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Hey everyone, welcome to the second part of the comprehensive wrap of the Season 22 Draft Class, for more information and notes about this article, please look at Part 1.
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ROUND 3
Pick: 25
Picked By: Honolulu Hahalua
Player Name: Buck Thornton
Position: Safety
Teams Played for:
- Minnesota Grey Ducks
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 23 -> Season 28]
Max TPE: 467
Retired: Season 28, 5 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Defensive Flex
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Defensive Safety
- Season 21 DSFL Defensive Back of the Year
- Season 22 DSFL Defensive Back of the Year
- Season 22 DSFL Defensive Player of the Year
Statistics:
- N/A
Buck Thornton tells the same story of many players before him, both in the NFL and the ISFL. Thornton was a star at the developmental level, being the best defensive back both seasons he played in the developmental league and the best defensive player in his final season for Minnesota. He never carried his form into the big leagues, flaming out after just 5 seasons with no awards, rings or pro bowls to his name. A big what if, is the story of Buck Thornton.
Pick: 26
Picked By: Sarasota Sailfish
Player Name: Haha Mango-Panda
Position: Linebacker
Teams Played for:
- Dallas Birddogs
- Sarasota Sailfish [Season 22 -> Season 28]
Max TPE: 1189
Retired: Season 28, 7 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 27 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
- Season 24 ISFL Defensive Breakout Player of the Year
Statistics:
- 45th most tackles in a season: 131
Haha Mango-Panda had a great career in the ISFL racking up 4 Pro Bowl Appearances for the Sarasota Sailfish. He also picked up a Breakout Player of the Year award in Season 24 showing the level of his game as he was coming onto the scene. Mango-Panda was also a part of the Season 27 Ultimus winning Sarasota Sailfish squad, a big moment for Mango-Panda as he had played in every Sailfish game in franchise history prior to their inaugural title. Mango-Panda was not very statistically relevant as his only notable stat was a top 50 tackle season.
Pick: 27
Picked By: Baltimore Hawks
Player Name: Eldrick Avery
Position:
- Cornerback [Season 22 -> Season 27]
- Safety [Season 28 -> Season 31]
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- Baltimore Hawks [Season 22 -> Season 27]
- Berlin Fire Salamanders [Season 28 -> Season 29]
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 31]
Max TPE: 1170
Retired: Season 31, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 31 ISFL Champion, Honolulu Hahalua
Statistics:
- 36th most pass deflections of all time: 150
Eldrick Avery was pretty bog average for the majority of his career, racking up most of his time in relatively poor Baltimore teams. He was moved to Berlin and become a safety as part of the new regime in Season 27 and picked up a Pro Bowl honour in Season 29. Avery was out of the league in Season 30 with no team giving him playing time but was able to secure a contract with the Honolulu Hahalua in Season 31, assisting them in winning the Ultimus. At the end of the day Avery was an average defensive back, albeit better at safety then cornerback but was still able to secure an Ultimus ring.
Pick: 28
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Sandro Ryeu
Position: Defensive End
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 27]
- New York Silverbacks [Season 28]
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 29]
Max TPE: 827
Retired: Season 29, 8 Seasons Played
Awards:
- N/A
Statistics:
- 22nd most tackles for loss of all time: 67
Sandro Ryeu was an average defensive end who primarily spent most of his time on the Arizona Outlaws in the mid 20s seasons. He never picked up an award, pro bowl honour or ultimus ring showing he was never an exceptional defensive end but playing 8 seasons in the league is still an accomplishment in the end. However, to be completely fair Sandro Ryeu was able to rack up a consistent amount of tackles for loss, leading to him being 22nd on the career leaderboard at the culmination of S22’s careers.
Pick: 29
Picked By: San Jose Sabercats
Player Name: Lawrence Bass
Position: Linebacker
Teams Played for:
- Minnesota Grey Ducks
- San Jose Sabercats [Season 22 -> Season 32]
Max TPE: 1403
Retired: Season 32, 11 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 24 ISFL Champion, San Jose Sabercats
- Season 25 ISFL Champion, San Jose Sabercats
Statistics:
- 13th most tackles for loss in a season: 18
- 13th most tackles for loss in a season: 18
- 5th most tackles for loss all time: 94
- 37th most tackles all time: 909
Lawrence Bass was an above average played for the San Jose Sabercats for over a decade. During his career, he was able to get a single Pro Bowl nod. One of his major accolades was his constant collection of tackles for loss, he was able to rack up 18 TFL’s in a season twice, good enough for 13th all time. This all culminated in 94 career TFL’s, 5th all time. Bass was a monster at the line of scrimmage and was a big part of the San Jose teams that racked up back to back championships in Season 24 and Season 25.
Pick: 30
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Quinn Hughes
Position: Safety
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 23]
Max TPE: 401
Retired: Season 23, 2 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Defensive Back
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Safety
Statistics:
- N/A
Quinn Hughes had a disagreement with management of the Arizona Outlaws leading to him retiring and leaving the league without returning. The only interesting thing in his career is the Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl where he somehow pick up Pro Bowl honours at both Defensive Back and Safety, could this have been an error robbing someone of a pro bowl accolade?
Pick: 31
Picked By: Austin Copperheads
Player Name: Eddie Jeeta
Position: Wide Receiver
Teams Played for:
- Kansas City Coyotes
- Austin Copperheads [Season 22 -> Season 28]
- Yellowknife Wraiths [Season 29 -> Season 30]
Max TPE: 906
Retired: Season 30, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Special Teamer
Statistics:
- N/A
Jeeta was a good wide receiver in the league that was overshadowed by the behemoths at the position that were in the league at the same time. As a result of this Jeeta was restricted to only a single wide receiver pro bowl and no awards, as these were horded by the aforementioned behemoths like Sakura, Lin, Kingston and Donut. Jeeta was also able to pick up a 2nd Pro Bowl in special teams. He was never able to be statistically relevant or have amazing seasons to pick up greater honours but it was otherwise a good career for Jeeta.
Pick: 32
Picked By: Colorado Yeti
Player Name: William Lim
Position: Wide Receiver
Teams Played for:
- Dallas Birddogs
- Colorado Yeti [Season 22 -> Season 32]
Max TPE: 1428
Retired: Season 32, 11 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 24 ISFL Pro bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 30 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 22 Ultimus Champion, Colorado Yeti
- Season 23 ISFL Offensive Breakout Player of the Year
- Season 24 ISFL Wide Receiver of the Year
- Season 27 ISFL Wide Receiver of the Year
- Season 28 ISFL Wide Receiver of the Year
- Season 35/36 ISFL Hall of Fame Inductee
Statistics:
- 4th most receptions in a season: 130
- 9th most receptions in a season: 124
- 13th most receptions in a season: 121
- 26th most receptions in a season: 114
- 2nd most yards in a season: 1926
- 5th most yards in a season: 1838
- 7th most yards in a season: 1833
- 11th most yards in a season: 1721
- 4th most receiving touchdowns in a season: 15
- 33rd most receiving touchdowns in a season: 13
- 4th most receptions of all time
- 3rd most receiving touchdowns of all time
- 2nd most receiving yards of all time
Wow. William Lim has a hell of an argument for the best player in this draft class and the greatest wide receiver of all time. Let’s breakdown this career, Lim as a rookie was on the Colorado Yeti’s inaugural Ultimus championship in one of the greatest comeback’s in league history. He then picked this up by taking his play to a whole other level. He racked up 8 straight Pro Bowls from Season 23 to Season 30 along with picking up Breakout Player of the Year in Season 23. Lim and quarterback Mattias Caliban were part of the famed “Colorado Yeeti” as Lim racked up stats and awards. He was a 3 time Wide Receiver of the Year during this period as well. On the statistics side, Lin was incredible. 4 of the top 26 reception seasons, 3 in the top 13. 4 of the top 11 yardage seasons, 2 in the top 5. 4th most reception touchdowns in a season. And on the career aspect, Lim is Top 4 in the 3 major categories. In conclusion Lim was an amazing player statistically by the numbers and his accolades throughout his career, a top contender for best in class and one of the greatest wide receivers to ever catch a football. That earnt him a spot in the Season 35/36 Hall of Fame Induction class.
Pick: 33
Picked By: Baltimore Hawks
Player Name: Byron Dolls
Position: Offensive Lineman
Teams Played for:
- Portland Pythons
- Baltimore Hawks [Season 22 -> Season 24]
- Berlin Fire Salamanders [Season 25 -> Season 31]
Max TPE: 994
Retired: Season 31, 10 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 21 DSFL Offensive Lineman of the Year
- Season 22 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 31 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 37 Hall of Fame Inductee
Statistics:
- 15th most pancakes in a season: 129
- 6th most pancakes of all time: 825
Byron Dolls was the first offensive lineman picked in the Season 22 draft, the position being revolutionised due to information coming out about their effectiveness in winning games. As a result teams were looking for Offensive Lineman and the first one picked was Byron Dolls. Byron Dolls had a great career racking up 7 pro bowls over his 10 seasons played. He never picked up a further accolade because the awards were dominated by the all time greats in the position like Rubbe, Buckley and Jones. Dolls was one of the inaugural players for the Fire Salamanders after he was taken in the Season 25 expansion draft. He finished his career 6th in pancakes after racking up 825 over his 10 seasons in the league, a great career that resulted in Byron Dolls finding a spot in the ISFL Hall of Fame, well deserved.
Pick: 34
Picked By: Orange County Otters
Player Name: Deshun Jones
Position:
- Defensive End [Season 22 -> Season 24]
- Linebacker [Season 25 -> Season 30]
Teams Played for:
- Dallas Birddogs
- Orange County Otters [Season 22 -> Season 30]
Max TPE: 1096
Retired: Season 30, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- N/A
Statistics:
- N/A
Deshun Jones played for the Orange County Otters for almost a decade but unfortunately holds a distinct record in this draft class. Jones is the highest drafted player with no accolades or statistical relevance in either developmental or ISFL. The longevity is something to recognise however as playing 9 seasons in the league is no mean feat.
Pick: 35
Picked by: Yellowknife Wraiths
Player Name: James Cho
Position: Defensive End
Teams Played for:
- Dallas Birddogs
- Yellowknife Wraiths
Max TPE: 940
Retired: Season 30, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Defensive End
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Defensive End
- Season 23 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 26 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 28 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
Statistics:
- 35th most tackle for loss in a season: 16
- 7th most tackles for loss of all time: 83
James Cho was selected by the Yellowknife Wraiths with Pick 35. His career started off slow but picked up towards the end of his career. He only picked up 2 Pro Bowl nominations but these were in the latter part of his career, showing that Cho got better and better with age. Cho was never up for any awards but still was a consistent player on the Defensive Line for Yellowknife as they picked up 3 championships during his tenure in the league. Cho was a tackle for loss merchant in his career, having the 35th most in a single season and being consistent enough to finish his career with the 7th most tackles for loss in league history.
Pick: 36
Picked By: Sarasota Sailfish
Player Name: Michael Witheblock
Position:
- Wide Receiver [Season 22 -> Season 28]
- Linebacker [Season 29 -> Season 31]
Teams Played for:
- Kansas City Coyotes
- Sarasota Sailfish [Season 22 -> Season 31]
Max TPE: 1490
Retired: Season 31, 10 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 27 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
- Season 30 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
- Season 24 ISFL Offensive Breakout Player of the Year
- Season 26 ISFL Wide Receiver of the Year
Statistics:
- 42nd most receiving yards in a season: 109
- 21st most receiving yards in a season: 1622
- 48th most sacks in a season: 16
Witheblock’s career is incredible on paper and in reality. He started his career as a wide receiver where he picked up 4 Pro Bowls, an Offensive Breakout of the Year Award and a Wide Receiver of the Year award in season 26. Witheblock then decided to move to the defensive side of the ball becoming a linebacker where he was able to pick up another pro bowl honour, the 5th of his career. Statistically, Witheblock had top 50 seasons in receiving yards and sacks, showing his class and ability on both sides of the ball. A great dual threat was Michael Witheblock.
ROUND 4
Pick: 37
Picked By: Honolulu Hahalua
Player Name: Shawn Dawkins
Position: Safety
Teams Played for:
- Portland Pythons
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 23 -> Season 32]
Max TPE: 1478
Retired: Season 32, 10 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Special Teams
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 31 ISFL Champion, Honolulu Hahalua
Statistics:
- 13th most interceptions of all time: 32
- 7th most kick return yards of all time: 7897
- 21st most punt return yards of all time: 1297
Shawn Dawkins is another player who excelled in 2 aspects of the game. He was a great safety, picking up 4 pro bowls for his role as a safety. He was also an amazing returner, picking up a single Pro bowl nod in that department. One of Dawkins greatest accomplishments in his career was being part of the first championship in Honolulu Hahalua history in Season 31. In raw numbers, Dawkins was a ball hawk ending up 13th all time in interceptions, an incredible result for a safety. Simialrly Dawkins ended up 7th in kick return yards and just outside the top 20 in punt return yards, showing his ability in the return game. Dawkins was a great player for the Hahalua.
Pick: 38
Picked By: Sarasota Sailfish
Player Name: Fawn Dilmiballs
Position:
- Linebacker [Season 22 -> Season 25]
- Defensive Tackle [Season 26 -> Season 32]
Teams Played for:
- Kansas City Coyotes
- Sarasota Sailfish [Season 22 -> Season 32]
Max TPE: 1258
Retired: Season 32, 11 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle
- Season 27 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
- Season 30 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
Statistics:
- N/A
Fawn Dilmiballs was a solid player in the front 7 for Sarasota for over a decade. He was a big part of the Sailfish teams that won championships in Season 27 and Season 30. Being a foundation player for the Sailfish, Dilmiballs didn’t find much individual success, only picking up 1 Pro bowl in his career and not having any statistical relevance. A fine career with great longevity.
Pick: 39
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Bruce Buckley
Position: Offensive Lineman
Teams Played for:
- Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 24]
- Yellowknife Wraiths [Season 25 -> Season 30]
- Baltimore Hawks [Season 31 -> Season 34]
Max TPE: 1374
Retired: Season 34, 13 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Champion, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
- Season 22 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 24 ISFL Pro bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 26 ISFL Pro bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 27 ISFL pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 26 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 28 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 33 ISFL Champion, Baltimore Hawks
- Season 38 ISFL Hall of Fame Inductee
Statistics:
- 3rd most pancakes in a season: 138
- 11th most pancakes in a season:130
- 17th most pancakes in a season: 128
- 37th most pancakes in a season: 117
- 42nd most pancakes in a season: 114
- 46th most pancakes in a season:113
- Most pancakes of all time: 1339
Add another one to the tally because this Season 22 draft class has got another potential GOAT. Bruce Buckley is one of the greatest offensive lineman in league history. He began his career with 7 straight Pro Bowl nods, before the system became harder with less players getting the honour. He also racked up 2 Offensive Lineman of the Year awards along with picking up 3 championships, 2 for Yellowknife and 1 for Baltimore. He was the Left Tackle for his entire tenure and ended his career with a grand total of 1339, the most in league history. His pancake number is especially incredible as 2nd place at the time stats were taken was 956, almost 400 fewer. His season pancake numbers were also incredible with 6 of his season being in the top 50 and his best being the 3rd highest single season for pancakes. Bruce Buckley, one of the best player in this draft class and an ISFL Hall of Famer, after being inducted as part of the Season 38 class.
Pick: 40
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Calvin Golloday
Position: Offensive Lineman
Teams Played for:
- Tijuana Luchadores
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 30]
- New Orleans Second Line [Season 31 -> Season 32]
Max TPE: 971
Retired: Season 32, 11 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
- Season 28 ISFL Offensive Breakout Player of the Year
- Season 28 ISFL Offensive Lineman of the Year
Statistics:
- 11th most pancakes in a season: 130
- 17th most pancakes in a season: 128
- 7th most pancakes of all time: 819
Calvin Golloday often gets overlooked, especially as he spent the early part of his career on the same line as the man picked just before him in Bruce Buckley but Calvin was a hell of a lineman. No matter where he played on the line, he was great. This can be seen in the 4 Pro Bowls Calvin picked up throughout his career or in his awards he picked up in Season 28. He was the Offensive Breakout player of the season and the Offensive Lineman of the Year when he finally broke out of the shadow and showed who he really was. Golloday also had 2 top 20 pancake seasons and finished his career 7th on the pancake tally.
Pick: 41
Picked By: San Jose Sabercats
Player Name: Cadillac Harris
Position: Cornerback
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- San Jose Sabercats [Season 22 -> Season 23]
- Chicago Butchers [Season 24]
- Baltimore Hawks [Season 25]
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 27]
- Philadelphia Liberty [Season 28]
Max TPE: 535
Retired: Season 28, 6 Seasons Played
Awards:
- N/A
Statistics:
- N/A
Cadillac Harris was a player who bounced around the league playing for 5 different teams in his 6 seasons in the league. His play was below average and he never picked up an accolade, award or any statistic of relevance. One could fairly label Harris as a bust.
Pick: 42
Picked By: Austin Copperheads
Player Name: Kichwa Jones
Position: Running Back
Teams Played for:
- Dallas Birddogs
- Austin Copperheads [Season 23 -> Season 27]
- New Orleans Second Line [Season 28 -> Season 30]
Max TPE: 545
Retired: Season 30, 8 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 22 DSFL Running Back of the Year
- Season 22 DSFL Offensive Player of the Year
Statistics:
- N/A
Kichwa Jones like others featured above was a star in the developmental system, being a Top 3 player in Season 22 and bringing home a Pro Bowl, Running Back of the year and Offensive Player of the Year the same season. However Jones could never take his talent to the next level, not recording a single accolade, award or relevant statistic in his 8 seasons in the ISFL. Another chapter in the ‘what if’ book is the story of Kichwa Jones.
Pick: 43
Picked By: Austin Copperheads
Player Name: Tommy Sacomano
Position: Offensive Lineman
Teams Played for:
- Portland Pythons
Max TPE: 234
Retired: Never Debuted
Awards:
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
Statistics:
- N/A
Back to back copperhead picks in Kichwa Jones and Tommy Sacamano, we already explored Jones’s career and who would’ve thought the Copperheads would love to have that career with Sacamano. Tommy was a good player in the Developmental League but was never able to break through into the ISFL. He holds the unfortunate honour of being the first draft pick in the Season 22 draft that didn’t play in the ISFL. A real shame.
Pick: 44
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Thomas Passman
Position:
- Wide Receiver [Season 22 -> Season 30]
- Offensive Lineman [Season 31]
Teams Played for:
- Tijuana Luchadores, Season 21
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 31]
Max TPE: 1147
Retired: Season 31, 10 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
Statistics:
- 35th most receiving touchdowns of all time: 58
Passman was a great WR2 for the Arizona Outlaws but never had the chance to be the guy in the position as he was always behind someone whether that was Saba Donut, Taro Raimon or Darren Pama. However Passman was still able to pick up a single Pro Bowl nod in Season 26 and finish his career with 35th place on the ladder of most receiving touchdowns. Playing in the league for a decade, Passman was a great team man who never got the individual accolade he probably should’ve.
Pick: 45
Picked By: Baltimore Hawks
Player Name: Ben Stackinpaper
Position: Cornerback
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- Baltimore Hawks [Season 22 -> Season 29]
Max TPE: 873
Retired: Season 29, 8 Seasons Played
Awards:
- N/A
Statistics:
- 15th most tackles in a season: 139
Stackinpaper was a player that hung around the league on Baltimore for 8 seasons even as that team went through turmoil and a long playoff appearance drought. He was never a great player, not picking up any accolades, awards or rings. The only brightpoint in his career was a season with 139 tackles, good for the 15th most in a single season. He might’ve had a little bit of longevity but lack of performance was lacking here.
Pick: 46
Picked By: Baltimore Hawks
Player Name: Tatsu Nakamura
Position: Running Back
Teams Played for:
- Portland Pythons
- Orange County Otters [Season 22 -> Season 26]
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 27 -> Season 32]
- Berlin Fire Salamanders [Season 33]
- San Jose Sabercats [Season 34]
Max TPE: 1458
Retired: Season 34, 13 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 24 ISFL Running Back of the Year
- Season 28 ISFL Running Back of the Year
- Season 29 ISFL Running Back of the Year
- Season 28 ISFL Offensive Performance of the Year
- Season 29 ISFL Offensive Player of the Year
- Season 28 ISFL Most Valuable Player
- Season 38 ISFL Hall of Fame Inductee
Statistics:
- 8th most rushing yards in a season: 1588
- 16th most rushing yards in a season: 1564
- 20th most rushing yards in a season: 1540
- 36th most rushing yards in a season: 1437
- 4th most rushing touchdowns in a season :22
- 5th most rushing touchdowns in a season: 21
- 29th most rushing touchdowns in a season: 15
- 36th most rushing touchdowns in a season: 14
- 46th most rushing touchdowns in a season: 13
- Most Rushing Yards of All Time
- Most Rushing Touchdowns of All Time
- Most All-Purpose Touchdowns of All Time: 185
- Most Scrimmage Yards of All Time: 18747
- Most Scrimmage Touchdowns of All Time: 185
- 9th most All-Purpose Yards of All Time: 20729
Tatsu Nakamura is another player who has a hell of a case for best player in the Season 22 draft class. He also has a case of being one of the best running backs in league history, alongside such legendary names like Marquise Brown, Owen Taylor and Mathias Hanyadi. Lets have a look. As an individual Nakamura racked up 5 Pro Bowl appearances and 3 Running Back of the Year Awards. On top of this he has an offensive performance of the year award, an offensive player of the year award as well as being one of only 3 players in his draft class to win MVP. The only thing missing in his trophy case is a ring which he tried to accomplish by moving teams in his last few seasons in the league. He just didn’t get there. Another reason he was moving teams was to get the most yards possible, which he accomplished by having the most rushing yards of all time, the most rushing touchdowns of all time, the most scrimmage yards of all time, the most scrimmage touchdowns of all times and finishing 9th in all purpose yards. This was accomplished with great seasons, 2 top 5 rushing touchdowns seasons with 3 more in the top 50. 3 top 20 rushing yard seasons also saw this rack up. An incredible career for Tatsu Nakamura.
Pick: 47
Picked By: Yellowknife Wraiths
Player Name: Acura Skyline
Position: Running Back
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- Yellowknife Wraiths [Season 22 -> Season 30]
Max TPE: 949
Retired: Season 30, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Special Teams
- Season 21 DSFL Running Back of the Year
- Season 21 DSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
- Season 22 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Running Back
- Season 23 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 26 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 28 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 22 ISFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Statistics:
- 50th most rushing yards in a season: 1337
- 23rd most rushing yards of all time
- 26th most rushing touchdowns of all time
- 23rd most all-purpose touchdowns of all time: 81
- 42nd most scrimmage yards of all time: 10561
- 33rd most scrimmage touchdowns of all time: 81
Acura Skyline burst onto the scene in both the Developmental League and the ISFL. In his sole season in developmental, he was a double Pro bowler with running back and special teams, Running Back of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the year. Similarly in his rookie ISFL season, Skyline was a Pro Bowler at running back as well as the Offensive Rookie of the Year. He burst onto the scene picking up 4 Pro Bowls in his first 5 seasons but his performance dropped off after this point and what looked like a potential incredible career in the making teetered off. Skyline still ended as a 3 time champion and finished 26th in rushing touchdows and 23rd in yards but it still feels like something was lacking and we lost a potential brawl between Nakamura and Skyline for best running back in this class.
Pick: 48
Picked By: New Orleans Second Line
Player Name: Literallyjust A. Hexagon
Position: Safety
Teams Played for:
- Tijuana Luchadores
- New Orleans Second Line [Season 23 -> Season 26]
Max TPE: 760
Retired: Season 26, 4 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Safety
- Season 22 DSFL Champion, Tijuana Luchadores
- Season 22 DSFL Defensive Performance of the Year
Statistics:
- 28th most tackles in a season: 134
Literallyjust A. Hexagon may have a great name and look but he joins the list of developmental superstars that never caught on in the big leagues. He was a 2 time Pro Bowler in the developmental league and was able to guide his team, the Tijuana Luchadores to a developmental championship in Season 22. However, the success was not seen at the big league with no award or accolade awarded to Hexagon and only having a top 30 tackles season to his name in the statistical category. Hexagon was out of the league after just 4 seasons played, a shame he couldn’t pick up in the big leagues.
ROUND 5
Pick: 49
Picked By: Honolulu Hahalua
Player Name: William Alexander
Position: Wide Receiver
Teams Played for:
- Minnesota Grey Ducks
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 22 -> Season 28]
Max TPE: 594
Retired: Season 28, 7 Seasons Played
Awards:
- N/A
Statistics:
- N/A
Alexander had a pretty invisible time throughout his career, he was always the wide receiver 2 or in the slot and as a result never received any personal accolade or award or produced anything of statistical relevance. He retired after 7 seasons after often racking up just over 3,000 receiving yards throughout his career.
Pick: 50
Picked By: Sarasota Sailfish
Player Name: James Angler
Position: Tight End
Teams Played for:
- Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
- Sarasota Sailfish [Season 23 -> Season 31]
Max TPE: 1429
Retired: Season 31, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 21 DSFL Champion, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 26 ISFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Tight End
- Season 27 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
- Season 30 ISFL Champion, Sarasota Sailfish
- Season 27 ISFL Tight End of the Year
- Season 29 ISFL Tight End of the Year
- Season 35/36 ISFL Hall of Fame Inductee
Statistics:
- 21st most receptions of all time: 722
- 41st most receiving yards of all time: 9111
- 44th most receiving touchdowns of all time: 55
James Angler is another player in his draft class who goes towards the top of the greatest players in his position. He is one of just 7 players who have won multiple Tight End of the Year awards, he pairs those Tight End of the Year awards with a pair of championships with the Sarasota Sailfish. He also adds 6 Pro Bowls to his repertoire of Personal and team accolades and awards. Finally Angler finished in the top 50 in the 3 major receiving categories, just finishing outside the top 20 for receptions, that is especially incredible when these lists are dominated by wide receivers making Angler’s performance as a wide receiver even more incredible. Angler had an incredible career resulting in a Hall of Fame induction in the double class of Season 35 and 36.
Pick: 51
Picked By: Colorado Yeti
Player Name: Ismael Sanchez
Position: Defensive End
Teams Played for:
- Kansas City Coyotes
- Colorado Yeti [Season 22 -> Season 25]
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 26 -> Season 27]
Max TPE: 390
Retired: Season 27, 6 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 22 ISFL Champion, Colorado Yeti
Statistics:
- N/A
Sanchez was an average at best defensive lineman who spent time at 2 different organisation and was not able to secure any personal accolades or awards or have any significant statistical relevance. His only bright spot in his career was winning the championship in his rookie season on the Colorado Yeti. The only memorable part of his career was when his team accidentally organised a trade sending his superstar teammate Immanuel Blackstone to Honolulu instead of himself, it was quickly rectified and Sanchez went on to Honolulu. Fun Fact, Sanchez was traded with a 3rd round pick for Big Edd.
Pick: 52
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Claude Miller II
Position: Defensive Tackle
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- London Royals
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 24]
- Berlin Fire Salamanders [Season 25 -> Season 30]
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 31]
Max TPE: 1019
Retired: Season 31, 10 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle
- Season 31 ISFL Champion, Honolulu Hahalua
- Season 25 ISFL Defensive Tackle of the Year
Statistics:
- N/A
Claude Miller the second had his best moments after changing teams. He picked up his sole Pro bowl and Defensive Tackle of the Year award in his first season playing for Berlin, this was after he was taken in the expansion draft. He also picked up his sole championship in his first and final season for the Honolulu Hahalua. Miller had a small amount of success but was overshadowed by giants at the defensive tackle position in Big Edd and his Arizona teammate Chuck Roth, a pretty good career all ends up though.
Pick: 53
Picked By: San Jose Sabercats
Player Name: Matthew McDairmid
Position: Kicker/Punter
Teams Played for:
- Kansas City Coyotes
- San Jose Sabercats [Season 22 -> Season 31]
Max TPE: 1347
Retired: Season 31, 10 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Punter
- Season 24 ISFL Pro Bowl Punter
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Kicker
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Kicker
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Punter
- Season 24 ISFL Champion, San Jose Sabercats
- Season 25 ISFL Champion, San Jose Sabercats
- Season 24 ISFL Punter of the Year
- Season 29 ISFL Punter of the Year
Statistics:
- Most Field Goals Made in a season: 42
- 21st most field goals made in a season: 34
- 27th most Field Goals made in a season:33
- 27th most Field Goals made in a season:33
- 34th most Field Goals made in a season:32
- 24th most Punting Yards in a season: 4965
- 25th most Punting yards in a season: 4954
- 23rd most punts in the 20 in a season: 36
- 36th most punts in the 20 in a season: 34
- 11th most Extra Points Made of All Time
- 7th most Field Goals Made of All Time
- 8th Most Punt Yards of All Time: 39909
- 5th most Punts in the 20 of All Time: 232
The Scottish Hammer, Matty McDairmid was an icon thoughout his decade in San Jose, not just because of his hair and nationality but because of his play. Matty racked up 4 Pro Bowls, 2 as a kicker and 2 as a punter. He also picked up 2 championships in the back to back San Jose Championships in Season 24 and Season 25, he also picked up 2 punter of the year awards along the way as well. On the statistics side, Matty holds the record for most field goals made in a single season as well as 3 more of those seasons in the top 40. He also has 3 Top 25 punting yardage seasons. And sits in the Top 11 for Extra Points, Field Goals, Punt Yards and Punts inside the 20. A great player for the San Jose Sabercats and one of the best in Season 22.
Pick: 54
Picked By: Arizona Outlaws
Player Name: Zamir Kehla
Position: Cornerback
Teams Played for:
- Portland Pythons
- Arizona Outlaws [Season 22 -> Season 25]
Max TPE: 926
Retired: Season 25, 4 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Cornerback
- Season 22 ISFL Pro Bowl Cornerback
- Season 23 ISFL Pro Bowl Cornerback
Statistics:
- N/A
Zamir Kehla had great potential in the league and was showing it on the field, racking up Pro Bowl honours in his first 2 seasons in the lead. However, off field discretions ruined any chance Kehla had to be an amazing player in the league. These off-field discretions were so severe and repeated that he was forced out of the league after 4 seasons. The talent couldn’t stand up because of his actions.
Pick: 55
Picked By: Honolulu Hahalua
Player Name: Jack Banks
Position: Linebacker
Teams Played for:
- Norfolk Seawolves
- Honolulu Hahalua [Season 23 -> Season 24]
- New York Silverbacks [Season 25 -> Season 31]
Max TPE: 1290
Retired: Season 31, 9 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 25 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 27 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 30 ISFL Pro Bowl Linebacker
- Season 29 ISFL Champion, New York Silverbacks
Statistics:
- 8th most sacks in a season: 20
- 28th most tackles in a season: 134
- 13th most sacks of all time: 100
- 23rd most tackles of all time: 973
- 30th most forced fumbles of all time: 16
Jack Banks is quite underrated in both linebacker rankings and Season 22 draft class rankings. He is a 5 time Pro Bowl Player who also picked up a Championship in Season 29 with the New York Silverbacks, the same Silverbacks that picked Banks in the Season 25 expansion draft. Banks also racked up stats throughout his almost decade in the league. Being one of only a handful of players to record 20 sacks in a season and having a top 30 tackle season is just one example of this. For his career as a whole, he is 13th in sacks after just reaching triple figutes. He is also top 30 in tackles and forced fumbles. A great career by Jack Banks who should be remembered more then what it was.
Pick: 56
Picked By: Philadelphia Liberty
Player Name: Tom Sofa
Position: Quarterback
Teams Played for:
- Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Max TPE: 262
Retired: Never Debuted
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Champion, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Statistics:
- N/A
Sofa is the 2nd player drafted that never debuted in the big leagues. This was an even bigger problem for the Sarasota Sailfish who traded for Sofa in a live draft trade with the plan of him being their quarterback for the next decade. However, Sofa never was able to crack the ISFL and it was a shame to see him bust. Especially since he was Mr. Irrelevant in the DSFL draft and was able to climb up almost 200 picks to be Pick 56 in the ISFL draft.
Pick: 57
Picked By: Baltimore Hawks
Player Name: Nick Kaepercolin
Position:
- Wide Receiver [Season 23 -> Season 24]
- Quarterback [Season 25 -> Season 30]
Teams Played for:
- London Royals
- Baltimore Hawks [Season 23 -> Season 24]
- Berlin Fire Salamanders [Season 25 -> Season 30]
Max TPE: 1500
Retired: Season 30, 8 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 22 DSFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver
- Season 28 ISFL Pro Bowl Quarterback
- Season 29 ISFL Pro Bowl Quarterback
- Season 29 ISFL Offensive Performance of the Year
Statistics:
- 16th most passing touhcdowns in a season: 39
- 30th most passing yards in a season:4973
- 48th most passing yards in a season: 4764
- 22nd most interceptions of all time: 86
- 30th most passing touchdowns of all time: 151
- 30th most passing yards of all time: 25918
Nick Kaepercolin’s early career was bit average, he was a wide receiver for the Baltimore Hawks who did not pick up any accolades, awards or statistics. However, in the Season 24 off-season, Kaepercolin’s career made a big change. He was traded to the Berlin Fire Salamanders and was named as the starting quarterback, the first for the new expansion team out of Berlin. In his 6 seasons behind centre at Berlin, Kaepercolin picked up 2 Pro bowls and an Offensive Performance of the Year award. He also finished top 30 in yards and touchdowns overall and having 2 top 50 passing yard season as well as a top 20 passing touchdown season. Kaepercolin didn’t pick up as many accolades as others in the class but he was still a hell of a player.
Pick: 58
Picked By: Orange County Otters
Player Name: Daniel George
Position: Tight End
Teams Played for:
- Portland Pythons
- Orange County Otters [Season 23 -> Season 24]
- San Jose Sabercats [Season 25]
- Colorado Yeti [Season 26]
- Chicago Butchers [Season 27]
Max TPE: 310
Retired: Season 27, 5 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 25 ISFL Champion, San Jose Sabercats
Statistics:
- N/A
Daniel George was drafted as one of the better Tight Ends in the developmental league along with Heath Evans and James Angler. However, George never kicked on in the big leagues. His only moment of note was being part of San Jose’s ultimus in Season 25. George bounced around the league, playing for 4 teams in 5 seasons before exiting the league.
Pick: 59
Picked By: Yellowknife Wraiths
Player Name: Patrik Money
Position: Defensive Tackle
Teams Played for:
- Kansas City Coyotes
- Yelloknife Wraiths [Season 22 -> Season 33]
Max TPE: 1463
Retired: Season 33, 12 Seasons Played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman
- Season 32 ISFL Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle
- Season 23 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 26 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
- Season 28 ISFL Champion, Yellowknife Wraiths
Statistics:
- N/A
Money was a mainstay on the interior defensive line for over a decade but never got any accolades for himself, aside from a single Pro bowl appearance, in his penultimate season. Money however, prided himself in helping the Yellowknife Wraiths to 3 championships. His longevity and level of play was great and although the sheet doesn’t say it, he was a great player.
Pick: 60
Picked By: Philadelphia Liberty
Player Name: Johnathon Altidor
Position: Cornerback
Teams Played for:
- Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
- Philadelphia Liberty [Season 22]
Max TPE: 239
Retired: Season 22, 1 Season played
Awards:
- Season 21 DSFL Champion, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Statistics:
- N/A
Altidor was able to get into the big leagues in his first possible chance, however his level of play was so poor that it was his only season in the league. He is the first player on this list to only play a sole season in the ISFL, a real shame.
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That's the end of Part 2, stay tuned for the release of the next parts!
That's the end of Part 2, stay tuned for the release of the next parts!