*The Way Too Late Mock Draft

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This seven-round Mock was completed before the playoffs and written up pre-Expansion draft, but, as we had members of NSFL War Rooms participate in the article, we could not post once the behind the scenes S22 draft had begun. So, now you get a mock that we all KNOW has no value. The final pick order is a little wonky as well, due to not knowing the results of the playoffs. Either way, it was a great exercise, and was fun to see where other people valued the players! It took a ton of work, but it was a fun and competitive draft. Especially, considering the experience level of some of the drafters. Speaking of, this was a huge collaborative effort from @thevoicelesscreator, @Dewalt27, myself and @`woelker11`. Each user controlled the destinies of three teams:


Voiceless: SAR, SJS, and YKW
Dewalt: ARI, CHI, and OCO
Woelkers: PHI, AUS, and NOLA
Russ: HON, COL, and BAL


Round 1, Pick 1: Colt Mendoza, CB Dallas Birddogs
At this point this seems like a badly kept secret, if it’s a secret at all. Colt makes sense as CB looks like a need for the Copperheads and is a great earner. Don’t need much more reason than that. However, it doesn’t hurt that istegosauruz runs about 30,000 sims a day and changes how the game is fundamentally played.

Round 1, Pick 2: Ben Slothisberger, QB Tijuana Luchadores
No matter what anyone says, Ben Slothisberger is absolutely NOLA’s top priority acquisition this draft. While it’s unlikely that anyone will take Slothisberger before 10, it is possible. Why leave it to chance? They take him at 2OA. There’s talk that Magnus Rikiya could also go here, as she’s a favorite in the NOLA Locker room.

Round 1, Pick 3: Troen Egghands, DE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Look at Arizona’s Roster. You’re loaded up on DT. However, this may look different after the expansion Draft and Free Agency. It makes sense to me that you would grab a top earning player at DE here making a great addition to your D-line. Also considered Phat Boi, in case you wanted to stick with the DT trend.

Round 1, Pick 4: Brandon Booker, CB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Booker is a can’t-miss pick in this year’s stacked class. He’s the highest TPE earning Corner, and a fantastic locker room presence. I see Philly slotting Booker in as their third corner and sending Little down to the DSFL. With their Safety Garnett retiring, there is also a vacancy there that Booker could fill. Either way, it should not be difficult to find playing time for the highly talented rookie who is also a media grader, which means he comes with a steady cash flow as well.

Round 1, Pick 5: Derred de Ville (LB) London Royals
Not the most obvious pick for San Jose here, especially with such big holes in their secondary. However, Derred de Ville is a talent that cannot be argued with. He fits perfectly into the Sabercats play style, and will be an invaluable contributor to them in the middle and down the edges.

Round 1, Pick 6 – Quinn Hughes, S London Royals
Many people have Hellzapoppin ranked higher than Hughes, but there is definitely merit in this pick. Hughes produces a large quantity of quality media, and works well with teammates to get them involved as well. They say a rising tide lifts all ships, and, in this case, the rising tide is his team’s bank accounts.

Round 1, Pick 7: Stanis?aw Koniecpolski, LB Dallas Birddogs
Honolulu’s first pick is their simplest in the entire draft. They’re going to go with an absolute rock they can build a defense around for the next 8 seasons. Stanislaw is arguably the best Linebacker in the class, and he’s a versatile and essential building block for this new team. With the depth at DBs in this class, HON decide it’s worth it to wait on that, and take arguably the best LB in the class.

Round 1, Pick 8: Thubba Bumper, CB Norfolk Seawolves
Thubba is a recreate and is close to the Yeti locker room. He was Co-GM with woelkers when they were in Minnesota, and they are happy to reunite in this draft. That’s not to say he’s only good for morale. He possesses solid speed and earned 219 TPE this season. Bumper is pretty much a done deal with this pick, because, if Colorado waited and longer, he’d get snatched up by another club barring a trade.

Round 1, Pick 9: Johnny Hellzapoppin, S Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Here is a guy that I thought would get snapped up way before 9. So, with him still around, Yellowknife takes him without thinking. Safety is a huge need for them in this draft, and Hellzapoppin has a PT Pass which means he will be a massive part of the team for years to come.

Round 1, Pick 10: Phat Boi, DT Kansas City Coyotes
If Phat Boi is available at 10, most teams would jump at the chance to take him. NOLA is no exception, and they are thrilled to add the Honolulu native to their DL here. He’s the highest earner in the entire class, so to get him this far down in the first round is quite a welcome surprise.

Round 1, Pick 11: Magnus Rikiya, DT Norfolk Seawolves
This is a dream scenario for the Baltimore War Room. With only one other Defensive Tackle on the roster, Rikiya will come in and be a day one starter. Tesla is a media grader among other things, and will earn her keep easily. Her player is a beast who forced three fumbles on the season and recorded a sack. 216 TPE and a high need for the position make this an easy pick for Baltimore, who is astounded to see Magnus fall this far.

Round 1, Pick 12: White Goodman, RB Dallas Birddogs
Gucci’s Gang, Gucci’s Gang, Gucci’s Gang. Do I think Orange County needs to pick a RB this high in the draft? Absolutely not. But with Bigby hitting regression and Siddhu Sarvepally retiring this position is a need for OCO and they get a member who is a top earner and a potential war room guy. Gucci is also a great User to have in a LR.

Round 2, Pick 1: Tyler Oles Jr., CB Portland Pythons
Defense wins championships, and every championship defense requires top tier Cornerbacks. Oles fits the bill perfectly. While he has stirred up some controversy lately, a quick look at his bank account may calm minds a bit. Oles is sitting on a war chest of over $200 Million, which will make him a low cost pick and an easy max earner. A smart player that would’ve gone in the first round any other year, Oles will create the solid base of the secondary for the newcomers first decade.

Round 2, Pick 2: Matt Cross, S Norfolk Seawolves
Sarasota have the cores to a great offense and need to add some significant defensive keys to boost their defense this draft. They start with standout safety, Matt Cross. As the highest earning safety this class, and an overall fantastic person, Sarasota would be doing themselves a solid taking him here.

Round 2, Pick 3: Eldrick Avery, CB London Royals
Two of your corners are already in regression and, while Knight can last a few more years, it would make sense to add one of the top levels CBs to your roster at this pick. Prepare for the future sooner rather than later. And with the draft capital they have, AZ can do a lot of preparing.

Round 2, Pick 4: Fawn Dilmiballs, LB Kansas City Coyotes
Arizona really doesn’t have a ton of needs, but adding Fawn here is some really great value. They have 2 LBs on the roster, but one is IA. Fawn should be able to replace the role almost right away and offer some versatility to the Arizona defense.

Round 2, Pick 5: Monterey Jack, QB Dallas Birddogs
As their GM, the Sabercats are locked into this pick, but it hardly means it is a poor one. The obvious future of their franchise, Jack will have another year in the DSFL to ensure the transition to QB is smooth and seamless.

Round 2, Pick 6: Octavio Clemente, DT Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Clemente, coming off a championship campaign with the Buccaneers, is a day one starter at a position of need for Philly. He’s tied for the second highest earner among Defensive Tackles, at 216 TPE, even though he started a couple weeks behind some. Barring a disaster, this should be a “set it and forget it” piece of their front seven for the next few years.

Round 2, Pick 7: Mo “Mamba” Magic, DT Minnesota Grey Ducks
Only two DT on the roster but at least one of them looks IA. Adding Mamba here is a good move as he earns like the top DT. Rumor is Austin may be interested in War Room members which Mo fits, as he’s spent time in the Grey Ducks war room and is able to run the sim. He’s also an amazing locker room presence. Could possibly go higher, but Austin is beyond pleased that he didn’t.

Round 2, Pick 8: Buck Thornton, S Minnesota Grey Ducks
In order to further strengthen their secondary, Colorado select Buck Thornton, easily one of the best Safeties in the draft. Buck was a menace this season, is a fantastically positive locker room presence, and a high earner. He’ll make this team and everyone on it better. Hellzapoppin is higher on most lists, but Buck could possibly have a larger impact for this team over a few seasons.

Round 2, Pick 9: Colby Jack, QB London Royals
Cooter Bigsby is really starting to hit regression, and won’t be in a starting condition in the next couple of years. Colby Jack is the future of the franchise, and their GM. He should be starting by S24, at the latest.

Round 2, Pick 10: Eddie Jeeta, WR Kansas City Coyotes
Arguably the most dynamic wide receiver in this draft, Jeeta has proven to look great in purple with the Coyotes. NOLA adds him into a WR core that could use some new weapons, especially if they lose one in the expansion draft. Great value, and great pick at 22OA.

Round 2, Pick 11: Bayley Benson Jr., LB Dallas Birddogs
I didn’t actually make this pick, Chicago made it for me with their GM selections. Linebacker looks like it could be a need for Chicago with some having decent TPE but not as active or updating often. Baylen Benson projects to be worth the value and will attempt to add stability to Chicago on the GM side.

Round 2, Pick 12: Lawrence Bass, LB Minnesota Grey Ducks
A couple of linebackers going IA or regressing, so adding Lawerence Bass for the 2nd tier of LBs is a great move. Bass is grouped into the Tier 2 of linebackers making him a solid earner, but he is also a fantastic LR presence and spent some time in the Grey Ducks war room. He’s also learned to sim, and may be able to assist more with that in the future.

Round 3, Pick 1: Zamir Kehla, CB Portland Pythons
Zamir’s draft stock is all over the place. He’s being mocked anywhere from the first round to the fifth. Despite the controversy, Honolulu cuts through all the noise and picks him up at a fantastic value. Kehla is a top earner, great in the locker room, and knows how to find the ball. His 92 speed is already NSFL level, and he looks to improve it even further before the start of the season. Look for Zamir to make a run at DROY.

Round 3, Pick 2: Deshun Jones, DT Dallas Birddogs
In this draft, premium run stoppers flew off the board. Not wanting to be left behind, Sarasota will take Deshun Jones at pick 26. Jones is a very high earner and will certainly help plug the gaps for a long time yet.

Round 3, Pick 3: Jeffery Phillips, TE Dallas Birddogs
Jammerson Irving is starting to enter Regression and without many true needs Arizona gets to capitalize on taking the top earning TE in the class to be the TE of the future. They can potentially keep him in the DSFL one more season if needed until Irving’s contract is done.

Round 3, Pick 4: Chester “Candy” Sweets, CB Kansas City Coyotes
I love this pick. With two out of three Corners retiring, Baltimore is in desperate need of young talent, and Sweets fits the bill. He’s an incredibly active community member, positive locker room influence and media monster. Sweets is only 16 TPE off the top earner at the position, which is one of the few reasons he slides to the third round. In previous drafts, he would have easily been a first-round talent, and it’s possible he still could be this year, but the DB class is ridiculously deep. This pickup will pay dividends for years to come for the Hawks.

Round 3, Pick 5: Wesley Eriksen, S Norfolk Seawolves
Lightnoir’s contribution to his team, and the LR cannot be understated. Eriksen is an excellent teammate, and will help SJS shore up a secondary that needs help desperately. He can be a presence on the run support, as well as a big play kind of guy. At 29OA, the value is immense.

Round 3, Pick 6: Sandro Ryeu, DE London Royals
To say that last year’s Defensive End choice didn’t pay off, would be a bit of an understatement. Philly, seeing that Sandro was still available at this point, had to snatch him up to further improve the front seven. Ryeu was a force all over the field, displaying his versatility by playing Linebacker as well as on the line. He forced three fumbles, recovered two and recorded five sacks. This is a great value pick and another testament to the depth of this draft class.

Round 3, Pick 7: Kichwa Jones, RB Dallas Birddogs
After securing some crown jewels for their defense, Honolulu makes Jones their first pick on offense. Already possessing a blistering speed of 94 will allow Jones to spend his earnings this offseason rounding out his other abilities. He was less than 100 yards shy off having a 1000-yard season in his rookie campaign, and with the right coaching and guidance, he will be a force in the NSFL. He could be paired with a solid veteran presence, if Honolulu can snag one during the expansion draft.

Round 3, Pick 8: Thomas Passman, WR Tijuana Luchadores
Al Davis would be proud of this pick. With their selection in the third round, Colorado take the fastest receiver on the board in Passman. Thomas was second in receiving yards with 831, only behind Eddie Jeeta, who is his only equal in speed at the position. This is another 200 TPE earner that will slot right into the rotation for Colorado day one, especially with the potential of losing two of their starters. He’s also a sim veteran who will bring that experience to the Yetis.

Round 3, Pick 9: Big Edd, DT Dallas Birddogs
In this draft, DTs flew off the board early and often. With a need at the position, and not wanting to be left hanging, they take Big Edd here. While considered a reach because of the immense talent of the board, if they missed on Edd here, they would be in some big trouble at the DT position.

Round 3, Pick 10: Heath Evans, TE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
With weapons at RB and WR already, it makes too much sense for the Sailfish to add a quality TE early. Evans is one of the best earners of this year’s class at the position, and Sarasota will be thrilled to have him.

Round 3, Pick 11: Ha-Ha Mango-Panda, LB Dallas Birddogs
After the top six Linebackers come off the board, there is a decent drop-off in TPE. As such, Baltimore elect not to wait to bolster this position of need. Ha-Ha’s numbers were nothing to laugh at this season, as he stacked up 106 tackles. He’s a high and consistent earner, who started climbing up big boards in the latter half of the season. He’ll be a great piece to build on for the future of this Hawks defense.

Round 3, Pick 12: Cadillac Harris, CB London Royals
It seems like OCO never has to rebuild, they just always find a way to stay competitive. Doing such has allowed them to take value picks like Cadalliac. Corner isn’t an immediate position of need for OCO but this pick nets them some great value and likely the future #1 CB on the team in 2 or 3 seasons.

Round 4, Pick 1atrik Money, DE Kansas City Coyotes
Round 4 sees Honolulu return to defense by bolstering their front seven. It’s the fourth round of a draft with two more teams than usual, and the new kids on the block are still picking up 200 TPE players. Money had 14 TFLs and 8 sacks on a championship caliber defense. His constant pressure will pair well with the Cornerback duo drafted earlier.

Round 4, Pick 2: Slinky Claxton, DE Portland Pythons
With Patrik Money going to Honolulu, Sarasota will also jump in the DE race. They take Slinky Claxton, who is near 200 TPE, and should be a huge part of Sarasota’s pass rushing game.

Round 4, Pick 3: Byron Dolls, OL Portland Pythons
As I mentioned before, there aren’t really a ton of needs for Arizona, so why not capitalize on that? You paid minimum for your O-line last season, and with the recent research being done on the positive impact a human offensive line player can offer at lower TPE over a bot, I think you should capitalize on this and put your money to better use and more value.

Round 4, Pick 4: Bryce Buckley, OL Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Same reasons as Byron Dolls. Arizona should take the O-line players they like best. You have the extra picks, so take the shots.

Round 4, Pick 5: James Cho, DE Dallas Birddogs
This is a pure value pick here. If Cho is still available at pick 41, most teams would jump all over him. A very high earner and a dynamic member to any locker room, Cho could very well be a game changer.

Round 4, Pick 6: William Lim, WR Dallas Birddogs
With Tidwell hitting the early years of regression, Austin takes William Lim, a top earning WR who should be NSFL ready nearly right away.

Round 4, Pick 7: Sebastian Vettel, S Minnesota Grey Ducks
Woelker is such a homer, how many Ducks did he plan to draft? The reality is that S could end up being a real need for Austin after expansion and Vettel is likely the top player in the second tier of Safeties. He earns very well, but could be a bit more active in the LR. Austin is getting a good player.

Round 4, Pick 8: Calvin Golladay, OL Tijuana Luchadores
Seeing a pair of O-Linemen fly off the board earlier this round, Colorado elect to wait no longer. Golladay is an active member of the community with over 200 TPE, and plays a balanced blocking game. His strength and versatile skill set will allow him to slot in nicely and start protecting McDummy immediately. There is a small drop-off from Golladay to the next lineman, and an even bigger one after he goes.

Round 4, Pick 9: Acura Skyline, RB London Royals
The Wraiths getting a high value running back late into the draft? Gosh this feels familiar! Dax Frost is headed over to Sarasota, so the Wraiths will be looking for his replacement. Skyline is already a very good running back, and can fill the role that Frost is leaving. He is clearly an eventual starter, and at 45OA, is a massive steal.

Round 4, Pick 10: Andrew Witten, CB Tijuana Luchadores
It’s unlikely that New Orleans makes it through this off season with their secondary intact. While they’ll likely still have some tools available, they will need to start looking at the future, and Andrew Witten may be just that.

Round 4, Pick 11: Michael Witheblock, WR Kansas City Coyotes
Baltimore already have their WR1 and WR2 locked in, but they need a protégé to learn behind those two. Witheblock is a promising talent and a high earner with a nose for the end zone, hitting pay dirt six times this season. He’ll fit in well and create a young and talented three-headed receiving monster that could terrorize the league for many seasons to come.

Round 4, Pick 12: Daniel George, TE Portland Pythons
Predicting what the Otters are going to do on offense is a fool’s errand. My guess is they play 9 Full backs next year. But the reality of the situation is they’ve used TE/FB blaze as a top tier weapon the last few years, but, with Blaze in regression, they add Daniel George. George was a top earner but started to fall back slightly working as an EMT during the time coronavirus hit. This could be OCOs new versatile weapon.

Round 5, Pick 1: Shane Dawkins, S Portland Pythons
Another round, another 200 TPE player. This draft class is truly stacked with talent, and Dawkins is no exception. A speedy safety who’s great in coverage, will provide a wonderful safety net for this young defense. Dawkins is no stranger to contact either, as he tied for second among Safeties in tackles with 64. This would’ve been a solid pick in the third round, let alone the fifth.

Round 5, Pick 2: Tom Sofa, QB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Now here is one that might surprise people. In the fifth round, the Sailfish look towards their future and draft their QB. Coming into the draft it was no surprise that they were one of the teams looking to take one. They pull the trigger earlier than most, and get their choice of the bunch, Tom Sofa. Tom fits the team’s play style perfectly, and he will likely be their long-term choice going into the future of the team.

Round 5, Pick 3: Eric Barlow, S Dallas Birddogs
Arizona has two safety’s on the roster. Lamont McKinnie is starting regression and will still be viable for a few more seasons. However, that shouldn't stop them from taking a future starting safety in Eric Barlow. Eric should be a viable starting safety in a season or two when Mckinnie becomes a Free Agent or retires.

Round 5, Pick 4: Mario von Pebbles, DE Minnesota Grey Ducks
Is this a homer pick? Potentially. Mario has been a steady earner sitting right around the 120 TPE mark. However, he is very active in the Grey ducks locker room and would be a good LR fit for most teams. Keep him in the DSFL a few more seasons and you’ll be golden.

Round 5, Pick 5: Ben Stackinpaper, CB London Royals
San Jose needs a CB2 this draft, and they wait until the last moment to grab one, in Ben Stackinpaper. A great player and an eager learner, Stackinpaper will make an excellent addition to the Sabercats secondary, and should work well with PickSix.

Round 5, Pick 6: Tommy Sacamano, OL Portland Pythons
More O-line. Just a lot more. Pay these guys the 2.5M you paid those bots.

Round 5, Pick 7: Susan Cash Jr., WR London Royals
With their second pick in the fifth round, Honolulu return to offense and take the sure-handed Cash. Her 652 yards were good enough for fourth among all receivers in the league. Yet another 200 TPE player that earns consistently, and will be a great piece to add to this team. If Honolulu can add a veteran presence to their ranks in the Expansion Draft, it would do wonders for Cash’s development.

Round 5, Pick 8: Jonathan Altidor, CB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Altidore is a physical Corner that knows how to wrap up. The expansion draft is going to see at least one or two members of the Philly secondary poached away, leaving another vacancy for Altidore. That may be at Safety, seeing that they added Booker in the first round, but Altidore’s physical nature and tackling ability should see him well suited for that role as well. In the fifth round, this is an amazing value pick.

Round 5, Pick 9: Hamish MacAndrew, S Dallas Birddogs
Watching Dawkins and Barlow come off the board in rapid succession hurts the Wraiths, but it isn’t the end of the world. They take Hamish MacAndrew who is a serviceable safety and a mid-high tier earner. More of a need pick than a luxury one at this point, but still decent value here.

Round 5, Pick 10: George “Corpse Grinder” Fisher, LB Tijuana Luchadores
After addressing safety and pass rush, the next area of note is linebacker. Sarasota will need a strong linebacker core if they hope to compete in the NSFL. George Fisher is the start to that. In addition to whoever they take in the expansion draft, Fisher will be the start of a rock-solid defense.

Round 5, Pick 11: LiterallyJust A. Hexagon, S Tijuana Luchadores
Finding a player this productive at the end of the fifth round speaks to how insanely talented and deep this class is. His “low” 155 TPE is the only thing keeping him from possibly going higher, but he’s a fantastic player regardless, and the sim loves him. Hexagon racked up 103 tackles and 3 interceptions on the year, proving that TPE isn’t everything. The Hawks are banking that his ball hawking ability might be good enough to transition into playing Corner if needed.

Round 5, Pick 12: Mark Radson, LB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Offense seems to be fine for OCO, so they go back to adding depth on the defense. Getting Radson at this pick seems to offer some great value and OCO takes advantage of a BPA situation.

Round 6, Pick 1: Ismael Sanchez, DE Kansas City Coyotes
While the stat sheet tells a story of a lack of production, you have to consider that Sanchez was playing behind two incredible Defensive ends in Chip Otle, and his new Honolulu team mate, Patrik Money. Sanchez is a solid earner and will develop a good deal this offseason in preparation for the big leagues. An expansion team may be just the right fit for Sanchez to land in, as he can gain immediate starting time and experience.

Round 6, Pick 2: Leeroy Jenkins, WR Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Rayne Gordon may be a WR1, but any team that knows football knows that a reliable WR2 is just as important. Leeroy Jenkins has elite speed coming into the draft, and at pick 62 will help Sarasota be very dangerous on offense. This is someone who can be a starter from day one, and lockdown the WR position for a long time.

Round 6, Pick 3: Hank Steel, DT Portland Pythons
This probably feels like it should have been an OL pick, however, you switch sides adding another DT. Arizona obviously values the position seeing they have 4 on the roster. If they lose any in the expansion, Hank Steel should help fill that void.

Round 6, Pick 4: William Alexander, WR Minnesota Grey Ducks
Alexander is the sixth highest earning WR in the draft, and he’s fallen all the way to the sixth round. While the Grey Ducks did struggle on offense this season, he was not to blame. Alexander contributed 502 yards on only 41 catches. While he may not be as fast as some of his contemporaries, he has great hands and endurance. Similar to the Little situation, Philly may look to send down the inactive Dropson, and slide Alexander into their WR3 spot.

Round 6, Pick 5: Matthew McDairmid, (K/P) Kansas City Coyotes
With their current kicker under 150 TPE and possibly inactive, it’s a no brainer to grab McDairmid here. It might be a little high for some, but the drop off after McDairmid is pretty big. The kicker will be an instant upgrade, and that’s a rarity to find in the 6th round, let alone past it. It’s worth noting that SJS lost a few games that could’ve been won with a made field goal.

Round 6, Pick 6: Tatsu Nakamara, RB Portland Pythons
Running back looked like a position of strength for Chicago until Ryan Leaf jr.’s retirement. They decided to take a value pick with Tatsu Nakamara who is a great value at this point in the draft and can be a building block for this team’s future. Especially with Ryan Leaf Jr oly being around for one more season.

Round 6, Pick 7: Joey McCabe, OL Portland Pythons
There has been research and analysis performed this year that points to human-controlled OL having a huge impact over bots. With no OL on the roster, Baltimore look to test that theory. McCabe is a great run blocker who will try to clear the roads for the Reed-Williams backfield combo. Finding an active player with 143 TPE in the sixth round is a blessing. Finding one that can actually fit right in and make an impact from the jump? Even better.

Round 6, Pick 8: Jack Banks, LB Norfolk Seawolves
Jack Banks is the highest earning Linebacker left on the board, and will learn from two fantastic peers at the position in Mo Berry and Tony Gabagool. The Yeti may not have an immediate need at this position, but it’s possible Banks could help them out at Defensive Tackle if need be. If not, another year in developing in the DSFL will be amazing for his growth.

Round 6, Pick 9: Dex Kennedy, LB Minnesota Grey Ducks
The Wraiths are right back at it with another value at pick 69. Dex Kennedy may look like a low earning linebacker, but he was actually a very late waiver pickup for S22. Rampage knows exactly how active this guy is, and I’m sure the war room will accommodate this pick in the 6th round.

Round 6, Pick 10: Simeon Works, DE London Royals
At 70OA, Simeon Works is a pure value pick. JuicyChase is an active guy in the LR and will make a great addition to a position where NOLA could really use some support. To find an active 147 TPE player this deep is a fantastic boon for an already great team.

Round 6, Pick 11: Spike Suzuki, LB Norfolk Seawolves
Suzuki is another player who outperformed his TPE by a significant amount this season. Statistically, he was one of the best Linebackers in the class, while being around 90 TPE from the top player at the position. The Hawks drafted Mango-Panda in the third, so Suzuki will most likely play another season in the DSFL. But, if either Vans or Bakshi retire at the end of next season, Suzuki will be a fantastic backfill.

Round 6, Pick 12: Jim Waters, QB Tijuana Luchadores
This might be my favorite pick I made in the entire draft. I think most people look at Siddhus leaving
OCO and imagine they wouldn’t draft him again. I’m going to look at it from a new perspective. OCO must have liked Siddhus to draft him onto the team in the first place. Was retiring after 1 season a smart move? Probably not. However, OCO is smart and Armstrong is beginning regression. They take Water here to allow for a smooth transition at the QB position.

Round 7, Pick 1: Jamar Lackson, RB Minnesota Grey Ducks
Rumors he may switch to QB? No way. He’s a RB and one heck of a good one. He recently cracked the 200 TPE barrier and Austin has a RB two slot open if they so choose to use it.

Round 7, Pick 2: Brandan Lanier, LB Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
With Johnny Slothface headed into the sunset, and Bode hitting regression, NOLA will be looking to pick up a project linebacker that can be in the DSFL for a year or two to grow. Lainer is a great pick for that.

Round 7, Pick 3: Nick Kaepercolin, WR London Royals
With this pick Arizona takes a Quart Wide Receiver. When Draft time rolls around, teams should keep an eye on Nick KaperColin. Joining as a waiver, his TPE may not be right with the top level WR in this class, but he sure caught up quickly. Arizona has 3 active WR on the roster but this value is going to hard to pass up.

Round 7, Pick 4: James Angler, TE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
With their final pick in the S22 draft, Philly select another promising young Tight End in Angler. This is a fantastic addition to their offense, because he can serve as a safety blanket for Philly’s young Quarterback while he develops further this season. Having two solid Tight Ends will open the playbook up a good bit and provide another strong blocking body as well to protect the QB. For this late in the draft, you couldn’t ask for much more than this great addition.

Round 7, Pick 5: Jimmy Frackerson, DE Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
A developmental player, Frackerson is a pick for the future. A decent earner, he will be a DSFL player next year for sure, but could be very good given time. Don’t be surprised to see Frackerson starting in the next couple of seasons.

Round 7, Pick 6: Luke Skywalker, QB Norfolk Seawolves
Luke, you’re going to the Chicago Butchers. Rose Jenkins is hitting the tougher side of regression. You’re not looking to compete ASAP so grab one of the better earning QBs and allow him to use this time to learn and build. You can get the pieces to put around him in the later drafts.

Round 7, Pick 7: Nuniq Annastesia, DT Kansas City Coyotes
Another DT pick here, we all know that Woekler can never draft enough front 7. Annastesia is a solid value here. I don’t believe this is an instant impact move but for the long-term future. This is a great BPA pick for this point in the draft.

Round 7, Pick 8: Samuel L. Sackson Sr., LB Minnesota Grey Ducks
Sackson flew under a lot of radars this season, but came on incredibly strong in the back half of the year. He’s a clutch player, and the sim has taken a liking to him. He’s not earned at the same pace as his peers, but with the right guidance, he can become a fantastic player for this Yeti defense. This is a solid DSFL stash that will come back ready to rumble with another season of experience under his belt.

Round 7, Pick 9: Garfield Decpacito Jr., WR Myrtle Beach Buccaneers
Although the Wraiths are not particularly desperate to replace Rayne, they will need to nonetheless. With Swift rapidly aging, Decpacito Jr. is certainly a pick that the team will be hoping can grow into a top receiver in the next couple of years. He definitely has the potential too, that is for sure.

Round 7, Pick 10: Bayden Brosley, CB Norfolk Seawolves
To be able to pick up a 150 TPE Cornerback at pick 80 is astonishing. CB depth is always valued, and Brosley is a player with a huge amount of upside. Great value pick here.

Round 7, Pick 11: Donatello Arrabiatta, TE London Royals
It’s simply incredible that a player of this caliber is still available with only one pick remaining in the entire draft. The Hawks don’t have a Tight End on their roster, so Don will be able to start immediately. His numbers weren’t stellar in the DSFL, but he’s a steady earner and an incredible value at this end-stage of the draft.

Round 7, Pick 12: Kevin Koh, WR Norfolk Seawolves
I picked Siddhus to OCO. I can make any pick I want here and who cares. OCO adds Kevin Koh here. He’s a solid earner and will likely spend a season or two in the DSFL depending if OCO loses anyone to the expansion.



Please split the payout evenly between dewalt27, thevoicelesscreator and RussDrivesTheBus. Woelkers was called away on War Room duty and could not be a part of the write up process, and has graciously declined to receive payment.

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[Benthicc_Biomancer]

What do you know, you had me at Round 6, Pick 7 and I went Round 6, Pick 8. That's a pretty darn close prediction for a random mid-round OL.

[Dewalt27]

I absolutely nailed the back to back Oline in the 4th!

[thevoicelesscreator]

This was surprisingly accurate for how early we started this up