07-01-2019, 12:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-10-2019, 03:59 PM by Fordhammer.)
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Much has already been said about the massive season 15 crop of rookies, and with a full year in the books, we have a better idea of how the draft played out. I already mentioned some of the gems and busts in my last article, so I wanted to concentrate on the team by team draft classes and see which general managers nailed it and which ones blew it. There was a ton of talent to go around, so most teams got a nice haul - they will be graded relative to other teams picks in this particular draft. Apologies in advance if I missed any draft day trades, I only remembered one so that’s all that made the cut. Feel free to defend your honor if I missed any important nuances moves made that may reflect on your teams score. The scores themselves are calculated by a super complicated algorithm, so I doubt I’ll have the time or computer power to recompute them. I’ve decided to limit this article for the first six rounds for my sanity’s sake, and of course so we can fit the Ryan Leaf Jr. pick in here somehow. Anyway, from worst to first:[/div]
Austin Copperheads:
5.
Chase Jensen - S - @dizzyDC - 525 TPE
15. Rod Tidwell - WR - @SDCore - 406 TPE
35. Troy Humhawhatever - S - @Sirearl - 175 TPE
45. Nick Snyder - DT - @eighthroundpick - 124 TPE
55. Michael Rood - TE - @Cross - 112 TPE
The Austin Copperhead came into the league as an expansion team, and fell flat in their first draft. First round pick tight end Chase Jensen was slightly controversial as the first player ever taken by the franchise given the position he played is undervalued, however he has always been an elite TPE earner and is still the most talented player to come out of this draft. He has since switched positions to safety lock down that position for the expansion team. Second round pick Rod Tidwell is also a quality selection, and the active WR gives the Copperheads a building block at the position going forward. Unfortunately, the new franchise out of Austine did not have a third round pick and bungled their next three. S Troy Humiamabigjerk, DT Nick Snider, and TE Micheal Rood all turned out to be inactive busts and really hamper this franchise out of the starting gate. They got two quality players with their first two picks but the rest of the draft looks ugly after year one.
Grade: C-
They landed two studs, but failed to secure a depth a new franchise should is such a deep draft.
San Jose Sabrecats:
10.
Ahri Espeeyeeseetee - WR - @steelsound - 391 TPE
20. Cameron Olsen - TE - @Rradum - 486 TPE
30. Dan Wright - TE - @nickyvmlp - 457 TPE
50. JoJo Burr-Kirven - LB - @Rindiee - 136 TPE
60. Tyler Janes - RB - @Newbie - 106 TPE
The San Jose Sabrecats entered the draft with the last slot in each round, thanks to an Ultimus win on the back of a strong running game and a strong defense. They used the first three rounds to give franchise QB Joliet Christ more receiving weapons. In the first round they picked up WR Ahri Espeeyeeseetee, who has no soul and below average TPE for a first rounder. His only saving grace is at least that abomination of a name is phonetic. Curiously enough, they went back to back tight ends in round two and three, drafting TE Cameron Olsen and TE Dan Wright. It was a deep draft for tight ends this year, and both picks were great values at their draft slot - it will be interesting to see how the team will utilize “The Large Lads” on the field. The rest of their picks were misses.
Grade: C
The SabreCats walked away from the draft with three nice offensive weapons, but didn’t have the firepower some of the other teams had. Also, unlike the other two annoying long names in this draft, we are probably gonna by typing Ahri’s for a while. That’s a deduction.
Colorado Yeti:
11.
Mo Berry - LB - @Frick_Nasty - 476 TPE
22. Tony Gabagool - LB - @shipwreckrising - 366 TPE
31. Terry Taffy - RB - @KingCollins - 396 TPE
37. Quentin Sinclair - S - @MaxGnarland - 333 TPE
43. Jay Longshaw - QB - @dropbear - 198 TPE
52. Frasier Crane - DE - @TheFlash - 106 TPE
The Colorado Yeti didn’t have a first round pick this year, but were lucky to land LB Mo berry with the first pick of the second round. Unfortunately for a team rebuilding, he was their only high end TPE gainer in a draft chock full of them. They were however able to add a trio of players in the third and fourth round that are on their way to develop into quality starters - LB Tony Gabagool, RB Terry Taffy, and S Quentin Sinclair. Taffy in particular had himself a great rookie season, and looks like a future star which is great value for a fourth round pick.
Grade: B-
Even without a first round pick, The Yeti avoided weak draft by getting great value out of Berry and Taffy.
New Orleans Second Line:
2.
Quenton Bode - LB - @terriblehippo - 407 TPE
3. Johnny Slothface - LB - @slothfacekilla - 439 TPE
13. Forrest Gump - RB - @TomHanks - 376 TPE
27. Deon Taylor - CB - @BrewCrew - 369 TPE
33. Marquees Acho - LB - @Huskies311 - 257 TPE
38. Brave Ulysses - OL - @PaytonM34 - 276 TPE
57. Tobias Chase - CB - @Qux - 99 TPE
New Orleans had both the second and the third picks in the draft, and ended up going defense early and often. They landed a pair of quality linebackers in Bode and Slothface early, locked up RB of the future in Forrest Gump with their single second round pick, and added a solid corner in Deon Taylor in round three. In the fourth round they added a pair of good but not great TPE earners in linebacker Acho and offensive lineman Ulysses, but neither player projects to be difference makers at this point in their careers. In all, the Second Line added four quality starters, including a couple of valuable linebackers, but had a ton of draft capital and didn’t hit any home runs.
Grade: B
The Second line added quantity, but weren’t able to add the quality that other teams in the draft were able to.
Chicago Butchers:
6.
Lightsout Lewis - LB - @flyeaglesfly29 - 474 TPE
16. Xerxes Ridley - CB - @plantane - 480 TPE
26. Guy Nikko - LB - @Duress - 422 TPE
36. Jack Rambo - S - @oz3700 - 306 TPE
46. Timmy Hoss - TE - @smaxx77 - 191 TPE
56. Ben Bortboy - RB - @spinarnie - 159 TPE
The second expansion team in this years draft was the Chicago Butchers, and they did substantially better than their Texan counterparts, landing four quality starters to their two. The Butchers stayed true to their draft slot, drafting out of their original slot in the first six rounds of the draft and ended up getting some solid value with their mid round picks. After taking a pair pair of absolute stud defensive players in linebacker Lightsout Lewis and cornerback Xerxes Ridley, the Butchers took linebacker Guy Nikko and safety Jack Rambo in rounds three and four respectively. Both of those players provided excellent value and the quadruplet of defensive picks will go a long way to shaping the future of the Chicago defense. The next two Chicago picks were offensive selections, and they seem to be middling prospects as both TE Timmy Hoss and RB Ben Bortboy have mediocre TPE gains. However, both players can still fill depth roles, so this expansion teams first draft really outshines their Austin competitors.
Grade: B
The Butchers did not butcher this draft class (I’ll never not use this pun), adding no less than 4 defensive building blocks.
Baltimore Hawks:
12.
Fatih Terim - S - @Eco - 510 TPE
17. Walt Green - S - @Duilio05 - 500 TPE
23. Dorfus Jimbo - RB - @ScorpXCracker - 269 TPE
47. Ludicolo Bigby - RB - @TheWoZy - 255 TPE
53. Jacob Rowan - OL - @Vedin - 166 TPE
The Baltimore Hawks had star quarterback Childish Gambino announce this would be his final season, and the team went all in for an Ultimus run before they had to retool the crucial position. It worked, as they enter the current off season as reigning champs. It also depleted their draft capital, as they were the only team without a first round pick this year. Luckily for them, they were able to add to studs safeties in the second round, picking up S Faith Terim and S Walt Green. They each paid immediate dividends, playing crucial roles for the championship team. They followed up the two safeties with a pair of running backs in Dorfus Jimbo and Ludicolo Bigby. While both look like can contribute at backups in the NSFL, they don’t look like an heir apparent to aging workhouse Marquise Brown.
Grade: B
The Hawks second round safety pair was coup. Light on high-end talent after that, but the Champions have Ultimus to ease their pain.
Yellowknife Wraiths:
4.
Nero Alexander - DE - @shadyshoelace - 491 TPE
14. Morgan Marshall - RB - @EnfysNest - 428 TPE
24. Logan Uchiha - S - @CalvinP - 380 TPE
34. Giannis Croustis - S - @AirCrou - 382 TPE
54. Ryan Leaf Jr. - DT - @ValorX77 - 336 TPE
The Yellowknife Wraiths had all of their original picks save their fifth rounder, and made them all count with quality draft picks throughout. Fourth overall pick DE Nero Alexander has consistently out produced the two defensive players taken before him in TPE and running back Morgan Marshall had a solid rookie season and looks to be a franchise back after year one. Add in a pair of quality safeties, and an ever enigmatic but now consistent TPE earner in Ryan Leaf Jr, the Wraiths had themselves a heck of a draft.
Grade: B+
Yellowknife had solid picks throughout the draft, although only one elite TPE guy. Still, a massive foundation for the future.
Orange County Otters:
8.
AJ Lattimer - DT - @TeyvonSchavari - 427 TPE
18. Lanzer Grievous - LB - @[Rising Equinox] - 460 TPE
28. Franklin Armstrong - QB - @moonlight - 445 TPE
42. Alex Dasistwirklichseinnachname - K/P - @BigKicks - 311 TPE
44. Apollo Reed - RB - @NylarthePhoenix - 305 TPE
51. Cale Clay - DT - @Claymore - 90 TPE
58. RKANSAW N/A - RB - @PratJ - 84 TPE
The Orange County Otters, drafting out of the 8th spot, had an excellent draft as their first five picks look like locks to contribute at a high level in the NSFL. They picked up two high-end defensive prospects in DT Lattimore and LB Grevious, before adding a QB of the future in Franklin Armstrong. At the time, this was somewhat of a surprise as their franchise QB Gus Showbiz was a season removed from winning the Ultimus, but the Otters didn’t pass up a chance to draft the QB coming off an Ultimini win that was falling down ala Aaron Rodgers. Much like the Farve/Rodgers situation, Armstrong should be able to step in for an aging Showbiz at a high level right away - This pick could end up providing amazing long term value late in the third round. Without a pick in round four, they followed up the Armstrong pick with two hits in the fifth round - K Alex Dasdamintalltohell, and RB Apollo Reed. Finding two picks that contributed right away as NSFL rookies in the fifth round in impressive.
Grade: A-
The Otters had an amazing draft and probably earned an A, but they drafted an annoying long name, so that hurt their score. It was a the kicker position however, so the total score deduction was minimal.
Philadelphia Liberty:
9.
Richard D'Attoria - S - @124715 - 485 TPE
19. Emondov Emoji - CB - @BWIII - 528 TPE
29. Nacho Varga - WR - @Fordhammer - 482 TPE
39. Rock Hardshaft - LB - @Rouchicus - 184 TPE
49. Farley Hank - RB - @Beebob - 273 TPE
59. Momodou Jallow - S - @usarice - 83 TPE
The Philidephia Liberty also stayed true to their draft slot, the ninth pick in each round, and really knocked it out of the park with their first three picks, selecting S Richard D’Attoria, CB Emondov Emoji and WR Nacho Varga. All three have shown top half of round talent through this point in time, so landing throughout the first three rounds quite impressive. They missed on their next pick, but were able to add RB Farley Hank late in round five, who will provide them quality depth in their backfield.
Grade: A
The top three draft picks for the Liberty were home runs, and landed a decent player late as well.
Arizona Outlaws:
1.
Brock Landers - WR - @gucci - 494 TPE
7. Ricardo Morris - DT - @Roly - 485 TPE
21. Lucas Knight - CB - @[ven_knight] - 440 TPE
25. Lamont McKinnie - S - @SouljaBoy2007 - 476 TPE
40. AdamS Martavius Mack - S - @Allplanet (in a draft day trade) - 223 TPE
41. Jammerson Irving - TE - @contacts - 437 TPE
48. Allen Josh - LB - @NamelessNate - 158 TPE
The Arizona Outlaws were the worst team in the league, so they had the first pick but also consistently nailed each selection throughout the draft. They manoeuvred around a lot and ended up with a pair of first round picks and a pair of third round picks - they used them efficiently and drafted 4 high TPE starters. Their one misstep was trading a season 16 first round pick for 4th round safety Mack - he stalled at 223 TPE and has not been active. A weak season 16 class dampens the pain of that trade, as does the signing of star safety Bucky Brooks, so the Outlaws have at worst a decent backup and possibly another future starter if the player becomes active again. Fifth round pick Jammerson Irving was a late round gem, and if the Jamacian tight end would stop smoking pot, write some media and buy some equipment he would clock in at over 470 TPE. All said and done, the Outlaws drafted five highly active starters that were also automatically protected from the expansion draft.
Grade: A++
The Outlaws had a nearly flawless draft at a pivotal time, and are primed for a big year following expansion. Also, each prospect had unusually high levels of chillness and coolness which was heavily weighted in the grading algorithms, naturally.
[div align=\\\"left\\\"]I’m really interested in seeing how the season 16 class stacks up to this one after their first year, since the sheer number of season 15 players still active may be more than the active season 16 players total. Especially with the expansion draft, this draft could turn out to be a game changer this season with so much player movement around the league - especially at the quarterback position. I think there will much more disparity in the season predictions this year, parity around the league in general, and perhaps a crazy playoffs with so many teams making it in. [/div]
Austin Copperheads:
5.
Chase Jensen - S - @dizzyDC - 525 TPE 15.
Rod Tidwell - WR - @SDCore - 406 TPE35.
Troy Humhawhatever - S - @Sirearl - 175 TPE45.
Nick Snyder - DT - @eighthroundpick - 124 TPE55.
Michael Rood - TE - @Cross - 112 TPEThe Austin Copperhead came into the league as an expansion team, and fell flat in their first draft. First round pick tight end Chase Jensen was slightly controversial as the first player ever taken by the franchise given the position he played is undervalued, however he has always been an elite TPE earner and is still the most talented player to come out of this draft. He has since switched positions to safety lock down that position for the expansion team. Second round pick Rod Tidwell is also a quality selection, and the active WR gives the Copperheads a building block at the position going forward. Unfortunately, the new franchise out of Austine did not have a third round pick and bungled their next three. S Troy Humiamabigjerk, DT Nick Snider, and TE Micheal Rood all turned out to be inactive busts and really hamper this franchise out of the starting gate. They got two quality players with their first two picks but the rest of the draft looks ugly after year one.
Grade: C-
They landed two studs, but failed to secure a depth a new franchise should is such a deep draft.
San Jose Sabrecats:
10.
Ahri Espeeyeeseetee - WR - @steelsound - 391 TPE20.
Cameron Olsen - TE - @Rradum - 486 TPE30.
Dan Wright - TE - @nickyvmlp - 457 TPE50.
JoJo Burr-Kirven - LB - @Rindiee - 136 TPE60.
Tyler Janes - RB - @Newbie - 106 TPEThe San Jose Sabrecats entered the draft with the last slot in each round, thanks to an Ultimus win on the back of a strong running game and a strong defense. They used the first three rounds to give franchise QB Joliet Christ more receiving weapons. In the first round they picked up WR Ahri Espeeyeeseetee, who has no soul and below average TPE for a first rounder. His only saving grace is at least that abomination of a name is phonetic. Curiously enough, they went back to back tight ends in round two and three, drafting TE Cameron Olsen and TE Dan Wright. It was a deep draft for tight ends this year, and both picks were great values at their draft slot - it will be interesting to see how the team will utilize “The Large Lads” on the field. The rest of their picks were misses.
Grade: C
The SabreCats walked away from the draft with three nice offensive weapons, but didn’t have the firepower some of the other teams had. Also, unlike the other two annoying long names in this draft, we are probably gonna by typing Ahri’s for a while. That’s a deduction.
Colorado Yeti:
11.
Mo Berry - LB - @Frick_Nasty - 476 TPE22.
Tony Gabagool - LB - @shipwreckrising - 366 TPE31.
Terry Taffy - RB - @KingCollins - 396 TPE37.
Quentin Sinclair - S - @MaxGnarland - 333 TPE43.
Jay Longshaw - QB - @dropbear - 198 TPE52.
Frasier Crane - DE - @TheFlash - 106 TPEThe Colorado Yeti didn’t have a first round pick this year, but were lucky to land LB Mo berry with the first pick of the second round. Unfortunately for a team rebuilding, he was their only high end TPE gainer in a draft chock full of them. They were however able to add a trio of players in the third and fourth round that are on their way to develop into quality starters - LB Tony Gabagool, RB Terry Taffy, and S Quentin Sinclair. Taffy in particular had himself a great rookie season, and looks like a future star which is great value for a fourth round pick.
Grade: B-
Even without a first round pick, The Yeti avoided weak draft by getting great value out of Berry and Taffy.
New Orleans Second Line:
2.
Quenton Bode - LB - @terriblehippo - 407 TPE3.
Johnny Slothface - LB - @slothfacekilla - 439 TPE13.
Forrest Gump - RB - @TomHanks - 376 TPE27.
Deon Taylor - CB - @BrewCrew - 369 TPE33.
Marquees Acho - LB - @Huskies311 - 257 TPE38.
Brave Ulysses - OL - @PaytonM34 - 276 TPE57.
Tobias Chase - CB - @Qux - 99 TPENew Orleans had both the second and the third picks in the draft, and ended up going defense early and often. They landed a pair of quality linebackers in Bode and Slothface early, locked up RB of the future in Forrest Gump with their single second round pick, and added a solid corner in Deon Taylor in round three. In the fourth round they added a pair of good but not great TPE earners in linebacker Acho and offensive lineman Ulysses, but neither player projects to be difference makers at this point in their careers. In all, the Second Line added four quality starters, including a couple of valuable linebackers, but had a ton of draft capital and didn’t hit any home runs.
Grade: B
The Second line added quantity, but weren’t able to add the quality that other teams in the draft were able to.
Chicago Butchers:
6.
Lightsout Lewis - LB - @flyeaglesfly29 - 474 TPE16.
Xerxes Ridley - CB - @plantane - 480 TPE26.
Guy Nikko - LB - @Duress - 422 TPE36.
Jack Rambo - S - @oz3700 - 306 TPE46.
Timmy Hoss - TE - @smaxx77 - 191 TPE56.
Ben Bortboy - RB - @spinarnie - 159 TPEThe second expansion team in this years draft was the Chicago Butchers, and they did substantially better than their Texan counterparts, landing four quality starters to their two. The Butchers stayed true to their draft slot, drafting out of their original slot in the first six rounds of the draft and ended up getting some solid value with their mid round picks. After taking a pair pair of absolute stud defensive players in linebacker Lightsout Lewis and cornerback Xerxes Ridley, the Butchers took linebacker Guy Nikko and safety Jack Rambo in rounds three and four respectively. Both of those players provided excellent value and the quadruplet of defensive picks will go a long way to shaping the future of the Chicago defense. The next two Chicago picks were offensive selections, and they seem to be middling prospects as both TE Timmy Hoss and RB Ben Bortboy have mediocre TPE gains. However, both players can still fill depth roles, so this expansion teams first draft really outshines their Austin competitors.
Grade: B
The Butchers did not butcher this draft class (I’ll never not use this pun), adding no less than 4 defensive building blocks.
Baltimore Hawks:
12.
Fatih Terim - S - @Eco - 510 TPE17.
Walt Green - S - @Duilio05 - 500 TPE23.
Dorfus Jimbo - RB - @ScorpXCracker - 269 TPE47.
Ludicolo Bigby - RB - @TheWoZy - 255 TPE53.
Jacob Rowan - OL - @Vedin - 166 TPEThe Baltimore Hawks had star quarterback Childish Gambino announce this would be his final season, and the team went all in for an Ultimus run before they had to retool the crucial position. It worked, as they enter the current off season as reigning champs. It also depleted their draft capital, as they were the only team without a first round pick this year. Luckily for them, they were able to add to studs safeties in the second round, picking up S Faith Terim and S Walt Green. They each paid immediate dividends, playing crucial roles for the championship team. They followed up the two safeties with a pair of running backs in Dorfus Jimbo and Ludicolo Bigby. While both look like can contribute at backups in the NSFL, they don’t look like an heir apparent to aging workhouse Marquise Brown.
Grade: B
The Hawks second round safety pair was coup. Light on high-end talent after that, but the Champions have Ultimus to ease their pain.
Yellowknife Wraiths:
4.
Nero Alexander - DE - @shadyshoelace - 491 TPE14.
Morgan Marshall - RB - @EnfysNest - 428 TPE24.
Logan Uchiha - S - @CalvinP - 380 TPE34.
Giannis Croustis - S - @AirCrou - 382 TPE54.
Ryan Leaf Jr. - DT - @ValorX77 - 336 TPEThe Yellowknife Wraiths had all of their original picks save their fifth rounder, and made them all count with quality draft picks throughout. Fourth overall pick DE Nero Alexander has consistently out produced the two defensive players taken before him in TPE and running back Morgan Marshall had a solid rookie season and looks to be a franchise back after year one. Add in a pair of quality safeties, and an ever enigmatic but now consistent TPE earner in Ryan Leaf Jr, the Wraiths had themselves a heck of a draft.
Grade: B+
Yellowknife had solid picks throughout the draft, although only one elite TPE guy. Still, a massive foundation for the future.
Orange County Otters:
8.
AJ Lattimer - DT - @TeyvonSchavari - 427 TPE18.
Lanzer Grievous - LB - @[Rising Equinox] - 460 TPE28.
Franklin Armstrong - QB - @moonlight - 445 TPE42.
Alex Dasistwirklichseinnachname - K/P - @BigKicks - 311 TPE44.
Apollo Reed - RB - @NylarthePhoenix - 305 TPE51.
Cale Clay - DT - @Claymore - 90 TPE58.
RKANSAW N/A - RB - @PratJ - 84 TPEThe Orange County Otters, drafting out of the 8th spot, had an excellent draft as their first five picks look like locks to contribute at a high level in the NSFL. They picked up two high-end defensive prospects in DT Lattimore and LB Grevious, before adding a QB of the future in Franklin Armstrong. At the time, this was somewhat of a surprise as their franchise QB Gus Showbiz was a season removed from winning the Ultimus, but the Otters didn’t pass up a chance to draft the QB coming off an Ultimini win that was falling down ala Aaron Rodgers. Much like the Farve/Rodgers situation, Armstrong should be able to step in for an aging Showbiz at a high level right away - This pick could end up providing amazing long term value late in the third round. Without a pick in round four, they followed up the Armstrong pick with two hits in the fifth round - K Alex Dasdamintalltohell, and RB Apollo Reed. Finding two picks that contributed right away as NSFL rookies in the fifth round in impressive.
Grade: A-
The Otters had an amazing draft and probably earned an A, but they drafted an annoying long name, so that hurt their score. It was a the kicker position however, so the total score deduction was minimal.
Philadelphia Liberty:
9.
Richard D'Attoria - S - @124715 - 485 TPE19.
Emondov Emoji - CB - @BWIII - 528 TPE29.
Nacho Varga - WR - @Fordhammer - 482 TPE39.
Rock Hardshaft - LB - @Rouchicus - 184 TPE49.
Farley Hank - RB - @Beebob - 273 TPE59.
Momodou Jallow - S - @usarice - 83 TPEThe Philidephia Liberty also stayed true to their draft slot, the ninth pick in each round, and really knocked it out of the park with their first three picks, selecting S Richard D’Attoria, CB Emondov Emoji and WR Nacho Varga. All three have shown top half of round talent through this point in time, so landing throughout the first three rounds quite impressive. They missed on their next pick, but were able to add RB Farley Hank late in round five, who will provide them quality depth in their backfield.
Grade: A
The top three draft picks for the Liberty were home runs, and landed a decent player late as well.
Arizona Outlaws:
1.
Brock Landers - WR - @gucci - 494 TPE7.
Ricardo Morris - DT - @Roly - 485 TPE21.
Lucas Knight - CB - @[ven_knight] - 440 TPE25.
Lamont McKinnie - S - @SouljaBoy2007 - 476 TPE40.
AdamS Martavius Mack - S - @Allplanet (in a draft day trade) - 223 TPE41.
Jammerson Irving - TE - @contacts - 437 TPE48.
Allen Josh - LB - @NamelessNate - 158 TPEThe Arizona Outlaws were the worst team in the league, so they had the first pick but also consistently nailed each selection throughout the draft. They manoeuvred around a lot and ended up with a pair of first round picks and a pair of third round picks - they used them efficiently and drafted 4 high TPE starters. Their one misstep was trading a season 16 first round pick for 4th round safety Mack - he stalled at 223 TPE and has not been active. A weak season 16 class dampens the pain of that trade, as does the signing of star safety Bucky Brooks, so the Outlaws have at worst a decent backup and possibly another future starter if the player becomes active again. Fifth round pick Jammerson Irving was a late round gem, and if the Jamacian tight end would stop smoking pot, write some media and buy some equipment he would clock in at over 470 TPE. All said and done, the Outlaws drafted five highly active starters that were also automatically protected from the expansion draft.
Grade: A++
The Outlaws had a nearly flawless draft at a pivotal time, and are primed for a big year following expansion. Also, each prospect had unusually high levels of chillness and coolness which was heavily weighted in the grading algorithms, naturally.
[div align=\\\"left\\\"]I’m really interested in seeing how the season 16 class stacks up to this one after their first year, since the sheer number of season 15 players still active may be more than the active season 16 players total. Especially with the expansion draft, this draft could turn out to be a game changer this season with so much player movement around the league - especially at the quarterback position. I think there will much more disparity in the season predictions this year, parity around the league in general, and perhaps a crazy playoffs with so many teams making it in. [/div]
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