05-02-2019, 02:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-04-2019, 10:24 AM by Fordhammer.)
The NSFL Draft is just days away, and before Arizona can let us know who the first pick in the draft will be, let's see which teams need help in which places. We'll be taking many things into consideration including TPE, on-field performance, Combine stats, and activity levels.
Quarterback (Teams with this need:
) (and the two expansion teams, of course, they'll be implied for all positions from here on)
Colorado has one season left of Micycle McCormick before he calls it a career. New Orleans's Borkus Maximus III came in the same draft class as McCormick, so if he doesn't retire soon, he'll be fighting major regression. And as for Arizona, even though Andrew Reese has only been passing for one year, if you're the worst quarterback in the league, you shouldn't be surprised if your team looks for better options. Every other team has a firmly entrenched starter, or someone waiting in the wings. So who might these teams look at?
Portland QB Franklin Armstrong (@moonlight)
Current TPE: 256, Activity level: Very high
Combine highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic and 1st in Bench Press at his position
Franklin Armstrong was pretty definitively the best quarterback in the minor league this season, certainly amongst those who are eligible for drafting this season. He led the Pythons to a 10-4 record, a Northern Division title, and an Ultimini championship. He led the D-League in passer rating and passing touchdowns (the latter was an all-time DSFL record), and was second in passing yards and completions. His accuracy was merely OK, finishing with just under 60% completion, good for third in the D-League. That number is still the best among quarterbacks to be drafted this season. He's been updating every single week, and as such, has already hit the DSFL TPE cutoff of 250. Whoever needs a quarterback should consider Armstrong a top priority.
Norfolk QB Jay Longshaw (@dropbear)
Current TPE: 198, Activity level: High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic and 2nd in Bench Press at his position
I feel like I've been piling on Jay Longshaw this year, and I really haven't been trying to, but I can't help but feel underwhelmed by what I've seen from him. Norfolk finished the season 6-8 and were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round by Portland, despite starting the season 3-0. He also didn't perform so well at the combine either, getting outpaced by some of the IAs in some categories. And he hasn't updated his TPE since before Ultimus Week, which is odd. But there's definitely something there that can be brought out. Longshaw's user has been around the block for a long time, and is currently Colorado's GM. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to see an obvious connection there, and it would honestly be a good fit. If Longshaw's taken by Colorado, he'd get another season in Norfolk to improve his game, and get called up after Micycle retires.
Palm Beach QB Apollo Lange (@RohnJobert)
Current TPE: 139, Activity Level: Low-Medium
Combine Highlights: 1st in 40 Yard Dash, Vert, Broad Jump, Shuttle, and 3-Cone Drill at his position
To borrow from a different draft, Apollo Lange is still two years away from being two years away. His DSFL rookie season was fairly disastrous, finishing last in the league in touchdowns and passer rating, and first in interceptions. His nadir came in a Week 4 dismantling at the hands of the powerhouse Marshals, where he threw six INTs and finished with a QB rating of 0.3. And the fact that he hasn't updated his TPE since early April is worrisome. But his user can still be found on Discord and this site (he was last seen here on Tuesday), and he blew up the combine, running away with almost every speed or agility based drill the combine had to offer. The key word here is potential. He needs more time to develop in the D-League, and he needs to improve his TPE, but he could have a bounceback season next year and if that happens, he'll be a steal in the mid to late rounds of the draft.
Running back/Flex back (Teams with this need: 
)
It's hard to peg who really needs a running back given that teams often employ flex backs as a kind of catch-all fill-in-the-blank kind of thing, but here's what I do know. Colorado did resign Donno Cansino to a three-year deal, but I'm not sold on the guy. He's only rushed for more than 700 yards in a season once, and only barely in his rookie season. San Jose lost Jerrod Canton to free agency, and they could use a compliment to Chris Orosz. And Baltimore has Marquise Brown and that's about it, and he's going to be hitting regression soon.
San Antonio RB Morgan Marshall (@`EnfysNest`)
Current TPE: 293, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic, T-4th in 40 Yard Dash, 3rd in Vert, 1st in Broad, 3rd in Shuttle, T-2nd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
If you've read my articles, you know I'm huge fan of Morgan Marshall's work. If you ask me, he's the best offensive player in this year's draft class, and if he lands in a good situation, we'll be talking about him as an MVP contender in just a few years. And to think he's a first time player in this league, he joined the league back in March. He was the offensive lynchpin for San Antonio's dominant season, and could probably start almost right away for some NSFL teams, at least at flexback. He's been very active, not only adding TPE each week, but also articles and interviews. And at the combine, he was one of the top running backs there as well. He finished in the top five in almost every drill, expect for the bench press. If Marshall falls out of the first round, I'll be stunned.
Tijuana RB Forrest Gump (@TomHanks)
Current TPE: 215, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 1st in 40 Yard Dash, 4th in Vert, 2nd in Broad, 2nd in Shuttle at his position
While Morgan Marshall was probably the most consistently good running back in this class, Forrest Gump was definitely the most exciting. He broke off several big runs over the course of the season, and a jaw-dropping 96 yard scamper in Tijuana's shock win over San Antonio in the Conference Championships. He finished the season with 18 rushing touchdowns, one shy of a DSFL record, and he averaged a healthy 5.2 yards per carry on more than 200 carries. If the Tijuana offense was more focused on the running game, like San An's was, Gump would probably be right up there with Marshall as an MVP contender. At the combine, he was one of the big highlights of the speed and agility drills, posting a 4.28 40 yard dash that had scouts salivating. That kind of speed is definitely going to draw some attention, and he'll be definitely climbing up the draft board after a performance like that.
Kansas City RB Terry Taffy (@KingCollins)
Current TPE: 225, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic, T-4th in 40 Yard Dash, 4th in Bench Press, 1st in Vert, 1st in Broad Jump, 1st in Shuttle, 4th in 3-Cone Drill at his position
I've been very critical of Terry Taffy this season, but the more I look at what he can do, on paper at least, the more his production leaps out at me, and the more I think his lack of production had more to do with the dysfunctional locker room that Kansas City was harboring. If he gets put into a situation better than what he had to deal with in KC (aka any other situation), he could flourish. He's an absolute workout warrior, and his combine was amazing as a result. He finished in the top five in every single drill available, including four first place efforts. He updates often and has made a few posts. The only blemish on his record is what we saw on the field, but again, maybe his offensive line and coaching scheme just wasn't the right fit for him. I'm eager to see what'll happen to him on a better team, or even just on a better Kansas City team.
Norfolk RB Dorfus Jimbo (@ScorpXCracker)
Current TPE: 186, Activity Level: High
Combine Highlights: T-2nd in 40 Yard Dash, 4th in Broad Jump, 3rd in Shuttle, 1st in 3-Cone Drill at his position
Dorfus Jimbo had a kinda quiet season, rushing fewer than 200 times, but he made the most out of them, rushing for over 1100 yards on a very impressive 5.7 yards per carry, most by any player with more than 75 carries. Marshall, Gump, and Taffy are in a tier of their own, and if a team were to miss out on one of them, they could wait a bit and snag Jimbo in a later round. He did ok at the combine, the best performances from him being a 4.32 40 time and a blazing 7.05 3-Cone Drill, and it looks like he's been a bit inconsistent with his update page (although maybe I'm just reading it wrong, his update page is a bit messy). But still, if your team picks up Jimbo, that could be a quality mid-round pick.
Palm Beach RB Ludicolo Bigby (@TheWoZy)
Current TPE: 146, Activity Level: Medium
Combine Highlights: T-2nd in 40 Yard Dash, 5th in Broad Jump, 5th in Shuttle at his position
Ludicolo Bigby is in almost an exact opposite situation compared to Terry Taffy. See, Bigby didn't blow away the combine, his lone standout was a 4.32 40 time, with no other top-four performances. However, he landed in a fantastic situation in Palm Beach, and thrived on the field because of it. He finished third in the D-League in rushing yards with 1225, and fifth in rushing touchdowns with nine. He's updating his TPE once every couple of weeks, which is less than ideal, but it's better than nothing. He's still working to improve though, as he's been seen making mock drafts and other Ultimus Week TPE earning posts. So it's very easy for me to see him improve and become very valuable.
Wide Receiver (Teams with this need:
)
For the Liberty and the Otters, picking a wide receiver would be done to find replacement for people who are either in the midst of regression (Carter Bush) or have just retired (Carlito Crush). For the Outlaws, it's just to get some players who can catch, as right now Andrew Reese just has a bunch of kids to throw it to.
Norfolk WR Brock Landers (@gucci)
Current TPE: 292, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 2nd in Wonderlic, T-1st in 40 Yard Dash, 1st in Bench Press, 1st in Vert, 1st in Broad, 1st in Shuttle, 1st in 3-Cone Drill at his position
Brock Landers is getting work done. Brock destroyed the Combine, finishing in first at his position in six of the seven drills, and was arguably the best offensive player at the Combine. His TPE is a mind-bending 292; he accumulated 242 TPE in one season, that is mental. On the field, he was just OK, 727 receiving yards, good for sixth in the D-League, although he only scored once. He had to split the load with fellow elite receiver, Ahri Espeeyeeseetee. But that Combine along with that TPE, as well as the fact that Brock has been active on this site, should have teams clambering for his services. I could see him going in the first round easily.
Tijuana WR Rod Tidwell (@SDCore)
Current TPE: 225, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, 3rd in 40 Yard Dash, 5th in Bench Press, 2nd in Vert, 2nd in Broad, 3rd in Shuttle, 3rd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
If you want insane TPE scores, take Landers. If you want proven on-the-field production, take Rod Tidwell. If it weren't for Bona'beri Jones's historic season, Tidwell would be the favorite for best WR in the D-League. He finished first in receptions, second in receiving yards, and third in receiving touchdowns. He's been updating every week, and all signs point to him only getting better. And even though he didn't blow away the Combine, he still did pretty well, with top-fives in every drill. Tidwell can develop into a #1 receiver, and I think he'll be in good shape on basically every team.
Norfolk WR Ahri Espeeyeeseetee (@steelsound)
Current TPE: 222, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, T-1st in 40 Yard Dash, T-2nd in Bench Press, 3rd in Vert, 3rd in Broad, 4th in Shuttle at his position
While Ahri Espeeyeeseetee didn't annihilate the Combine to the same degree that his partner in crime did, Ahri still had a very strong showing there, finishing in the top four at his position in six of the seven drills. And while his on-the-field numbers weren't as gaudy as Rod Tidwell's, Ahri also did some very strong work there too, finishing second in receptions, third in receiving yards, and fifth in receiving touchdowns. You can't go wrong with any of these three receivers, as I think all of them will be off the board fairly quickly. If you get Espeeyeeseetee instead of Landers or Tidwell, don't worry, you're still in really good shape.
Palm Beach WR Nacho Varga (@Fordhammer)
Current TPE: 241, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, 4th in 40 Yard Dash, 3rd in Broad Jump, 2nd in Shuttle, 2nd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
You know what, make that four receivers, because Nacho Varga is gonna be a steal for whoever picks him up. The Solar Bear passing offense was rough this season, and could usually only support one target. Sometimes that was Chase Jensen, but Varga did his fair share of the receiving work. Nacho finished the season with 52 receptions for 552 yards and two scores. Not amazing numbers, but he did what he could with the offense he was given, and his TPE is pretty darn high and should trend upwards. At the Combine, he was pretty good in a lot of places, but he was especially good in the agility drills. He's an elusive runner, and whichever team grabs him will have someone who can make defenders look foolish.
Norfolk WR Charles Mudley (@clt2s2)
Current TPE: 83, Activity Level: Very Low
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, 4th in Bench Press
If you need a wide receiver, you'd better get one of the first four, because after that, the dropoff is insane. Your best hope if you're in this range and need a receiver is to find a player with good attributes, draft him, and message him to let him know he's been drafted, and hope that makes him go "oh yeah, I forgot about this". The person I chose to represent this spot was either going to be Charles Mudley or Mister Big Chest. Big Chest was here slightly more recently, but Mudley had a way better Combine, slightly higher TPE, and had better receiving stats (45 receptions, 468 yards, three scores), despite being the #3 option for the Seawolves. If Mudley's user returns, there might be something to get excited about, but for now Mudley (and anyone else in this WR class) should only be considered as a late round flyer.
Tight End (Teams with this need: 
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The Sabercats have one tight end on their roster after losing Zapp Brannigan to free agency, and all of the people I'm about to mention have a higher TPE than him right now. Same for the Wraiths, although they don't seem to run many tight end formations. And the Outlaws? Again, they basically just need able bodies to make their team better.
Palm Beach TE Chase Jensen (@dizzyDC)
Current TPE: 285, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 2nd in 40 Yard Dash, T-1st in Bench Press, 2nd in Vert, 1st in Broad, 1st in Shuttle, 2nd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
If I were a GM, and I didn't already have a Hall of Fame level tight end in his prime on my roster, I'd take Chase Jensen as early as possible and never regret a thing. This dude is the complete package on arrival. He was amazing on the field, not only were his numbers far and away better than every other TE in the D-League, but if he was listed as a WR, he'd probably be the top WR prospect as well. But not just that, he's also a locker room leader, he's great at helping rookies get up to speed, and knows what teams are looking for. Throw in a mammoth TPE, a strong Combine, and proven track record, and Chase is a blue-chipper if I've ever seen one. I wouldn't be shocked if Arizona takes him #1 overall.
Tijuana TE Jammerson Irving (@contacts)
Current TPE: 230, Activity Level: High
Combine Highlights: 1st in 40 Yard Dash, 3rd in Vert, 3rd in Broad, 2nd in Shuttle, 3rd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
It's a good year to need a tight end, as there's plenty to choose from. Jammerson Irving is a bit of a do everything kind of player; he doesn't excel at any one thing, but he's good at all of them. His Combine was solid with a position leading 4.38 40 Yard Dash. He finished the season with 574 receiving yards, 2nd among all tight ends. His TPE is impressive, but it's actually 4th among draftable tight ends. (Yes, four tight ends this year have at least 230 TPE, told you it was a good year to draft a tight end.) He doesn't post a lot, which does hurt his stock just a bit, but he's still a quality player, worth an early draft pick.
Kansas City TE Cameron Olsen (@Rradum)
Current TPE: 261, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 1st in Wonderlic, 3rd in 40 Yard Dash at his position
Despite the fact that Kansas City was a total mess this season, Cameron Olsen still found a way to thrive, at least in the TPE department. On the field, he did merely OK, catching 66 balls for 453 yards and three scores, and his combine was strangely mediocre for someone with as high of a TPE as Olsen. Still, a lot of that can probably be chalked up to his situation, and moving to a new team will help him greatly. Despite being a rookie to the league as a whole, he's still been conducting interviews and making graphics for others. He'll be someone who I think will be here for the long haul, and as such, he'll be a player to go early in the draft.
Palm Beach TE Dan Wright (@nickyvmlp)
Current TPE: 233, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Bench Press, 1st in Vert, 2nd in Broad, 3rd in Shuttle, 1st in 3-Cone Drill at his position
This is the part where I do a bit of self-promotion. Besides Jensen, all of these tight ends have a weakness. Irving had the weakest activity level, Olsen had the weakest Combine, but Dan Wright's performance on the field was abysmal. 33 catches for just 158 yards and one score. That less then five yards per reception, which is disgustingly bad. That's what happens when you're a #2 tight end behind Chase Freakin' Jensen, but no excuses. Everything else Dan Wright does is drawing attention. His combine was very good, three 1st place drills to his credit. He's staying very active, both here and on Discord. And his plethora of articles have given him a bit of a cult following (hello cult followers). He's done about as well as can be expected of him as a #2 TE, now it's time to see what Wright can do as the starter.
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Quarterback (Teams with this need:
) (and the two expansion teams, of course, they'll be implied for all positions from here on) Colorado has one season left of Micycle McCormick before he calls it a career. New Orleans's Borkus Maximus III came in the same draft class as McCormick, so if he doesn't retire soon, he'll be fighting major regression. And as for Arizona, even though Andrew Reese has only been passing for one year, if you're the worst quarterback in the league, you shouldn't be surprised if your team looks for better options. Every other team has a firmly entrenched starter, or someone waiting in the wings. So who might these teams look at?
Portland QB Franklin Armstrong (@moonlight) Current TPE: 256, Activity level: Very high
Combine highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic and 1st in Bench Press at his position
Franklin Armstrong was pretty definitively the best quarterback in the minor league this season, certainly amongst those who are eligible for drafting this season. He led the Pythons to a 10-4 record, a Northern Division title, and an Ultimini championship. He led the D-League in passer rating and passing touchdowns (the latter was an all-time DSFL record), and was second in passing yards and completions. His accuracy was merely OK, finishing with just under 60% completion, good for third in the D-League. That number is still the best among quarterbacks to be drafted this season. He's been updating every single week, and as such, has already hit the DSFL TPE cutoff of 250. Whoever needs a quarterback should consider Armstrong a top priority.
Norfolk QB Jay Longshaw (@dropbear) Current TPE: 198, Activity level: High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic and 2nd in Bench Press at his position
I feel like I've been piling on Jay Longshaw this year, and I really haven't been trying to, but I can't help but feel underwhelmed by what I've seen from him. Norfolk finished the season 6-8 and were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round by Portland, despite starting the season 3-0. He also didn't perform so well at the combine either, getting outpaced by some of the IAs in some categories. And he hasn't updated his TPE since before Ultimus Week, which is odd. But there's definitely something there that can be brought out. Longshaw's user has been around the block for a long time, and is currently Colorado's GM. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to see an obvious connection there, and it would honestly be a good fit. If Longshaw's taken by Colorado, he'd get another season in Norfolk to improve his game, and get called up after Micycle retires.
Palm Beach QB Apollo Lange (@RohnJobert) Current TPE: 139, Activity Level: Low-Medium
Combine Highlights: 1st in 40 Yard Dash, Vert, Broad Jump, Shuttle, and 3-Cone Drill at his position
To borrow from a different draft, Apollo Lange is still two years away from being two years away. His DSFL rookie season was fairly disastrous, finishing last in the league in touchdowns and passer rating, and first in interceptions. His nadir came in a Week 4 dismantling at the hands of the powerhouse Marshals, where he threw six INTs and finished with a QB rating of 0.3. And the fact that he hasn't updated his TPE since early April is worrisome. But his user can still be found on Discord and this site (he was last seen here on Tuesday), and he blew up the combine, running away with almost every speed or agility based drill the combine had to offer. The key word here is potential. He needs more time to develop in the D-League, and he needs to improve his TPE, but he could have a bounceback season next year and if that happens, he'll be a steal in the mid to late rounds of the draft.
Running back/Flex back (Teams with this need:
) It's hard to peg who really needs a running back given that teams often employ flex backs as a kind of catch-all fill-in-the-blank kind of thing, but here's what I do know. Colorado did resign Donno Cansino to a three-year deal, but I'm not sold on the guy. He's only rushed for more than 700 yards in a season once, and only barely in his rookie season. San Jose lost Jerrod Canton to free agency, and they could use a compliment to Chris Orosz. And Baltimore has Marquise Brown and that's about it, and he's going to be hitting regression soon.
San Antonio RB Morgan Marshall (@`EnfysNest`) Current TPE: 293, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic, T-4th in 40 Yard Dash, 3rd in Vert, 1st in Broad, 3rd in Shuttle, T-2nd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
If you've read my articles, you know I'm huge fan of Morgan Marshall's work. If you ask me, he's the best offensive player in this year's draft class, and if he lands in a good situation, we'll be talking about him as an MVP contender in just a few years. And to think he's a first time player in this league, he joined the league back in March. He was the offensive lynchpin for San Antonio's dominant season, and could probably start almost right away for some NSFL teams, at least at flexback. He's been very active, not only adding TPE each week, but also articles and interviews. And at the combine, he was one of the top running backs there as well. He finished in the top five in almost every drill, expect for the bench press. If Marshall falls out of the first round, I'll be stunned.
Tijuana RB Forrest Gump (@TomHanks) Current TPE: 215, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 1st in 40 Yard Dash, 4th in Vert, 2nd in Broad, 2nd in Shuttle at his position
While Morgan Marshall was probably the most consistently good running back in this class, Forrest Gump was definitely the most exciting. He broke off several big runs over the course of the season, and a jaw-dropping 96 yard scamper in Tijuana's shock win over San Antonio in the Conference Championships. He finished the season with 18 rushing touchdowns, one shy of a DSFL record, and he averaged a healthy 5.2 yards per carry on more than 200 carries. If the Tijuana offense was more focused on the running game, like San An's was, Gump would probably be right up there with Marshall as an MVP contender. At the combine, he was one of the big highlights of the speed and agility drills, posting a 4.28 40 yard dash that had scouts salivating. That kind of speed is definitely going to draw some attention, and he'll be definitely climbing up the draft board after a performance like that.
Kansas City RB Terry Taffy (@KingCollins) Current TPE: 225, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Wonderlic, T-4th in 40 Yard Dash, 4th in Bench Press, 1st in Vert, 1st in Broad Jump, 1st in Shuttle, 4th in 3-Cone Drill at his position
I've been very critical of Terry Taffy this season, but the more I look at what he can do, on paper at least, the more his production leaps out at me, and the more I think his lack of production had more to do with the dysfunctional locker room that Kansas City was harboring. If he gets put into a situation better than what he had to deal with in KC (aka any other situation), he could flourish. He's an absolute workout warrior, and his combine was amazing as a result. He finished in the top five in every single drill available, including four first place efforts. He updates often and has made a few posts. The only blemish on his record is what we saw on the field, but again, maybe his offensive line and coaching scheme just wasn't the right fit for him. I'm eager to see what'll happen to him on a better team, or even just on a better Kansas City team.
Norfolk RB Dorfus Jimbo (@ScorpXCracker) Current TPE: 186, Activity Level: High
Combine Highlights: T-2nd in 40 Yard Dash, 4th in Broad Jump, 3rd in Shuttle, 1st in 3-Cone Drill at his position
Dorfus Jimbo had a kinda quiet season, rushing fewer than 200 times, but he made the most out of them, rushing for over 1100 yards on a very impressive 5.7 yards per carry, most by any player with more than 75 carries. Marshall, Gump, and Taffy are in a tier of their own, and if a team were to miss out on one of them, they could wait a bit and snag Jimbo in a later round. He did ok at the combine, the best performances from him being a 4.32 40 time and a blazing 7.05 3-Cone Drill, and it looks like he's been a bit inconsistent with his update page (although maybe I'm just reading it wrong, his update page is a bit messy). But still, if your team picks up Jimbo, that could be a quality mid-round pick.
Palm Beach RB Ludicolo Bigby (@TheWoZy) Current TPE: 146, Activity Level: Medium
Combine Highlights: T-2nd in 40 Yard Dash, 5th in Broad Jump, 5th in Shuttle at his position
Ludicolo Bigby is in almost an exact opposite situation compared to Terry Taffy. See, Bigby didn't blow away the combine, his lone standout was a 4.32 40 time, with no other top-four performances. However, he landed in a fantastic situation in Palm Beach, and thrived on the field because of it. He finished third in the D-League in rushing yards with 1225, and fifth in rushing touchdowns with nine. He's updating his TPE once every couple of weeks, which is less than ideal, but it's better than nothing. He's still working to improve though, as he's been seen making mock drafts and other Ultimus Week TPE earning posts. So it's very easy for me to see him improve and become very valuable.
Wide Receiver (Teams with this need:
) For the Liberty and the Otters, picking a wide receiver would be done to find replacement for people who are either in the midst of regression (Carter Bush) or have just retired (Carlito Crush). For the Outlaws, it's just to get some players who can catch, as right now Andrew Reese just has a bunch of kids to throw it to.
Norfolk WR Brock Landers (@gucci) Current TPE: 292, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 2nd in Wonderlic, T-1st in 40 Yard Dash, 1st in Bench Press, 1st in Vert, 1st in Broad, 1st in Shuttle, 1st in 3-Cone Drill at his position
Brock Landers is getting work done. Brock destroyed the Combine, finishing in first at his position in six of the seven drills, and was arguably the best offensive player at the Combine. His TPE is a mind-bending 292; he accumulated 242 TPE in one season, that is mental. On the field, he was just OK, 727 receiving yards, good for sixth in the D-League, although he only scored once. He had to split the load with fellow elite receiver, Ahri Espeeyeeseetee. But that Combine along with that TPE, as well as the fact that Brock has been active on this site, should have teams clambering for his services. I could see him going in the first round easily.
Tijuana WR Rod Tidwell (@SDCore) Current TPE: 225, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, 3rd in 40 Yard Dash, 5th in Bench Press, 2nd in Vert, 2nd in Broad, 3rd in Shuttle, 3rd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
If you want insane TPE scores, take Landers. If you want proven on-the-field production, take Rod Tidwell. If it weren't for Bona'beri Jones's historic season, Tidwell would be the favorite for best WR in the D-League. He finished first in receptions, second in receiving yards, and third in receiving touchdowns. He's been updating every week, and all signs point to him only getting better. And even though he didn't blow away the Combine, he still did pretty well, with top-fives in every drill. Tidwell can develop into a #1 receiver, and I think he'll be in good shape on basically every team.
Norfolk WR Ahri Espeeyeeseetee (@steelsound) Current TPE: 222, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, T-1st in 40 Yard Dash, T-2nd in Bench Press, 3rd in Vert, 3rd in Broad, 4th in Shuttle at his position
While Ahri Espeeyeeseetee didn't annihilate the Combine to the same degree that his partner in crime did, Ahri still had a very strong showing there, finishing in the top four at his position in six of the seven drills. And while his on-the-field numbers weren't as gaudy as Rod Tidwell's, Ahri also did some very strong work there too, finishing second in receptions, third in receiving yards, and fifth in receiving touchdowns. You can't go wrong with any of these three receivers, as I think all of them will be off the board fairly quickly. If you get Espeeyeeseetee instead of Landers or Tidwell, don't worry, you're still in really good shape.
Palm Beach WR Nacho Varga (@Fordhammer) Current TPE: 241, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, 4th in 40 Yard Dash, 3rd in Broad Jump, 2nd in Shuttle, 2nd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
You know what, make that four receivers, because Nacho Varga is gonna be a steal for whoever picks him up. The Solar Bear passing offense was rough this season, and could usually only support one target. Sometimes that was Chase Jensen, but Varga did his fair share of the receiving work. Nacho finished the season with 52 receptions for 552 yards and two scores. Not amazing numbers, but he did what he could with the offense he was given, and his TPE is pretty darn high and should trend upwards. At the Combine, he was pretty good in a lot of places, but he was especially good in the agility drills. He's an elusive runner, and whichever team grabs him will have someone who can make defenders look foolish.
Norfolk WR Charles Mudley (@clt2s2) Current TPE: 83, Activity Level: Very Low
Combine Highlights: T-3rd in Wonderlic, 4th in Bench Press
If you need a wide receiver, you'd better get one of the first four, because after that, the dropoff is insane. Your best hope if you're in this range and need a receiver is to find a player with good attributes, draft him, and message him to let him know he's been drafted, and hope that makes him go "oh yeah, I forgot about this". The person I chose to represent this spot was either going to be Charles Mudley or Mister Big Chest. Big Chest was here slightly more recently, but Mudley had a way better Combine, slightly higher TPE, and had better receiving stats (45 receptions, 468 yards, three scores), despite being the #3 option for the Seawolves. If Mudley's user returns, there might be something to get excited about, but for now Mudley (and anyone else in this WR class) should only be considered as a late round flyer.
Tight End (Teams with this need:
) The Sabercats have one tight end on their roster after losing Zapp Brannigan to free agency, and all of the people I'm about to mention have a higher TPE than him right now. Same for the Wraiths, although they don't seem to run many tight end formations. And the Outlaws? Again, they basically just need able bodies to make their team better.
Palm Beach TE Chase Jensen (@dizzyDC) Current TPE: 285, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 2nd in 40 Yard Dash, T-1st in Bench Press, 2nd in Vert, 1st in Broad, 1st in Shuttle, 2nd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
If I were a GM, and I didn't already have a Hall of Fame level tight end in his prime on my roster, I'd take Chase Jensen as early as possible and never regret a thing. This dude is the complete package on arrival. He was amazing on the field, not only were his numbers far and away better than every other TE in the D-League, but if he was listed as a WR, he'd probably be the top WR prospect as well. But not just that, he's also a locker room leader, he's great at helping rookies get up to speed, and knows what teams are looking for. Throw in a mammoth TPE, a strong Combine, and proven track record, and Chase is a blue-chipper if I've ever seen one. I wouldn't be shocked if Arizona takes him #1 overall.
Tijuana TE Jammerson Irving (@contacts) Current TPE: 230, Activity Level: High
Combine Highlights: 1st in 40 Yard Dash, 3rd in Vert, 3rd in Broad, 2nd in Shuttle, 3rd in 3-Cone Drill at his position
It's a good year to need a tight end, as there's plenty to choose from. Jammerson Irving is a bit of a do everything kind of player; he doesn't excel at any one thing, but he's good at all of them. His Combine was solid with a position leading 4.38 40 Yard Dash. He finished the season with 574 receiving yards, 2nd among all tight ends. His TPE is impressive, but it's actually 4th among draftable tight ends. (Yes, four tight ends this year have at least 230 TPE, told you it was a good year to draft a tight end.) He doesn't post a lot, which does hurt his stock just a bit, but he's still a quality player, worth an early draft pick.
Kansas City TE Cameron Olsen (@Rradum) Current TPE: 261, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: 1st in Wonderlic, 3rd in 40 Yard Dash at his position
Despite the fact that Kansas City was a total mess this season, Cameron Olsen still found a way to thrive, at least in the TPE department. On the field, he did merely OK, catching 66 balls for 453 yards and three scores, and his combine was strangely mediocre for someone with as high of a TPE as Olsen. Still, a lot of that can probably be chalked up to his situation, and moving to a new team will help him greatly. Despite being a rookie to the league as a whole, he's still been conducting interviews and making graphics for others. He'll be someone who I think will be here for the long haul, and as such, he'll be a player to go early in the draft.
Palm Beach TE Dan Wright (@nickyvmlp) Current TPE: 233, Activity Level: Very High
Combine Highlights: T-1st in Bench Press, 1st in Vert, 2nd in Broad, 3rd in Shuttle, 1st in 3-Cone Drill at his position
This is the part where I do a bit of self-promotion. Besides Jensen, all of these tight ends have a weakness. Irving had the weakest activity level, Olsen had the weakest Combine, but Dan Wright's performance on the field was abysmal. 33 catches for just 158 yards and one score. That less then five yards per reception, which is disgustingly bad. That's what happens when you're a #2 tight end behind Chase Freakin' Jensen, but no excuses. Everything else Dan Wright does is drawing attention. His combine was very good, three 1st place drills to his credit. He's staying very active, both here and on Discord. And his plethora of articles have given him a bit of a cult following (hello cult followers). He's done about as well as can be expected of him as a #2 TE, now it's time to see what Wright can do as the starter.
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