Post by swagitude on Apr 18, 2023 14:30:13 GMT -4
Draft Results
Top 5 Picks
Fort Wayne Saber Tooth #1 - S Gregory Raso with a 99/99 rating and somehow with room to grow, we knew he wouldn’t last long. Rare mix of a speed demon, stickum hands, and tackling machine. Some may argue that Fort Wayne shouldn’t used this pick on other skill positions, but not mystery on what you’re getting with Raso.
Memphis Tigers #2 - T Sean Cochron with a 80/90 rating. No issues with taking the best overall T with the #2 pick, but it’s hard to argue that Cochron is the best T in this draft class. Great size, nature instinct for blocking (Passing and Run), but lacks that explosion at the snap and shown inconsistency in college.
New Orleans Alcoholics #3 – QB Robert Panias with a 70/86 rating. A lot of scouts had QB Aaron Kelley as the top signal caller in this class, but those Alcoholics do look through a different type of goggles. No question if Panias can make the throws, but can he feel the pressure to maneuver around the pocket to find the 2nd & 3rd receivers in the progression. He had a little trouble with snaps from under center in college, which will need be addressed.
Hamilton Hooligans #4 – T Joe Vaughn with a 73/97. Vaughn has more of the typical prototype skill sets that have traditionally turned into Pro-Bowler type of Tackles. Due to his size and natural abilities, he never had to focus much on footwork, that will need to change.
New York Goons #5 – RB William Medick with a 87/96. Plug and play back that will be the focus of many defensive game plans. Despite the high expectations in the running game, he doesn’t have great catching ability or route running and needs to learn to help out on chipping against the pass rush.
Picks 6 - 10
Haymarket Hayseeds #6 – WR Jerome Schaffer with a 82/99. His has a high ceiling for his skill sets, but will need to learn route trees which he will need to balance out the lack of elite speed before he can take that step into a conversation about being a top Cinco receiver.
Toronto Phantoms #7 – QB Aaron Kelley with a 64/94 rating. With the earlier selection of Panias, Toronto had to make a decision and it appears that QB Erik Obrian is not in the Phantoms long term plans, but could be used for another year as a bridge to Kelley, who does have some abilities to hone such as footwork and reading complex blitz packages.
Gibsland Coleman Bulldogs #8 – WR Christopher Barnes with a 81/98. He has the tools a lot of evaluators are looking for; elite speed, hands, route running, and acceleration. But despite his 6’2” 212 lbs frame, he does not seem to have much strength and has not shown much in terms of yards after contact.
Shrewsbury Shrewmeisters #9 – DT Christopher Washler with a 77/99. The consensus top DT in the draft, he boasts surprising speed, with pro ready techniques and enough strength to hold his own, he may be able to start soon, but will need to learn how to shed blockers and his physical resilience is a bit of a question mark.
Honolulu Coconuts #10 – G Leonard Bertrand with a 86/99. Gifted with all the skills any team would want in the trenches and he has good strength, but not elite. He will need to clean up the penalties we saw in college and learn to keep motoring on slower developing plays.
Other Notable 1st Rd Picks
Gotham Jokers #13 – G John Hernandez with a 78/97. Nearly interchangeable with Honolulu’s pick at #10, and the only top tier guards in the draft per many evaluators. Hernandez has many of the same strengths and weakness as Leonard Bertrand, but will need to push is Pass Blocking techniques to be successful in the Cinco.
Midwest Mud Puppies – DE Craig Coxe with a 59/94. With a league dominated by passing, it was surprising to see the first hybrid DE/Edge Rushers not being selected until the 14th pick. Coxe has a high ceiling with most skills already transferable into the professionals, but his ceiling will be linked to his ability to grow his footwork technique.
Nills Moonshiners #18 – T Alton Edens with a 55/91. It appears his stock dropped due to concerns over his run blocking skills and ability to read defenses, but as a pure pass blocker, he is as good as anyone in this draft class.
Dudleyville Danilsons #25 – DE Ernest Findley with a 63/91. Surprised a player with the attributes at this position fell to #25. Very similar to the #14th pick Coxe, but slightly more athletic and stronger. Doesn’t quite have the first step as Coxe, but has shown more consistency.
Charlotte Crusaders #31 – CB Kevin Lumsden with a 74/99. The only CB taken in the 1st round. Already with elite speed and athleticism, if he can develop his cover skills to the max potential, he could overcome his lack of a top tier first step and may be a steal in this draft class.
Iowa Combine Jockeys #32 – DT Victor Greene with a 62/91. His stock fell due to playing in the GPAC and is underwhelming in strength, but has the tools to be an impactful player for many seasons.
Top 5 Picks
Fort Wayne Saber Tooth #1 - S Gregory Raso with a 99/99 rating and somehow with room to grow, we knew he wouldn’t last long. Rare mix of a speed demon, stickum hands, and tackling machine. Some may argue that Fort Wayne shouldn’t used this pick on other skill positions, but not mystery on what you’re getting with Raso.
Memphis Tigers #2 - T Sean Cochron with a 80/90 rating. No issues with taking the best overall T with the #2 pick, but it’s hard to argue that Cochron is the best T in this draft class. Great size, nature instinct for blocking (Passing and Run), but lacks that explosion at the snap and shown inconsistency in college.
New Orleans Alcoholics #3 – QB Robert Panias with a 70/86 rating. A lot of scouts had QB Aaron Kelley as the top signal caller in this class, but those Alcoholics do look through a different type of goggles. No question if Panias can make the throws, but can he feel the pressure to maneuver around the pocket to find the 2nd & 3rd receivers in the progression. He had a little trouble with snaps from under center in college, which will need be addressed.
Hamilton Hooligans #4 – T Joe Vaughn with a 73/97. Vaughn has more of the typical prototype skill sets that have traditionally turned into Pro-Bowler type of Tackles. Due to his size and natural abilities, he never had to focus much on footwork, that will need to change.
New York Goons #5 – RB William Medick with a 87/96. Plug and play back that will be the focus of many defensive game plans. Despite the high expectations in the running game, he doesn’t have great catching ability or route running and needs to learn to help out on chipping against the pass rush.
Picks 6 - 10
Haymarket Hayseeds #6 – WR Jerome Schaffer with a 82/99. His has a high ceiling for his skill sets, but will need to learn route trees which he will need to balance out the lack of elite speed before he can take that step into a conversation about being a top Cinco receiver.
Toronto Phantoms #7 – QB Aaron Kelley with a 64/94 rating. With the earlier selection of Panias, Toronto had to make a decision and it appears that QB Erik Obrian is not in the Phantoms long term plans, but could be used for another year as a bridge to Kelley, who does have some abilities to hone such as footwork and reading complex blitz packages.
Gibsland Coleman Bulldogs #8 – WR Christopher Barnes with a 81/98. He has the tools a lot of evaluators are looking for; elite speed, hands, route running, and acceleration. But despite his 6’2” 212 lbs frame, he does not seem to have much strength and has not shown much in terms of yards after contact.
Shrewsbury Shrewmeisters #9 – DT Christopher Washler with a 77/99. The consensus top DT in the draft, he boasts surprising speed, with pro ready techniques and enough strength to hold his own, he may be able to start soon, but will need to learn how to shed blockers and his physical resilience is a bit of a question mark.
Honolulu Coconuts #10 – G Leonard Bertrand with a 86/99. Gifted with all the skills any team would want in the trenches and he has good strength, but not elite. He will need to clean up the penalties we saw in college and learn to keep motoring on slower developing plays.
Other Notable 1st Rd Picks
Gotham Jokers #13 – G John Hernandez with a 78/97. Nearly interchangeable with Honolulu’s pick at #10, and the only top tier guards in the draft per many evaluators. Hernandez has many of the same strengths and weakness as Leonard Bertrand, but will need to push is Pass Blocking techniques to be successful in the Cinco.
Midwest Mud Puppies – DE Craig Coxe with a 59/94. With a league dominated by passing, it was surprising to see the first hybrid DE/Edge Rushers not being selected until the 14th pick. Coxe has a high ceiling with most skills already transferable into the professionals, but his ceiling will be linked to his ability to grow his footwork technique.
Nills Moonshiners #18 – T Alton Edens with a 55/91. It appears his stock dropped due to concerns over his run blocking skills and ability to read defenses, but as a pure pass blocker, he is as good as anyone in this draft class.
Dudleyville Danilsons #25 – DE Ernest Findley with a 63/91. Surprised a player with the attributes at this position fell to #25. Very similar to the #14th pick Coxe, but slightly more athletic and stronger. Doesn’t quite have the first step as Coxe, but has shown more consistency.
Charlotte Crusaders #31 – CB Kevin Lumsden with a 74/99. The only CB taken in the 1st round. Already with elite speed and athleticism, if he can develop his cover skills to the max potential, he could overcome his lack of a top tier first step and may be a steal in this draft class.
Iowa Combine Jockeys #32 – DT Victor Greene with a 62/91. His stock fell due to playing in the GPAC and is underwhelming in strength, but has the tools to be an impactful player for many seasons.