a potentially active prospect, even if they do not have any TPE. Since they could use some more linebacker depth, they decide to pick up Stover here. Whether this player becomes more active or not is anyone's guess, but Bondi Beach would be delighted to get value here.
5.06 : Kentrell King, CB, 50 TPE (wastedtyler)
While the Grey Ducks do not really need another cornerback, I have King going at this pick as he is the final remaining active player in the draft, at least based on when I did the research into every player for this mock. Just like the last few picks, the Grey Ducks would be delighted if King became a contributor for their squad.
5.07 : Ci Brez, DE, 50 TPE (C2k)
To start off with picking the inactives, the Luchadores take a flier on the most recently seen defensive end prospect. If Brez becomes active, they would have an immediate starting spot for this Tijuana team.
5.08 : Hal Taylor, OL, 57 TPE (Sen)
The Pythons select an inactive recreate here in hopes they come back and participate. Even if they do not, a 57 TPE offensive lineman will be able to play for the Pythons.
6.01 (from ) : Darius Fasttrack, WR, 54 TPE (Dynamicmlb_42)
London snags the final recreate in the class and locks in their WR3 at the same time. Fasttrack is a slot receiver who could add an extra element to the Royals offense.
6.02 : Cage Beers, OL, 52 TPE (pietro.sapia)
The Seawolves select an offensive lineman for the second straight round, getting Cage Beers. Beers is a very slight upgrade over a 50 TPE bot and always has a chance to become active again.
6.03 : Gabriel Finley, TE, 52 TPE (burritohour)
Kansas City selects a tight end who will come in and start for their team. Is having an inactive really better than having a bot? I think the potential for that player to return says yes, and that is what the Coyotes are hoping for with this selection. Gabriel Finley was last updated on 4/20, so he should get along quite well with Sweet Sweet Ganjasmoke in the locker room.
6.04 : Jordan Carter, HB, 57 TPE (SonOfCar)
London once again selects the best player available as they acquire their third string running back. Carter projects to be a speed back when active.
6.05 : Aaron Youngblood, DE, 57 TPE (EzzyBK)
Bondi Beach decides to grab a defensive end here to strengthen that positional group. Youngblood did earn some TPE before going inactive, so this isn't a complete nothing of a pick. As always, if this player comes back and is active, a defensive end in the sixth round would be quite a steal.
6.06 : D Foo, TE, 50 TPE (Dfoo)
Minnesota selects a tight end to act as a backup to Hex Waters II. D Foo is a possession tight end who went to Florida State University. The Minnesota weather might be a little harsh to this Florida Man.
6.07 : Oliver Hartford, WR, 54 TPE (phoenix)
Tijuana grabs a second receiver in this draft to go along with Harvin Marrison. Hartford is a speed receiver who Tijuana takes to get even more depth in their locker room.
6.08 : Chad Broski, K/P, 52 TPE (DD13)
Portland decides to grab the final kicker remaining in the draft to conclude the sixth round. Chad Broski is a certified frat fiend who will liven up the locker room. Does anyone remember the Blue Mountain State episode where Alex was demoted to special teams? That's the kind of vibe I imagine Chad Broski brings to any team he goes to.
7.01 : Bishop Milloy, S, 52 TPE (Shank)
Dallas quadruples down on their secondary with the selection of Milloy. This pick concludes the decisions for the Birddogs in this draft, who have completely reformed their team throughout the evening. Their final pick will be Mr. Irrelevant, so this is it as far as deciding which inactive to take a small risk on. Milloy is an enforcer, which makes me wonder if he should be playing hockey and accidentally signed up for the wrong sport. Maybe he will end up murdering a punter in the Pro Bowl or something like that.
7.02 : Kharmoni Woods, DE, 50 TPE (Jaywoods)
Norfolk decides to draft the most valuable position remaining in the draft. Kharmoni Woods has been missing for 8 days. Maybe they will send someone up to NDSU to check up on him and see if they can convince him to come back.
7.03 : Going IA, K/P, 50 TPE (dylanjj37)
With a name like that, I doubt this kicker will be coming back and improving himself. Even so, Kansas City could use a kicker and decide to kick the tires on the final recreate on the board.
7.04 : Trae Jones Jr., TE, 50 TPE (Trae008)
The London Royals decide that they need a second string tight end more than a fourth running back or fourth wide receiver. Trae Jones Jr. will learn the position from GoTo imnegs.net (not an ad) if he ever shows up for practices or games. I sure hope he can adapt to the European cuisine.
7.05 : Matt K, WR, 50 TPE (Echo)
Bondi Beach mostly makes this pick for the jersey sales. Would you rather buy a jersey with a boring name on the back or one that simply says "K"? It will be a niche pick but I'm sure you would see these out and about on college campuses every so often. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, the jersey sales might be the only impact this player has on the team if they remain inactive.
7.06 : Ralph Johnson XXVI, RB, 50 TPE (chefkiger)
The Grey Ducks select Ralph Johnson XXVI to grab the loyalty of this long-lasting lineage. The 26th iteration of the bloodline might not provide much value on the football field, but having the loyalty from the potent Johnson family could prove valuable. Maybe Ralph Johnson CVII will be the next superstar in the making and will only want to suit up for Minnesota because of this pick.
7.07 : Aiden Teixeira, RB, 50 TPE (RyZe)
Tijuana closes their eyes and selects a name from a hat and ends up with Aiden Teixeira. This player could end up being a fan favorite, with Luchadores fanatics chastising other fans for not knowing how to pronounce this player's name. Sort of similar to how Bucks fans were in the early Giannis Antetokounmpo days, although I doubt Teixeira will become good enough for fans across the globe to learn his pronunciation.
7.08 : Michael Knight, WR, 50 TPE (xrillex)
To finish our round seven of this mock draft, the Portland Pythons select Michael Knight. This possession receiver will go down as the true Mr. Irrelevant of this draft, since people actually do care about the very last pick. Sorry about your luck, Michael. Even though this man might be the best athlete to come out of Wichita State since Fred VanVleet, his contributions just are not enough to move the needle for the Pythons at the current moment.
8.01 : Joe Brewer, QB, 50 TPE (EBOT0907)
With the final pick of the draft, the Birddogs select quarterback Brock Purdy Joe Brewer. The reason Brewer goes last is simply due to the lack of opportunities for quarterbacks, especially one with 50 TPE. Dallas finishes off the draft board with this Gamecock and the draft is completed.
Whether you read the entire mock draft or scrolled through to the bottom the check how long this is, thank you for getting this far. It was awesome to learn more about the recruits in this draft class and maybe it will help raise awareness of some of the players available. This is an incredibly deep class and there will be some extremely accomplished users who fall a little further than expected simply due to the oodles of talent available. I, for one, cannot wait for May 16th. Let me know how you think your team came out in this hypothetical draft!
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