With the season six draft just around the corner I'll be taking a pass at predicting the way things will shake out. Predicting position changes that will dictate areas of need or position changes of drafted players feels like an impossible task, so I'll be making these picks with a focus on teams' current needs and the draftee's current position. I will, however, make a few fake trades that I believe make some sense, though I don't have a good grasp on pick values in this league so they might come out lopsided. Also I kind of tried to write this as if it were real so some things in the write-ups are plainly fabricated.
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[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Round 1[/div]
1. :: DT Normal Bagwell :: Portland Pythons :: 211 TPE
Norman Bagwell has to be the consensus number one overall player on just about any big board right now and is, by far, the most pro-ready draftee in the class. He anchored the Portland Python's defensive line and helped set the tone for the DSFL's best defense with 11 sacks this season. Bagwell has a unique ability to plug the run game as a nose tackle and generate pressure from the interior on passing downs and both of those skills will be of great use to a Legion defense that ranked dead last in the NSFL this season.
2.
:: LB Brian Mills :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 187 TPE
Brian Mills is a true field general in every sense of the word. As the captain of Tijuana's Luchadores this season, Mills led the DSFL in tackles while contributing 3 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and an interception. Mills has true sideline to sideline speed and pro-ready strength that should allow him to take on NSFL offensive linemen and shed blocks with relative ease. He also possesses rare intangibles for a player of his age and his fiery leadership should be a welcome addition to a young locker room in Colorado that could use a linebacker to compliment Johnathon Saint and Haruki Ishigawa.
3.
:: DE Cordell Joshua :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 165 TPE
Cordell Joshua wreaked havoc for the Kansas City Coyotes this season and was just about the only reason the team's defense didn't allow a score every time they took the field. At the defensive end position this season, Joshua posted an absurd 17 tackles for loss to go with five sacks. He also showed some flexibility late in the season as the team switched to a 3-4 defensive scheme and keyed the Kansas City defense in four of their best defensive games of the season. Cordell Joshua's ability to stop plays behind the line of scrimmage will be a great addition to a Sabercats defense that had just one player, Dan Miller, in the top 20 in sacks this season.
4. :: WR Dwayne Aaron :: Portland Pythons :: 172 TPE
Dwayne Aaron put up some of the gaudiest numbers of any player in the DSFL this season, and came up just eleven yards short of winning the receiving triple crown. A steady performer, Aaron was both a reliable safety valve and easy downfield target for Python's quarterback Austin Roenick, making him an ideal fit as an NSFL team's slot receiver. The Philadelphia Liberty fell just short of a playoff appearance this season but were led by a passing game that has some true weapons in Josh Garden, Paul DiMirio, and Fox North. Dwayne Aaron would be able to slide into that group ahead of Jon Ross, who has not shown up to practice in months according to reports out of Philadelphia. With an already stellar aerial attack the Liberty might be able to take the next step toward an Ultimus by adding Dwayne Aaron.
5. :: TE Poopyface Tomatonose :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 178 TPE
This pick is set up by one of two proposed trades in this mock draft. If the Las Vegas Legion stay put here they would be forced (as I understand it) to draft quarterback Borkus Maximus III. By trading back they should be able to secure the same player while adding some much needed depth and youth to a young roster. The Wraiths, on the other hand, have as much draft capital as any team in this draft and use some of it here to jump ahead of the Hawks, who need a tight end as badly as anyone, and grab Poopyface Tomatonose. The man with the strangest name in the draft, Tomatonose looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane. Despite his impressive work ethic, he failed to put things together on the field and totaled just 41 receptions for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns. It may seem a stretch to put him ahead of the more productive Glenn McPoyal, but Tomatonose's tantalizing upside catches the eye of the Wraiths as they look to challenge the Otters for the title of NSFL champions.
6.
:: TE Glenn McPoyal :: Portland Pythons :: 164 TPE
The Hawks are able to stop holding their breath as the DSFL's most prolific tight end, Glenn McPoyal, falls to them here. The Hawks put together an impressive season and will be contending for the Ultimus in this year's playoffs, but they have one glaring hole on their roster: they don't have a tight end. They solve that issue here by making one of the easiest picks in the draft. McPoyal was one of a handful of receivers that made Portland's passing game the most efficient in the DSFL this season. A sure handed tight end, McPoyal is a great fit for the Hawks and should be able to make an immediate impact as a big-bodied target for quarterback Avon Blocksdale.
7. :: QB Austin Roenick :: Portland Pythons :: 188 TPE
The Wraiths may just have the NSFL’s best quarterback in Mat Akselsen, the face of the team’s franchise for the past five seasons. Even teams with a franchise quarterback need to look to the future, however, and it makes sense for the Wraiths to grab Roenick, who may have gone first overall if this were the league’s inaugural draft, with their second of two first round picks. Akselsen should continue to play at a very high level for several years, but at some point he’ll no longer be able to keep up with father time. Austin Roenick should be able to refine his abilities in the DSFL and learn from Akselsen until the Wraiths look to make a change at the quarterback position.
8.
:: RB Borro Gore :: Portland Pythons :: 159 TPE
What will the team that seems to have no holes do come draft time this season? After adding some impressive young talent in last seasons draft, the Otters simply go with the best player available at this point in the draft in Borro Gore. This may seem to be an odd fit as the Otters have an elite multi-purpose back in Jordan Yates, but they could benefit from some thunder to Yates’ lightning. Gore is a big brusing back who may be able to line up at fullback and take some of the short yardage carries from the more elusive Yates. This move would also allow the Otters to shed some cap space occupied by running backs Erlich Burnsman, Tyler Durden, and Anthony Petrakis and apply that toward retaining their core players.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Round 2[/div]
1. :: QB Borkus Maximus III :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 193 TPE
The development of Legion quarterback Logan Noble stagnated after rumors circulated that he was actually disgraced former NSFL star Jayce Tuck in disguise. With a roster decimated by a mass retirement last off-season, Noble and this year’s Legion team struggled desperately. While Noble is still good enough to hold of a rookie quarterback for another year, the Legion have a chance here to grab their quarterback of the future. Borkus Maximus III has arguably the strongest tools of any passer in this draft, but he struggled mightily to put things together on the field with the DSFL’s Kansas City Coyotes. A pathetic offensive line contributed to those struggles, but Maximus will need to greatly improve his decision making at the next level. Still, the upside is undeniable and makes a great match for the Legion here in the second round.
2. :: LB Elvin Enchant :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 135 TPE
Taking another linebacker here after spending the second overall pick on one may seem a bit odd, but Elvin Enchant is not your typical linebacker. Enchant wracked up 98 tackles (4 for loss), 7 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 10 passes defended in a season that will likely amount to a DSFL defensive player of the year award. With a unique blend of coverage, pass rush, and run stopping abilities, Enchant is simply too good a value for the Yeti to pass on here. Another factor to consider is the Yeti offensive gameplan will, in all likelihood, continue to focus on Boss Tweed. If the Yeti want to turn things around next season then they’ll need a defense that can get the ball back and allow the Yeti to dominate time of possession. Enchant, wherever he ends up in this defense, will certainly assist the Yeti in that goal.
3.
:: QB Arbin Asipi, Jr. :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 158 TPE
This pick makes sense for the Outlaws in a similar way to the Roenick pick for Yellowknife. The Outlaws quarterback King Bronko may well win the NSFL MVP award this season after helping Arizona to a playoff appearance that few saw coming. However Bronko, like Akselsen, is one of the league’s oldest quarterbacks and it makes sense for the Outlaws to think toward a scenario where the younger Asipi should be given the reigns to the offense. This pick may cause some controversy as Asipi was, by most statistical measures, the worst quarterback in the DSFL this year. At the same time, many scouts believe Asipi’s upside is as high as either of the quarterbacks taken ahead of him and he will have plenty of time to work on his game while Arizona continues to rely on King Bronko.
4. :: K/P Forfeit :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 148 TPE
The Liberty trade out of their pick here as they would be forced to reach for wide receiver Storm Blessed if they stay put here. The Legion take advantage of their situation and trade two third round picks to move up here. Outside of Colorado, no offense struggled as badly as Las Vegas this season. They got a surprisingly strong performance from kicker Bojo Kicksit, but Kicksit’s league worst accuracy on extra points indicates his season may have been misleading. The one-named Forfeit was an elite kicker for the DSFL’s Tijuana Luchadores this season with a 92% success rate on field goals and 100% success rate on extra points. Forfeit should only continue to improve as he moves to the professional level and the Legion could benefit from a kicker with his skillset. The ability to deploy a weapon like Forfeit should take some pressure off of the Legion offense and help them improve on a disappointing offensive season.
5. :: S Bobby Ruckus :: Portland Pythons :: 152 TPE
With the second of the picks acquired in their trade with Yellowknife, the Legion pick up an in-the-box safety who could end up at either linebacker or safety for the team. Ruckus finished the season with 55 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions and brought a physical presence to the Pythons defense that Las Vegas hope he can bring to them. The Legion will certainly be happy no matter where he ends up as their lack of depth on defense resulted in a league worst scoring defense.
6. :: RB Willy Nyquist :: San Antonio Marshalls :: 125 TPE
With most of the remaining players playing offensive skill positions, the Hawks simply go for the best player available here in Willy Nyquist. Along with Carter Bush, Nyquist led one of the DSFL’s stronger rushing attacks this season with 811 yards and 3 touchdowns. Although the Hawks have a workhorse back in Owen Taylor, it can never hurt to build depth, especially at a position with a notoriously short shelf life. Nyquist will likely spend some time in the DSFL before making an impact with the Hawks, but he could eventually work his way into a contributing role for the team.
7. :: RB Robby Rainey :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 114 TPE
The Wraiths have quite the running back duo in Bubba Nuck and Eric Kennedy (who doubles as one of the league’s most productive receivers), but Nuck’s effectiveness waned this season in a lead role and that may have the Wraiths looking to grab a running back of the future. Rainey came on late for the Kansas City Coyotes but seemed to provide a spark for the Coyotes as they played surprisingly competitive football down the stretch of the DSFL season. As a power back, Rainey could eventually vie for a timeshare with Buck or potentially seize the leading role. It will come down to his work ethic in the end, but if he can build on the end of his rookie season in the DSFL, he may wind up being a steal for the Wraiths here.
8. :: WR Grey Slax :: San Antonio Marshalls :: 122 TPE
The Otters once again grab the best player available at their pick in the surprisingly shifty Grey Slax. Although playing time may be difficult to come by because of Orange County’s impressive receiving corps, the Otters can afford to take their time with Slax as Westfield, Phelps, and Yates don’t seem to be going anywhere. Don’t associate Grey Slax with his bland namesake, however, as he led the DSFL in yards per reception among players with at least 20 receptions. If Slax continues to improve his game, his presence will make the Otters passing attack that much more unstoppable.
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1.
:: DT Normal Bagwell :: Portland Pythons :: 211 TPENorman Bagwell has to be the consensus number one overall player on just about any big board right now and is, by far, the most pro-ready draftee in the class. He anchored the Portland Python's defensive line and helped set the tone for the DSFL's best defense with 11 sacks this season. Bagwell has a unique ability to plug the run game as a nose tackle and generate pressure from the interior on passing downs and both of those skills will be of great use to a Legion defense that ranked dead last in the NSFL this season.
2.
:: LB Brian Mills :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 187 TPEBrian Mills is a true field general in every sense of the word. As the captain of Tijuana's Luchadores this season, Mills led the DSFL in tackles while contributing 3 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and an interception. Mills has true sideline to sideline speed and pro-ready strength that should allow him to take on NSFL offensive linemen and shed blocks with relative ease. He also possesses rare intangibles for a player of his age and his fiery leadership should be a welcome addition to a young locker room in Colorado that could use a linebacker to compliment Johnathon Saint and Haruki Ishigawa.
3.
:: DE Cordell Joshua :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 165 TPECordell Joshua wreaked havoc for the Kansas City Coyotes this season and was just about the only reason the team's defense didn't allow a score every time they took the field. At the defensive end position this season, Joshua posted an absurd 17 tackles for loss to go with five sacks. He also showed some flexibility late in the season as the team switched to a 3-4 defensive scheme and keyed the Kansas City defense in four of their best defensive games of the season. Cordell Joshua's ability to stop plays behind the line of scrimmage will be a great addition to a Sabercats defense that had just one player, Dan Miller, in the top 20 in sacks this season.
4.
:: WR Dwayne Aaron :: Portland Pythons :: 172 TPEDwayne Aaron put up some of the gaudiest numbers of any player in the DSFL this season, and came up just eleven yards short of winning the receiving triple crown. A steady performer, Aaron was both a reliable safety valve and easy downfield target for Python's quarterback Austin Roenick, making him an ideal fit as an NSFL team's slot receiver. The Philadelphia Liberty fell just short of a playoff appearance this season but were led by a passing game that has some true weapons in Josh Garden, Paul DiMirio, and Fox North. Dwayne Aaron would be able to slide into that group ahead of Jon Ross, who has not shown up to practice in months according to reports out of Philadelphia. With an already stellar aerial attack the Liberty might be able to take the next step toward an Ultimus by adding Dwayne Aaron.
5.
:: TE Poopyface Tomatonose :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 178 TPEThis pick is set up by one of two proposed trades in this mock draft. If the Las Vegas Legion stay put here they would be forced (as I understand it) to draft quarterback Borkus Maximus III. By trading back they should be able to secure the same player while adding some much needed depth and youth to a young roster. The Wraiths, on the other hand, have as much draft capital as any team in this draft and use some of it here to jump ahead of the Hawks, who need a tight end as badly as anyone, and grab Poopyface Tomatonose. The man with the strangest name in the draft, Tomatonose looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane. Despite his impressive work ethic, he failed to put things together on the field and totaled just 41 receptions for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns. It may seem a stretch to put him ahead of the more productive Glenn McPoyal, but Tomatonose's tantalizing upside catches the eye of the Wraiths as they look to challenge the Otters for the title of NSFL champions.
6.
:: TE Glenn McPoyal :: Portland Pythons :: 164 TPEThe Hawks are able to stop holding their breath as the DSFL's most prolific tight end, Glenn McPoyal, falls to them here. The Hawks put together an impressive season and will be contending for the Ultimus in this year's playoffs, but they have one glaring hole on their roster: they don't have a tight end. They solve that issue here by making one of the easiest picks in the draft. McPoyal was one of a handful of receivers that made Portland's passing game the most efficient in the DSFL this season. A sure handed tight end, McPoyal is a great fit for the Hawks and should be able to make an immediate impact as a big-bodied target for quarterback Avon Blocksdale.
7.
:: QB Austin Roenick :: Portland Pythons :: 188 TPEThe Wraiths may just have the NSFL’s best quarterback in Mat Akselsen, the face of the team’s franchise for the past five seasons. Even teams with a franchise quarterback need to look to the future, however, and it makes sense for the Wraiths to grab Roenick, who may have gone first overall if this were the league’s inaugural draft, with their second of two first round picks. Akselsen should continue to play at a very high level for several years, but at some point he’ll no longer be able to keep up with father time. Austin Roenick should be able to refine his abilities in the DSFL and learn from Akselsen until the Wraiths look to make a change at the quarterback position.
8.
:: RB Borro Gore :: Portland Pythons :: 159 TPEWhat will the team that seems to have no holes do come draft time this season? After adding some impressive young talent in last seasons draft, the Otters simply go with the best player available at this point in the draft in Borro Gore. This may seem to be an odd fit as the Otters have an elite multi-purpose back in Jordan Yates, but they could benefit from some thunder to Yates’ lightning. Gore is a big brusing back who may be able to line up at fullback and take some of the short yardage carries from the more elusive Yates. This move would also allow the Otters to shed some cap space occupied by running backs Erlich Burnsman, Tyler Durden, and Anthony Petrakis and apply that toward retaining their core players.
[div align=\\\"center\\\"]Round 2[/div]
1.
:: QB Borkus Maximus III :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 193 TPEThe development of Legion quarterback Logan Noble stagnated after rumors circulated that he was actually disgraced former NSFL star Jayce Tuck in disguise. With a roster decimated by a mass retirement last off-season, Noble and this year’s Legion team struggled desperately. While Noble is still good enough to hold of a rookie quarterback for another year, the Legion have a chance here to grab their quarterback of the future. Borkus Maximus III has arguably the strongest tools of any passer in this draft, but he struggled mightily to put things together on the field with the DSFL’s Kansas City Coyotes. A pathetic offensive line contributed to those struggles, but Maximus will need to greatly improve his decision making at the next level. Still, the upside is undeniable and makes a great match for the Legion here in the second round.
2.
:: LB Elvin Enchant :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 135 TPETaking another linebacker here after spending the second overall pick on one may seem a bit odd, but Elvin Enchant is not your typical linebacker. Enchant wracked up 98 tackles (4 for loss), 7 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 10 passes defended in a season that will likely amount to a DSFL defensive player of the year award. With a unique blend of coverage, pass rush, and run stopping abilities, Enchant is simply too good a value for the Yeti to pass on here. Another factor to consider is the Yeti offensive gameplan will, in all likelihood, continue to focus on Boss Tweed. If the Yeti want to turn things around next season then they’ll need a defense that can get the ball back and allow the Yeti to dominate time of possession. Enchant, wherever he ends up in this defense, will certainly assist the Yeti in that goal.
3.
:: QB Arbin Asipi, Jr. :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 158 TPEThis pick makes sense for the Outlaws in a similar way to the Roenick pick for Yellowknife. The Outlaws quarterback King Bronko may well win the NSFL MVP award this season after helping Arizona to a playoff appearance that few saw coming. However Bronko, like Akselsen, is one of the league’s oldest quarterbacks and it makes sense for the Outlaws to think toward a scenario where the younger Asipi should be given the reigns to the offense. This pick may cause some controversy as Asipi was, by most statistical measures, the worst quarterback in the DSFL this year. At the same time, many scouts believe Asipi’s upside is as high as either of the quarterbacks taken ahead of him and he will have plenty of time to work on his game while Arizona continues to rely on King Bronko.
4.
:: K/P Forfeit :: Tijuana Luchadores :: 148 TPEThe Liberty trade out of their pick here as they would be forced to reach for wide receiver Storm Blessed if they stay put here. The Legion take advantage of their situation and trade two third round picks to move up here. Outside of Colorado, no offense struggled as badly as Las Vegas this season. They got a surprisingly strong performance from kicker Bojo Kicksit, but Kicksit’s league worst accuracy on extra points indicates his season may have been misleading. The one-named Forfeit was an elite kicker for the DSFL’s Tijuana Luchadores this season with a 92% success rate on field goals and 100% success rate on extra points. Forfeit should only continue to improve as he moves to the professional level and the Legion could benefit from a kicker with his skillset. The ability to deploy a weapon like Forfeit should take some pressure off of the Legion offense and help them improve on a disappointing offensive season.
5.
:: S Bobby Ruckus :: Portland Pythons :: 152 TPEWith the second of the picks acquired in their trade with Yellowknife, the Legion pick up an in-the-box safety who could end up at either linebacker or safety for the team. Ruckus finished the season with 55 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions and brought a physical presence to the Pythons defense that Las Vegas hope he can bring to them. The Legion will certainly be happy no matter where he ends up as their lack of depth on defense resulted in a league worst scoring defense.
6.
:: RB Willy Nyquist :: San Antonio Marshalls :: 125 TPE With most of the remaining players playing offensive skill positions, the Hawks simply go for the best player available here in Willy Nyquist. Along with Carter Bush, Nyquist led one of the DSFL’s stronger rushing attacks this season with 811 yards and 3 touchdowns. Although the Hawks have a workhorse back in Owen Taylor, it can never hurt to build depth, especially at a position with a notoriously short shelf life. Nyquist will likely spend some time in the DSFL before making an impact with the Hawks, but he could eventually work his way into a contributing role for the team.
7.
:: RB Robby Rainey :: Kansas City Coyotes :: 114 TPEThe Wraiths have quite the running back duo in Bubba Nuck and Eric Kennedy (who doubles as one of the league’s most productive receivers), but Nuck’s effectiveness waned this season in a lead role and that may have the Wraiths looking to grab a running back of the future. Rainey came on late for the Kansas City Coyotes but seemed to provide a spark for the Coyotes as they played surprisingly competitive football down the stretch of the DSFL season. As a power back, Rainey could eventually vie for a timeshare with Buck or potentially seize the leading role. It will come down to his work ethic in the end, but if he can build on the end of his rookie season in the DSFL, he may wind up being a steal for the Wraiths here.
8.
:: WR Grey Slax :: San Antonio Marshalls :: 122 TPEThe Otters once again grab the best player available at their pick in the surprisingly shifty Grey Slax. Although playing time may be difficult to come by because of Orange County’s impressive receiving corps, the Otters can afford to take their time with Slax as Westfield, Phelps, and Yates don’t seem to be going anywhere. Don’t associate Grey Slax with his bland namesake, however, as he led the DSFL in yards per reception among players with at least 20 receptions. If Slax continues to improve his game, his presence will make the Otters passing attack that much more unstoppable.
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