As a TDL create from last season, Gronku Muerto had a long wait until the S28 DSFL Draft. He was a waiver-wire pickup for Portland Pythons, and even though he did not get a chance to appear in any games, he had a chance to see what the DSFL was all about, and the level of competition, as well as some of the culture of the league around and towards rookies. It was all a very positive experience, and, as the Draft got closer, more teams reached out. One of the more unique and fun aspects of the Draft experience was that several teams opened up their LRs to allow rookies a chance to experience things from the inside. In total 6 of the 8 teams had contacted Muerto prior to the Draft, and a few of those conversations had gone quite well. As the Draft neared, the expectation was that he would probably be a second or third round selection. There were several high quality recreates in the draft, as well, Tight End is not always the sexiest position so it wouldn't be a shock to not go in the top 10-15 selections.
When the Draft finally happened, Muerto was not able to watch the Draft live, as he was fulfilling his obligations to a youth team he volunteered to help out in practice. When he had a chance to check his phone, there was a message from the GM of the Tijuana Luchadores welcoming him to the team. He expected to see that he had been picked at 13th OV - which would have been Tijuana's 2nd round pick. But when he realized that he had actually gone 5th OV, it was a gigantic shock! Even now, some time later, Muerto still wonders if that wasn't a typo as he has joined the other Draftees at the Luchadores practice facility, seeing the talent that they were able to acquire through the Draft. It was a huge honor and Muerto was super happy, not just because going 5th OV in an impressive draft class is a thrill, but also because of all the teams that had contacted him, Tijuana was secretly the team he had placed above the others as his favored destination. There was just something that made him believe he would really enjoy his time there. Probably the tequila and tacos, but also just the relaxed attitude. Since he has arrived with the team, it has become clear that it really was a dream come true and he hopes his DSFL career with Tijuana is one of many great times!
When the Draft finally happened, Muerto was not able to watch the Draft live, as he was fulfilling his obligations to a youth team he volunteered to help out in practice. When he had a chance to check his phone, there was a message from the GM of the Tijuana Luchadores welcoming him to the team. He expected to see that he had been picked at 13th OV - which would have been Tijuana's 2nd round pick. But when he realized that he had actually gone 5th OV, it was a gigantic shock! Even now, some time later, Muerto still wonders if that wasn't a typo as he has joined the other Draftees at the Luchadores practice facility, seeing the talent that they were able to acquire through the Draft. It was a huge honor and Muerto was super happy, not just because going 5th OV in an impressive draft class is a thrill, but also because of all the teams that had contacted him, Tijuana was secretly the team he had placed above the others as his favored destination. There was just something that made him believe he would really enjoy his time there. Probably the tequila and tacos, but also just the relaxed attitude. Since he has arrived with the team, it has become clear that it really was a dream come true and he hopes his DSFL career with Tijuana is one of many great times!
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2x DSFL TEotY with Tijuana Luchadores.
