The worst draft pick in NSFL history has to be the Orange County Otters selecting quarterback Brock Phoenix with the 20th overall pick in the Season 19 Draft.
First of all, the Otters didn't even need a quarterback with perennial MVP candidate Franklin Armstrong behind centre, but still used a second round pick to take Phoenix. Second of all, he wasn't all that great in the DSFL so I'm not sure what they thought they were getting with that pick. Finally, Phoenix never even played a snap for the Otters. He was unceremoniously traded to his current team, the Philadelphia Liberty, for a Season 21 second round pick, effectively recouping what they wasted to draft Brock Phoenix.
As for his current team, the Liberty haven't gained anything by having Phoenix play quarterback for them. He's put up some mediocre numbers in his two seasons under centre. He's only thrown 37 touchdowns in 2 and a half seasons, but has thrown a whopping 27 interceptions. He's led the Liberty to a 12-22 record while he's been the quarterback, with zero playoff appearances. He has a tremendous defense and all-star weapons at every offensive position, but still hasn't put anything together.
Phoenix has been a disappointment to two franchises in just 4 seasons. This is precisely why he is the worst draft pick in NSFL history.
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First of all, the Otters didn't even need a quarterback with perennial MVP candidate Franklin Armstrong behind centre, but still used a second round pick to take Phoenix. Second of all, he wasn't all that great in the DSFL so I'm not sure what they thought they were getting with that pick. Finally, Phoenix never even played a snap for the Otters. He was unceremoniously traded to his current team, the Philadelphia Liberty, for a Season 21 second round pick, effectively recouping what they wasted to draft Brock Phoenix.
As for his current team, the Liberty haven't gained anything by having Phoenix play quarterback for them. He's put up some mediocre numbers in his two seasons under centre. He's only thrown 37 touchdowns in 2 and a half seasons, but has thrown a whopping 27 interceptions. He's led the Liberty to a 12-22 record while he's been the quarterback, with zero playoff appearances. He has a tremendous defense and all-star weapons at every offensive position, but still hasn't put anything together.
Phoenix has been a disappointment to two franchises in just 4 seasons. This is precisely why he is the worst draft pick in NSFL history.
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