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*Ranking the Best S9 Prospects at Each Position - dropbear - 07-06-2018
Quarterback
Gus T.T. Showbiz (@Molarpistols)
There is a large contingent of Fitzpatrick supporters who will scoff at this selection. Fitzpatrick had more yards, more touchdowns, and a better completion rate than Showbiz. However, I'm a stickler for taking care of possession, and Showbiz threw 13 touchdowns to Fitzpatrick's 15, while only turning the ball over on 1.74% of attempts, compared to Fitzpatrick's 2.84% (8 intercepts to 13).
Comparing Fitzpatrick and Showbiz's touchdown rate, which are 3.28% and 2.82% respectively, you can see that they will each score you points at nearly the same rate, with Fitpatrick pulling ahead slightly over time, while Showbiz will turn the ball over significantly less. Considering both sides had elite run games and stout defenses, the easy pick is a proficient touchdown thrower who is more careful with the ball.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Showbiz threw for 2384 yards from 460 attempts, of which he completed 242 (52.6%). He threw 13 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.
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Running Back
Marquise Brown (@YoungTB)
This running back class in one of the best in recent memory. All four are potential day-one starters, and have had impresive seasons in the DSFL leading up to the draft. However, Marquise Brown's incredible performance this year simply can't be overlooked.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Brown rushed for 1222 yards from 264 attempts (4.6 avg) and scored an incredible 15 rushing touchdowns in Season 8 in the DSFL.
Brown's strength is in his speed, so to speak. He is the fastest running back in his draft class, and used his breakaway speed to score an astonishing 15 touchdowns in S8. While he didn't have the most rushing yards on the season, and was, in fact, 4th in that department, he also had the 4th-most rushing attempts of the group and still managed to outscore is nearest opponent by 5 touchdowns.
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Wide Receiver
Xavier Flash (@Leafs4ever)
This was my easiest selection of all. While some elite receiving talent popped up later in the season, Flash was a starter for the entire season, which helped him on his way to being the only rookie for the year to accumulate 1000+ receiving yards (and only one of two receivers overall). He hauled in the second-most receiving touchdowns in the league on a team that was middle of the pack in terms of passing, and had nearly double the yards of his closest receiving partner.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Flash caught 76 passes for 1003 yards (13.2 avg) and 5 touchdowns.
The only receiving threats of this draft class who match up with Flash as elite prospects are Vinny Valentine of the Kansas City Coyotes, and his teammate Declan Harp, who is a tight end. Both players got in each other's way, so to speak, as their individual performances on the season meant that the other wasn't able to stand out quite as much as Flash.
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Tight End
Declar Harp (@OBESE)
Another choice that was very easy to make. Harp was far above the rest of the competition at tight end this season, and is the standout propsect at the position. He was a threat in the passing game and a force in run and pass blocking, assisting with teammate LaMarcus Strike's impressive rushing season.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Harp caught 64 passes for 558 yards (8.7 avg) and 1 touchdown.
Harp made headlines after sharing questionable content from a controversial source, and then went on to refuse to play for San Jose if they were to draft him, based on their reactions to his actions. However, it's the only blemish on his off-the-field record, and in my opinion, doesn't harm his draft stocks enough to be of any real importance.
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Defensive Line
Young Spaghetti (@Vulgar)
The top defensive line prospect is the only defensive line prospect. Nonetheless, Spaghetti was a force on Tijuana's line and helped them on their way to an unlikely first Ultimini win.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Spaghetti had 34 tackles on the season, 12 of which were for a loss. He also had 4 sacks, a forced fumble, and a safety, demonstrating his disruptive power on the line.
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Linebacker
Kolby Deringer (@GoonerBear)
Another Coyotes player as the top prospect of their position - it's no surprise they ended up in the Ultmini. Deringer was the linchpin of the Kansas City defense and had a season worthy of both the Defensive Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year awards.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Deringer had 76 tackles on the season, 3 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery, 12 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 6 passes defended.
As the statistics show, Deringer was force everywhere on the field. He got into the backfield, disrupted passes over the middle, got picks, and rocked opposing running backs. He is one of the top overall picks in the S9 draft, and will be a game-changed for whichever defense he finds himself on.
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Cornerback
Oskar Ludvig (@RealWackolyte)
Ludvig was another player with no real competition at his position. However, even if there were more cornerback prospects this season, Ludvig had the sort of season that makes it seem unlikely he would have been anything other than #1.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Ludvig had 62 tackles on the season, 6 interceptions and 13 passes defended, and an incredible 4 defensive touchdowns.
The most notable of Ludvig's stats are his 6 interceptions and 4 defensive touchdowns. If you threw the ball his way and things went wrong, it was likely that it would cost your team 6 points.
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Safety
Bucky Barnes (@Moosecop)
Ludvig would have been the clear best player in the secondary in the DSFL this season if not for the efforts of Bucky Barnes. The fact that they were on the same team is almost unfair, though in the end, it wasn't enough to get the Marshals to the Ultimini.
S8 DSFL Statistics
Barnes had 67 tackles on the season with 1 for a loss, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumbles recovered, 2 sacks, 7 interceptions, 7 passes defended, and 3 defensive touchdowns.
Barnes had an incredible season that justifiably rocketed him up everyone's draft boards. Alongside Ludvig, he was a huge part of the Marshals regular season success, and he looks poised to have an impressive NSFL career for whichever team is lucky enough to land him.
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*Ranking the Best S9 Prospects at Each Position - iamslm22 - 07-06-2018
Everyone needs DBs lol. So funny.
Great read man
*Ranking the Best S9 Prospects at Each Position - YoungTB - 07-07-2018
Awesome analysis.