I have created a list of the 10 highest earning defensive ends in the S22 class, and have organized them into categories based on both in game statistics and total activity/TPE. I used statistics following the last two weeks of the DSFL season (April 2 2020), and utilized the TPE values from the most recent update (March 20 2020).
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Elite: These first three defensive ends are the best in the class. They’ve shown they can disrupt plays and make tackles all while consistently improving their players and maintaining strong locker room presences.
1. Troen Egghands (@Troen)
201 TPE:
Egghands is arguably the best all round defensive end in the class. With the most TPE out of the S22 DEs with 201, Troen has proven he is an extremely active earner and has shown his dedication to continuously improving his player. This dedication has manifested itself into a strong performance this season. With 36 total tackles, a strong number for a defensive end, Troen has proven his ability to get to the ball carrier and take them down. However, where he really shines is in tackles for loss, where he has 18. 50% of his tackles have been in the backfield, and it shows his ability to blow through blocks to destroy plays just after they begin. Egghands also adds 6 sacks and a safety to his statsheet.
2. Patrick Money (@PMoney)
175 TPE:
Money has the second highest TPE of the S22 DE class, and he’s been wreaking havoc during games. With 39 total tackles, he finds himself 3 above Troen, but he falls behind in tackles for loss, where he has “ONLY” (not really only, still an extremely impressive stat) 14. Similar to Troen, this shows Money’s ability to disrupt plays from the beginning, and its something he’s done all season long. Money does also have 8 sacks on the season, a couple more than Troen, but finds himself lacking in the other stats, which to be fair, don't matter at all for a defensive end. Furthermore, as Money’s teammate, I’ve been lucky enough to interact with him in the locker room, and must say that he is a great locker presence and is a great player to be around.
3. James Cho (@cho1325)
164 TPE:
Cho, though falling just outside of the top 3 for TPE earning so far this season, has been a great player on the field. With very similar tackling stats to Egghands with 36 tackles and 17 tackles for loss, Cho proved this past season that he has that quickness and awareness to get to the ball carrier and take them down. However, Cho is somewhat lacking in the sacks department with only 2 on the season. This is a similar issue to Claxton’s (which I’ll get to later), but his 17 TFLs seem to contradict the notion that he can't get through the line of scrimmage. Cho also has a single fumble recovery which helps to show his awareness and ability to understand what's happening at any given moment.
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Solid: These next 4 players are strong later round pick ups at DE. They’ve shown they can earn at a reliable rate and have backed it up with reasonably strong performances this season. However, there are a couple aspects of their games which have prohibited them from entering the top 3.
4. Simeon Works (@juicychase)
136 TPE
Works had an impressive season, racking up 29 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. The S22 defensive end has also accrued 136 TPE, which lands them in a moderate position to succeed in the NSFL. Most likely, another season of dominance in the DSFL is required before Works can make a splash in the NSFL.
5. Slinky Claxton (@Shiznit19)
168 TPE
Claxton has been a beast this season. He managed to rack up an impressive 42 tackles, with 7 of them coming behind the line of scrimmage. However, one facet of his play which has been severely lacking is his sacks, as he currently has 0. A defensive end’s primary objective is not to get tackles but to get to the quarterback, and it’s a bit of a mystery as to how Claxton wasn’t able to do that this past season. This is also mirrored somewhat with his low number of TFLs, and perhaps there is a strength issue which has prohibited him from breaching the line of scrimmage on a regular basis. He is a strong earner with 168 TPE though, so it may just be bad luck with regards to the sim. So, I wouldn’t expect that trend to continue and I definitely still view him as a top 5 defensive end in the class.
6. Cadillac Mitchell (@otto74) 85 TPE
Cadillac, in some eyes, may be a little low on this list. With 82 tackles, a number that doesn’t even seem attainable for a defensive end, 10 tackles for loss, a little less surprising of a value, and 3 sacks, Mitchell has been dominant in the tackling game. It’s almost as though he plays linebacker out there with the number of tackles he has. His stats are extremely impressive, but unfortunately, his TPE is not. The star defensive end has unfortunately been inactive since March 8th, and hasn’t upped his 85 TPE one bit. This destroys his draft positioning, as teams can really only view him as a guy who could potentially remain in the DSFL to sub in for younger rookies the first couple weeks of the season.
7. Devaunte Sackpieder (@devaunte)
97 TPE
Sackpieder had a really great year. He 39 tackles, a number on par with many of the top dogs on this list, 14 tackles for loss, another impressive stat, and 3 sacks. These three are very well rounded and no individual one stands out or is left behind from the others. Interestingly though, Sackpieder defended a single pass and intercepted a pass last season, which emphasizes his awareness and overall ability to locate the football. But, similarly to Cadillac, the stats aren’t backed up by a high TPE amount either. He hasn’t been active on the forum since the 15th of March, which is a disappointing way to go out for such a promising young player.
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8. Ismael Sanchez (@Ismael8907) 113 TPE
Ismael is very much an outlier to this group. That is, we aren’t at all sure how he’ll perform in real games. Sanchez arrived late to the Coyotes, but has made every effort to put himself at the top. He’s a super active discord member, has been writing tons of media articles, and his TPE has been growing seemingly exponentially in past weeks. However, in a bit of a “Suffering from Success” moment, Sanchez has only played in two games given the Coyotes other two great defensive ends. So, even though there may not be as much to base this position off of than some of the other DEs, I would advise teams to 100% pick Sanchez up if given the opportunity, as he has shown he has the dedication to become great.
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Very much eh: These last two defensive ends round out the top ten. Neither of them have excelled with regards to TPE or game experience, but are suitable for later round picks through which they may find themselves a chance at redemption.
9/10. Danielle Hunter (@jaskins811) 87 TPE
Hunter this year had only 6 tackles and 3 tackles for loss through 14 games, which just isn't going to get the job done for your team in the long run. And, unlike Cadillac Mitchell, Hunter hasn’t shown that ability to perform in spite of low TPE. So, though perhaps Hunter could fit well as a depth guy on the roster? Overall, he’s going to be a better pick up than anyone below 87 TPE (duh), but I can’t see him going anywhere near the top rounds with his current stats.
9/10. Buster Brownce (@Jacob.bilyeu18)
88 TPE
And finally, to round out this list comes Buster Brownce. A DE very similar to Danielle Hunter, Brownce has made 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, a forced fumble, and a couple sacks. To be fair, these aren’t terrible backup stats, but I agree that they aren’t at all NSFL caliber. At one point,, Brownce was a nice looking prospect, but he’s fallen off greatly in previous weeks. This, combined with a lackluster TPE value don’t provide me with much hope that Brownce will find a way to bounce back in the future, and I see him as a DSFL benchwarmer while the starters improve.
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So, those were my top 10 S22 DSFL defensive ends. There weren’t really many I left off from this list, though I chose to ignore all those with 50 TPE, but still let me know if you have any changes you think I should have made or if perhaps I missed someone who you think deserves a spot. Furthermore, I am not a defensive end, so some of this stuff I’m not very well educated on, so if you find something off with the analysis, don’t be afraid to tell me as well. Thanks for reading!
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Elite: These first three defensive ends are the best in the class. They’ve shown they can disrupt plays and make tackles all while consistently improving their players and maintaining strong locker room presences.
1. Troen Egghands (@Troen)
201 TPE:Egghands is arguably the best all round defensive end in the class. With the most TPE out of the S22 DEs with 201, Troen has proven he is an extremely active earner and has shown his dedication to continuously improving his player. This dedication has manifested itself into a strong performance this season. With 36 total tackles, a strong number for a defensive end, Troen has proven his ability to get to the ball carrier and take them down. However, where he really shines is in tackles for loss, where he has 18. 50% of his tackles have been in the backfield, and it shows his ability to blow through blocks to destroy plays just after they begin. Egghands also adds 6 sacks and a safety to his statsheet.
2. Patrick Money (@PMoney)
175 TPE:Money has the second highest TPE of the S22 DE class, and he’s been wreaking havoc during games. With 39 total tackles, he finds himself 3 above Troen, but he falls behind in tackles for loss, where he has “ONLY” (not really only, still an extremely impressive stat) 14. Similar to Troen, this shows Money’s ability to disrupt plays from the beginning, and its something he’s done all season long. Money does also have 8 sacks on the season, a couple more than Troen, but finds himself lacking in the other stats, which to be fair, don't matter at all for a defensive end. Furthermore, as Money’s teammate, I’ve been lucky enough to interact with him in the locker room, and must say that he is a great locker presence and is a great player to be around.
3. James Cho (@cho1325)
164 TPE:Cho, though falling just outside of the top 3 for TPE earning so far this season, has been a great player on the field. With very similar tackling stats to Egghands with 36 tackles and 17 tackles for loss, Cho proved this past season that he has that quickness and awareness to get to the ball carrier and take them down. However, Cho is somewhat lacking in the sacks department with only 2 on the season. This is a similar issue to Claxton’s (which I’ll get to later), but his 17 TFLs seem to contradict the notion that he can't get through the line of scrimmage. Cho also has a single fumble recovery which helps to show his awareness and ability to understand what's happening at any given moment.
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Solid: These next 4 players are strong later round pick ups at DE. They’ve shown they can earn at a reliable rate and have backed it up with reasonably strong performances this season. However, there are a couple aspects of their games which have prohibited them from entering the top 3.
4. Simeon Works (@juicychase)
136 TPEWorks had an impressive season, racking up 29 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. The S22 defensive end has also accrued 136 TPE, which lands them in a moderate position to succeed in the NSFL. Most likely, another season of dominance in the DSFL is required before Works can make a splash in the NSFL.
5. Slinky Claxton (@Shiznit19)
168 TPEClaxton has been a beast this season. He managed to rack up an impressive 42 tackles, with 7 of them coming behind the line of scrimmage. However, one facet of his play which has been severely lacking is his sacks, as he currently has 0. A defensive end’s primary objective is not to get tackles but to get to the quarterback, and it’s a bit of a mystery as to how Claxton wasn’t able to do that this past season. This is also mirrored somewhat with his low number of TFLs, and perhaps there is a strength issue which has prohibited him from breaching the line of scrimmage on a regular basis. He is a strong earner with 168 TPE though, so it may just be bad luck with regards to the sim. So, I wouldn’t expect that trend to continue and I definitely still view him as a top 5 defensive end in the class.
6. Cadillac Mitchell (@otto74)
85 TPECadillac, in some eyes, may be a little low on this list. With 82 tackles, a number that doesn’t even seem attainable for a defensive end, 10 tackles for loss, a little less surprising of a value, and 3 sacks, Mitchell has been dominant in the tackling game. It’s almost as though he plays linebacker out there with the number of tackles he has. His stats are extremely impressive, but unfortunately, his TPE is not. The star defensive end has unfortunately been inactive since March 8th, and hasn’t upped his 85 TPE one bit. This destroys his draft positioning, as teams can really only view him as a guy who could potentially remain in the DSFL to sub in for younger rookies the first couple weeks of the season.
7. Devaunte Sackpieder (@devaunte)
97 TPESackpieder had a really great year. He 39 tackles, a number on par with many of the top dogs on this list, 14 tackles for loss, another impressive stat, and 3 sacks. These three are very well rounded and no individual one stands out or is left behind from the others. Interestingly though, Sackpieder defended a single pass and intercepted a pass last season, which emphasizes his awareness and overall ability to locate the football. But, similarly to Cadillac, the stats aren’t backed up by a high TPE amount either. He hasn’t been active on the forum since the 15th of March, which is a disappointing way to go out for such a promising young player.
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8. Ismael Sanchez (@Ismael8907)
113 TPEIsmael is very much an outlier to this group. That is, we aren’t at all sure how he’ll perform in real games. Sanchez arrived late to the Coyotes, but has made every effort to put himself at the top. He’s a super active discord member, has been writing tons of media articles, and his TPE has been growing seemingly exponentially in past weeks. However, in a bit of a “Suffering from Success” moment, Sanchez has only played in two games given the Coyotes other two great defensive ends. So, even though there may not be as much to base this position off of than some of the other DEs, I would advise teams to 100% pick Sanchez up if given the opportunity, as he has shown he has the dedication to become great.
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Very much eh: These last two defensive ends round out the top ten. Neither of them have excelled with regards to TPE or game experience, but are suitable for later round picks through which they may find themselves a chance at redemption.
9/10. Danielle Hunter (@jaskins811)
87 TPEHunter this year had only 6 tackles and 3 tackles for loss through 14 games, which just isn't going to get the job done for your team in the long run. And, unlike Cadillac Mitchell, Hunter hasn’t shown that ability to perform in spite of low TPE. So, though perhaps Hunter could fit well as a depth guy on the roster? Overall, he’s going to be a better pick up than anyone below 87 TPE (duh), but I can’t see him going anywhere near the top rounds with his current stats.
9/10. Buster Brownce (@Jacob.bilyeu18)
88 TPEAnd finally, to round out this list comes Buster Brownce. A DE very similar to Danielle Hunter, Brownce has made 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, a forced fumble, and a couple sacks. To be fair, these aren’t terrible backup stats, but I agree that they aren’t at all NSFL caliber. At one point,, Brownce was a nice looking prospect, but he’s fallen off greatly in previous weeks. This, combined with a lackluster TPE value don’t provide me with much hope that Brownce will find a way to bounce back in the future, and I see him as a DSFL benchwarmer while the starters improve.
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So, those were my top 10 S22 DSFL defensive ends. There weren’t really many I left off from this list, though I chose to ignore all those with 50 TPE, but still let me know if you have any changes you think I should have made or if perhaps I missed someone who you think deserves a spot. Furthermore, I am not a defensive end, so some of this stuff I’m not very well educated on, so if you find something off with the analysis, don’t be afraid to tell me as well. Thanks for reading!
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