Introduction
Hello everyone! Katarn22 here and welcome to my complete S25 ISFL mock draft. I did this last season for the S24 DSFL draft and figured I should follow this class into the ISFL. Just like last season’s mock, I used a variety of resources including the TPE Tracker, the forums, player Wiki pages, and Discord activity to compile this draft. I will try to give commentary for every active player.
**Just wanted to give shoutouts to two users for their media posts which helped me extensively throughout writing this. The first user is slate for his “Full S25 ISFL Draft Order” post. He did all of the legwork of putting the draft picks in order, accounting for trades between teams and everything. Without that post, I probably would not have been motivated to write this. Second user I want to thank is Troen for his “Post-expansion draft team needs” post. This post was fantastic in analyzing each ISFL team, their rosters, their needs, and allowed me to shape my predictions more accurately. Again, a huge thank you to both of you guys!**
DISCLAIMER: This draft is my own personal opinion and should not be taken too seriously. This mock draft will have no effect on your actual draft position as the ISFL draft selection process will most likely be complete at the time of posting this. Additionally, the TPE and attribute numbers were taken prior to S25 equipment purchases and training camp being available. If you are not on this draft board, it is because you either created after the time of writing, or you are not listed on the TPE tracker. I apologize if I missed you.
Without further ado, let us begin!
Inactive Users
At the start of S24, by a vote of 14-4, a new rule was passed in the Rules Summit which states “Inactive players with 57 TPE or less are not required to be in the ISFL draft. Players fitting this criteria will be auto-retired upon end of the DSFL season.” Due to this new rule, 36 players – about a quarter of the S25 class – will not be drafted into the ISFL. Those players names, position, team, and total TPE will be listed below:
Chris Callahan, Safety, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 57 TPE
Gabr Spladle, Tight End, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 57 TPE
Troy Watson, Defensive End, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 57 TPE
Lawrence Bledsoe, Defensive End, Kansas City Coyotes, 57 TPE
Booker Bookchin, Defensive Tackle, Kansas City Coyotes, 57 TPE
Crozier McCoy, Defensive End, Kansas City Coyotes, 57 TPE
Ninton Quelson, Offensive Line, Portland Pythons, 57 TPE
Bonifacius van den Huevel, Defensive Tackle, Norfolk Seawolves, 57 TPE
Daniel Bateman, Linebacker, Tijuana Luchadores, 57 TPE
Jake Woodhead, Tight End, Tijuana Luchadores, 57 TPE
Abdul-Jabbar Abid, Defensive End, Tijuana Luchadores, 57 TPE
Lugolor Gulogor, Cornerback, Dallas Birddogs, 57 TPE
J.J.J. Shabadoo, Defensive Tackle, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 52 TPE
Regius Goliathus, Linebacker, Dallas Birddogs, 52 TPE
Brandon Kirwin, Wide Receiver, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 50 TPE
Macho Weber, Offensive Line, Kansas City Coyotes, 50 TPE
Saximus Daddy, Defensive End, Kansas City Coyotes, 50 TPE
Jeff Haraldson, Linebacker, Kansas City Coyotes, 50 TPE
Julian Joseph, Tight End, Portland Pythons, 50 TPE
Jack Jackson Jr., Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves, 50 TPE
Chad Thunder, Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves, 50 TPE
Charlie Woody, Cornerback, Norfolk Seawolves, 50 TPE
Cookie Mongster, Linebacker, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
LeDavious “Dave” Davis, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Jeffery Jefferson, Defensive End, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Frankie Lantz, Running Back, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Gib McGlib, Linebacker, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Vick Vinegar, Defensive End, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Hunter Mantis, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Dart Ragusa, Tight End, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Kentdavion “Davie” Davis, Offensive Line, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Scott Mastro, Wide Receiver, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Colt Reinhorn, Tight End, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Breezy Wallace, Cornerback, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Bulldog Willard, Wide Receiver, Dallas Birddogs, 50 TPE
Uncle Rico, Quarterback, Dallas Birddogs, 50 TPE
1. Berlin Fire Salamanders – Swantavius Jones, Cornerback, London Royals
Current TPE: 260
Archetype: All-Around
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (88), Endurance (71), Agility (70)
And the first official draft pick in Berlin Fire Salamanders history will be Swantavius Jones, more commonly known around the league simply as Swanty. I know I am biased in my evaluation of Swanty both as a player and a user since we are teammates on the Ultimini-winning London Royals. That being said, I’m sure a lot of you will not object to having him as the first overall pick. Swanty is a beast of a user. With 290 TPE at the time of writing this, he is not only a max earner, but is active in so many facets of the league. Consistent media writer, league job holder, sim tester and war room member for the Royals. You name it, Swanty does it. This pick makes sense because, on top of all that I just mentioned, Berlin’s current GM Highhaschdi helped draft Swanty to London when High was GM in the DSFL. Also, Berlin flat out needs another starting cornerback as they only have 3 defensive backs on the roster currently. The level of familiarity there coupled with Swanty’s already long list of achievements in this league makes this a homerun of a pick for Berlin. I will miss you Swanty, but I know you are going to be a star in this league for many seasons to come.
2. Yellowknife Wraiths – Peter Patterson, Cornerback, Kansas City Coyotes
Current TPE: 262
Archetype: Zone
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 188 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (87), Endurance (70), Agility (70)
Another absolutely incredible user, Slate is second off the board to the Yellowknife Wraiths. While the Wraiths need for defensive backs is not dire, Slate simply offers too much to pass up on. An extremely nice dude, Slate also has displayed his knowledge of the sim, specifically with the release of his Sim-Batcher program, a python based application that allows for batch sim testing of multiple different team strategies. Slate was also a very active member of his DSFL team, the Kansas City Coyotes, helping them throughout the season both on and off the field. Between his activity level, earning status, wonderful personality, and sim knowledge, the Wraiths would be foolish to let Slate fall past them at second overall.
3. Philadelphia Liberty – Goat Tank, Defensive Tackle, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 303
Archetype: Interior Rusher
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 310 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (80), Strength (73), Endurance (71)
Goat Tank needs no introduction. Arguably one of the largest presences on and off the field, the Liberty take him third overall. Goat Tank’s user Eldorian is another example of a well-rounded member of the league. They are both an early create and a max earner, giving them a nice cushion of TPE compared to other members of the S25 class. They held a league job this season as a backup updater. Perhaps what makes Eldorian most attractive, though, is their knowledge of the sim. Not just sim testing, but the literal back-end programming as they know C#, the language that DDSPF 16 is programmed in. This knowledge might just give the Liberty that competitive advantage in the sim that they so desperately needed this season after starting 0-9 and finishing at 3-13. While the Liberty already have 4 defensive linemen on the roster, defensive tackle Reggie Culbertson has been inactive since early May of this year and is only 2 TPE ahead of Goat Tank. Mr. Tank would fit in nicely in the trenches for Philly.
4. San Jose Sabercats – Tex Wrecks, Defensive End, Tijuana Luchadores
Current TPE: 297
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 279 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (84), Strength (80), Endurance (70), Agility (70)
The San Jose Sabercats add a much needed fourth defensive lineman, and one of the best in the class to boot. To be completely honest, I do not know too much about Tex Wrecks’ user, 209tacos (other than they have an awesome username). Tijuana has a closed locker room, so I have no knowledge of what his activity is behind those walls. On the forums however, we can see that he clearly is a very talented graphics maker, which should assuage any concerns the Sabercats might have about his ability to pay for weekly trainings and seasonal equipment. Like Goat Tank, Tex Wrecks was an early create in the S25 class and thus has a significant lead in TPE as compared to other members. Another element of Tex’s scouting profile we can see is his on-field performance which was quite impressive this season. 48 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 4 sacks is not a stat line to scoff at. Wrecks will provide immediate help to the Sabercats’ defensive line.
5. Colorado Yeti – Albert Ruschmann, Defensive End, London Royals
Current TPE: 263
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 300 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Speed (79), Endurance (71)
The run on defensive linemen continues, this time with me! The New York Silverbacks, the ISFL’s other expansion team, already traded down once prior to this draft, and they do it again with the Yeti trading up. As I said in my DSFL mock draft, what kind of player would I be if I did not think that I would be taken in the first round? I feel this pick makes sense for a few reasons. The first reason follows the same logic as the Swanty pick in that there is a previous connection here of me to Colorado GM Sylphreni. Sylphreni (and Highhaschdi) was the man who was kind enough to select me on behalf of London in the first round of last season’s DSFL draft. I like to think that Syl and I have a pretty good relationship and that he would love to have me in Colorado if he could. Interpersonal relationships aside, Colorado is also in need of help on their defensive line. They currently only have two defensive ends rostered, and Albert Ruschmann could position switch to defensive tackle if need be. This projection could also just be wishful thinking on my part, but I feel there is enough evidence to back this one up adequately.
6. Baltimore Hawks – Felix Archstone, Offensive Lineman, Kansas City Coyotes
Current TPE: 261
Archetype: Technician
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 340 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Pass Blocking (75), Run Blocking (75)
Our first offensive lineman off the board, fair rubs all around! Felix Archstone’s user, GlimsTC, makes sense here for a lot of reasons. Taking a look at Baltimore, they currently have no (human) offensive linemen rostered. While the offensive line bots for the ISFL are serviceable, a human offensive linemen will generally be better, particularly at the tackle positions. The second, and I think more important point, is the relationship that current Baltimore GM has with GlimsTC, current Kansas City Coyotes GM. Glims was drafted to Kansas City while Butters was still there, and similar to the London Royals’ connections I talked about earlier, it is a similar situation here. Additionally, Glims is simply an active member of the community who can be relied upon to earn consistently. If you are concerned about Archstone’s somewhat lower pancake numbers, that can be explained by the Coyotes’ other offensive tackle breaking the pancake record, but we’ll get to that later. Funny enough, I had myself and Felix going back to back in my S24 DSFL draft as well. Regardless, solid pick for Baltimore.
7. Honolulu Hahalua – Guy Fields, Linebacker, Dallas Birddogs
Current TPE: 263
Archetype: Coverage
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 223 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Pass Blocking (75), Run Blocking (75)
Honolulu selects Guy Fields with their first round pick and starts to fill the void left by Jack Banks who was recently taken in the expansion draft. Fields amassed 120 tackles for the Birddogs this season, good enough for second in the DSFL. However, Honolulu didn’t just draft Guy Fields the player, they drafted r0tzbua the user. If there was a linebacker version of Slate, it would be r0tzbua. He is not only an extremely active user both in Discord and on the forums, but the dude does a little bit of everything. Graphics work, media work, league jobs, coding, and so on and so forth. He also has a very cute dog named Finn, ask him for pictures. Plus he is just a nice guy, which in my humble opinion will take you very far in this league.
8. Arizona Outlaws – Raylan Crowder, Defensive End, Dallas Birddogs
Current TPE: 263
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 300 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (85), Strength (84), Endurance (65)
The first of the four horsemen off the board. Crowder was a force for Dallas this season, amassing 44 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. Arizona is in need of young talent on the defensive line as they currently only have three defensive linemen rostered, one of whom is regressing. As a user AskedMadden is very active on the forums, twitter and I would assume within the Birddogs locker room. He has also brought several other users into the league, a feat which not many can claim. While I am not sure of his involvement with sim, I have no doubts that he could pick it up quickly if Arizona asked him to do so. Good pick, great guy.
9. Chicago Butchers – Tayshawn Crunk, Safety, London Royals
Current TPE: 265
Archetype: Center Fielder
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Endurance (71), Agility (70)
The third London Royal off of the board, Tayshawn Crunk gets happily snatched up by the Chicago Butchers. If you look at this pick in terms of roster construction, you might be scratching your head. Chicago already has 5 defensive backs, the oldest of which is only from S21. Position switching is always and option here, for either Crunk or any of those five aforementioned DB’s. If we take a step back, though, and look at this pick not from a player perspective, but from a user perspective, it makes a lot of sense. Crunk, like myself and Swanty, is going to a team with London connections. In this case, current London GM Maglubiyet. I am sure that Mag would jump at the opportunity to bring Crunk to Chicago. Off the field, Crunk is active both on the forums and certainly on Twitter. Chicago can rest easy knowing they grabbed one of the best safeties and users in the first round.
10. New Orleans Second Line – Medicinal Toblerone, Offensive Lineman, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 279
Archetype: Athletic Lineman
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 340 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (76), Speed (70), three attributes tied at 60
NOLA takes long time user JuOSu’s recreate, Medicinal Toblerone. If I am being completely honest, I do not know a ton about this user, aside from the fact that they are 99% going to the Second Line. They have made it abundantly clear through banking all of their TPE that they will only play for the Second Line. While this might strike some as odd, I feel it makes sense. JuOSu clearly has a long history with NOLA and feels most comfortable there. Any other team to select Medicinal Toblerone would be doing both themselves and JuOSu a disservice. With 279 TPE, once Medicinal Toblerone distributes their TPE, they should slot into NOLA’s starting lineup. The Second Line currently only has one offensive lineman rostered and they are starting to enter regression.
11. Orange County Otters – Dan Foster, Cornerback, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 275
Archetype: Athletic Lineman
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Agility (70), Endurance (70)
The Orange County Otters have a regressing secondary and are going to need an infusion of young talent soon. Enter Dan Foster. Taking a step back, the S25 class is actually pretty stacked at the cornerback position, and Foster is no exception. 68 tackles, 15 passes defended, and 2 interceptions puts him towards the top of the stat sheet for cornerbacks. One of the higher earners in the class, Arkz is another very solid user. Great personality, active on both the forums and Discord, just a good dude all around. More evidence for this pick comes in the form of having qWest in Orange County to vouch for his own guys, much like Maglubiyet in Chicago. This was one of my more uncertain picks in the first round, but I could still see it happening.
12. Sarasota Sailfish – Djibutee McJimmerson, Tight End, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 267
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 249 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (82), Agility (75), Endurance (71)
Our first tight end off of the board, and in the first round, nonetheless. Djibutee McJimmerson might not be the highest TPE tight end in the class, but he is the one that makes the most sense here. The Sailfish lost tight end Clark Boyd to expansion and are in dire need of another one to replace him, especially due to the abundance of two tight end sets that they run. Mr. McJimmerson had 3 touchdowns on the year, as well as 23 pancake blocks and 0 sacks allowed, not too shabby. Getting back to what I said earlier, though, McJimmerson makes the most sense here also due to Myrtle Beach’s connection to Sarasota through their GM Frost. Comparing him back to guys like qWest and Mag, Frost knows the Myrtle Beach player base well and would most likely be more inclined to select from there.
13. New York Silverbacks – Hank Winchester, Linebacker, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 271
Archetype: Speed Rusher
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Strength (80), 3 tied at 60
The New York Silverbacks need to add one more linebacker at least, even after expansion. Hank Winchester fits the bill well. An early recreate from long time user timeconsumer, Hank Winchester had a solid season with Myrtle Beach, totaling 111 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 sacks, and 3 passes defended. I personally do not know much about timeconsumer as a user, but I have to imagine that he and the Silverbacks’ GM’s, Bwestfield and woelkers, have crossed paths at least once. Having been in the league for so long as well, I imagine timeconsumer would be open to the experience of being there for the start of a new expansion team. While there are certainly a number of other players that could slot in here, timeconsumer’s experience coupled with his player’s position made the most sense to me.
14. San Jose Sabercats – Chuck Roth, Offensive Lineman, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 265
Archetype: Athletic
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 340 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (87), Run Blocking (74), Pass Blocking (73)
The Sabercats, despite winning the Ultimus just this previous season, did not and still do not have any human offensive linemen. I understand that most teams carry either zero or one offensive linemen, but this year’s class is pretty deep, and Chuck Roth is one of the better ones. Roth was second in the league with 59 pancake blocks while only allowing 2 sacks. Roth’s user, zEagle1, is definitely among the more active users in the S25 class. He is also in the Portland war room and certainly knows his way around the sim as well. If the Sabercats choose to go offensive line here, Chuck will be the pick.
1. Yellowknife Wraiths – Harley Fank, Wide Receiver, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 270
Archetype: Speed Receiver
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 222 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Endurance (75), Agility (70), Hands (70)
The Wraiths, after addressing both their secondary and sim needs with their first pick, use this pick to focus on the offense. Harley Fank is a recreate from user Beebob and the highest TPE receiver in the draft. While I do not know too much about Beebob, what I can tell you is that Yellowknife certainly could use another receiver as they only have two rostered currently. Additionally, they have their pick of the lot here so why not go with the best one?
2. Arizona Outlaws – James Gath, Cornerback, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 260
Archetype: Man to Man
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 198 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Agility (70), Strength (65)
The Arizona Outlaws are in need of another defensive back as Atlas Quin’s last update was over a month ago. James Gath is the right man for the job. Gath had a quiet season with just 36 tackles and 7 passes defended. If the draft was based on stats alone, he probably would not go this high. However, Gath’s user beefstu has demonstrated his technical ability, specifically in regard to sim testing. His sim test tool he published looks promising and whichever team drafts him can have it for the duration of his rookie season. You can never have too many sim testers, and this is especially true for Arizona. The Outlaws pick up value here both on and even more so off the field.
3. Philadelphia Liberty – Jameson Vermillion, Running Back, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 265
Archetype: Speed Back
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 215 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (94), Endurance (70), Strength (55), Agility (55)
After not having any players taken in the first round, the Minnesota Grey Ducks now have two taken back to back. Jameson Vermillion is arguably the best running back in the S25 class. He is a true speedster having 94 speed, a 5.2 yards per carry average, and season-long rush of 89 yards, the longest in the DSFL this season. While the liberty didn’t lose either of their running backs in the expansion draft, both are regressing. Vermillion’s presence in Philadelphia will not only be an injection of youth for the position, but it will give the Liberty the flexibility to rotate backs in and out of the game on different downs.
4. Baltimore Hawks – Rich Triplet, Cornerback, Tijuana Luchadores
Current TPE: 267
Archetype: Zone
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (87), Agility (65), Intelligence (65), Hands (65), Endurance (65)
Baltimore doesn’t have too many picks in this draft – only 5 to be exact – so they need to make each one count. Just as they were in need for offensive linemen, they are also in need for at least one defensive back. Rich Triplet is one of the best left on the board so picking him here makes a ton of sense. Triplet had a solid season for Tijuana with 48 tackles, a forced fumble and recovery, 2 interceptions, and 10 passes defended. If Baltimore chooses to call him up immediately, look for him to play in the nickel role. If they decide to wait, he very well could be starting next season, depending on how next offseason goes. Shifting our view from the player to the user, Kotasa is one of the great ones. Super active, great earner, and nice guy all around. 10/10 pick for Baltimore.
5. New York Silverbacks – Dukburg QuakStak, Cornerback, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 286
Archetype: All-Around
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Strength (70), Agility (70), Endurance (70)
Whether they like it or not, the Silverbacks are taking Dukburg QuakStak in the second round. For those of you who do not know, Dukburg QuakStak is the player of Silverbacks GM Bwestfield. There is a rule that states any GM with a player in the draft must select their player in the second round (or as early as possible after that if the team doesn’t have a second round pick). That information aside, QuakStak was an early create and thus, like Goat Tank and Tex Wrecks, has a bit of a TPE lead on the rest of the class. QuakStak actually had a very similar season to the pick before him, Rich Triplet; 47 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions, and 8 passes defended. This selection makes him the 5th DB on the roster, which should have the Silverbacks mostly set for the season.
6. Austin Copperheads – Dave Batista, Tight End, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 253
Archetype: Vertical Threat
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 250 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (79), Agility (75), Strength (70), Hands (70)
The Austin Copperheads, similar to the Baltimore Hawks, are short on picks this draft with only 5. They have a handful of positions to address, one being tight end. They choose Dave Batista, the highest TPE tight end in the class. Austin’s current tight end is a S16 create who will most likely retire at the end of next season if not this one. Batista has proven he can be effective in the passing game, racking up 507 yards and hauling in 4 touchdowns for Portland this season. User Frick_Nasty is also a veteran of the league which means he knows the ropes and can thus give the Austin front office some peace of mind. Also I realized way too far into this that the pick here is going to be Jackie Daytona since Mooty99 is the GM of Austin (thank you Slate for pointing this out). Oh well, this mock wasn’t going to be correct anyway!
7. Honolulu Hahalua – Vance Slattery, Defensive Tackle, Tijuana Luchadores
Current TPE: 256
Archetype: Nose Tackle
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 310 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Endurance (71), Speed (70)
The Hahalua continue to address their defense, this time in the trenches with the addition of Vance Slattery, defensive tackle out of Tijuana. Honolulu currently only has two defensive linemen rostered and are in dire need of at least a third. Slattery did well for the Luchadores this season recording 35 tackles, 4 for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 3 sacks. In a thin defensive tackle class, Slattery is one of the better ones. Slattery’s user, Pat, is also a valuable addition. Active on Discord, and as of late is a media machine. He recently put out positional overviews of the S25 class for all active members, go check it out! Another good player, another good pick.
8. Arizona Outlaws – L’Gazzy Burfict, Linebacker, London Royals
Current TPE: 254
Archetype: Speed Rusher
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (87), Strength (78), Tackling (70)
The fourth London Royal off the board, L’Gazzy Burfict is arguably the steal of the S24 DSFL draft. Selected in the 10th round (!!!) of that draft, he has pretty much turned into a max earning linebacker. I’m obviously a little biased when talking about my own teammates, but his TPE speaks for itself. Arizona currently only has two linebackers rostered and definitely could use a third, if not a fourth. L’Gazzy also reunites with London teammate Gunner Thorbjornsson which I’m sure both parties are happy about. L’Gazzy had a solid year on the field with 72 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 5 sacks, and 1 pass defended. With this pick, Arizona’s linebacking core should be good for seasons to come.
9. Honolulu Hahalua – Donald McBobby, Linebacker, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 277
Archetype: Power Rusher
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (82), Speed (80), Tackling (76)
Just like Austin’s pick, I realized far too late into making this mock draft that this pick is actually going to be Davriel Lavigne, user Raven’s player as Raven is GM of Honolulu. Oh well, let’s go with this hypothetical that Honolulu drafts Donald McBobby. McBobby would be the second linebacker in just three picks for Honolulu. I actually did not mention it in the Guy Fields’ pick description, but Honolulu has only one linebacker rostered, so they’ll need at least two more. Donald McBobby has a very respectable 277 TPE should fill in nicely. He had a little bit of everything this season, recording TFL’s, sacks, interceptions, passes defended, and even a safety. His versatility gives the Hahalua flexibility on defense.
10. New Orleans Second Line – Mike Rotchburns, Running Back, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 248
Archetype: Power Back
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 245 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (89), Speed (79), Endurance (71)
Not only the second running back off the board, Mike Rotchburns is also the second Minnesota Grey Ducks running back off the board. Rotchburns and Vermillion were a 1-2 punch for Minnesota this past season. While Vermillion had the blazing speed, Rotchburns’ game was at the other end of the spectrum with pure power. Rotchburns’ 89 strength is actually second in the entire class behind only Adam Mellott, offensive lineman with 90. New Orleans has two running backs rostered currently, Forrest Gump and Marcella Toriki, While Toriki is just entering her first year of regression, Mr. Gump has run, Forrest run as he is an S15 create and well into regression. Rotchburns might not be called up right away, but at least the Second Line has Forrest Gump’s replacement waiting in the wings.
11. Orange County Otters – Killian Chambers, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 268
Archetype: Speed Receiver
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 200 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (89), Agility (75), Endurance (71)
Just the second wide receiver off the board, Killian Chambers is certainly one of the higher TPE ones in his position group. In my opinion, this Grey Duck flew a little under the radar this season. Chambers’ user charlit posted an article about halfway through the season explaining the lack of a strong passing game in Minnesota. Despite this, Chambers still managed to tally 428 yards and a touchdown. While the numbers seem underwhelming, Chambers most definitely has the attributes needed to contribute at the next level, and the Otters seem to be a good fit for him. With the retirement of quarterback Franklin Armstrong, new quarterback Suleiman Ramza is going to need weapons to throw to as the Otters only have two receivers rostered currently. Expect to see a large jump in Chambers’ stats this season in the pass-heavy Orange County offense.
12. Sarasota Sailfish – Darren Pama, Running Back, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 261
Archetype: Speed Back
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Agility (75), Endurance (75)
The Sailfish continue to bolster their already potent offense with the addition of Darren Pama, a speedster out of Portland. This pick may be more of a depth/future pick for the Sailfish as they already have two fairly young running backs on the roster. Once S21 back Raphtalia Chans starts to regress, they can have Pama fresh and growing in TPE to step in. Pama, despite splitting a backfield in Portland with Anders Christiansen, managed 879 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground. While Pama may not see the field right away, I think this is a smart pick for a team that is already in a great position. Planning for the future is never a bad thing.
13. Colorado Yeti – Jimi DeSoto, Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 262
Archetype: Coverage Linebacker
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 230 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (85), Strength (76), Agility (70), Endurance (70)
After taking…me with their first pick, the Yeti stick with the defensive side of the ball and pick up one of the top linebackers in the class in Jimi DeSoto. The Yeti currently have just two linebackers rostered, with one of them departing at the end of this coming season. They are in need of depth at the position to say the least. Getting back to Mr. DeSoto, he quarterbacked the Norfolk Seawolves defense all the way to an Ultimini appearance. He also made a nice stat line for himself this season with 78 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended, a touchdown, a blocked punt, and a partridge in a pear tree. Seriously, he did a little bit of everything. On top of all that, Jimi is one of the nicest users I have interacted with. His Twitter game is strong and his play on the field is even stronger. Great addition for the Yeti.
14. San Jose Sabercats – Rusty Rucker, Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 257
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 235 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (83), Strength (80), Tackling (70), Endurance (70)
Similar to the Yeti, the Sabercats took a defensive lineman with their first pick, and now take a Norfolk linebacker with this one. Unlike the Yeti, the Sabercats have three linebackers rostered currently. However, S17 linebacker Tyron Brackenridge (who they protected in the expansion draft) is into regression and there are questions regarding how much longer they will be around. Rusty Rucker fits the bill here as the fourth and soon to be third linebacker on San Jose’s depth chart. Built a bit differently from Jimi DeSoto but very close in terms of TPE, Rucker too saw success this season recording 4 TFL’s, a forced fumble, and 7 sacks.
**Rounds 3-9 are posted in a separate thread titled "S25 ISFL Complete Mock Draft (Rounds 3-9)" also in the media section of the forum**
Hello everyone! Katarn22 here and welcome to my complete S25 ISFL mock draft. I did this last season for the S24 DSFL draft and figured I should follow this class into the ISFL. Just like last season’s mock, I used a variety of resources including the TPE Tracker, the forums, player Wiki pages, and Discord activity to compile this draft. I will try to give commentary for every active player.
**Just wanted to give shoutouts to two users for their media posts which helped me extensively throughout writing this. The first user is slate for his “Full S25 ISFL Draft Order” post. He did all of the legwork of putting the draft picks in order, accounting for trades between teams and everything. Without that post, I probably would not have been motivated to write this. Second user I want to thank is Troen for his “Post-expansion draft team needs” post. This post was fantastic in analyzing each ISFL team, their rosters, their needs, and allowed me to shape my predictions more accurately. Again, a huge thank you to both of you guys!**
DISCLAIMER: This draft is my own personal opinion and should not be taken too seriously. This mock draft will have no effect on your actual draft position as the ISFL draft selection process will most likely be complete at the time of posting this. Additionally, the TPE and attribute numbers were taken prior to S25 equipment purchases and training camp being available. If you are not on this draft board, it is because you either created after the time of writing, or you are not listed on the TPE tracker. I apologize if I missed you.
Without further ado, let us begin!
Inactive Users
At the start of S24, by a vote of 14-4, a new rule was passed in the Rules Summit which states “Inactive players with 57 TPE or less are not required to be in the ISFL draft. Players fitting this criteria will be auto-retired upon end of the DSFL season.” Due to this new rule, 36 players – about a quarter of the S25 class – will not be drafted into the ISFL. Those players names, position, team, and total TPE will be listed below:
Chris Callahan, Safety, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 57 TPE
Gabr Spladle, Tight End, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 57 TPE
Troy Watson, Defensive End, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 57 TPE
Lawrence Bledsoe, Defensive End, Kansas City Coyotes, 57 TPE
Booker Bookchin, Defensive Tackle, Kansas City Coyotes, 57 TPE
Crozier McCoy, Defensive End, Kansas City Coyotes, 57 TPE
Ninton Quelson, Offensive Line, Portland Pythons, 57 TPE
Bonifacius van den Huevel, Defensive Tackle, Norfolk Seawolves, 57 TPE
Daniel Bateman, Linebacker, Tijuana Luchadores, 57 TPE
Jake Woodhead, Tight End, Tijuana Luchadores, 57 TPE
Abdul-Jabbar Abid, Defensive End, Tijuana Luchadores, 57 TPE
Lugolor Gulogor, Cornerback, Dallas Birddogs, 57 TPE
J.J.J. Shabadoo, Defensive Tackle, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 52 TPE
Regius Goliathus, Linebacker, Dallas Birddogs, 52 TPE
Brandon Kirwin, Wide Receiver, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, 50 TPE
Macho Weber, Offensive Line, Kansas City Coyotes, 50 TPE
Saximus Daddy, Defensive End, Kansas City Coyotes, 50 TPE
Jeff Haraldson, Linebacker, Kansas City Coyotes, 50 TPE
Julian Joseph, Tight End, Portland Pythons, 50 TPE
Jack Jackson Jr., Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves, 50 TPE
Chad Thunder, Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves, 50 TPE
Charlie Woody, Cornerback, Norfolk Seawolves, 50 TPE
Cookie Mongster, Linebacker, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
LeDavious “Dave” Davis, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Jeffery Jefferson, Defensive End, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Frankie Lantz, Running Back, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Gib McGlib, Linebacker, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Vick Vinegar, Defensive End, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Hunter Mantis, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Dart Ragusa, Tight End, Minnesota Grey Ducks, 50 TPE
Kentdavion “Davie” Davis, Offensive Line, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Scott Mastro, Wide Receiver, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Colt Reinhorn, Tight End, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Breezy Wallace, Cornerback, Tijuana Luchadores, 50 TPE
Bulldog Willard, Wide Receiver, Dallas Birddogs, 50 TPE
Uncle Rico, Quarterback, Dallas Birddogs, 50 TPE
Mock Draft
Round 1
1. Berlin Fire Salamanders – Swantavius Jones, Cornerback, London Royals
Current TPE: 260
Archetype: All-Around
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (88), Endurance (71), Agility (70)
And the first official draft pick in Berlin Fire Salamanders history will be Swantavius Jones, more commonly known around the league simply as Swanty. I know I am biased in my evaluation of Swanty both as a player and a user since we are teammates on the Ultimini-winning London Royals. That being said, I’m sure a lot of you will not object to having him as the first overall pick. Swanty is a beast of a user. With 290 TPE at the time of writing this, he is not only a max earner, but is active in so many facets of the league. Consistent media writer, league job holder, sim tester and war room member for the Royals. You name it, Swanty does it. This pick makes sense because, on top of all that I just mentioned, Berlin’s current GM Highhaschdi helped draft Swanty to London when High was GM in the DSFL. Also, Berlin flat out needs another starting cornerback as they only have 3 defensive backs on the roster currently. The level of familiarity there coupled with Swanty’s already long list of achievements in this league makes this a homerun of a pick for Berlin. I will miss you Swanty, but I know you are going to be a star in this league for many seasons to come.
2. Yellowknife Wraiths – Peter Patterson, Cornerback, Kansas City Coyotes
Current TPE: 262
Archetype: Zone
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 188 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (87), Endurance (70), Agility (70)
Another absolutely incredible user, Slate is second off the board to the Yellowknife Wraiths. While the Wraiths need for defensive backs is not dire, Slate simply offers too much to pass up on. An extremely nice dude, Slate also has displayed his knowledge of the sim, specifically with the release of his Sim-Batcher program, a python based application that allows for batch sim testing of multiple different team strategies. Slate was also a very active member of his DSFL team, the Kansas City Coyotes, helping them throughout the season both on and off the field. Between his activity level, earning status, wonderful personality, and sim knowledge, the Wraiths would be foolish to let Slate fall past them at second overall.
3. Philadelphia Liberty – Goat Tank, Defensive Tackle, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 303
Archetype: Interior Rusher
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 310 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (80), Strength (73), Endurance (71)
Goat Tank needs no introduction. Arguably one of the largest presences on and off the field, the Liberty take him third overall. Goat Tank’s user Eldorian is another example of a well-rounded member of the league. They are both an early create and a max earner, giving them a nice cushion of TPE compared to other members of the S25 class. They held a league job this season as a backup updater. Perhaps what makes Eldorian most attractive, though, is their knowledge of the sim. Not just sim testing, but the literal back-end programming as they know C#, the language that DDSPF 16 is programmed in. This knowledge might just give the Liberty that competitive advantage in the sim that they so desperately needed this season after starting 0-9 and finishing at 3-13. While the Liberty already have 4 defensive linemen on the roster, defensive tackle Reggie Culbertson has been inactive since early May of this year and is only 2 TPE ahead of Goat Tank. Mr. Tank would fit in nicely in the trenches for Philly.
4. San Jose Sabercats – Tex Wrecks, Defensive End, Tijuana Luchadores
Current TPE: 297
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 279 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (84), Strength (80), Endurance (70), Agility (70)
The San Jose Sabercats add a much needed fourth defensive lineman, and one of the best in the class to boot. To be completely honest, I do not know too much about Tex Wrecks’ user, 209tacos (other than they have an awesome username). Tijuana has a closed locker room, so I have no knowledge of what his activity is behind those walls. On the forums however, we can see that he clearly is a very talented graphics maker, which should assuage any concerns the Sabercats might have about his ability to pay for weekly trainings and seasonal equipment. Like Goat Tank, Tex Wrecks was an early create in the S25 class and thus has a significant lead in TPE as compared to other members. Another element of Tex’s scouting profile we can see is his on-field performance which was quite impressive this season. 48 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 4 sacks is not a stat line to scoff at. Wrecks will provide immediate help to the Sabercats’ defensive line.
5. Colorado Yeti – Albert Ruschmann, Defensive End, London Royals
Current TPE: 263
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 300 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Speed (79), Endurance (71)
The run on defensive linemen continues, this time with me! The New York Silverbacks, the ISFL’s other expansion team, already traded down once prior to this draft, and they do it again with the Yeti trading up. As I said in my DSFL mock draft, what kind of player would I be if I did not think that I would be taken in the first round? I feel this pick makes sense for a few reasons. The first reason follows the same logic as the Swanty pick in that there is a previous connection here of me to Colorado GM Sylphreni. Sylphreni (and Highhaschdi) was the man who was kind enough to select me on behalf of London in the first round of last season’s DSFL draft. I like to think that Syl and I have a pretty good relationship and that he would love to have me in Colorado if he could. Interpersonal relationships aside, Colorado is also in need of help on their defensive line. They currently only have two defensive ends rostered, and Albert Ruschmann could position switch to defensive tackle if need be. This projection could also just be wishful thinking on my part, but I feel there is enough evidence to back this one up adequately.
6. Baltimore Hawks – Felix Archstone, Offensive Lineman, Kansas City Coyotes
Current TPE: 261
Archetype: Technician
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 340 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Pass Blocking (75), Run Blocking (75)
Our first offensive lineman off the board, fair rubs all around! Felix Archstone’s user, GlimsTC, makes sense here for a lot of reasons. Taking a look at Baltimore, they currently have no (human) offensive linemen rostered. While the offensive line bots for the ISFL are serviceable, a human offensive linemen will generally be better, particularly at the tackle positions. The second, and I think more important point, is the relationship that current Baltimore GM has with GlimsTC, current Kansas City Coyotes GM. Glims was drafted to Kansas City while Butters was still there, and similar to the London Royals’ connections I talked about earlier, it is a similar situation here. Additionally, Glims is simply an active member of the community who can be relied upon to earn consistently. If you are concerned about Archstone’s somewhat lower pancake numbers, that can be explained by the Coyotes’ other offensive tackle breaking the pancake record, but we’ll get to that later. Funny enough, I had myself and Felix going back to back in my S24 DSFL draft as well. Regardless, solid pick for Baltimore.
7. Honolulu Hahalua – Guy Fields, Linebacker, Dallas Birddogs
Current TPE: 263
Archetype: Coverage
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 223 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Pass Blocking (75), Run Blocking (75)
Honolulu selects Guy Fields with their first round pick and starts to fill the void left by Jack Banks who was recently taken in the expansion draft. Fields amassed 120 tackles for the Birddogs this season, good enough for second in the DSFL. However, Honolulu didn’t just draft Guy Fields the player, they drafted r0tzbua the user. If there was a linebacker version of Slate, it would be r0tzbua. He is not only an extremely active user both in Discord and on the forums, but the dude does a little bit of everything. Graphics work, media work, league jobs, coding, and so on and so forth. He also has a very cute dog named Finn, ask him for pictures. Plus he is just a nice guy, which in my humble opinion will take you very far in this league.
8. Arizona Outlaws – Raylan Crowder, Defensive End, Dallas Birddogs
Current TPE: 263
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 300 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (85), Strength (84), Endurance (65)
The first of the four horsemen off the board. Crowder was a force for Dallas this season, amassing 44 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. Arizona is in need of young talent on the defensive line as they currently only have three defensive linemen rostered, one of whom is regressing. As a user AskedMadden is very active on the forums, twitter and I would assume within the Birddogs locker room. He has also brought several other users into the league, a feat which not many can claim. While I am not sure of his involvement with sim, I have no doubts that he could pick it up quickly if Arizona asked him to do so. Good pick, great guy.
9. Chicago Butchers – Tayshawn Crunk, Safety, London Royals
Current TPE: 265
Archetype: Center Fielder
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Endurance (71), Agility (70)
The third London Royal off of the board, Tayshawn Crunk gets happily snatched up by the Chicago Butchers. If you look at this pick in terms of roster construction, you might be scratching your head. Chicago already has 5 defensive backs, the oldest of which is only from S21. Position switching is always and option here, for either Crunk or any of those five aforementioned DB’s. If we take a step back, though, and look at this pick not from a player perspective, but from a user perspective, it makes a lot of sense. Crunk, like myself and Swanty, is going to a team with London connections. In this case, current London GM Maglubiyet. I am sure that Mag would jump at the opportunity to bring Crunk to Chicago. Off the field, Crunk is active both on the forums and certainly on Twitter. Chicago can rest easy knowing they grabbed one of the best safeties and users in the first round.
10. New Orleans Second Line – Medicinal Toblerone, Offensive Lineman, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 279
Archetype: Athletic Lineman
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 340 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (76), Speed (70), three attributes tied at 60
NOLA takes long time user JuOSu’s recreate, Medicinal Toblerone. If I am being completely honest, I do not know a ton about this user, aside from the fact that they are 99% going to the Second Line. They have made it abundantly clear through banking all of their TPE that they will only play for the Second Line. While this might strike some as odd, I feel it makes sense. JuOSu clearly has a long history with NOLA and feels most comfortable there. Any other team to select Medicinal Toblerone would be doing both themselves and JuOSu a disservice. With 279 TPE, once Medicinal Toblerone distributes their TPE, they should slot into NOLA’s starting lineup. The Second Line currently only has one offensive lineman rostered and they are starting to enter regression.
11. Orange County Otters – Dan Foster, Cornerback, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 275
Archetype: Athletic Lineman
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Agility (70), Endurance (70)
The Orange County Otters have a regressing secondary and are going to need an infusion of young talent soon. Enter Dan Foster. Taking a step back, the S25 class is actually pretty stacked at the cornerback position, and Foster is no exception. 68 tackles, 15 passes defended, and 2 interceptions puts him towards the top of the stat sheet for cornerbacks. One of the higher earners in the class, Arkz is another very solid user. Great personality, active on both the forums and Discord, just a good dude all around. More evidence for this pick comes in the form of having qWest in Orange County to vouch for his own guys, much like Maglubiyet in Chicago. This was one of my more uncertain picks in the first round, but I could still see it happening.
12. Sarasota Sailfish – Djibutee McJimmerson, Tight End, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 267
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 249 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (82), Agility (75), Endurance (71)
Our first tight end off of the board, and in the first round, nonetheless. Djibutee McJimmerson might not be the highest TPE tight end in the class, but he is the one that makes the most sense here. The Sailfish lost tight end Clark Boyd to expansion and are in dire need of another one to replace him, especially due to the abundance of two tight end sets that they run. Mr. McJimmerson had 3 touchdowns on the year, as well as 23 pancake blocks and 0 sacks allowed, not too shabby. Getting back to what I said earlier, though, McJimmerson makes the most sense here also due to Myrtle Beach’s connection to Sarasota through their GM Frost. Comparing him back to guys like qWest and Mag, Frost knows the Myrtle Beach player base well and would most likely be more inclined to select from there.
13. New York Silverbacks – Hank Winchester, Linebacker, Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Current TPE: 271
Archetype: Speed Rusher
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Strength (80), 3 tied at 60
The New York Silverbacks need to add one more linebacker at least, even after expansion. Hank Winchester fits the bill well. An early recreate from long time user timeconsumer, Hank Winchester had a solid season with Myrtle Beach, totaling 111 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 2 sacks, and 3 passes defended. I personally do not know much about timeconsumer as a user, but I have to imagine that he and the Silverbacks’ GM’s, Bwestfield and woelkers, have crossed paths at least once. Having been in the league for so long as well, I imagine timeconsumer would be open to the experience of being there for the start of a new expansion team. While there are certainly a number of other players that could slot in here, timeconsumer’s experience coupled with his player’s position made the most sense to me.
14. San Jose Sabercats – Chuck Roth, Offensive Lineman, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 265
Archetype: Athletic
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 340 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (87), Run Blocking (74), Pass Blocking (73)
The Sabercats, despite winning the Ultimus just this previous season, did not and still do not have any human offensive linemen. I understand that most teams carry either zero or one offensive linemen, but this year’s class is pretty deep, and Chuck Roth is one of the better ones. Roth was second in the league with 59 pancake blocks while only allowing 2 sacks. Roth’s user, zEagle1, is definitely among the more active users in the S25 class. He is also in the Portland war room and certainly knows his way around the sim as well. If the Sabercats choose to go offensive line here, Chuck will be the pick.
Round 2
1. Yellowknife Wraiths – Harley Fank, Wide Receiver, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 270
Archetype: Speed Receiver
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 222 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Endurance (75), Agility (70), Hands (70)
The Wraiths, after addressing both their secondary and sim needs with their first pick, use this pick to focus on the offense. Harley Fank is a recreate from user Beebob and the highest TPE receiver in the draft. While I do not know too much about Beebob, what I can tell you is that Yellowknife certainly could use another receiver as they only have two rostered currently. Additionally, they have their pick of the lot here so why not go with the best one?
2. Arizona Outlaws – James Gath, Cornerback, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 260
Archetype: Man to Man
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 198 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Agility (70), Strength (65)
The Arizona Outlaws are in need of another defensive back as Atlas Quin’s last update was over a month ago. James Gath is the right man for the job. Gath had a quiet season with just 36 tackles and 7 passes defended. If the draft was based on stats alone, he probably would not go this high. However, Gath’s user beefstu has demonstrated his technical ability, specifically in regard to sim testing. His sim test tool he published looks promising and whichever team drafts him can have it for the duration of his rookie season. You can never have too many sim testers, and this is especially true for Arizona. The Outlaws pick up value here both on and even more so off the field.
3. Philadelphia Liberty – Jameson Vermillion, Running Back, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 265
Archetype: Speed Back
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 215 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (94), Endurance (70), Strength (55), Agility (55)
After not having any players taken in the first round, the Minnesota Grey Ducks now have two taken back to back. Jameson Vermillion is arguably the best running back in the S25 class. He is a true speedster having 94 speed, a 5.2 yards per carry average, and season-long rush of 89 yards, the longest in the DSFL this season. While the liberty didn’t lose either of their running backs in the expansion draft, both are regressing. Vermillion’s presence in Philadelphia will not only be an injection of youth for the position, but it will give the Liberty the flexibility to rotate backs in and out of the game on different downs.
4. Baltimore Hawks – Rich Triplet, Cornerback, Tijuana Luchadores
Current TPE: 267
Archetype: Zone
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (87), Agility (65), Intelligence (65), Hands (65), Endurance (65)
Baltimore doesn’t have too many picks in this draft – only 5 to be exact – so they need to make each one count. Just as they were in need for offensive linemen, they are also in need for at least one defensive back. Rich Triplet is one of the best left on the board so picking him here makes a ton of sense. Triplet had a solid season for Tijuana with 48 tackles, a forced fumble and recovery, 2 interceptions, and 10 passes defended. If Baltimore chooses to call him up immediately, look for him to play in the nickel role. If they decide to wait, he very well could be starting next season, depending on how next offseason goes. Shifting our view from the player to the user, Kotasa is one of the great ones. Super active, great earner, and nice guy all around. 10/10 pick for Baltimore.
5. New York Silverbacks – Dukburg QuakStak, Cornerback, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 286
Archetype: All-Around
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 210 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Strength (70), Agility (70), Endurance (70)
Whether they like it or not, the Silverbacks are taking Dukburg QuakStak in the second round. For those of you who do not know, Dukburg QuakStak is the player of Silverbacks GM Bwestfield. There is a rule that states any GM with a player in the draft must select their player in the second round (or as early as possible after that if the team doesn’t have a second round pick). That information aside, QuakStak was an early create and thus, like Goat Tank and Tex Wrecks, has a bit of a TPE lead on the rest of the class. QuakStak actually had a very similar season to the pick before him, Rich Triplet; 47 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions, and 8 passes defended. This selection makes him the 5th DB on the roster, which should have the Silverbacks mostly set for the season.
6. Austin Copperheads – Dave Batista, Tight End, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 253
Archetype: Vertical Threat
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 250 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (79), Agility (75), Strength (70), Hands (70)
The Austin Copperheads, similar to the Baltimore Hawks, are short on picks this draft with only 5. They have a handful of positions to address, one being tight end. They choose Dave Batista, the highest TPE tight end in the class. Austin’s current tight end is a S16 create who will most likely retire at the end of next season if not this one. Batista has proven he can be effective in the passing game, racking up 507 yards and hauling in 4 touchdowns for Portland this season. User Frick_Nasty is also a veteran of the league which means he knows the ropes and can thus give the Austin front office some peace of mind. Also I realized way too far into this that the pick here is going to be Jackie Daytona since Mooty99 is the GM of Austin (thank you Slate for pointing this out). Oh well, this mock wasn’t going to be correct anyway!
7. Honolulu Hahalua – Vance Slattery, Defensive Tackle, Tijuana Luchadores
Current TPE: 256
Archetype: Nose Tackle
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 310 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (85), Endurance (71), Speed (70)
The Hahalua continue to address their defense, this time in the trenches with the addition of Vance Slattery, defensive tackle out of Tijuana. Honolulu currently only has two defensive linemen rostered and are in dire need of at least a third. Slattery did well for the Luchadores this season recording 35 tackles, 4 for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 3 sacks. In a thin defensive tackle class, Slattery is one of the better ones. Slattery’s user, Pat, is also a valuable addition. Active on Discord, and as of late is a media machine. He recently put out positional overviews of the S25 class for all active members, go check it out! Another good player, another good pick.
8. Arizona Outlaws – L’Gazzy Burfict, Linebacker, London Royals
Current TPE: 254
Archetype: Speed Rusher
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (87), Strength (78), Tackling (70)
The fourth London Royal off the board, L’Gazzy Burfict is arguably the steal of the S24 DSFL draft. Selected in the 10th round (!!!) of that draft, he has pretty much turned into a max earning linebacker. I’m obviously a little biased when talking about my own teammates, but his TPE speaks for itself. Arizona currently only has two linebackers rostered and definitely could use a third, if not a fourth. L’Gazzy also reunites with London teammate Gunner Thorbjornsson which I’m sure both parties are happy about. L’Gazzy had a solid year on the field with 72 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 5 sacks, and 1 pass defended. With this pick, Arizona’s linebacking core should be good for seasons to come.
9. Honolulu Hahalua – Donald McBobby, Linebacker, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 277
Archetype: Power Rusher
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (82), Speed (80), Tackling (76)
Just like Austin’s pick, I realized far too late into making this mock draft that this pick is actually going to be Davriel Lavigne, user Raven’s player as Raven is GM of Honolulu. Oh well, let’s go with this hypothetical that Honolulu drafts Donald McBobby. McBobby would be the second linebacker in just three picks for Honolulu. I actually did not mention it in the Guy Fields’ pick description, but Honolulu has only one linebacker rostered, so they’ll need at least two more. Donald McBobby has a very respectable 277 TPE should fill in nicely. He had a little bit of everything this season, recording TFL’s, sacks, interceptions, passes defended, and even a safety. His versatility gives the Hahalua flexibility on defense.
10. New Orleans Second Line – Mike Rotchburns, Running Back, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 248
Archetype: Power Back
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 245 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Strength (89), Speed (79), Endurance (71)
Not only the second running back off the board, Mike Rotchburns is also the second Minnesota Grey Ducks running back off the board. Rotchburns and Vermillion were a 1-2 punch for Minnesota this past season. While Vermillion had the blazing speed, Rotchburns’ game was at the other end of the spectrum with pure power. Rotchburns’ 89 strength is actually second in the entire class behind only Adam Mellott, offensive lineman with 90. New Orleans has two running backs rostered currently, Forrest Gump and Marcella Toriki, While Toriki is just entering her first year of regression, Mr. Gump has run, Forrest run as he is an S15 create and well into regression. Rotchburns might not be called up right away, but at least the Second Line has Forrest Gump’s replacement waiting in the wings.
11. Orange County Otters – Killian Chambers, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Grey Ducks
Current TPE: 268
Archetype: Speed Receiver
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 200 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (89), Agility (75), Endurance (71)
Just the second wide receiver off the board, Killian Chambers is certainly one of the higher TPE ones in his position group. In my opinion, this Grey Duck flew a little under the radar this season. Chambers’ user charlit posted an article about halfway through the season explaining the lack of a strong passing game in Minnesota. Despite this, Chambers still managed to tally 428 yards and a touchdown. While the numbers seem underwhelming, Chambers most definitely has the attributes needed to contribute at the next level, and the Otters seem to be a good fit for him. With the retirement of quarterback Franklin Armstrong, new quarterback Suleiman Ramza is going to need weapons to throw to as the Otters only have two receivers rostered currently. Expect to see a large jump in Chambers’ stats this season in the pass-heavy Orange County offense.
12. Sarasota Sailfish – Darren Pama, Running Back, Portland Pythons
Current TPE: 261
Archetype: Speed Back
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (90), Agility (75), Endurance (75)
The Sailfish continue to bolster their already potent offense with the addition of Darren Pama, a speedster out of Portland. This pick may be more of a depth/future pick for the Sailfish as they already have two fairly young running backs on the roster. Once S21 back Raphtalia Chans starts to regress, they can have Pama fresh and growing in TPE to step in. Pama, despite splitting a backfield in Portland with Anders Christiansen, managed 879 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground. While Pama may not see the field right away, I think this is a smart pick for a team that is already in a great position. Planning for the future is never a bad thing.
13. Colorado Yeti – Jimi DeSoto, Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 262
Archetype: Coverage Linebacker
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 230 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (85), Strength (76), Agility (70), Endurance (70)
After taking…me with their first pick, the Yeti stick with the defensive side of the ball and pick up one of the top linebackers in the class in Jimi DeSoto. The Yeti currently have just two linebackers rostered, with one of them departing at the end of this coming season. They are in need of depth at the position to say the least. Getting back to Mr. DeSoto, he quarterbacked the Norfolk Seawolves defense all the way to an Ultimini appearance. He also made a nice stat line for himself this season with 78 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended, a touchdown, a blocked punt, and a partridge in a pear tree. Seriously, he did a little bit of everything. On top of all that, Jimi is one of the nicest users I have interacted with. His Twitter game is strong and his play on the field is even stronger. Great addition for the Yeti.
14. San Jose Sabercats – Rusty Rucker, Linebacker, Norfolk Seawolves
Current TPE: 257
Archetype: Balanced
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 235 lbs.
Top 3 Attributes: Speed (83), Strength (80), Tackling (70), Endurance (70)
Similar to the Yeti, the Sabercats took a defensive lineman with their first pick, and now take a Norfolk linebacker with this one. Unlike the Yeti, the Sabercats have three linebackers rostered currently. However, S17 linebacker Tyron Brackenridge (who they protected in the expansion draft) is into regression and there are questions regarding how much longer they will be around. Rusty Rucker fits the bill here as the fourth and soon to be third linebacker on San Jose’s depth chart. Built a bit differently from Jimi DeSoto but very close in terms of TPE, Rucker too saw success this season recording 4 TFL’s, a forced fumble, and 7 sacks.
**Rounds 3-9 are posted in a separate thread titled "S25 ISFL Complete Mock Draft (Rounds 3-9)" also in the media section of the forum**
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