This media piece will aim to weave career storylines, statistical analysis, projections, and others all in one in regards to the S17 draft class.
The S17 draft class has just finished their third official season within the NSFL, which provides a great opportunity to reassess the draft choices and how every player and team has done so far. This article hopes to rank players based on factors such as their TPE, stats within the league, draft expectations, and more. S17 was one of the smaller draft classes in recent memory and when compared to S18 it is truly minuscule with the lack of high earning active players.
Only the top 20 draft choices will be graded and discussed because of the sheer drop off of active users after the 2nd round but this draft featured:
2 QB's, 6 RB's, 8 WR's, 2 TE's, 1 OL, 4 DT's, 3 DE's, 5 LB's, 3 S's, 7 CB's, 5 K/P's
The career projections will be extrapolated from the 3 seasons (max) within the league so far, which is not entirely that scientific or accurate due to the rate of regression and flux in stats in the final seasons but completes the job well enough for me as i can't predict the future on a wonky sim. Although most users don't make it the full 14 or 15 seasons, the stats will be expanded to both 10 and 14 seasons due as the average Hall of Fame career thus far being around 10 season but active users can extend their career into the 13 or 14 range. For players that have only played 1 or 2 seasons their averages will obviously be negatively affected by this.
Career Storylines & Rankings
Ashley Owens (RB): 1st Overall, &
Ashley Owens was a force to be reckoned with in the DSFL with over 1700 scrimmage yards and 7 touchdowns and I can remember him torching the Coyotes a few times sadly.
Ashley Owens was the consensus 1st overall pick due to his previous experiences with GM AdamS. With the clear lack of any competition from other S17 RB's that puts Ashley Owens as the best RB available in the draft to no one's surprise.
Ashley Owens was awarded the Offensive Rookie of the Year in S17 with 749 rushing yards and 4 TD's with another 671 yards through the air with 3 TD's. Ashley Owens has been an offensive juggernaut since entering the league on both the ground and through the air, which demonstrates the dual threat that he poses on defenses
Ashley Owens entered free agency after his 2nd full season and decided to join forces with another S17 2nd overall pick Bubba Thumper. Ashley Owens has continued to be a dual threat as a running back but his yards per carry have dipped down to 3.5 but he has been one of the most consistent performers and high octane from S17
Rankings:
TPE: 647 (3rd)
Rushing Yards: 2,376 (1st)
Receiving Yards: 1,935 (1st)
Touchdowns: 30 (1st)
Low's Rank: 2nd
Average Ranking: 1.6
Career Projection: (10yr/14yr splits)
Rushing Yards: 7,917/11,086
Receiving Yards: 6,449/9,017
Touchdowns: 99/139
How likely do I feel he can achieve within this range: Fairly Likely (80%)
HoF Comparison:
Rushing Yards: 10,542.66
Receiving Yards: 4,019.66
Touchdowns: 124.66
Analysis:
As you can see, Ashley Owens is hovering around all of the current averages for HoF running backs, which includes Owen Taylor, Darren Smallwood, Reg Mackworthy. If Ashley Owens is able to continue being a threat both through the air and on the ground I feel as if he has one of the better chances in the S17 draft class to make the Hall of Fame.
Bubba Thumper (DT): 2nd Overall,
Although Bubba Thumper was not the most electrifying player in the DSFL with only 32 tackles and 2 sacks, it was his activity level and the time that he puts in that attracted every team to his talent and potential, which landed him in the 2nd overall position to Colorado.
Bubba Thumper got off to a hot start in his NSFL career notching 49 tackles and 3 sacks but it took until Week 8 in the season for Bubba to finally break through and notch his first sack in the NSFL. The statistics from the 1st season appear underwhelming at first but one must remember that DT's roles on the team transcend just stats and Thumper did not end up with Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Bubba came out like a man possessed in his second season and notched 42 tackles and 10 sacks, which was tied for first amongst all DT's. Although his own personal success didn't propel the Yeti to a winning record and proved to the league what a force Bubba could be and landed him the Defensive Line Positional Excellency award in just his 2nd season.
Once again Bubba has displayed to the league just why he should be considered as one of the best defensive tackles in the game as he added another 10 sacks onto his career totals and continues to be a force on the defensive line.
Rankings:
TPE: 689 (1st)
Tackles: 117 (7th)
Tackles for Loss: 7 (1st)
Sacks: 23 (1st)
Low's Rank: 1st
Average Ranking: 2.2
Career Projection: (10yr/14yr splits)
Tackles: 389/545
Sacks: 76/107
Tackles for loss: 23/32
How likely do I feel he can achieve within this range: Very Likely (90+%)
HoF Comparison:
Tackles: 416
Sacks: 100.66
Tackles for Loss: 57.5
Analysis:
Once again you can see that Bubba Thumper is hovering around the Hall of Fame numbers but I feel that he can exceed and better his own stats as he continues to grow and that the sky is the limit for this type of generational player. Be on the watch for him to challenge Dan Miller's sack record later on in his career if he can continue to produce on the field. Bubba Thumper has a shot at the Hall of Fame but it really depends on his ability to remain a stat producer at a unforgiving position.
Jordan Andrews (CB): 3rd Overall,
To be completely honest I'm not even really sure who Jorden Andrews is and are they even in the discord? Anyways, they started off strong in the DSFL with 74 tackles and 2 interceptions, which landed them in the number 3 spot with New Orleans who needed another piece in the secondary to round out an active core.
Jordan Andrews certainly made an immediate impact in the NSFL by gaining 58 tackles, 2 ints, and a whopping 19 pass defenses, which honestly i wouldn't be surprised if that was a rookie record but i don't have the will to track rookies or their stats so just take my word on it. Not exactly the most eye popping stats, besides the pass defenses, New Orleans struggled and ended up with another high pick ultimately
Jordan Andrews pretty much posted the exact same stats in his second seasom with New Orleans and acting as a beacon of consistency for the rest of New Orleans to admire and aspire to be. The one game that stands out so far in his young career would be against the Baltimore Hawks where Jordan Andrews has 7 tackles and 5 pass defenses against legendary QB Corvo Havran and the potent Baltimore offense.
Although the interceptions have not come for Jordan Andrews yet in his third season he continues to rack up the pass defenses and provides New Orleans with a solid conerback that can continue to cover the top end receivers in the league.
Rankings:
TPE: 520 (9th)
Tackles: 171 (6th)
Interceptions: 4 (T4th)
Pass Defenses: 49 (2nd)
Low's Rank: 3rd
Average Ranking: 4.8
Career Projection: (10 year and 14 year splits)
Tackles: 569/796
Interceptions: 13/19
Pass Defenses: 163/228
How likely do I feel he can achieve within this range: Moderately (60%)
HoF Comparison:
Tackles: 723.33
Interceptions: 41
Pass Defenses: 204
Analysis:
Although Jordan Andrews is set to have a nice solid career I just don’t believe that the numbers are going to be there in order to make a case for him in the Hall of Fame. He will remain as one of the better players within the S17 class if he keeps these numbers up.
Brayden Ennis (DT): 4th Overall,
Brayden Ennis was one of the biggest leapers from the DSFL draft to the NSFL draft where he jumped from 18th overall to 4th overall in the NSFL draft, which is due in part due to his high activity level and a need for defensive line.
Ennis and Bubba both posted similar stats throughout their time in the DSFL and even coined their group the "Two Tackle Gang", which provided both a friendly rivalry between the two and camaraderie. Another storyline that followed Brayden Ennis in the DSFL was his supposed arch nemesis Tyron Brackenridge, who had followed him to San Antonio and Kansas City.
Brayden Ennis was the excitement of the S17 draft as he was selected by the Baltimore Hawks and subsequently traded immediately to New Orleans to play alongside Jordan Andrews.
Brayden Ennis' time in the NSFL has been marred by controversy such as tampering or other actions against the rules, which has been beaten to death so i will not discuss it here but statistically Ennis has been average but nothing too special. This could be connected with the 4 teams he's been a part of in 3 seasons but he has found a new stable home in San Jose where he can hopefully take root and thrive. Throughout his first 3 seasons he averaged around 2 tackles a game and a few sacks, which is fairly solid for a young defensive tackle that has focused on maximizing his strength rather than other aspects of his game.
While one half of the "Two Tackle Gang" has thrived and shined, the rest of the league is still looking for a breakout season from Brayden Ennis, which only time will tell but i put my money on the big man and personally i say he should just try and play for every team at this point
Rankings:
TPE: 564 (7th)
Tackles: 85 (9th)
Tackles for Loss: 5 (T2nd)
Sacks: 9 (4th)
Low's Rank: 8th
Average Ranking: 6
Career Projection: (10 year and 14 year splits)
Tackles: 283/396
Tackles for Loss: 17/23
Sacks: 30/42
How likely I feel they will achieve within this range: Likely (85%)
HoF Comparison:
Tackles: 416
Sacks: 100.66
Tackles for Loss: 57.5
Analysis:
Although I don’t think Brayden Ennis will make the Hall of Fame he is starting to come into his own in San Jose and appears to be building upon some of the success he has had thus far. I wouldn’t be surprised if he surpasses his projected sack or tackles numbers but if he can start to play like his counterpart Bubba Thumper this could be another tale.
Tyron Brackenridge (SS): 5th Overall,
I'll try to be as unbiased as i can but Tyron Brackenridge's game is centered around being around the football in the form of stockpiling tackles and big hits.
Brackenridge started out in the DSFL with a pretty solid season of 57 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 2 sacks but ultimately some of the other defensive options provided more promise in the draft due to his Run Support archetype that has limited his speed his whole career and the ongoing feud between himself and fellow draftee Brayden Ennis.
Brackenridge's career has gone through highs and lows, which include his 2nd season in the NSFL that posted paltry 43 tackles and 2 sacks that could be explained by either his teams bad performance or him being at safety.
This 3rd season Brackenridge has truly broken out in a big way with 99 tackles, 4 sacks, and a few pass defenses as he continues to become the captain of the defense for the Sabercats who are continuing to grow through their play on the field
Rankings
TPE: 649 (2nd)
Tackles: 206 (4th)
Interceptions: 4 (T4th)
Pass Defenses: 12 (6th)
Low's Rank: 6th
Average Ranking: 4.4
Career Projection: (10 year and 14 year splits)
Tackles: 686/960
Pass Defenses: 40/56
Interceptions: 13/19
Sacks: 40/56
How likely I feel they will achieve within this range: Likely (85%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Tackles: 912
Sacks: 88.25
Interceptions: 39.33
Passes Defended: 123.50
Analysis:
With the lack of safeties and Tyron's recent shift to playing linebacker it is truly hard to judge how his career will turn out but ultimately this is the same case as Jordan Andrews whereas he just won’t put up enough stats to justify induction but still results in a solid and respectable career.
Mervin Leonard (CB): 6th Overall,
Mervin Leonard much like Jordan Andrews stood out in his time with the DSFL by getting 50+ tackles and 4 interceptions, which was tied for 3rd most. Yellowknife needed another true cornerback opposite of Johnny Snuggles, which landed Mervin at the 6th spot.
Mervin Leonard is our first player so far to jabe stayed a 2nd season in the DSFL to truly develop and hone his skills that resulted in another 4 interception season for Mervin.
Season 18 was his first season in the NSFL and while the team was one score away from taking away an Ultimus, Mervin's numbers were slightly underwhelming with only 40 tackles and an interception.
His third season, on the other hand, has been a true breakout with 60 tackles and 21 pass defenses, which was 2nd in the league, as he continues to become one of the best corners in the league but time will tell if he can translate that into interceptions.
Rankings:
TPE: 614 (6th)
Tackles: 101 (8th)
Interceptions: 5 (3rd)
Pass Defenses: 26 (3rd)
Low's Rank: 11th
Average Ranking: 6.2
Career Projection
Tackles: 336/470
Pass Defenses: 86/121
Interceptions: 16/23
How likely they are to achieve within this range: Very Likely (90%)
HoF Comparison:
Tackles: 723.33
Interceptions: 41
Pass Defenses: 204
Analysis:
The extra season in the DSFL certainly hurts his stats in the projections but in the long he should be able to meet this projections and surpass them. Although he will reach these numbers I don’t believe it will be even close enough to be considered in the Hall of Fame
Honda Edmond (LB): 7th Overall,
One of the more underrated players in the draft but also one of my favorites. Honda Edmond has made quite a few position changes throughout his career so far going from tight end to linebacker to now defensive end. The Austin Copperheads wanted the recently converted tightend they immediately sent a trade offer to Orange County, which brought Honda over to Austin.
Honda has played three seasons at LB in the NSFL, which have been pretty successful averaging around 70 tackles and 6 sacks per season and provided consistent play all throughout his career and continues to solidify his role as a rising star in the NSFL.
Rankings:
TPE: 524 (8th)
Tackles: 216 (1st)
Tackles for Loss: 5 (2nd)
Sacks: 14 (2nd)
Low's Rank: 5th
Average Ranking: 3.6
Career Projection:
Tackles: 720/1,006
Tackles for Loss: 16/23
Sacks: 46/65
Likelihood to achieve within this range: Fairly Likely (75%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Tackles: 981.75
Tackles for Loss: 55.75
Sacks: 88.25
Analysis:
Another player that will have a great and successful career but will ultimately be on the fringe of Hall of Fame potential barring any significant changes in stat production. I’m pulling for a guy like this to hopefully ramp up the stat production but he has been fairly consistent each season.
Dexter Banks (WR): 8th Overall,
One of my personal favorites from the KCC locker room who has silently been balling out on a great team in his time in the NSFL, which could he in part to the strong quarterback play from Franklin Armstrong.
Dexter Banks is another one of the S17 draftees that remained in the DSFL for an extra season where he was hands down the best WR that year posting a whopping 934 yards along with 12 touchdowns but ultimately fell short in the playoffs to another S17 WR Saba Donut.
The transition to the NSFL was a slight learning curve for Dexter as he faced some of the top tier players but still managed to get his with 46 receptions, 545 yards, and 5 touchdowns and while we all still remember the Otters winning the Ultimus making Dexter Banks one of the few with a ring thus far.
Dexter has had another solid campaign in S19 but his problem lies on the amount of quality receiving options on the Otters that leaves little to spare for Dexter but he makes due with his opportunities and can continue to take steps forward as his role increases.
Rankings:
TPE: 616 (5th)
Receptions: 97 (4th)
Receiving Yards: 1288 (4th)
Touchdowns: 8 (3rd
Low's Rank: 10th
Average Ranking: 5.2
Career Projection:
Catches: 323/452
Receiving Yards: 4,289/6,009
Touchdowns: 26/37
Likelihood to achieve within or above this range: Very Likely (90%)
Hall of Fame Comparison
Receptions: 749.66
Receiving Yards: 12,272.66
Touchdowns: 94
Analysis:
Much like all the WRs in this class they missed their first eligible season to play in the NSFL, which drastically effects their current projections. It is truly too early to tell, in respects to most of the wrs, if their career’s will turn into Hall of Fame ones
Saba Donut (WR): 9th Overall,
If i had to choose one single player out of the first round that is a steal based on their draft position i believe that Saba would fall under this category due to many factors including his stats, activity level, and TPE growth.
Although in his season before the NSFL draft, Saba put up rather pedestrian numbers when compared to Dexter Banks, which included 45 receptions, 566 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Saba Donut also stayed down in the DSFL another year but put up some huge numbers that included leading the league with 1155 yards, 2nd in receptions with 73, and put up a solid 6 touchdowns and all points to Saba being ready to take the next step.
Being the number two option has limited Saba Donut's production but he has still put up some impressive numbers that include 742 yards and 8 touchdowns in S18 and continued to progress as he gained just under 1000 yards and 8 touchdowns for a less than ideal offensive team
Rankings:
TPE: 645 (4th)
Receptions: 122 (3rd)
Receiving Yards: 1735 (3rd)
Touchdowns: 16 (1st)
Low's Rank: 4th
Average Ranking: 3
Career Projection:
Receptions: 406/569
Receiving Yards: 5,777/8,095
Touchdowns: 53/74
Likelihood of achieving these ranges: Very Likely (90%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Receptions: 749.66
Receiving Yards: 12,272.66
Touchdowns: 94
Analysis:
Much like Dexter Banks, Saba has only played 2 seasons in the NSFL but has found considerably more success that could point to him achieving better stats in the long run. Saba would need to both increase his numbers and maintain the high rate of receiving stats he saw in Season 19. It appears unlikely but I wouldn’t count Saba out to at least make a case for himself after his career is over.
Julian McMorris (CB): 10th Overall,
Rounding out the first round would be Julian McMorris, another former Kansas City Coyote, who began as a WR and made the switch to CB early on, which the Liberty needed a corner opposite of Emondov Emoji
Although Julian McMorris didn’t particularly stand out on the field in the DSFL, he was easily the best defensive rookie in Season 17 by posting stats such as 72 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions, and a whopping 21 pass defenses that all earned him the honours of being named the NSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The other two seasons have not been as exciting as the majority of his stats have dipped from his rookie’s season but still in respectable ranges for a young cornerback, which includes 57 tackles, 13 pass defenses, and 2 interceptions while season 19 has seen an increase in both tackles and pass defenses he is left with zero interceptions.
All of this leaves one to ask if Julian McMorris was just a flash in the pan or if he can get back to the success that he had seen in his first season.
Rankings:
TPE: 479 (10th)
Tackles: 207 (3rd)
Interceptions: 6 (2nd)
Pass Defenses: 53 (1st)
Low' Rank: 9th
Average Ranking: 5.0
Career Projection:
Tackles: 899/964
Pass Defenses: 176/246
Interceptions: 20/28
Likelihood of achieving within this range: Likely (80%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Tackles: 723.33
Pass Defenses: 204
Interceptions: 41
Analysis:
I feel as if Julian McMorris is able to continue with his strong play in his first 3 seasons he can have a real shot at consideration but only if he can elevate his interception numbers but he can have an opportunity to do so on a good Liberty team.
Takeda Okura (S): 11th Overall,
I was honestly surprised to see Takeda Okura taken this high due to his spotty activity level before the draft and upgrades that had been made but none of this persuaded Adam and the Copperheads away from Okura with their pick in the 2nd round.
Although Takeda Okura put up impressive stats in the DSFL, which were on par with or better than fellow safety Tyron Brackenridge, his own level of play has been fairly impressive for a player of his TPE level. The major concern mainly focuses around the activity level as Okura essentially has half the TPE of the most active members of the first round of the draft.
The continued success that Okura has had thus far leads one to consider the success that Okura could have if they were at a similar activity level to Bubba, Saba, or Owens
Rankings:
TPE: 301 (14th)
Tackles: 208 (2nd)
Interceptions: 8 (1st)
Pass Defenses: 11 (7th)
Low's Rank: 12th
Average Ranking: 7.2
Career Projection:
Tackles: 692/969
Pass Defenses: 36/51
Interceptions: 26/37
Likelihood of achieving within this range: Possible (55-60%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Tackles: 912
Pass Defenses: 123.5
Interceptions: 39.33
Analysis:
With the lack of safeties in the Hall of Fame it makes it difficult to set a true benchmark for a safety to hit but regardless I don’t believe that Takeda Okura will put up enough stats to be considered in the Hall of Fame.
Shane Masters (DT): 12th Overall,
The third and final Defensive Tackle selected within the top 20 draft choices has also been slow on the activity scale but has provided decent depth for Arizona in the middle of the defensive line.
Much like a good portion of the players within this draft class they spent an extra year in the DSFL to hone their craft, Shane Masters would be include within this group where he was able to have a great showing with 40+ tackles and seven sacks, which led the DSFL for season 17.
Shane Masters time in the NSFL has been much less successful, as one would expect for a DT, but he has still produced a fairly decent amount of tackles for a DT but the sack numbers have not been their as he has only totaled 4 during his two seasons.
Rankings:
TPE: 346 (13th)
Tackles: 65 (11th)
Tackles for Loss: 2 (T4th)
Sacks: 5 (T5th)
Low's Rank: 13th
Average Ranking: 9.2
Career Projection:
Tackles: 216/303
Sacks: 16/23
Tackles for loss: 6/9
Likelihood to achieve within this range: Likely (80%)
HoF Comparison:
Tackles: 416
Sacks: 100.66
Tackles for Loss: 57.5
Analysis:
Don’t really believe that Shane Masters has a real shot at making it into the Hall of Fame but he has an opportunity to remain a useful part of a team’s defense at a crucial position
Action Jackson (WR): 13th Overall,
I may be slightly biased in my assessment of Action Jackson due to him being our number one WR here in San Jose but he certainly has been vocal about the things he wants on the field and in the locker room. Although he has been on 3 teams in only three seasons he can still provide a huge impact on the field that has been seen throughout his time in the NSFL.
Although Action Jackson was not the most attractive receiving option in the DSFL by only providing 450 yards and 4 touchdowns in his first season, he was one of the only receivers to make the leap to the NSFL in his first season rather than returning to the DSFL for an extra season.
Action Jackson in his time with Chicago may not have been the number one option, he still put up a solid campaign yards wise with 682 but the lack of touchdowns continue to plague him. Action whilst in San Jose has posted similar numbers although he is now the number one receiver but the lack of an increase could be attributed to Dan Wright as he continues to progress into a top-tier QB.
Rankings:
TPE: 475 (10th)
Receptions: 154 (2nd)
Receiving Yards: 1820 (2nd)
Touchdowns: 4 (4th)
Low's Rank: 7th
Average Ranking: 5.0
Career Projection:
Catches: 512/717
Receiving Yards: 6,060/8,421
Touchdowns: 13/19
Likelihood to achieve within this range: Very Likely (90%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Receptions: 749.66
Receiving Yards: 12,272.66
Touchdowns: 94
Analysis:
Although it may appear that Action Jackson is significantly off pace for a Hall of Fame career I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts to ramp it up on the field as his QB begins to become better and he further solidifies his spot as a #1 WR. I’d say he has an outside shot at the moment but don’t count him out.
Willie Woodson (CB): 14th Overall,
Yet another player that I was unaware of their existence before starting this article but that might be explained by their lack of activity and TPE but regardless they ended up going 12th to NOLA after their 60 tackle season along with 8 pass defenses, which is a positive sign into the progression of a player.
Although his career would be cut remarkably short as he was cut after his rookie campaign where he posted 69 tackles (nice) and 9 pass defenses that are all together rather decent stats for a rookie corner. NOLA decided to part ways and there has been no interest for Willie Woodson in the NSFL as he continues to ponder his options in pro football.
Rankings:
TPE: 164 (18th)
Tackles: 69 (10th)
Interceptions: 0 (T7th)
Pass Defenses: 9 (8th)
Low's Rank: 16th
Average Ranking: 11.8
Career Projection:
Tackles: 69/69
Pass Defenses: 9/9
Interceptions: 0/0
Likelihood to achieve within this range: (Certain 100%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
No
Analysis:
If Willie Woodson made it into the Hall of Fame I may as well just retire right now and make it too
AC Payton (S): 15th Overall,
AC Payton was yet another important storyline within the draft as he has announced his own retirement while the draft has taken place and after he had already been selected. He ultimately decided against retirement but came into the offseason workout noticeably out of game shape, which forced the team to send him back down to Portland where he posted 97 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 6 pass defenses in an outstanding season.
Although these stats were impressive, the activity level from AC Payton was not there so he was tasked with returning to Portland for another season where the play on the field had regressed significantly in comparison to his last season, which was now 60 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass defense.
AC Payton once again didn’t crack the Sabercats roster and was forced to play in the DSFL for a third season, which would be his last as he announced his retirement during the season and his stats were fairly similar to the previous years.
Rankings:
TPE: 130 (19th)
Tackles: 0 (12th)
Interceptions: 0 (12th)
Pass Defenses: 0 (12th)
Low's Rank: 20
Average Ranking: 15.0
Career Projection:
Tackles: 0/0
Pass Defenses: 0/0
Interceptions: 0/0
Sacks: 0/0
Likelihood to achieve within this range: (Certain 100%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
No
Analysis:
A classic what if story that occurs within sports and leaves people wondering if AC Payton could've been something in this league
Kicky Bobby (K): 16th Overall,
Kicky Bobby was the only special teamer drafted within the first two rounds and for good reasons as he has excelled in both the DSFL and the NSFL.
In his time in the DSFL, which spanned just over Season 16, Kicky Bobby had the highest extra point percentage and had the third highest field goal percentage. Bobby was no slouch at punting either and punted just over 2517 yards, which is approximately 1.4 miles or 1.53849e-8 astronomical units (petition to track punting yards this way?).
Kicky Bobby spent the season 17 campaign with the Wraiths where both his extra point percentage and field goal percentage rose up to 95.5 and 89.5 respectively. Bobby’s punting took a step up as well where he led the league in both yards and punts inside the 20.
Kicky Bobby was traded in a kicker-for-kicker trade between the Wraiths and the Sabercats, which has not effected Bobby on the field as he continues to put up consistent kicking numbers and has seen his field goal percentage rise again to 93.3 in season 19.
Rankings:
TPE: 128 (20th)
Field Goals Made: 48 (1st)
Field Goal %: 85.17% (1st)
Punting Yards: 11,301 (1st)
Low's Rank: 18th
Average Ranking: 8.2
Career Projection:
Field Goals Made: 160/223
Field Goal %: 85.17%
Punting Yards: 37,632/52,662
Likelihood of achieving within this range: (Toss up 50%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Made Field goals: 282
Punting Yards: 43,606
Analysis:
Although I do like Kicky Bobby, he isn’t active enough to justify being a starting kicker much longer and in turn will be forced to the sideline. I don’t believe that even if he remained a starter the rest of his career that he would be close to Turk Turkleton's stats.
Max Lovote (WR – DE) 17th Overall,
The final former Kansas City Coyote on this list and one that was able to contribute quite well to the team as the number two receiving option. An intriguing pick by the Coyotes as they had already selected Dexter Banks II who is also a receiver. Max Lovote ultimately ends up moving over to defensive end in order to better suit the team, I always thought he was a little big for receiver anyways.
Max Lovote had some up and down moments as a receiver in the DSFL, which he played in for three seasons as a receiver. In his first season he posted some of the best numbers in the league and for his second season as a receiver and saw his numbers dip drastically to 381 yards and one touchdown through a full season. His third full season in the DSFL saw his numbers increase dramatically again as he become one of the best receivers in the DSFL again.
I am not entirely sure what ultimately prompted the move to defensive end but his first season as one has provided a slight disappointment as he has totaled only 20 tackles and four sacks.
Rankings:
TPE: 209 (16th)
Tackles: 20 (12th)
Tackles for Loss: 2 (T4th)
Sacks: 4 (7th)
Low's Rank: 14th
Average Ranking: 10.6
Career Projection:
Tackles: 66/88
Sacks: 13/18
Tackles for loss: 6/8
Likelihood to achieve within this range (Almost Certain 90%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Tackles: 416
Tackles for Loss: 57.5
Sacks: 100.66
Analysis:
The recent position switch for Max Lovote certainly damages his career projections so it’s quite difficult to understand how his player will progress and change throughout his time in the league. Would certainly need to ramp it up for the lost years.
Ducky Donut (RB): 18th Overall,
The second Donut to be drafted and arguably the best Donut of all but seriously how did we end up with two Donuts in one draft? Ducky Donut was arguably the best running back stats wise in this draft as he gained 1572 yards on the ground and 31 through the air along with 12 touchdowns. The Arizona Outlaws took a flyer on Ducky with their 2nd round pick.
Although Ducky appeared to be on the rise there was still Arizona’s feature back Shady who remained the starter and forced Ducky Donut to remain in the DSFL through season 19. Ducky Donut remained the Luchadors’ starter for season 17 but ultimately was relegated to backup duties in the following years that has forced Ducky Donut to lose the magic he once had.
Rankings:
TPE: 92 (22nd)
Rushing Yards: 0 (20th)
Receiving Yards: 0 (20th)
Touchdowns: 0 (20th)
Low's Rank: 19th
Average Ranking: 20.2
Career Projection:
Rushing Yards: 0/0
Receiving Yards: 0/0
Touchdowns: 0/0
Likelihood of achieving within this range: (Certain 100%)
Hall of Fame comparison:
No
Analysis:
Career DSFL runningback that never truly got his shot in the big leagues
Jim McMahon (QB – WR) 19th Overall,
The first quarterback taken within the first two rounds was McMahon and honestly that is not surprising due to the lack of users playing at the position and the high level QBs in the NSFL.
The team that did select Jim McMahon was surprising as Adriana Falconi was still playing at an elite level at the time. Philadelphia swiftly traded McMahon to the Yeti for a 3rd rounder in the upcoming draft.
McMahon would ultimately remain as a QB for another season in the DSFL but made the switch to receiver in season 18 and did remarkably well gaining 735 yards and 3 touchdowns. These impressive stats led to McMahon’s jump to the NSFL where he regression in his stats, which is understandable.
Rankings:
TPE: 385 (12th)
Receptions: 44 (5th)
Receiving Yards: 519 (5th)
Touchdowns: 3 (5th)
Low's Rank: 15th
Average Ranking: 8.4
Career Projection:
Catches: 146/205
Receiving Yards: 1,728/2,418
Touchdowns: 10/14
Likelihood of achieving within this range (Likely 80%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
Catches: 749.66
Receiving Yards: 12,272.66
Touchdowns: 94
Analysis:
Much like Max Lovote, Jim McMahon is slighted by the single season in the NSFL and I don’t believe that he can really make up for the time lost at quarterback but I’d be pleasantly surprised if he puts in a solid career at QB
Jordan McCann (QB - WR): 20th Overall,
The last player being discussed is going to be QB Jordan McCann III, who had very similar stats to McMahon. The Quarterback position for the Yeti had been in flux due to the recently traded McMahon, McCann and McDummy.
McCann’s 2nd full season saw much improvement as he 2158 yards through the air and 38 touchdowns. Much like McMahon, Jordan McCann made the switch to receiver in season 18 and saw even more success with nearly 800 yards receiving and two touchdowns. Unlike McMahon, McCann stayed an extra season in the DSFL and has even more continued success at wide receiver.
Rankings:
TPE: 192 (17th)
Receptions: 0 (20th)
Receiving Yards: 0 (20th)
Touchdowns: 0 (20th)
Low's Rank: 17th
Average Ranking: 18.8
Career Projection:
Catches: 0/0
Receiving Yards: 0/0
Touchdowns: 0/0
Likelihood of achieving within this range: (Certain 100%)
Hall of Fame Comparison:
No
Analysis:
Although he has an outside shot at playing in the NSFL I don’t believe he will amass many significant stats.
Redraft:
This last portion of the article translates all the stats and aspects of the players that have been discussed and puts them into a single stat. The closer the rating is to 1 the better that the player has done so far throughout their career in various aspects and puts them higher in the draft order. The three most pertinent stats, their TPE, and my own personal ranking all go into the final number
1. Ashley Owens (RB) – 1.6
2. Bubba Thumper (DT) – 2.2
3. Saba Donut (WR) – 3.0
4. Honda Edmond (LB) – 3.6
5. Tyron Brackenridge (S) – 4.4
6. Jordan Andrews (CB) – 4.8
7. Action Jackson (WR) – 5.0
8. Julian McMorris (CB) – 5.0
9. Dexter Banks II (WR) – 5.2
10. Brayden Ennis (DT) – 6.0
11. Mervin Leonard (CB) – 6.2
12. Takeda Okura (S) – 7.2
13. Kicky Bobby (K/P) – 8.2
14. Jim McMahon (WR) – 8.4
15. Shane Masters (DT) – 9.2
16. Max Lovote (DE) – 10.6
17. Willie Woodson (CB) – 11.8
18. A.C Payton (S) – 15.0
19. Jordan McCann (WR) – 18.8
20. Ducky Donut (RB) – 20.2
Relation to the Draft:
-Three of the original draft choices remain in their original slot and that would include Ashley Owens at #1, Bubba Thumper at #2, and Tyron Brackenridge #5
-Four offensive players would be selected in the top ten compared to the three that were selected in the actual draft
-The highest risers are Saba Dount and Action Jackson would both rose 6 draft slots
-The biggest fallers would include Brayden Ennis who dropped 6 slots and Mervin Leonard who dropped 5 slots.
Thank you to all of those that decided to read parts of this article or its entirety.
Lastly, goodluck to all of those in the Season 17 class and i hope to see some of you in the Hall of Fame at some point.