2) Tell us about your draft class. Is there anything that makes it special in comparison to other classes? Where did your fellow draftees land, how are they doing? Did anyone turn out to be an unexpected steal of that draft based on what you know today? Do you think anyone in your draft class will become a hall-of-famer? If you’re new to the league, how do you think your class will do? Where do you think people will get drafted to?
There are several players and users that I can talk about in the S27 class. I’ve already written my Draft Class Analysis, but we can go back and touch upon the top player in each skill group, but this time, who I think gets picked first from each position, not just ranking it based upon stats.
QB: Joliet Christ Jr. - AW13 - Dallas Birddogs
Christ Jr. doesn’t have much competition for draft position among QBs anymore, as the others are either inactive, or in the case of the other active player, have switched positions. However, that doesn’t mean that he still wouldn’t be at the top of the list if the other were more competitive. Only 3 yards short of 2k passing yards on 176 completions, Christ Jr. made a statement that he was here to play, as long as he wasn’t handing the ball off to Cobra Kai, who carried the Birddog offense on the ground this season. While he ended up throwing more interceptions than touchdowns this season, he’s already capped for (hopefully) another season in the DSFL before being called up.
RB: Madison Hayes - sve7en - Minnesota Grey Ducks
Hayes had an MVP level season as a rookie, and her effort alone was almost enough to push the Minnesota Grey Ducks to the postseason. She racked up the second-most scrimmage yards in the league, behind only Dallas Birddogs RB Cobra Kai. She also played as a dual-threat RB, often targeted downfield as a receiver, where she managed over 300 receiving yards and pair of touchdowns. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s a heavy favorite in most people’s MVP discussions and picked in the top 5 in the draft to a team that has a need for a Running Back that can do it all.
WR: Eleven Kendrick-Watts - 124715 - Kansas City Coyotes
Kendrick-Watts leads the rookie receivers in all stats with 75 catches and 941 yards, and he finished second in the league among all receivers in yards and touchdowns. It would be easy to make the argument for Kendrick-Watts to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Unfortunately, he played for a Kansas City team that only won one game this season, taking him out of the running for most, if not all, of the potential awards. This doesn’t mean that he’s not a top draft pick, however, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go in the top 5 to a team that needs an excellent Red Zone Threat receiver.
TE: James Wilkinson - treant - Bondi Beach Buccaneers
Wilkinson had an excellent rookie season on the Ultimini winning Bondi Beach Buccaneers, and I’m sure they’re hoping to have him back next season. Not only was he an offensive threat who managed to pick up 507 receiving yards in the regular season, but he helped bolster their offensive line when needed, recording a rookie TE leading 22 Pancaked and 0 Sacks Allowed. Wilkinson’s user, treant, is a fresh face in the league, but the fact that he was second in the class in TPE at the end of the regular season means that he’s showing a commitment to the league that most GMs look for in a first-round pick.
CB: HeHateMe PickSix II - Vorshayla - Bondi Beach Buccaneers
Vorshayla is a known quantity in the ISFL, and likely already has the Front Office connections he needs to be an early draft pick, but he also backs that up by being one of the top-earning players in the league. He helped the Buccaneers win the Ultimini this season, so while his regular season stats weren’t super impressive, his resume for his new player is already looking good. There are rumors that he’ll be a top 3 pick in the ISFL draft, and I would be likely to believe that with what he has stacked in his favor.
LB: Jim The Vampire - Kyle - Dallas Birddogs
The Vampire had a good rookie season with the Dallas Birddogs, who just missed out on the playoffs this season. It’s not hard to see why he’s one of the top prospects in the draft, as his 89 tackles put him in the upper half of linebackers in the league, and his TPE has him at 6th in the S27 class. It won’t be surprising to have The Vampire on an ISFL roster next season, likely with a pick in the first round. It also helps that Kyle is one of the class recreates this season, making him a known quantity for ISFL GMs who are not looking to take risks on players that might not pan out.
S: SparkySparky Boom-man - FleshBagSoup - Norfolk SeasWolves
Boom-man was drafted first overall in the DSFL draft a season ago, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go in the first round in the ISFL draft. There’s only one other Safety in this class, so it’s easy to pick SSB as the first one to go, as his competition in the position has less than half of his TPE, and doesn’t seem to be earning at a very fast pace. Couple that with FleshBagSoup being a popular user on the site, as well as him having at least one site job, and you have the recipe for a top-tier player.
OL: None
DE: Maui Waialiki - excelsior - Dallas Birddogs
Waialiki was the only Offensive lineman in the class to show interest in the ISFL level, and therefore would have been the top pick at that position. Then he made his announcement to switch to Defensive End, and with it, put himself at the top of the list for that position instead, edging out Bean Beanman, the only other active and earning Defensive End in the class, who would have taken this spot if Maui hadn’t switched.
DT: Candice D. Fitinyomouf - TheRealMazatt - Norfolk SeaWolves
Mazatt, Smatt, Matt, no matter what you call him, he’ll be one of the best people an ISFL GM could add to their LR in this draft. Mazatt is one of many SHL carryovers in this class, and it helps that he’s the highest-earning DT in S27. He’s easily worth a first-round pick, and if he falls, he’ll be one of the best steals in the past couple of seasons.
K/P: Cade York - LSUFAN101 - Portland Pythons
York is the only Kicker to have earned more than 100 TPE this season, and that’s with coming in as an undrafted free agent 2 games into the season. From what I’ve seen, not only is he an excellent earner, but he’s also an excellent Locker room presence, so if a team is looking for a Kicker, I’m sure they have York in their sights in the second or third round.
There are several players and users that I can talk about in the S27 class. I’ve already written my Draft Class Analysis, but we can go back and touch upon the top player in each skill group, but this time, who I think gets picked first from each position, not just ranking it based upon stats.
QB: Joliet Christ Jr. - AW13 - Dallas Birddogs
Christ Jr. doesn’t have much competition for draft position among QBs anymore, as the others are either inactive, or in the case of the other active player, have switched positions. However, that doesn’t mean that he still wouldn’t be at the top of the list if the other were more competitive. Only 3 yards short of 2k passing yards on 176 completions, Christ Jr. made a statement that he was here to play, as long as he wasn’t handing the ball off to Cobra Kai, who carried the Birddog offense on the ground this season. While he ended up throwing more interceptions than touchdowns this season, he’s already capped for (hopefully) another season in the DSFL before being called up.
RB: Madison Hayes - sve7en - Minnesota Grey Ducks
Hayes had an MVP level season as a rookie, and her effort alone was almost enough to push the Minnesota Grey Ducks to the postseason. She racked up the second-most scrimmage yards in the league, behind only Dallas Birddogs RB Cobra Kai. She also played as a dual-threat RB, often targeted downfield as a receiver, where she managed over 300 receiving yards and pair of touchdowns. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s a heavy favorite in most people’s MVP discussions and picked in the top 5 in the draft to a team that has a need for a Running Back that can do it all.
WR: Eleven Kendrick-Watts - 124715 - Kansas City Coyotes
Kendrick-Watts leads the rookie receivers in all stats with 75 catches and 941 yards, and he finished second in the league among all receivers in yards and touchdowns. It would be easy to make the argument for Kendrick-Watts to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Unfortunately, he played for a Kansas City team that only won one game this season, taking him out of the running for most, if not all, of the potential awards. This doesn’t mean that he’s not a top draft pick, however, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go in the top 5 to a team that needs an excellent Red Zone Threat receiver.
TE: James Wilkinson - treant - Bondi Beach Buccaneers
Wilkinson had an excellent rookie season on the Ultimini winning Bondi Beach Buccaneers, and I’m sure they’re hoping to have him back next season. Not only was he an offensive threat who managed to pick up 507 receiving yards in the regular season, but he helped bolster their offensive line when needed, recording a rookie TE leading 22 Pancaked and 0 Sacks Allowed. Wilkinson’s user, treant, is a fresh face in the league, but the fact that he was second in the class in TPE at the end of the regular season means that he’s showing a commitment to the league that most GMs look for in a first-round pick.
CB: HeHateMe PickSix II - Vorshayla - Bondi Beach Buccaneers
Vorshayla is a known quantity in the ISFL, and likely already has the Front Office connections he needs to be an early draft pick, but he also backs that up by being one of the top-earning players in the league. He helped the Buccaneers win the Ultimini this season, so while his regular season stats weren’t super impressive, his resume for his new player is already looking good. There are rumors that he’ll be a top 3 pick in the ISFL draft, and I would be likely to believe that with what he has stacked in his favor.
LB: Jim The Vampire - Kyle - Dallas Birddogs
The Vampire had a good rookie season with the Dallas Birddogs, who just missed out on the playoffs this season. It’s not hard to see why he’s one of the top prospects in the draft, as his 89 tackles put him in the upper half of linebackers in the league, and his TPE has him at 6th in the S27 class. It won’t be surprising to have The Vampire on an ISFL roster next season, likely with a pick in the first round. It also helps that Kyle is one of the class recreates this season, making him a known quantity for ISFL GMs who are not looking to take risks on players that might not pan out.
S: SparkySparky Boom-man - FleshBagSoup - Norfolk SeasWolves
Boom-man was drafted first overall in the DSFL draft a season ago, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go in the first round in the ISFL draft. There’s only one other Safety in this class, so it’s easy to pick SSB as the first one to go, as his competition in the position has less than half of his TPE, and doesn’t seem to be earning at a very fast pace. Couple that with FleshBagSoup being a popular user on the site, as well as him having at least one site job, and you have the recipe for a top-tier player.
OL: None
DE: Maui Waialiki - excelsior - Dallas Birddogs
Waialiki was the only Offensive lineman in the class to show interest in the ISFL level, and therefore would have been the top pick at that position. Then he made his announcement to switch to Defensive End, and with it, put himself at the top of the list for that position instead, edging out Bean Beanman, the only other active and earning Defensive End in the class, who would have taken this spot if Maui hadn’t switched.
DT: Candice D. Fitinyomouf - TheRealMazatt - Norfolk SeaWolves
Mazatt, Smatt, Matt, no matter what you call him, he’ll be one of the best people an ISFL GM could add to their LR in this draft. Mazatt is one of many SHL carryovers in this class, and it helps that he’s the highest-earning DT in S27. He’s easily worth a first-round pick, and if he falls, he’ll be one of the best steals in the past couple of seasons.
K/P: Cade York - LSUFAN101 - Portland Pythons
York is the only Kicker to have earned more than 100 TPE this season, and that’s with coming in as an undrafted free agent 2 games into the season. From what I’ve seen, not only is he an excellent earner, but he’s also an excellent Locker room presence, so if a team is looking for a Kicker, I’m sure they have York in their sights in the second or third round.
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