(S23) - PT2 - Draft Day

[Skyline]

When I was drafted in the DSFL I did not have particularly high expectations. I was brand new to simulation leagues, having never participated in one before, and was just excited to be a part of what was going on. I had a relatively high TPE, and there was a reasonable amount of need at the running back position, so I was fortunately drafted in the fourth round to the London Royals, making Acura Skyline the first ever RB1 for the British expansion franchise. After a terrific season in the DSFL winning rookie of the year, offensive player of the year, and running back of the year, I had high expectations going into the NSFL draft. I was (and still am) a max earner and the sim clearly loved my build, and I had a pretty tremendous amount of TPE. I expected to be a late second, early third round pick, with a puncher’s chance of making it in the first round. However, on the actual draft day, I was pretty shocked to see pick after pick go by without Acura Skyline’s name being called. A ton of players with less TPE went before me, but I justified that by the fact that RBs do not get a lot of love in the NSFL draft. However, When three RBs were picked before me, I was shocked. I was second in TPE out of RBs, and objectively the best sim performer of the bunch. I was thrilled to land in Yellowknife (my first choice), but disappointed at where I was picked. Anyway, it looks like it worked out. I think we’re going to the Ultimus this year.

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