NSFL Season 3: Our Top 50 Players

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NSFL SEASON 3: OUR TOP 50 PLAYERS

Hello and welcome to NSFL Season 3: Our Top 50 Players sponsored by the NSFLN. The list is simple. Four experts submitted lists to be incorporated into our final rankings and they have all been weighted equally. First, here are the experts:

@AsylumParty filled out his ranks with a slight Outlaws bias. His list features explosive playmakers who show up big on the stat sheet.

124715 filled out his ranks with a slight Liberty bias. His list showcases some of the dark horses of the league, while still paying respects to the electric players across the league.

@kckolbe filled out his ranks with a slight Wraiths bias. His list features the underrated players of the league, and heavily takes into account team situations and environment. His #1 will shock you.

@iamslm22 filled out his ranks with a slight Hawks bias. He showcased terrifying defensive players high in his list.

This list will take you through the magic of Season 3. From Jayce Tuck, arguably the greatest player in league history, to the lesser known stars in the 40s. It will take you through the season, from Week 1 to the hoisting of the Ultimus trophy in Arizona. Lastly, it will help you appreciate all of the great players in this league.

Here is the schedule for the event:

• 11.29: "First Five", Schedule Release, List Intro
• 12.4: #50-41
• 12.6: #40-31
• 12.8: #30-21
• 12.10: #20-11
• 12.12: #10-6
• 12.14: #5-3 and "Top Two" hype
• 12.15: #2, 1
• 12.16: "Quick Stats" on the list

I hope everyone enjoys the list we are about to present to you.

Sincerely,
Nathan Lee
CEO, NSFLN

PLAYER RANKINGS

55 - DE Kurt Hendrix
54 - RB Darlane Farlane
53 - LB Tyler Varga
52 - RB Ardie Savea
51 - DE Blaster Blade
50 - OL Shjon Finkenlarkin
49 - DT Godfrey King
48 - RB Bubba Nuck
47 - TE Paul DiMirio
46 - CB Darnell Turner
45 - WR Bailey Cook
44 - LB Luke Tiernan
43 - LB A.C. Hackett
42 - DE Ricky Maddox
41 - WR Alexandre LeClair
40 - CB Tyler Oles
39 - WR Trey Willie
38 - CB John Canton
37 - K/P Stephen Harris
36 - QB Chris Orosz
35 - DE Owen Taylor
34 - LB/CB Kevin Cushing
33 - WR Mayran Jackson
32 - OL Jordan Yates
31 - K/P Cristiano Ronaldo
30 - S Lincoln Jefferson
29 - LB William Ridley
28 - OL Mat Akselsen
27 - DE Fuego Wozy
26 - CB Alex Hayden
25 - S Vikain Marmeladov
24 - WR Robert Phelps
23 - OL Gregor Clegane
22 - OL Avon Blocksdale
21 - WR Fox North
20 - OL Micah Hendrix
19 - LB Stephen Harrison
18 - CB Dermot Lavelle
17 - CB Philippe Carter
16 - LB Wyatt Fulton
15 - CB Antoine Delacour
14 - DE Bork Bjornsson
13 - LB Johnathon Saint
12 - WR Shane Weston
11 - S/LB Dominic Verns
10 - WR Josh Garden
9 - QB King Bronko
8 - RB Reg Mackworthy
7 - WR Bradley Westfield
6 - OL Tim Pest
5 - RB Boss Tweed
4 - OL Angus Winchester
3 - DT Dan Miller
2 - QB Mike Boss
1 - DE Jayce Tuck

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#55: S1 DE Kurt Hendrix || Average Rank: 49.25 || Highest Rank: 32 || Lowest Rank: N/R || @HENDRIX

Rank Change from S2: -23 from 32
Despite slipping down the list since S2, Hendrix was electric on the field in Season 3. He racked up a whopping 12 sacks in a powerful front seven. He anchored the Hawks defense with 45 tackles, and embarrassed offensive lineman with a full six run stops behind the line. Hendrix is a powerful playmaker who won't miss this list easily.

#54: S2 RB Darlane Farlane || Average Rank: 49 || Highest Rank: 31 || Lowest Rank: N/R || @Gwdaja

Rank Change from S2: -35 from 19
After the first defensive player on the list, we come to the first offensive player on the list, also from the Hawks. Farlane, recently traded to the Yeti, was coming off a OROY season where he led the league in rushing. He didn't blow anyone out of the water in S3, but he was a reliable contributor on the explosive offense that allowed the Hawks to cakewalk through the playoffs, racking up 1114 yards on 360 carries. Farlane on his new team will likely have a different role behind Boss Tweed, but it will be exciting to see this talented RB in different scenery.

#53: S1 LB Tyler Varga || Average Rank: 48.75 || Highest Rank: 30 || Lowest Rank: N/R || @RavensFanFromOntario

Rank Change from S2: -7 from 46
Varga positively flew around the field in Season 3. He was there when called upon to stop the run, notching a whopping 113 tackles, good for fourth among LBs. He was there when called upon to make plays, notching a respectable 4 tackles for a loss. He was there when called upon to disrupt the opponent's momentum, bringing down the QB three times on certain blitz packages. He was there when called upon to drop into coverage, breaking up passes a full seven times by leveraging his superior physical frame over WRs and RBs. He was there when called upon to get the ball, leaping up and recording a pick. Now retired, it's a shame we won't get to see more of Varga.

#52: S2 RB Ardie Savea || Average Rank: 48 || Highest Rank: 33 || Lowest Rank: N/R || @Ben

Rank Change from S2: N/A from not ranked
Ardie Savea positively carried (pun intended) the Legion offense last year, and has done the same this year in a ground-and-pound culture. The young Legion back put up 968 yards on the ground on 311 carries, good for a respectable 3.1 YPC. He also made it into the endzone 7 times, accounting for 33% of his team's touchdowns. Savea also gave his team impressive flexibility with his ability to split out wide and catch the ball. Savea hauled in nearly 20 passes for all of 162 yards, for an 8.1 average.

#51: S2 DE Blaster Blade || Average Rank: 47.75 || Highest Rank: 36 || Lowest Rank: N/R || @Blaster

Rank Change from S2: N/A from not ranked
Our third straight Legion player makes the list at #51, Blade was a monster in the Legion's strong front 7. He racked up 65 tackles, an already impressive number. However, he was a beast setting the edge, recording a formidable 15 TFL. For comparison, league MVP Jayce Tuck also had 15 TFL. Forget about stopping the run, Blade was a weapon against the pass as well. He recorded great success, using his athleticism to bring down the QB a full 13 times. Blade is a young player who we will see more of throughout the years in his new team, the Outlaws.

CONGRATS to all who made the list so far! You deserve it. As for everyone else, stay tuned for December 1st when players 41-50 are released.

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