04-11-2020, 01:28 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-11-2020, 01:29 PM by benstackinpaper.)
In a unprecedentedly large S22 Draft Class, the top prospects have been talked about repeatedly. For this article I wanted to dive into who could the late round future stars of the DSFL broken down by position. All these guys have the potential to develop and become great players at the next level, and could make a lot of GM’s look good in the future:
Quarterback –
Luke Skywalker (Norfolk SeaWolves) – Skywalker has worked hard to obtain great TPE (193) this year but due to lack of demand for QB’s, expansion teams that may take quarterbacks or GM recreates he is likely to fall to the eighth round. Expect Skywalker to put that chip on his shoulder and become a star player in this league.
Tom Sofa (Myrtle Beach Buccaneers) – Mr. Irrelevant from this past DSFL draft, Sofa refused to let 270 players being drafted ahead of him break him and working hard this season. Getting some reps for the Buccaneers this season, Sofa was able to produce 181 TPE this season and if given the chance, may be able to land a starting gig in the NSFL down the road after being drafted in round ten.
Running back-
Jacoby Batista (London Royals) – Sharing the backfield with Acura Skyline Batista did not get the carriers that he could have on another team but when he got his touches, he showed his big play ability. Even with Skyline leading the DSFL in yards, Batista was eighth with 1093 of his own. Expect Jacoby to go off the board in round eight.
J.B. Apollo (Myrtle Beach Buccaneers) – Power back Apollo was fourth in the DSFL in rushing with 1267 yards similarly to Batista while sharing the backfield with Dax Frost (1592 yards, second in the league). Its been about five days since he has last been seen which could raise flags with GM’s; Apollo should be the next back off the board in late eighth round.
Wide Receiver –
Nick Kaepercolin (London Royals) – Created after the draft, Kaepercolin has steadily climbed the draft boards through his hard work becoming a top seven rated wide out this season. Kaepercolin had three touchdowns this season as the number two wide receiver including the second longest reception of the season in a 43-yard play. Late sixth or early seventh round is where I see Kaepercolin going due to low receiver demand.
Mike Lee (Dallas Birddogs) – Good speed for Lee who managed 331 yards and two touchdowns competing for catches with the top wide receiver (William Lin) and top tight end (Jeffrey Phillips). Would certainly put up more yards on another team but will get a chance in the NSFL someday after being drafted in the seventh round.
Tight End -
Donatello Arrabiata (London Royals) – Having the best hands in the tight end class (76) Arrabiata is a red zone threat on any team he plays for. For the Royals this season he had 32 receptions which was good for sixteenth in the league. He will need to further improve his blocking but expect Donatello to get drafted in the late eighth or early ninth round and turn into a solid player at the next level.
Offensive Line –
Joey McCabe (Portland Pythons) – McCabe is the last of the five good offensive line prospects available in the draft and at 143 TPE, if he continues to stay active will become a fixture on a winning team’s line for years to come. His run block ratings are tied for the best in the class (80) so he could fit well in a run-heavy scheme. McCabe should be off the board in round five as teams see the ratings cliff after him.
Defensive End –
Ismael Sanchez (Kansas City Coyotes) – The supply of good defensive ends available in the draft is limited. Sanchez is the first player after a TPE cliff of 44 points from the top five players at the position and among a few mid-tier ends. This will likely boost Sanchez’s draft position up to the late sixth round. The rookie only played two games with KCC this season, so this is a true gamble pick.
Simeon Works (London Royals) – As mentioned before with the DE class, Works at 147 TPE is one of the last quality options at the position. 29 tackles, 10 for loss (15th in the league) and 3 sacks was a solid season for Works on a defense full of players getting stats already. Works should be drafted in the seventh round.
Defensive Tackle –
Nuniq Annastesia (Kansas City Royals) – Defensive tackle is another position where there is more demand that supply of great players. Annastesia and his 159 TPE should benefit from that and be drafted in the late fifth or early sixth round by a team looking for a good tackling interior lineman.
Hank Steel (Portland Pythons) – Among the strongest players at defensive tackle (85 strength) Steel is the perfect player and perfect name to play in the trenches. Will need some further development to get off blocks, but with continued activity that will be achievable by the player likely to be selected in the early ninth round.
Linebacker –
Spike Suzuki (Norfolk Seawolves) – Suzuki was all over the field this season finishing sixth in tackles (143) for the Seawolves. Suzuki has good speed but will need to improve his strength to get off blocks and be able to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Spike should be a seventh-round pick due to the lack of quality linebackers available.
Jack Banks (Norfolk Seawolves) – Another member of the Norfolk defense, Banks was much more unheralded despite having more TPE than Suzuki (151 to 147). Whether it was scheme specific or due to a rift in the locker room, Banks did not get utilized to his full potential. He will be a boom or bust pick in the seventh round of the NSFL draft.
Cornerback –
Bayden Brosley (Norfolk Seawolves) – With great depth at the cornerback position this year, Brosley will probably drop further than he should. His speed is also a concern (79) but he could see a move to linebacker at the next level. If so, he could end up being a steal being picked in the eighth round.
Alexander Hamilton II (Portland Pythons) – Hamilton has been MIA for a few weeks so it will be interesting to see at which point in the draft some team takes a chance on him returning and become a great player. The numbers looked good with four interceptions (2nd in the league) and two forced fumbles. Hamilton gets drafted in the tenth round.
Safety –
Hamish MacAndrew (Dallas Birddogs) – The top safeties in this class will go in the first few rounds but the next crop is likely to slip due to a high number of good safeties at the NSFL level. MacAndrew and his 165 TPE would likely be among the former group in any other year but will find himself getting drafted in the late eighth, early ninth round this season.
Magnus Valdyr (Tijuana Luchadores) – Valdyr had a great all-around season the Luchadores this season with 50 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 4 passes defended. More impressive is his big play ability demonstrated by 2 defensive touchdowns this season the most in the DSFL. The numbers say Valdyr should be drafter higher (early sixth round) but likely falls to the late seventh, early eighth.
Kicker –
Kal Solarin (Myrtle Beach Buccaneers) - Should be the second kicker off the board, Solarin finished this season with 23 field goals including a 54 yarder (2nd longest of the season). Sidekick has the name and comparable TPE but the leg strength of Solarin wins out and gets him picked in the tenth round.
Quarterback –
Luke Skywalker (Norfolk SeaWolves) – Skywalker has worked hard to obtain great TPE (193) this year but due to lack of demand for QB’s, expansion teams that may take quarterbacks or GM recreates he is likely to fall to the eighth round. Expect Skywalker to put that chip on his shoulder and become a star player in this league.
Tom Sofa (Myrtle Beach Buccaneers) – Mr. Irrelevant from this past DSFL draft, Sofa refused to let 270 players being drafted ahead of him break him and working hard this season. Getting some reps for the Buccaneers this season, Sofa was able to produce 181 TPE this season and if given the chance, may be able to land a starting gig in the NSFL down the road after being drafted in round ten.
Running back-
Jacoby Batista (London Royals) – Sharing the backfield with Acura Skyline Batista did not get the carriers that he could have on another team but when he got his touches, he showed his big play ability. Even with Skyline leading the DSFL in yards, Batista was eighth with 1093 of his own. Expect Jacoby to go off the board in round eight.
J.B. Apollo (Myrtle Beach Buccaneers) – Power back Apollo was fourth in the DSFL in rushing with 1267 yards similarly to Batista while sharing the backfield with Dax Frost (1592 yards, second in the league). Its been about five days since he has last been seen which could raise flags with GM’s; Apollo should be the next back off the board in late eighth round.
Wide Receiver –
Nick Kaepercolin (London Royals) – Created after the draft, Kaepercolin has steadily climbed the draft boards through his hard work becoming a top seven rated wide out this season. Kaepercolin had three touchdowns this season as the number two wide receiver including the second longest reception of the season in a 43-yard play. Late sixth or early seventh round is where I see Kaepercolin going due to low receiver demand.
Mike Lee (Dallas Birddogs) – Good speed for Lee who managed 331 yards and two touchdowns competing for catches with the top wide receiver (William Lin) and top tight end (Jeffrey Phillips). Would certainly put up more yards on another team but will get a chance in the NSFL someday after being drafted in the seventh round.
Tight End -
Donatello Arrabiata (London Royals) – Having the best hands in the tight end class (76) Arrabiata is a red zone threat on any team he plays for. For the Royals this season he had 32 receptions which was good for sixteenth in the league. He will need to further improve his blocking but expect Donatello to get drafted in the late eighth or early ninth round and turn into a solid player at the next level.
Offensive Line –
Joey McCabe (Portland Pythons) – McCabe is the last of the five good offensive line prospects available in the draft and at 143 TPE, if he continues to stay active will become a fixture on a winning team’s line for years to come. His run block ratings are tied for the best in the class (80) so he could fit well in a run-heavy scheme. McCabe should be off the board in round five as teams see the ratings cliff after him.
Defensive End –
Ismael Sanchez (Kansas City Coyotes) – The supply of good defensive ends available in the draft is limited. Sanchez is the first player after a TPE cliff of 44 points from the top five players at the position and among a few mid-tier ends. This will likely boost Sanchez’s draft position up to the late sixth round. The rookie only played two games with KCC this season, so this is a true gamble pick.
Simeon Works (London Royals) – As mentioned before with the DE class, Works at 147 TPE is one of the last quality options at the position. 29 tackles, 10 for loss (15th in the league) and 3 sacks was a solid season for Works on a defense full of players getting stats already. Works should be drafted in the seventh round.
Defensive Tackle –
Nuniq Annastesia (Kansas City Royals) – Defensive tackle is another position where there is more demand that supply of great players. Annastesia and his 159 TPE should benefit from that and be drafted in the late fifth or early sixth round by a team looking for a good tackling interior lineman.
Hank Steel (Portland Pythons) – Among the strongest players at defensive tackle (85 strength) Steel is the perfect player and perfect name to play in the trenches. Will need some further development to get off blocks, but with continued activity that will be achievable by the player likely to be selected in the early ninth round.
Linebacker –
Spike Suzuki (Norfolk Seawolves) – Suzuki was all over the field this season finishing sixth in tackles (143) for the Seawolves. Suzuki has good speed but will need to improve his strength to get off blocks and be able to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Spike should be a seventh-round pick due to the lack of quality linebackers available.
Jack Banks (Norfolk Seawolves) – Another member of the Norfolk defense, Banks was much more unheralded despite having more TPE than Suzuki (151 to 147). Whether it was scheme specific or due to a rift in the locker room, Banks did not get utilized to his full potential. He will be a boom or bust pick in the seventh round of the NSFL draft.
Cornerback –
Bayden Brosley (Norfolk Seawolves) – With great depth at the cornerback position this year, Brosley will probably drop further than he should. His speed is also a concern (79) but he could see a move to linebacker at the next level. If so, he could end up being a steal being picked in the eighth round.
Alexander Hamilton II (Portland Pythons) – Hamilton has been MIA for a few weeks so it will be interesting to see at which point in the draft some team takes a chance on him returning and become a great player. The numbers looked good with four interceptions (2nd in the league) and two forced fumbles. Hamilton gets drafted in the tenth round.
Safety –
Hamish MacAndrew (Dallas Birddogs) – The top safeties in this class will go in the first few rounds but the next crop is likely to slip due to a high number of good safeties at the NSFL level. MacAndrew and his 165 TPE would likely be among the former group in any other year but will find himself getting drafted in the late eighth, early ninth round this season.
Magnus Valdyr (Tijuana Luchadores) – Valdyr had a great all-around season the Luchadores this season with 50 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 4 passes defended. More impressive is his big play ability demonstrated by 2 defensive touchdowns this season the most in the DSFL. The numbers say Valdyr should be drafter higher (early sixth round) but likely falls to the late seventh, early eighth.
Kicker –
Kal Solarin (Myrtle Beach Buccaneers) - Should be the second kicker off the board, Solarin finished this season with 23 field goals including a 54 yarder (2nd longest of the season). Sidekick has the name and comparable TPE but the leg strength of Solarin wins out and gets him picked in the tenth round.
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