(S23) - PT2 - Draft Day

[Rise of Smitty]

My draft day experience was mere weeks ago and I have to say it was a bit exhausting. I tuned in right from the start and thought I could end up going anywhere. Before the draft I had six of the DSFL teams reach out to me and interview me. I had just played a two-game stint with the London Royals and was fortunate enough to get some game experience before getting to find out my permanent team for my time in the DSFL. I honestly thought the last place I would end up would be the London Royals especially after watching them pass on my three or four times during the draft. So, there I sat, watching one player after another go before me. Thirty eight is the number of draftees that went before me and I can confidently say only a few of those should have gone before me and not because they are a better talent but because they created at a better time than I did. Anyways, with all that aside, finally I heard my name at pick 39 and what do you know, it would be the London Royals. While it was a little underwhelming, going back to a team I already got to experience, at least it was a comfortable fit. The Royals made efforts to strengthen their defense, like most teams team during this draft, but eventually selected me and now I get to start at the position. All things considered it was a good place for me to land and while the draft was exhausting, waiting so long to get picked, in the end I went somewhere that made sense and is good for my development in my journey to the NSFL.