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scottyboy
07-03-2009, 11:59 AM
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DCFL SIGNUP THREAD!
Here’s the deal guys, you can create ONE (1) player, follow the guideline to the “T”. There are NO limits to the bio, you can write a novel if you want! Give us your college stats, your life story, background, etc. Anything you wanna put, PUT! We’ve had QB’s blind in one eye, a prison football player turned stud, and a foreign GIANT who came over to get a big paycheck playing football! It’s your story, let ‘er rip! Any questions, please refer to the intro thread or PM myself, eaglesalltheway, and BeerBaron.
(a hint, those who pick less glamorous positions have a better chance at being rated high due to supply and demand so to speak. No promises, as half ass Bio’s will hurt you, but just something to think about)
--Commish Brian Rice
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QB's:
-Michael Vick (thefalconer)
-Crail Johnson (KCJ58)
-Scott “Micromax” Wright (whatadai)
-Herman Walter Plainview (royHall#1)
-Devin Saint (forenci)
RB's:
-Seth Harris Jr. (HinesWardJr)
-Joe "Tank" Jackson (neko4)
-Ray Leonard (yodachu)
-Marcus Fenikz (fenikz)
-Dwayne Wright (OSUGiants17)
H-Back's:
-Jrue "Dank" Reed (Subnoize)
-Ernie Cobourne (iBoldin)
ATH:
-Leopold Carmichael (badgerbacker)
WR's:
-Kendrick "Bolt" Williams (jballa838)
-Johnson "Beef Whistle" Johnson (Bucknaked)
-James Speed (Hurricanes25)
-Julio Stone (ATLDirtyBirds)
-Kenny Writt (Wo_ot88)
-TJ Sunstein (TJ Sunstein)
TE's:
-Logan Stevens (Todd Bertuzzi)
-Eli Wright (Giantsfan1080)
-"What It Do" Sam Slowinski (eeth)
OT's:
-Bradley "Bear" Barrington (SuperKevin)
-Ray Tyson (Tackle)
-Jabroni James (RaiderNation)
-Cromwell Thigpen (Lionsfan93)
OG's:
-David McMurray (princefielder28)
-Andre Bleu (vikes 29)
OC's:
-Trevor Andrews (draftguru151)
-Todd Smithsonian (bored of education)
DEFENSE:
4-3 DE's:
-Drake McDonald (DLionAll)
-Domenik "Donkey Kong" Coleman (deepthreat)
-Jamaal "Golden Arms" Umenyiora (scottyboy)
3-4 DE's: (4-3 UT)
-Fulgrim Chemos (ironman4579)
-Leonard Spocklestein (Tampa 2 4 life)
3-4 OLB's:
-Caleb Westgarth (Jensen)
-Bunj "El Niño" Torres (UKfan)
-Charles "TKO" Marshall (T-Rich49)
-Roman David Sanchez (Nalej)
DT's:
-Ben Grant (eaglesalltheway)
-Dostoevsky "stalin" Vissarionovich (Bosanac1)
-Chance Arceneaux (diabsoule)
4-3 OLB's:
-Eric "Eazy" F. Baby (yourfavestoner)
-Darius Ashley Bain (skarocksoi)
-Adolf Klux (broth223)
MLB's:
-KK Slider (BeansDooma)
-Normand “No No” Jackson (CJSchneider)
-Anger Killstone (senormysterioso)
-Scott Carr (scar988)
CB's:
- Troy “Quicksilver” Ryder (caddy)
-Azi Kwame (Go Eagles 77)
- Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (Super McGee)
-Elvis Jackson (*** Ork Wang)
FS's:
-Butch Peefington (the peefs)
-Chris Shakur (LTGiants)
SS's:
-Tyson Kase-Owens (YAYAreaRB)
-Demond Decker (dam8610)
-Dan Baker (Go Cowboys)
K's:
-Ike Stantios (fischbowl)
-Seu Cho (awfullyquiet)
P's:
-Seu Cho (awfullyquiet)
DLionALL
07-03-2009, 12:07 PM
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Name-Drake "McSack" McDonald
Position- Defensive End
School/Country-Penn State/USA
Age: 22 (Rookie)
Height-6'5
Weight-271
Projected 40- 4.60-4.70
Projected bench- 15-20
Bio- Drake McDonald has always been a fighter. Born to a lower class family in southern Philadelphia he was known as a local bully. In order to help channel his energy in a positive way his parents decided he should try out sports. At first Drake wanted nothing to do with football but he soon learned he could hit someone and get away with it, that was the start of a beautiful relationship. Gifted physically rushing the passer always came natural to the boy. He just had 'it'. However a bad temper and a loud mouth got him kicked off his youth football team much to the dismay of his parents.
In High school Drake was known for his ferocious ability to rush any opposing passer and get him to the turf. Even if he couldn't get a stat, his presence was always felt by the opposing team. However many say he benefited from a very talented team around him. In the end Drake would break and set records for both all time sacks with 32, single season sacks with 17 and most sacks in a single game with 6.
However he was well known for his partying after games and a cocky attitude which caused many rifts between him, other players and his coaches. Also he was infamous for his low grades, avoidance of studying and attraction to women and money. Recruited by a few large schools most of the better schools didn't offer him a scholarship simply because of his low grades and arrogance.
Eventually he decided to attend Penn State, his favorite College team growing up. Many felt that Joe Paterno would be able to keep the kid straight and tap into his potential. Neither turned out to be true.
In College he once again had the good fortune of being surrounded by talents on defense and was worked into the starting lineup at Penn State as a situational pass rusher. Once the coaches managed to see that he was more then just a 3rd and long guy they gave him a starting job and he flourished.
On the field at least. Off of it he was caught getting into fights and drinking. Missing some games because of this, Drake never really put up the huge numbers he was expected to and was viewed as someone who hadn't reached his full potential yet. He was solid but coming out of High school everyone expected him to win numerous awards and set records. If that was because he missed games or because he took plays off, no one knows.
While he has talent, his coaches hated the fact that he was a loud mouth who was often in trouble. Another fact that concerned them was the fact that while Drake had inborn talent he didn't quite grasp the complexity of some defenses and just relied on his pure speed and pass rushing ability. He regrets nothing and while he's loud and brash he's a talented young man who loves to play the game and is just rough around the edges.
His biggest strength is his outstanding pass rushing ability and fast first step and even if his timed speed is average his game speed is much faster but he may be a liability in run protection. More then a one trick pony, Drake has a variety of moves and can beat Tackles with sheer athleticism and speed or with an array of different moves. He's also very good at taking the ball out of a QBs hands and can lay some big hits on the QB. Also excellent at getting his hands up and batting down low passes or hitting a QB just in time and forcing him to throw a lame pass.
He will get overwhelmed by larger offensive lines so it's imperative that he have a good cast on Defense to help push him and give him opportunities. It can also be noted that he needs to get stronger and must be pushed. If he can develop a solid bull rush and get stronger he can be as complete a DE as there can be. For now though, coaches will covet his ability to produce pressure and sacks. Has a huge amount of upside on the field and got better every year in College but needs a mentor or tough coach to keep him straight off of it.
If someone can ignore his problems and lack of run stuffing ability, surround him with talent and let him get matched up one on one and get him to work harder and be more consistent they could have a real gem on their hands.
College Statistics:
Freshman- 12 Tackles, 7 Sacks, 3 Forced Fumbles
Sophomore- 23 Tackles, 9 Sacks, 3 Forced Fumbles
Junior- 19 Tackles, 10.5 Sacks, 5 Forced Fumbles
Senior- 26 Tackles, 13 Sacks, 4 Forced Fumbles
Other Info: McDonald is known for his sack dances and getting in the face of quarterbacks, Offensive lineman and even running backs. His typical celebration involves dragging his thumb across his neck then pointing down with his thumb. When asked about this he commented...
"It's not KILLING someone in a sense of 'oh i'm gonna kill you' it's killing the offense as a whole, their confidence and spirit. People who say it's a threat on someones life or disrespectful are just clueless. All I'm doing is signaling that with every sack I make it drains the offenses life a little bit. Good players and good teams don't get upset over celebrations. They ignore it and rally. Stop crying and play"
Also to celebrate he will flex his muscles and sometimes just simply point at a quarterback or what offensive lineman he beat to get the sack.
Another tactic mostly done at home games is pumping the crowd up before a play and encouraging them to get louder. Also he will cup a hand to his ear in a effort to get the home fans to yell even louder.
An avid supporter of fellow Penn State Defensive Lineman Ben Grant, McDonald was often seen attending his games wearing his jersey. If a coach is lucky enough to land Grant and also grab McDonald, it's expected that McDonald's off the field issues will tone down and he'll work slightly harder. This would be the same with any other strong role model but more so with Grant. If surrounded by others with off the field issues and bad attitudes Drake will most likely magnify himself and get worse.
Beans
07-03-2009, 12:20 PM
Player Name: KK Slider
Position: MLB
College: University of Cincinnati
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 224
Projected 40: 4.5
Projected Bench: 15
Bio:
Keith Kevin Slider was born in suburban New Jersey, and for most of his young life, his passion was art. He loved, in particular, drawing sports. His favorite pastime was to sit at home and watch an NFL game, studying the player’s movements so he could properly translate their movements to paper, and occasionally, he would attend a football game, be it his beloved Giants, his cousin’s D3 college games, or a high school event, just to sketch what he saw. He wasn’t half bad with a pencil, but once high school rolled around, he decided to give playing the game a shot.
As his coaches soon found out, all that studying of player’s movements came in handy. KK could read an offense better than any freshman they had ever seen, and coupled with his fair height and speed, he became an excellent leader of the Midland Park High Raging Rhinos football team, leading the school to the state quarterfinals twice. The quite, reserved young man had become a football mastermind to his teammates.
KK’s abilities were well known by his teammates, who rallied around him as team captain, but they never quite translated to being a well-known recruit. Thus, he chose to attend the University of Cincinnati and become a Bearcat, turning down offers from schools such as Vanderbilt and Duke, none of which could be considered football powerhouses. Cincinnati, he felt, would give him the best chance to succeed.
After his four years in Cincy, KK has racked up three bowl game appearances and one victory, as well as two top-25 nationa rankings. He has been named team captain three times, and though never an outpoken player, his teammates know him well as the leader of the defense and likely the whole team. His stats don't really shine, but his leadership ability and game smarts have made him a two-time all-American.
KK is now ready for the DCFL draft. His incredible awareness and great speed are sure to make him a highly-touted prospect, but his lack of both strength and size have some scouts nervous. Nevertheless, KK is a unique prospect and should see success in the DCFL.
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jballa838
07-03-2009, 12:46 PM
Player Name: Kendrick 'Bolt' Williams
Position: WR/Wildcat Q
College: L.S.U.
Height: 6'2 3/4"
Weight: 180
Projected 40: 4.16
Projected Bench: 7
Bio: Kendrick was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he grew up being a 4 sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball, football, and running track. He was a Junior Olympic record holder for 13-14 year old boys when he ran a 100 in 10.9 as a fresh faced 14 year old. He continued playing all 4 until after his junior year in high school, when he won the Louisiana State Track and Field 100 dash championship in an astonishing 10.24. He was offered a "full ride with benefits" to go to LSU and signed immediately. He quit basketball and baseball, where he was first team all state in both, but couldn't give up his one love, football. His senior year he started at Quarterback and ran for 1800 yards and 29 touchdowns, while throwing for 2000 yards and 19 touchdowns, with just 11 interceptions. His highlight reel plays from everywhere on the field (Had 5 interceptions, took all back to the house) took his team to the Louisiana State finals where he ultimately lost and recieved a hairline fracture in his wrist. Unable to play in High school All-American games, he went to the Boston Indoor Championships and went 6.75 in the 60m dash, breaking the HS National record. His long jump of 23'11 was also victorious on that day. He won the 1,2,4 and long jump his senior year and it appeared his football career was done for.
College: As a freshman, he ran an NCAA best 6.63 in the 60m, but choked at National Championships, running an abysmal 6.90 and placing 11th. With that fire in his system, he worked harder than ever, and went 9.85 in the 100m at Outdoor Nationals. He then went pro in track and signed with Nike. He went 9.87 at the USA Olympic Trials and made the team in 2nd behind Tyson ***. At the Olympics he placed 6th with a 9.90. His college recruitment went under scrutiny when he was sued by the LSU boosters for breach of contract, since the benefits he recieved his freshman year came with the stipulation he would stay at LSU for all 4 years. Nike dropped him from their team stating he was "not the type of athletes we employ" and no other shoe company would pick him up. Running unattached at a meet following the Olympics, he ran a world record 9.64 which was right under the illegal wind limit. It was then announced that he failed a test for testosterone and was perma-banned from Track. It was debated on wheither the testosterone levels were high because of a shady trainer who gave him a protein supplement that had it in there to make him fail the test, or if he was a cheater. He passed 7 consecutive drug tests after, but to no avail, since he was already banned. Distrought, he decided to try and play Professional Football. At 19 years old, he was too young to join the NFL, and he was yet to peak as an athlete. That's when he was told about the DCFL and he decided to enter his name in the draft and work on his skills. At a public workout at the U of Oregon, he ran times of 4.16 in the 40 and had a vert of 39 3/4" while showcasing a decent arm and some pretty nice hands. Only one year removed from football, this former blue chip recruit hopes the DCFL will be his way to prove to the world there is no better athlete than him. Bolt Williams often refers to himself in the 3rd person and has a confrontational personality type, that has gotten him in trouble with the media. The statement that caused the uproar was after the ACC championships he was asked, "You have the fastest time in the nation so far this year, think you can compete at this level at Nationals?" Bolt Williams then replied, "Bolt Williams doesn't compete with b******, Bolt Williams destroys mother f***in b****es who try and compete with him. Those p**** a** n****s ain't s*** to mo f***in Bolt Williams. They are lucky to be on the same f***in track as Bolt Williams. Bolt Williams will beat they a**es and f*** they girlfriends after I beat these b****es. B****es love a winner, and that's what Bolt Williams is. Now please excuse me, I gotta go run train on some hoes."
He has never apologized for that statement to this day, which was aired uncensored on National Television.
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thefalconer
07-03-2009, 01:32 PM
Player Name: Michael Vick
Position: QB
College: Boston College
Age: 25
Height: 6'5
Weight: 220
Projected 40: 4.95
Projected Bench: 18
Bio: Michael was a four-sport athlete at William Penn Charter School where he excelled as a Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track athlete. He won numerous recognitions within his state and accepted a full scholarship to BC following his father's footsteps as a QB. He struggled his first two years and was even benched midseason of his Sophomore year. That off-season, the introverted Vick made remarkable strides in building relationships with his teammates and heeding a leadership role on the team. His growth in intangibles directly correlated with success on the field as in his Junior year, Vick led the Eagles to a 10 win season and an ACC Championship.
Vick has been heavily scouted and has been praised for his quick release and excellent mechanics as well as his golden personality. However, his statistics in college show a high number of interceptions that is alarming to some, but others refute this stat because of the pass-happy offense that BC ran. One league scout was quoted, "Michael Vick is a starting QB in the DCFL. There's always gonna be doubts and uncertainties about a player but from what I've seen, you put this kid on the field and he'll make things happen. His mechanics are highly efficient and ready for the pro-level. His arm strength is formidable and his spot-on accuracy makes up for any lack of arm strength. I'm extremely excited to see this kid take charge of a franchise."
Michael Vick has been relatively injury-free throughout his career and was bothered by a niggling ankle injury throughout college but played through it in many games. Whereas his mobility is not supreme, his pocket awareness is second to none as he avoids sacks with alert decision making and timely steps up in the pocket to avoid pass rush.
Strengths: Leadership, top intangibles, good decision maker, stellar mechanics, quick release, good pocket awareness, precise accuracy, solid arm, good build for QB.
Weaknesses: Mobility, does not have a cannon of an arm
Player Comparison: Matt Ryan
BuckNaked
07-03-2009, 01:43 PM
Player Name: Johnson "Beef Whistle" Johnson
Position: WR
College: UCLA
Height: 6'0
Weight: 195
Projected 40: 4.28
Projected Bench: 13
Bio: Nobody is really sure if his name, Johnson Johnson, was an accident by his usual drunken, absent father or whether he was just dicking around (pun intended). He's grown through a childhood of pretty insults considering the name Johnson Johnson and has learned to embrace it and now it it his biggest marketing tools. Johnson is a showboater, and a fan favorite. His dream is to buy out the popular brand name Johnson & Johnson. But enough of his economical ambitions, he's a fantastic football player. He breaks all type of Pac-10 records that I'm too lazy to post. Just two things to keep in mind, don't disrespect him and show him the god damn money (yes, I have just completed a viewing of Jerry Macguire on Starz).
Strengths: Speed, Strength, Hands, Route Running, Meat Stick
Weaknesses: Blocking, Attitude
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eaglesalltheway
07-03-2009, 01:58 PM
Ben Grant
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DT (#99)
6'2 1/2", 313
Age: 25 (3rd yr Pro)
College: Penn State
40 time: 4.89
Bench Reps: 41
Positives: Spectacular physical specimen. Great size, strength, and athletecism. Elite pass rusher for the position. Has long, arms and can absolutely manhandle Offensive Linemen. Uses great technique in his pass rush, as well as proper use of leverage and hand placement. Has mastered the spin, swim, and rip moves, as well as a devastating bull rush. Explosive off of the snap of the ball, great reflexes and quick feet allow him to get an extra jump on slower offensive linemen. Has quick hands, when combined with his long arms, it makes it difficult for Offensive Linemen to get their hands on him. Has a motor that never quits, and plays with controlled anger. Requires double teaming in passing situations, and even then, he can split the gap or overpower his opponents. Will get lots of pressure on the QB, will collapse the pocket. Excellent at performing stunts. When he doesn't get the sack, he will pressure the QB into poor decisions or bat the ball down with his incredible extension. Can deliver bone-crushing hits. Will wreak havoc in the run game, will win almost any one on one matchup by sheer overpowering and athletecism or quickness and agility. Must be double teamed in the run game. Is able to shed some blocks due to his arm length, strength, and demeanor, and will consistently make the tackle. Has a history of forcing fumbles as frequent as any defensive player. Due to his incredible lower body strength, he can still hold the point of attack even when he is being double teamed. Created opportunities for the rest of the defense with the attention he gets. Plays faster than he times. Can run a play down from behind, whethr it be an outside run or a screen. An incredible worker with top football knowledge and understanding. Has no off-field issues or injury concerns. Spends a lot of time in the weight room as well as in film study. Conditioning is good, doesn't need to be rested, though a rotation will improve his effectiveness. Still relatively young and has room to improve. Very scheme diverse, can play either 4-3 DT position due to his combination of size and athletecism, or play 3-4 Nose due to his strength and ability to absorb blockers, though his best fit is in the 4-3. Has been a winner at every level. A rare player that comes around once in a lifetime.
Negatives: Will struggle against elite pairings of double teams in the run game. Can only hold the point of attack for a limitted time with two behemoths in front of him. Not the best fit as a 3-4 End. Isn't necessarily a vocal leader, but quiet and leads by example. Looks a little lean considering his listed size, however, still is well built. Will struggle on the rare occasion he is asked to be put into coverage, and doesn't have great hands if given the opportunity. He can't fly and there is only one of him, lol.
Comparison: Reggie White of DTs.
College Statistics:
FR: 12 GP, 11 GS, 56 TKL, 14 TFL, 7 SCK, 2 PBU, 0 INT, 0 YDS, 0 TD, 1 SFTY, 3 FF, 1 FR
SO: 13 GP, 13 GS, 71 TKL, 17 TFL, 9.5 SCK, 2 PBU, 1 INT, 3 YDS, 0 TD, 0 SFTY, 4 FF, 3 FR
JR: 13 GP, 13 GS, 93 TKL, 27 TFL, 11.5 SCK, 1 PBU, 0 INT, 0 YDS, 0 TD, 2 SFTY, 3 FF, 4 FR
SR: 13 GP, 13 GS, 112 TKL, 31 TFL, 15 SCK, 3 PBU, 1 INT, 29 YDS, 1 TD, 1 SFTY, 7 FF, 4 FR
Professional Statistics:
2007: 78 TKL, 16 TFL, 9 SCK, 1 PBU, 0 INT, 0 YDS, 0 TD, 0 SFTY, 4 FF, 1 FR
2008: 101 TKL, 25 TFL, 13.5 SCK, 3 PBU, 1 INT, 0 YDS, 0 TD, 1 SFTY. 4 FF, 3 FR
Biography
Youth
Grew up in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and is the youngest of 3 boys in the family. Love for athletics began at a young age, as soon as he could walk it was obvious he was meant to be an athlete. Participated in Little League Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, and of course, football. Due to the competitiveness between him and his two brothers, who were one and three years older than him, he was always working hard so he could compete with them. Was always a little overweight when he was in elementary school, and was made fun of.
Once he reached his early teens, he focused more on football and wrestling. He had always been a great wrestler, and was beginning to show his doinance in it as well. Worked hard to lose wieght and become a better player. He played along both lines in Middle School, and many of his coaches nticed the prominent future ahead of him, and knew it could happen due to his hard work and determination.
High School
Got to high school where he was a varsity wrestler, track member (thrower), and a starting Left Tackle and Defensive Tackle from the first snap of the season in his freshman year, with his brother, Steven, next to him at DE and the other Tackle. The two were dubbed the best tackle duo in the state, even in their first season together. The two were constantly working together, making eachother better. In their first year together, they helped an offense to the state semis and a rushing total of almost 2,000 yards, as well as neither letting up a sack.
Ben Grant was also a very successful wrestler, could go up agsinst the seniors in his conference because he was just as physically developed, if not moreso, than them. He lost one match all year, in the State Heavyweight Championship. His next three years in wrestling saw even more success, going undefeated, and fulfilling an incredible feat, winning three straight state championships in the Heavyweight division. His high school track career saw similar success. As a thrower, he holds conference record for the Javelin, Discus, and Shotput.
His sophomore season saw similar success on the football field. Ben and Steven were once again paired up at the Tackle positions on offense, as well as right next to eachother on defense. By now, the two had promised eachother they would go to Penn State and continue their success in college. Both had double-digit sack seasons, and a game where both had 4 sacks. Their team would have an undefeated regular season, but their Championship aspirations would be cut short in districts in a major upset.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the only thing cut short in Ben Grant's sophomore year. His brother Steven was diagnosed with brain cancer, and would lose his battle in May of that year. This loss was a major blow to his town, his family, and especially Ben. After he recovered from the loss of his brother, he vowed to work hard enough for the both of them and would promise to dedicate the rest of his life to his brother. He began the wrok ethic that has made him so successful right at this moment.
In his junior year, Ben felt an emptiness on the field without his brother there, but channeled his emotions and worked it to his benefit. He would have his best year yet on both sides of the ball. He was an offensive line just by himself, and became such a force on the defensive side that he was getting offers from all over the country, but he knew where he was going, to Penn State to fulfill his promise to his brother. His team would go on to the state championship, but would lose in a heartbreaker in the final minutes. That season he had amassed over 25 sacks, and had earned All-American Honors on both sides of the ball, as well as being named both a Gatorade and McDonald's All-American. The season still felt like a failure because he wasn't able to win the championship for his brother.
His senior year was full of anticipation. Having already decided his collegiate future, he focused on his schoolwork and on football. He once again started at LT and DT. His team would cruise with an undefeated regular season, amassing over 2,000 yard rushing and 1,500 yards passing. Grant would continue his dominance on the defensive side of the ball as well. Amassing tackles and sacks like none other in state history, as well as forcing key turnovers in clutch situation. His senior year would ultimately come down to the final play of the State Chamiopnship game, with his team down 24-20, and 6 seconds left on the clock, with his offense at their opponents 40, he would lead the way for his signature High School play. It was a sweep, with Grant as one of the lead blockers. He pancaked his opponent at end, cut the LBs angle out of the way and sent him for a ride, then seeked out the safety and smothered him at the 15, while his RB cruised into the end zone as time expired. Touchdown! Emmaus wins 26-24! His dream that he shared with his brother had been realized, and he broke down on the field. He would once again garner all types of awards, including All-American Honors again, as well as many academic accolades. Graduated with a 4.1 GPA and was one of the speakers at his classes graduation.
College
Entering his freshman year at Penn State, expectations were high for Ben Grant. He was majoring in civil engineering. Fans and boosters were calling for big things, and whoa, did he back them up. He was active for his first game, and got in in the first third down situation. The stands at Beaver Stadium were roaring. And in a "Rudy" like moment, he came in on the first play and blew past his opponent for a sack. The stadium exploded, and from then on, the coaches and the fans knew they had the makings of a great player. He would finish the game with that sack and a forced fumble, as well as 6 tackles. He would have the starters role fromt he next week, and the rest of his collegiate career. He would win Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors, as well as second Team All Big Ten.
His sophomore season at Penn State would just be another building block to where he is now. He played his best when the best was needed, having 1.5 sacks against Ohio State, 2 against Mighigan, and 1.5 in the Outback Bowl. Teams were gameplanning against him, and he was still having major impacts on game. He led Penn State to a Top 10 Defense, and would earn first team All Big Ten honors, and would earn a Second Team All-American honor.
His junior year was an explosion. Expectation were high both for Grant and Penn State. They were a top 5 team nationally, and expected to win the Big Ten. Grant was a Pre-Season All American and first team Big Ten selection. Penn State would go on to have a 11-1 record, and were facing USC in the Ntional Championship game. Grant would have a huge game against the machine that is USC, with 2.5 sacks, 4 TFLs, and 9 tackles, as well as a pass deflection. But it just wasn't enough, and USC would beat Penn State 27-17. Grant would go on to win the Bronco Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, Outland, and Vince Lombardi awrds, as well as finishing 3rd in the Maxwell award, for best college football player.
Many people expected Grant to leave for professional football after his junior year, but that is not the type of person he is. He had to finish his education, get his degree, and complete what he and his brother sought to do, win a national Championship for Penn State. Expectations were once again very high for the team and Grant, and both held their end of the deal on expectations. Grant had his most productive season, and Penn State entered the national Championship against now-rival, USC, in the Rose Bowl. Once again, Grant would step up his play on the big stage. He had 2 Sacks, 5 TFLs, 10 tackles, 2 Forced Fumbles, one of which resulted in a return for a TD. His efforts, as well as the rest of the team, would be enough for Penn State to attain the ultimate goal of the National Championship. He would once again earn All-American Honors, as well as Bronco Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, Outland, and Vince Lombardi awards. He also won the Maxwell award, an accomplishment that is unheard of. He also finished the highest in Heisman rankings for a defensive linemen in the history of the award, however, didn't win the honor.
Joe Paterno would go on to say that Ben Grant is not only the best football player he has ever coached, but the best young man he has ever encountered. He felt priveledged to have him for 4 years. Very high accolades from one of the greatest figures in football history.
Professional Career
He came into professional football, once again with high expectations. And once again, he showed he can live up to those expectations. His rookie year he came in and made an immediate impact. Improving his teams' pass rush as well as run stoppping abilities. He would finish second in Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, and earned a starters position on the Pro-Bowl team. In his second season, after establishing himself as an elite DT his rookie year, he reached a level of play that not many other defenders can reach. He had 10 consecutive games with at least one sack, and became a real threat to cause turnovers. He has already propelled himself into an elite position, despite his young age.
Thanks to his platform as a professional athlete, he has been able to use his name, time and money to dedicate to many causes that he feels need attention. He donates to many cancer foundations and research companies, including the Ronald McDonald house. He is also a vocal leader against bullying and childhood obesity. Has devoted plenty of his time and effort into helping others, and will continue to do so.
Done... (will probably fiddle with it though)
Hurricanes25
07-03-2009, 02:13 PM
Player Name: James Speed
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Rutgers
Height: 6'0
Weight: 190
Projected 40: 4.35
Projected Bench: 12
Bio:
James grew up in New York City. He played football and basketball growing up. In High School he was the starting WR on the varsity team for 3 years. He was also the starting SG on the basketball team for all 4 years. He helped lead the football team to a city championship in his senior year. After his HS career ended, he set many career school records including receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, return yards and return touchdowns. He was heavily recruited. Duke and UNC recruited him to play basketball. Miami and Rutgers heavily recruited him to play football. His dream was to always play football so it came down to Miami and Rutgers. He chose to play his college ball at Rutgers.
After accepting the scholarship from Rutgers, Coach Schiano told him that he would not be redshirted and he would see the field during his freshman year. During his freshman year, he saw the field as kick and punt returner. He had 2return touchdowns and became a freshman All American. James became a starting WR as well as starting KR for his sophmore year. His year was slowed do to injuries. His breakout year was his junior year. He became one of the nations best recievers and was a finalist for the Biletnikoff award. His senior year was his best year yet. He became an All-American. He won the Biletnikoff award and came in third for the Heisman trophy. James Speed will go down as one of Rutgers' best ever wide recievers.
Strengths: Amazing speed(4.35). Above average hands. Great leadership skills. Is not a "diva".
Weaknesses: Needs to improve his route running. Needs to become more physical.
Notes: Comes from a very athletic family. His father was a RB for Rutgers in the early 80's. His mother was on the softball team. James is a very smart kid. He graduated Rutgers with a 3.75 gpa.
Jensen
07-03-2009, 02:17 PM
Player Name: Caleb Westgarth
Position: DE/OLB
College: Arizona State - Senior
Height: 6'4
Weight: 254
Projected 40: 4.52
Projected Bench: 27
Bio: Born into a family of 7, Westgarth is the youngest of his family at 21 years of age. Westgarth grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona and for most of his life enjoyed playing basketball over football. He made varsity for both sports in high school, but decided to leave his sports history behind when he attended Arizona State to focus more on academics. However, Westgarth was convinced by a close buddy of his to try out for the football team, and as a sophomore in college made the team as a walk-on. He never started any games as a sophomore, but did manage to play in over half the games as a situational pass rusher. After going through a rigorous workout regimen over the offseason, Westgarth came back bigger, stronger, and in the best shape of his life his junior season. He won the starting job and didn't disappoint. He was dominant against the pass, leading ASU in sacks by a good margin. He was also named the MVP of ASU's bowl game against Purdue when he recorded 3 sacks while also causing 3 turnovers, including a recovered forced fumble for the game-winning touchdown. He returned his senior year and performed even better. He once again led the team in sacks while also leading in tackles for loss. While he has played DE his entire college career, he projects as a 3-4 OLB professionally. That doesn't mean he doesn't have the ability to play DE, because he certainly does, scouts just seem to think he would be better suited as a 3-4 OLB. He has drawn early comparisons to DeMarcus Ware.
Strengths: He is an exceptional pass rusher and blitzer. Has excellent quickness that allows him to get past blockers more easily while also being able to change directions and find holes in the line. Has a quick first step and a great variety of moves to get to the QB. Also possesses amazing strength, as he can overpower some offensive linemen in his pursuit of the QB. Uses his arms well to disengage a linemen. Can outmuscle or out-hustle his blocker. Big hitter who can demolish his opponent and also cause a lot of turnovers. Has the ability to disrupt a lot of plays with his amazing ability to get to the QB. Great discipline on the field, and hardly ever takes a penalty. Not injury-prone, as he has never endured a serious injury. Has a non-stop motor and is a leader on the defense.
Weaknesses: Primarily a pass rusher, as he is about average against the run and struggles in pass coverage. He can be faked out by receivers and sometimes get out-run by quicker ones. He's willing to go against the run, but could use some work on his defense against it. Will sometimes get overpowered by stronger linemen reducing his effect against the pass. Sometimes will let his emotions get the best of him. Still a little raw.
Hines
07-03-2009, 02:22 PM
Player Name: Seth Harris Jr.
Position: RB
College: Penn State
Height: 5'11
Weight: 215
Projected 40: 4.39
Projected Bench: 18
Bio:
An unknown recruit coming out of Pittsburgh, PA, Harris played with a chip on his shoulder throughout his college career. Came to Penn State weighing 175 pounds and beefed up to be a chisled 215 pound monster. Scouts started to take notice to his potential when he broke off a 75 yard touchdown run against Ohio State his freshman year. A 3 year starter finished his career with 3,875 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns, all school records. Stayed in school all four years due to a promise he gave to his mother on getting his degree.
A powerful runner inside, but the speed to hit the outside draws comparisons to New York Jet, Thomas Jones. Harris is also an excellent receiver out of the backfield. He has terrific feet and very good vision. He hits the whole hard with very good power. He has some return ability, but might not return any kicks in the pros due to his durability. A very hard worker and a very strong character makes him attractive to every team. Not a me first player and always does what is asked of him and puts the team first. Has shown he can carry a load.
He also has weaknesses in his game. He isn't a very strong blocker and sometimes gets overpowered by blitzing linebackers and defensive ends. Duribility is also a minor concern when he missed a few games with a dinged shoulder and sprained ankles. Also had some fumble problems, but can be corrected.
Harris looks like a major prospect in the 2009 Draft. Teams have seemed to fall in love with his swagger, work ethic, attitude, and the way he plays the game.
Father, Seth Harris Sr, is also a pro football coach.
neko4
07-03-2009, 02:36 PM
Player Name: Joe "Tank" Jackson
Position: HB
College: Catholic University of America (D3)
Age: 23
Height: 5-6
Weight: 211
Projected 40: 4.30
Projected Bench: 18
Bio: Growing up in some of the roughest neighborhoods in Washington DC, Tank had a messed childhood. He looked up to the drug dealers in the area and began selling soft drugs in high school. It was also during this time he got the nickname Tank. Despite his short height, Tank carried alot of weight (very well I might add). He was the ultimate power back at the goalline, but also had the quickness to juke out defenders and take it to the house. He rushed for over 4,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in his High School career and accepted a full ride to Kansas State (A college known for shorter RB's like Darren Sproles and Rock Cartwright). While in Manhattan Kansas, Tank got connected to a local Crystal Meth dealer. Tank, short on cash, decided he was going to buy some Meth from him and sell it. On his way there he got pulled over for speeding. His car happened to also be filled with marijuana. He was arrested, charged and subsequently kicked out of K State just a few days before his first game.
The next year (now aged 19) Tank attended a community college just outside of DC and played football there. He was visibly overweight and out of shape. Not many colleges seemed interested. He was never charged for planning to buy and sell Meth, but rumors circulated about it. Production-wise though, Tank dominated at the community college. Just before the end of the school year, Tank got a call. It was from the coach of the Catholic University of America (A D3 college in Washington DC). He said that Tank could come to Catholic if he passed a few drug tests, sat for a year, got his grades up and worked as a janitor at the school. Tank, desperate for a chance to play again accepted the somewhat under the table deal.
Tank sat for a year. Made money to pay for school. Got his grades up (Actually had a 3.8 GPA). And got back in shape. At 21, Tank was back on the field and was even given money from the school to help pay for the expensive college.
His first year as a Sophomore he rushed for 2,505 yards and 29 touchdowns leading Catholic to the playoffs and losing in overtime to Mount Union in the National Championship game. Tank was elligible to come out for the draft as a result of many years of college before football, but declined.
The next year Tank went above and beyond. He rushed for 3,164 and 34 touchdowns. He averaged close to 300 yards a game and dominated the Division III. The national championship game was a rematch. Jackson only rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown, but got a screen pass and took it to the endzone from his own 15 yard line with just 3 seconds left in the game. Jackson's touchdown became a YouTube sensation. He has decided to comeout early.
Right now Jackson is preparing for the combine. He is also a member of several legalize marijuana groups.
Scout's Oppinion of Jackson: Jackson is the ulitmate package at RB. He can run, catch and block. He carries his weight very well. He is as powerful as a 230 pound back, but has sprinter speed. Has a low center of gravity, very shifty and has great vision. Jackson isn't perfect though. He has never played a DI team, so he maybe overated. Obviously there are some character concerns that could resurface. He has always had a visible fumble problem that might get worse against bigger opponets. Has some small injury history from his Community College days, although that can be attributed to being out of shape. He has carried the load the last two years too.
Bottomline: Jackson is a special player. A hardworker from a troubled past that has fell from top to bottom and is trying to get back to the top. He always plays with a chip on his shoulder and plays best when it matters most. He is likely to be a late rounder, even with a good combine, but he has a bright future and as Sinatra once said, "The best is yet to come" (for Tank Jackson that is)
(Not sure if you can actually get kicked out for selling weed)
badgerbacker
07-03-2009, 02:40 PM
Name- Leopold Carmichael
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Position- WR/RB, RS
School/Country- Colorado
Height- 5'9"
Weight- 178
Projected 40- 4.28
Projected bench- 20 reps
Bio-Carmichael attended Loveland High School in Loveland, Colorado, and helped lead both his football and track teams to State Championships in both his Junior and Senior years. As the team's option quarterback, he was considered to be one of the best high school players in the nation. Was rated the #1 athlete by Rivals and Scout in 2006 (and #4 and #7 overall player, respectively). He was offered and accepted a full scholarship to play college football at The University of Colorado. As a track athlete he competed in the 100 m, 200 m, 4x100 m and 4x400 meter.
2007 - Made an instant impact for the Buffaloes in his freshman year. The first time he touched the ball in his collegiate career resulted in a 76 yard punt return for a TD. Lead the nation in special teams TDs with 4 punts returned all the way and 2 kickoffs. In addition to being the team's primary Punt and Kick returner, Carmichael saw plenty of action on offense serving as an explosive change of pace running back, slot receiver and was part of many end arounds and reverses. Named to both the Freshman All-American and 2nd All-Big 12 teams.
2008 - Followed up his explosive Freshman campaign with a truly breakout Sophomore year. While continuing to give special teams coaches across the nation nightmares with his uncanny ability to take the ball all the way back, he was also given more opportunities to be a regular for Colorado's offense as both a running back and receiver. His hybrid role on offense proved to be deadly as he accumulated over 800 yards rushing and 600 yards receiving while leading the nation in plays of 20 yards or more. Carmichael again lead the nation in special teams TDs with 6 punt return TDs and 1 kickoff return TD. Named 1st team All-Big 12 and 2nd team All-American.
2009 - 2009 proved to be an unbelievable year for both Carmichael and Colorado. With him leading the offense and special teams the Buffaloes finished 13-1, and ended the season as Big 12 Champions and Fiesta Bowl Champions. Carmichael once again saw an increase in work load on offense and once again, he did not disappoint. While being the team's primary running back, Carmichael also saw plenty of action split out wide, running routes. He certainly proved the doubters who claimed he was too small to run the ball wrong as he finished with over 1300 rushing yards as well as adding nearly 800 yards receiving. His game changing abilities can best be seen in the Big 12 Championship game when he rushed for 192 yards and 2 TDs, had 140 yards and a TD receiving, and provided the game winning score with a 87 yard punt return with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game. Lead the nation in All Purpose yards, All Purpose TDs, Special Teams TDs, and Yards per carry. Named to the 1st Team All-Big 12, named a 1st Team All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy.
Personal - Carmichael is seen as a "Golden Boy" by some. His good looks have landed him numerous modeling contracts as well as being named the Sexiest Athlete by Cosmopolitan magazine. Is rumored to be dating Hollywood starlet Keira Knightley, much to the disappointment of women across the country. He has studied Karate since the age of 5 and earned a first degree black belt at the age of 12. He continues to study mixed martial arts. Chose to enter the DCFL draft after obtaining his Journalism degree in only 3 years.
Scouting Report -
Strengths - Unparalleled speed and quickness. Simply impossible to touch in the open field. Has great hands and does a good job running routes when he is asked to. Patient runner and waits for holes to develop while rushing out of the backfield or returning kicks. Has great balance and despite his size, won't go down unless the defender does a good job of wrapping up. Extremely coachable player, gets along great with teammates and does whatever he can to help the team win. Active in the weightroom and as a result has a strong, chiseled physique. Proved to be a very durable player.
Weaknesses - Doesn't have great size. Isn't going to run anybody over. Doesn't have the body mass to provide much help in pass protection. Will occasionally give ground and lose yards while going for the big play instead of accepting a minimal gain. Never really played a specific position full time.
Notes - Regardless of whether a team chooses to utilize Carmichael as a WR or RB, it is obvious that he will be the most dangerous returnmen in the DCFL. A high character guy, he is a very hard worker and will provide a great face for any franchise.
Comparison - Percy Harvin/Devin Hester
KCJ58
07-03-2009, 03:26 PM
Player Name: Crail Johnson
Position: QB
College: Arizona State
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 240
Projected 40: 4.96
Projected Bench: 8-10
Bio: Crail Johnson grew up in Los Angeles, CA he was an all-area QB when he was a Jr. & Sr. at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, his Jr. year he threw 28 TD 7 INT & 2,879 yards, his Senior year he was a finalist for Gatorade National High School Player of the Year Award he threw for 39 TD 3 INT & 3,247 yards when he led his Panthers to a Bay-League Championship and a division 3 championship win over Dominques High School, Crail set a Division 3 record in that game for throwing 6 TD passes in the game and threw for 433 yards. Crail Johnson decided to go to Arizona State University in Tempe for College, due to an leg injury during Spring Practice, Crail grey shirted his freshman year. The next year he led his Sun Devils to a 10-3 record with a trip to the Holliday Bowl against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, throwing for 27 TD 7 INT, 68.6 CMP%, 3,117 yards, he was named to the Freshman All-American team and also made 2nd Team All Pac-10, his Soph. year Arizona State finished the season 12-1 and won a trip to the Rose Bowl where they beat Iowa. Crail finished 3rd in the Heisman voting that year, 2nd in Maxwell & winner of the Davey O'Brian award, he finished the season with 40 TD, 9 INT, 4,094 yards, 64.8 CMP%, Crail after 3 years of being drafted from High Schhol decides to forgo his Junior year and turn pro and hopes to be one of the 1st picks in the DCFL.
Todd Bertuzzi
07-03-2009, 03:30 PM
Player Name: Logan Stevens
Position: TE
College: Oklahoma State
Height: 6’6
Weight: 268 lbs.
Projected 40: 4.82
Projected Bench: 22
Bio:
Logan Stevens is a 24 year old tight end out of Oklahoma State. He grew up in the small town of Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. His father is hall of fame tight end Richard Stevens whom Logan wears number 88 in memory of. It was obvious from a young age Logan had an incredible talent. By age 12 colleges had already taken an interest to Logan who by that age had grown to a whopping 6’2, 211 lbs. It has been said that during the long, cold winters in Orangeville Logan would pull a giant tire 10 miles through the snow to go to the store and get eggs. Logan soon outgrew his competition up north and his father decided it would be best for his son’s career if he went and played in the states.
At age 15 Logan moved to Virginia where he attended the prestigious TC Williams Academy. This move helped Logan mature beyond his years as TC Williams is a private school where students become independent and have to cook and clean for themselves. It didn’t take Logan long to fit in at his new school and in only his second year on the team he was named captain, becoming not only the youngest but also the first tight end to be named captain. Logan lead the Titans to back to back state championships, along the way setting numerous individual state records for a tight end. At 18 Logan married his high school sweetheart, Marisa Miller.
Logan attended Oklahoma State University on a full ride scholarship. He was named captain there in his junior season and went on to set school single season and career records for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns for a tight end. Logan decided to stay his senior year and try and help an up and coming Cowboys team win a national championship. His decision paid off as Logan captained Oklahoma State to a 13-1 season and a national title.
Now that Logan’s time at Oklahoma State is done he is looking to take the next step. He is eligible for the draft this year and there is no doubt he is the top tight end to come along this decade. He is a big strong tight end who runs great routes and has very reliable hands. He is also a great blocker and has a high football IQ. Logan's game doesn't come without weaknesses though as he isn't very fast or explosive and he also has a history of injuries. He has drawn comparisons for both his style of play and his personality to Redskins tight end Chris Cooley who coincidentally grew up in Logan, Utah. Logan hopes to continue his success and winning ways in the NFL.
ATLDirtyBirds
07-03-2009, 04:10 PM
Player Name: Julio Stone
Position: WR
College: FSU
Height: 6’4
Weight: 224
Projected 40: 4.31
Projected Bench: 20
Scouting: Julio Stone is your basic definition of an athletic freak. He’s got that rare size and speed combo that every coach drools over, and no defensive coordinator or corner knows how to defend. Tremendous hands with superb leaping ability. Can read coverage and is heralded by his quarterbacks for his ability to get around the double teams that he requires. Variety of moves in the open field and doesn’t mind bowling over a defensive back either. YAC Machine. Limited injury history. One of the most confident players you will ever find. Some see it as arrogance and it can rub others the wrong way. Watch out for that ego. Has been known to call teammates and coaches out if he does not see things going the way they should. Absolutely needs to be involved in the game plan otherwise he can easily lose focus or interest. When he knows the ball isn’t coming his way, he’s been known to run his routes half speed. While his size would dictate a good blocker, he rarely is. If you don’t lay a good lick on him, he has very little desire to block. Has drawn multiple comparisons to Randy Moss and Calvin Johnson.
Bio: Grew up in a Florida neighborhood. He is the 2nd of 5 children. He’s always had a tremendous passion for sports, and was recognized as an incredible athlete early on. Up until his freshman year of High School though he starred in baseball and basketball, never football. Then once he entered high school, he took up playing football. Impressed the coaches so much, that he was immediately made the number 1 WR for the Varsity team. It took little time before people realized that Julio Stone was going places. When it was all said and done, Julio had set his High School’s records for catches, TDs, yards, and return touchdowns. He earned a 5 star prospect rating. He had limited his colleges down to 6. Miami, Florida, LSU, Texas, USC, and FSU. In the end, he chose FSU do to a new pass happy offense that would get him a lot of catches, and the promise to start right away. During spring practices however, he got into a fight with another student, and charges were filed. There were talks of him being kicked off the football team. When he heard these rumors he responded by saying, “Kick me off the team. I really don’t care. Florida State is lucky to have me, and I’m sure every other school would love to have me. I’ve got options.” However, the charges were dropped, and Stone remained on the team.
His freshman year, he lived up to the hype. He caught 66 passes for 1003 yards and 7 TDs. He missed one game due to turf toe. His sophomore year, he did even better catching 75 passes for 1260 yards and 12 TDs. Going into his junior year in which he told the local media, “Enjoy it my friends. This is the last year you are going to see me in college football. ****, why would I stay? I’ve been ready for the pros since High School.” So this was obviously his last year, and there was a lot of hype. As usual, he did not disappoint. He put up numbers to the tune of 86 catches for 1462 yards and 15 TDs. He did not end up winning the Heisman due to what many thought was the position he played, but he won the Paul Warfield trophy as well as the Fred Biletnikoff award. As expected he chose to leave early, and proclaimed, “Coaches of the DCFL, I’m sure you already know who I am, but let me introduce myself. I am Julio Floyd Stone. The greatest WR you’ve assuredly seen in your life time, and a mortal lock to remain that way long after I pass on. Be ready for me, because I’m ready to dominate the DCFL just like I’ve dominated every other league.”
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SuperKevin
07-03-2009, 04:20 PM
Player Name: Bradley "Bear" Barrington
Position: OT
College: UC Davis
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 301
Projected 40: 4.97
Projected Bench: 33 reps
Bio:
Bradley "Bear" Barrington was born in Los Angeles, CA and is the son of two character actors who encouraged individuality in their son, leading to what may be one of the most eccentric personalities the DCFL has seen. Originally started his career at UCLA but transferred after his freshman year after facing adversity from his teammates following coming out. Following his departure from UCLA, Bear dabbled in acting and had a small gig as a gossip columnist for E!. After two years, Barrington longed for a return to football and transferred to UC Davis and became a 2 time D1 FCS All-American at LT.
Strengths: Athleticism and Agility due to an extensive yoga and bicycle riding routine. Strong pass protector who would excel in a ZBS. Excellent technique and footwork. Uses his hands well and gets good leverage.
Weaknesses: Not a powerful run blocker as he has trouble driving defenders back off the line of scrimmage. Short arms. Hasn't played the highest level of competition and his colorful personality and open homosexuality may prove to be a distraction for his team.
Player Comparison: Jason Smith
yourfavestoner
07-03-2009, 04:31 PM
Player Name: Eric "Eazy" F. Baby
Position: OLB
College: San Diego State University
Height: 6'3
Weight: 245 lbs
Projected 40: 4.65
Projected Bench: 25
Bio: Born in Oceanside, CA and grew up in Chino Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles. Attended Chino Hills High School, where he starred on both sides of the ball as a fullback and a linebacker. He committed to University of California Berkeley coming out of high school and was redshirted for his freshman year. Expected to be a part of the linebacker rotation entering his redshirt freshman year, he was dismissed from the school when campus police raided his dormitory, finding enough cocaine, ecstasy, and weed to supply a small country. He was subsequently arrested and tried for possession with the intent to sell multiple controlled substances. However, the DA and prosecutors made several errors in their handling of the case, leading to a not guilty verdict.
After his expulsion from Cal, Eric decided to move back to Los Angeles, where he attended Pasadena City College. He had a stalwart season, and San Diego State University decided to take a flier on the troubled young prospect.
Eric was a two year starter at San Diego State and showed his dominant pass rushing abilities, racking up 24 sacks in his two seasons as a starter and earning All Conference honors both years. However, he frequently clashed with coaches over a variety of issues - most importantly his tendency to show up to practices and meetings intoxicated or high. Also, while there was never any evidence to prove it, there were whispers that he was linked somehow to the infamous San Diego State drug bust of 2008, where 96 students were arrested following a 6 month investigation by the DEA.
He displays more than enough talent to play at the professional level, however there are grave concerns about his maturity and character, and if those concerns will worsen once he cashes his first paycheck. Compares to Lawrence Taylor in both style of play and lifestyle.
Strengths: Incredibly adept pass rusher. Explodes off the ball with a quick first step. Displays good knowledge of how to use his hands to defeat blockers in both the pass and run game. Sound tackler who initiates contact and drives through with the hips. Very instinctive and flows to the ball without overpursuit. His style of play reflects his personality as he plays with a reckless abandon and disregard for his body.
Weaknesses: Pass coverage leaves something to be desired. Can get swallowed at the point of attack by larger offensive lineman. Has been compared to Lawrence Taylor due to his position and reckless lifestyle. Will almost certainly be a violator of the league's personal conduct and/or substance abuse policies.
TACKLE
07-03-2009, 06:37 PM
Player Name: Ray Tyson
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Position: LT
College: The U
Height: 6'5.5
Weight: 328lbs
Projected 40: 5.05
Projected Bench: 35
Strengths: Freakish natural athlete...Excellent size and extremely long arms (36.5”)... Quick and agile with exceptional balance...Very light on his feet for such a big man...A natural knee bender...Extremely strong and powerful...A mauler who totally dominates the run game…once he gets his hands on you, its over…A hard worker...Boxing background so he has a terrific initial punch and very quick feet...uses is hands very well…Plays angry and is down right nasty…always finishes his blocks…plays with a chip on his shoulder…Very physical…Explosive and is always the first player off the ball…Is quick enough to get to LB’s at the second level...Can play in both a zone and a man blocking scheme…Solid lateral movement…Great pass protector…Did not give up a sack in his senior year …Tough and durable and never missed a start due to injury...Has lots of experience against top competition...Plays with a swagger…Huge upside and has the potential to be a special Left Tackle.
Weaknesses: Raw…needs to refine his technique in pass pro…Has a tendency to be over aggressive and needs to be a bit more patient in pass pro…Has only been playing since Grade 12…Was ejected from two games at Miami for fighting…has been known to take too many unnecessary roughness penalties…Had some academic struggles early in his career…Had a very rough upbringing which raises concerns about how he’ll handle money and fame.
Notes: Was four year starter at LT…Consensus 1st team All-American as a junior and senior…Won the Outland Trophy as a senior…Could have been a top pick in last year but wanted to finish and get his degree…Can do a 360 dunk…Is the one of 9 kids…was born and raised in Miami…father is in Dade County prison and his mother left when he was young… he never could afford to play sports as a child…his oldest brother was killed in gang related violence. Growing up, he never really had a home. When he was 15, he met with a boxing trainer who would go on to train him as a boxer to help him escape the gang lifestyle. He trained for 2 years but was too big to compete at the amateur level. He then joined football in his senior year at Miami Northwestern. He became one of the most highly recruited prospects in the country…Was a captain on the National Champion Hurricanes team…Power Cleaned 415lbs...Immense potential…is a rare physical specimen who has all the tools to be a franchise LT…One of the most dominant college O-Lineman in years…a high risk/high reward player who if he can stay out trouble and fights, could be a very special player at the next level.
Comparison - Walter Jones/Larry Allen
CJSchneider
07-03-2009, 06:41 PM
User Name: CJSchneider
Player Name: Normand “No No” Jackson
Age: 22
Position: MLB
College: USC
Height: 6'2
Weight: 250
Strengths:
Has the size and bulk you look for in a MLB. Tough and aggressive at the point of attack. Sheds blockers well and makes the big hit. Great against the run. Mature and a leader on and off the field.
Weaknesses:
Does not do well in coverage. Allows instincts to take over and misses plays at times. Despite good speed, his change direction skills are lacking. Is not as good at practice as he is in the game.
Background:
Was not heavily recruited out of High School for football. Originally planned on playing basketball for Stanford. Father was also a product of USC and played minor league baseball and arena football as a QB. Mother has a PhD in Biochemistry.
Became a 3 year starter at USC. Majored in Geology and held a 4.0 average.. Became team Captain his Junior year. Won the Draddy Trophy and was a finalist for the Lombardi Trophy. Led USC’s defense to a BCS Championship over LSU as a Senior. Received the Dick Butkus Award and was again a finalist for the Lombardi Trophy. Was a two-time All-American.
Predicted 40: 4.69
Predicted Bench: 39 reps at 225
YAYareaRB
07-03-2009, 06:45 PM
Player Name: Tyson Kase-Owens
Position: SS
College: University of Southern California
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215 lbs.
Projected 40: 4.5
Projected Bench: 15 Reps of 225
Bio:
Tyson Kase-Owens was born and raised in Eueless, Texas. He attended Trinity High School where he starred as the starting Free Safety for 3 straight seasons. His Junior and Senior years, he doubled as the Trojans' starting Quarterback. In those same years, he led the Euless Trinity Trojans over to two convincing 5A state title. He was also instrumental in ensuring the Trojans' dominance when beat California high school football powerhouse De La Salle high. When all was said and done, Tyson's number 9 jersey number was retired for his efforts. Statistically, he rewrote the Texas High School football record book. Offensively, he passed the likes of Colt McCoy in Passing Yards and Rushing yards for a QB. Defensively, his record shattering 17 interceptions in one season put him over the top. When he looked up, he had close to 30 offers sitting on the table from Division 1a schools.
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Rather than sticking with the home team Texas Longhorns, Tyson stirred up quite a rumble from the lone star state when he picked to stay a Trojan for the next couple years. Tyson committed to the University of Southern California to play as a safety. Contrary to popular beliefe, Tyson loved every minute of playing in Southern Cal. In his first year, he was a special teams all star often making sportscenter top 10 plays for the hits he made and at the end of the season, he was given the Special Teams Player of the Year award for his efforts. With the graduation of the two starting safeties, Tyson knew this was his chance to step in the spotlight.. and that HE DID. With his first season starting he finished 5th on the team in tackles, 3rd in solo tackles, 4th in sacks, and 1st in interceptions which he had 8. Tyson's names was continuing to grow.
The next two seasons at USC were nothing short of dramatic. Tyson and a few teammates were suspended from the team for off campus bar fight that Tyson reportedly started and finished. With the arrest, Coach Pete Carroll thought it would be best for Tyson to take a year off of football to get his head right. Tyson was determined to change his mind. That he did and by week 7 Tyson was a regular in the defensive backfield again. His stats were diminished but his presence and impact was felt as the Trojans finished the season in the Rose Bowl.
He was back in the spotlight of the country and many draftniks were picking him to be a top 10 selection in the NFL draft. He led the nation in INTs with 14, 3 of those were taken back for TDs. He was also seemingly bigger in stature and the hits he put on the ball carriers were evident of growth. He recorded four 10+ tackle games.
Awards:
+ 1st Team All Pac-10
+ 1st Team All-American
+ Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year
+ Jim Thorpe Award Winner
After doing it all, Tyson again shocked the football world when he decided to forego the NFL draft and declare for hte DCFL draft. He had no comment on the decision.
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Scouting Report
Strengths - Tyson is a FOOTBALL player. He's probably the most sure shot All-Star in the draft. He can play both safety spots. His closing speed and tackling ability are unmatched. His nose for the ball and ball hawking ability are second to none. Thrives while in the zone, playing deep middle field like its his home. His footwork is precise. Very fluid hips. He's surprisingly good at shedding blocks and playing through traffic. His blitzing and finishing ability is top notch. His game speed is unprecedented. His attitude is that of a rabid wolverine. His demeanor on the field is that of a junkyard dog, protecting his keep. Real student of the game.
Weaknesses - His backpedal speed is merely average. Stands too tall while backpedaling. May struggle in man coverage. Hes vastly undisciplined and at times uncontrollable. Will almost always go for the big hit and big play and it may lead to misses and missed plays. Too aggressive at times and lets his emotions get the best of him. Some people question his coachability. Many point to his off the field issues.. seems to be a magnet to bad behavior. Could add a few pounds to be maximize his athleticism.
Comparison - LaRon Landry
DeepThreat
07-03-2009, 07:41 PM
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Player Name: Domenik "Donkey Kong" Coleman
Position: DE/UT/LB
College: Ohio
Age: 20
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 297
Projected 40: 4.4-4.5
Projected Bench: 50
Bio: Coleman was born to a 15 year old mother in the ghetto of Cleveland. The first of 7 kids, Coleman would often skip school to work. Each morning he ran a 5 mile paper route. During the day he would work construction if he didn't attend school. The construction company he was employed by would later be prosecuted for child labor. The filed for bankruptcy in 2006.
Coleman led a troubled youth and showed no effort at anything until he was approached by the high school football coach. Despite never haven shown any interest in sports, he played both football and basketball his freshman year.
He was immediately dominant and started for both teams. In football he played offensive and defensive tackle, and was a center on the basketball team.
He was suspended his entire sophomore year from football after being caught having "inappropriate relations" with two female students in an unused classroom. He was also smoking marijuana and drinking vodka at the time. He was suspended from school for several weeks for the incident, but it wasn't considered a huge deal. He was also suspended for much of the basketball season for allegedly having sex with a teacher he would later refer to as "a Megan Fox clone". They were caught on the basketball court and several cheerleaders were also involved. The teacher would be fired and Coleman would continue with the relation ship for several years having two of his seven children with her. The teacher now works as a model, and has a net worth of over $100 million. This was also the time where Coleman got the first of his currently 29 tattoos which cover most of his body, excluding his face.
Coleman broke out during his junior year, and set several high school records in stats such as sacks, tackles, and tackles for loss. He also dominated at left tackle. Divison I schools began recruiting Coleman after this season, in basketball as well, as he averaged a triple double per game.
Coleman went into his senior season as the nation's number one football recruit. He continued off of the previous season's dominance. During this time frame, Coleman began driving a brand new Bentley, wearing a giant diamond earring, and started wearing huge golden necklaces and designer clothes. This causes some people to accuse Coleman of accepting money and gifts from boosters, though this was never proven.
Coleman would get in another off the season incident just after his football season finished. He allegedly fired several shots out of his "junk car", a brand new Mustang GT convertible and run over a bystander. The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence and witness testimonial, despite occurring during rush hour on one of downtown Cleveland's busiest streets. The car was also registered in Coleman's name, a big African American male with dread locks (Coleman's description) seen driving the car, and gun shells found matching one of Coleman's many guns. The car was also blaring Coleman's favorite artist (50 cent) and the gun shots were fired at several rival football players who had just beaten Coleman's team in dramatic fashion. This would cause many to accuse Coleman of bribing witnesses and police, though this was never investigated.
College
Coleman would go on to attend Ohio State over prestigious schools such as Florida, USC, and Notre Dame. Despite his obvious character concerns, Coleman was a perfect student. He chose to have a dual major in Physics and computer programming. He would later win the Rhodes Scholarship, though he would turn this down to "pursue his true love, the game of football". He would graduate after with both degrees after only three years.
Coleman finished his senior year in high school weighing in at 6'5" 320 pounds. He would grow two inches and lose 30 pounds before his college career. He would eventually settle in around 295 pounds.
He completely quit playing offense and began his college career starting at under tackle, though he would be moved to defensive end midway through the season. He would finish the season with 10 sacks.
Coleman was expected to break out his sophomore season and fans were excited to see him play, but this was shattered when Coleman was kicked off the team for drug and gun charges. Coleman allegedly threatened a fellow teammate with a gun when the other teammate tried to buy drugs off of him. He would later plead guilty to lesser charges and be forced to complete community service. He would choose to attend Ohio University.
After sitting out his sophomore year, Coleman broke out as a junior. He would set an NCAA record with 30 sacks, and would also put up a spectacular 40 tackles for loss, and 124 tackles. He was used at both interior defensive line positions, as well as end and linebacker. He even played tight end and fullback catching 5 touchdowns. He also played all positions on the front seven when OU would line up with a 3-4 base. He easily won the Heisman Trophy and Lombardi Award. Coleman chose to forgo his senior season and enter the 2009 DCFL Draft, causing much controversy due to his immense talent and character issues.
College stats
FR: 13 GP, 13 GS, 48 TKL, 10 SCK, 4 PBU, 2 INT, 70 YDS, 1 TD, 0 SFTY, 4 FF, 2 FR
JR: 12 GP, 12 GS, 124 TKL, 30 SCK, 7 PBU, 4 INT, 110 YDS, 1 TD, 2 SFTY, 7 FF, 3 FR
Awards:
2006 Freshman All-American
2006 1st Team All Big 10
2006 2nd Team All-American
2008 1st Team All-American
2008 Lombardi Award Winner
2008 Heisman Trophy Winner
Scouting Report
Strengths: Coleman is an unbelievable athlete. He is considered the best athlete ever in the NFL draft. He is fantastic against the run, and can hold his position when asked to. He never gets driven off of the line with his superb strength. He penetrates with ease and always requires double, or even triple teams. He simply doesn't disappear and always gives maximum effort. He has been praised for his amazing work ethic. He is a monstrous hitter who unleashes jaw-breaking hits. His biggest strength is his pass rushing ability. He is considered the best pass rusher ever to play in college. He has numerous great moves, including a spin move, dip move, bull rush, straight up spring, a swim move, and a juke. He cannot be stopped. He can also play in coverage and could possibly be a linebacker in a 3-4, or perhaps even a 4-3, due to his incredible speed and coverage abilities. He is also a very smart player who rarely makes mental mistakes.
Weaknesses
There are zero issues with his on field play, but he does have problems which could lead him to drop in the draft. He has had more arrests and rumors about his character than any player in memory. The silver lining might be that he hasn't been in trouble in two years. Despite these character problems, his production has been incredible, putting up 40 sacks in his two years of playing. He has very questionable leadership abilities, and has been described as "an awful teammate" and a "cancer". Coaches love to have him on the field, but hate to have him in the locker room. He has been known to curse out his coaches and fellow players, though he has been surrounded by a lack of talent for most of his career. Even at Ohio State, he had a coach who was fired after just three seasons.
Overall
He is an extremely high risk-high reward player with more talent than can be imagined. He has all the ability and work ethic, but staying on the field is an issue. Could go as high as the first overall pick, or as low as the second round. Holdout potential is great.
NFL Comparison: Mario Williams/Julius Peppers/Tommy Harris
whatadai
07-03-2009, 11:47 PM
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Player Name: Scott “Micromax” Wright
Position: QB
College: USC
Age: 22
Birthmonth: April
Number: 2
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 220 lbs.
Projected 40: 4.75
Projected Bench: 16
Biography
Early Life
Scott Wright was born in New Jersey to his father, a past USA Olympic track team member, and his mother, a physician and avid golfer. His life and early childhood focused on music where Scott became a disc jockey at a young age and his hobby continued into high school.
High School
In his sophomore year of high school, Scott realized he had the ability to gain and lose large amounts of weight quickly, be it muscle or fat. With the discovery of this novel ability and metabolism, Scott decided to try out for the football team where he was used at many positions including quarterback, running back, tight end, and defensive end. His ability as an overall athlete and ability to have large weight changes in a short time to accommodate his new positions gave him the nickname, Micromax.
Scott was accepted to University of Southern California with a full ride scholarship for a major in aerospace engineering. Not much of a standout in high school football due to his constant change of positions, he did not receive an offer and therefore, tried out for the USC football team and became a walk on quarterback.
Freshman Season
Before his freshman season, due to a season ending injury to the backup quarterback, Wright was named the backup. In the third game of the season, Wright threw his first college football pass and completed 4 of 6 passes for 30 yards in the game. He completed his first touchdown six weeks later when replacing the injured starting quarterback, finishing the day with 16 completions out of 30 passes and 242 yards. In the final game of the season, he made his first start, completing 18 of 38 passes for 150 yards. He was also awarded with the Freshman Male Student-Athlete award.
Sophomore Season
Prior to the season, Wright mistook a female student entering the wrong apartment as a burglar and physically assaulted her and attempted to arrest her. Due to her trespassing and resistance to leaving his apartment as she believed it was her own, Wright was ruled innocent for the charges of assault and battery and kidnapping. Wright began the season as the backup quarterback as the backup quarterback the year before was healthy again and was given the starting job. After some early success, the starting quarterback began to do worse and the head coach replaced him in the 4th quarter of a game with Wright. In ten games, which included eight starts, Wright completed 181 of 292 passes for 2271 yards. He had 12 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He also had five rushing touchdowns and 94 rushing yards.
Junior Season
Wright started all twelve games. He completed 265 out of 434 passes for 2945 yards, 15 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He also had three rushing touchdowns. He was All-Pac-10 First Team and led the Pac-10 in total offense. He helped the team to a 10-2 record.
Senior Season
Wright began the season with a hot streak and was named a potential candidate for the Heisman trophy. However, a week of trouble where he was charged with a DUI accident involving a pedestrian ended with him throwing 3 interceptions in the next game. Charges for a DUI were dropped when evidence arose showing that the arresting officer was expelled from USC and had faked the breathalyzer test in revenge. The pedestrian was also proven to be not mentally sane and believed to have jumped out in front of Wright’s car. Due to his 3 interceptions, his chances to win the Heisman fell greatly. He finished the year completing 388 of 654 passes for 4507 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. He also graduated with a bachelor of science in aerospace engineering.
Strengths
Mature and intelligent signal caller oozing with intangibles. Has a bit of a lanky frame but is solid and strong, height allows him to see the field. Has good arm strength and zips the ball to his receivers with outstanding velocity on short-intermediate passes, hitting them in stride, leading to YAC. Good upper body/throwing mechanics. Shows good touch on his passes. Goes through his progressions and will distribute the ball to the open receiver. Will do whatever it takes to get the ball where it needs to be, even if it means taking a hit. Not rattled by pressure. Has great accuracy when he takes what the defense gives him. Underrated athlete with great pocket awareness and ability to avoid the rush. Can throw on the run very well. Outstanding leader in and out of the huddle. A winner.
Weaknesses
His deep passes sail on him too frequently. Is a gunslinger and tries to do too much, which leads to interceptions... must learn to work with what he is given. Lower body mechanics needs work... shoddy footwork at times. Needs to improve his decision making when flushed out of the pocket.
Outlook
The type of football player who you know was born to be a quarterback. If Wright can refine his footwork and improve his deep passes, he will be the complete package. Has absolutely everything you look for in a DCFL signal caller in terms of mental approach and has good enough physical tools to get it done. Will likely win at least one championship before his career is over.
College Stats
PASSING
YEAR-CMP-ATT-YDS-CMP%-YPA-LNG-TD-INT-SACK-RAT
Freshman-38-74-422-51.3-5.70-33-5-3-4-74.26
Sophomore-181-292-2271-61.9-7.77-62-12-8-5-87.57
Junior-265-434-2945-61.0-6.78-90-15-8-18-85.08
Senior-388-654-4507-59.3-6.89-71-31-19-19-127.04
RUSHING
YEAR-ATT-YDS-YPC-TD-FUM
Freshman-16-47-2.9-1-2
Sophomore-28-94-3.3-5-1
Junior-37-116-3.1-4-2
Senior-35-157-3.9-2-2
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UKfan
07-04-2009, 02:34 AM
Player Name: Bunj "El Niño" Torres
Position: 4-3 DE / 3-4 OLB
College: Auburn
Height: 6'1
Weight: 262lbs
Projected 40: 4.63
Projected Bench: 29
Bio:
Bunj "El Niño" Torres was born September 20, 1988 in Liverpool, England to parents Javier Torres, an ex-professional soccer player and Andrea Alonso, an ex track and field star. With such illustrious parentage, expectations about Bunj's athletic prowess were never far from anyone's mind, including the media.
When a young Bunj was revealed to be taking up soccer, stories emerged linking the young Torres boy with lucrative contracts from big soccer teams including his hometown club, and the team he had always supported, Liverpool. Bunj excitedly signed a contract with Liverpool FC, who's famous motto reads "You'll Never Walk Alone" and began to train at their illustrious Academy. He threw himself into their strength and conditioning capacity, focussing on exercises that would allow him to bring through his already obvious talents. A great career as a professional soccer player looked in the offing for Bunj as he was called into the reserve team at the tender age of 16, but his hopes of being a soccer player were dashed as his family relocated to Auburn, Alabama as his father was asked to coach the University soccer team there.
Bunj enrolled at Vigor High School, but found things difficult at first, other kids relentlessly picked on his for his hispanic roots, his British accent and his lack of knowledge about football. Fortunately during a P.E class, Bunj competed against stud high school football prospect Sen'Derrick Marks in a series of physical tests, beating Marks. Whilst most of the other kids resented Bunj's defeat of Marks, Marks himself was very humble, and the two struck up a great friendship.
After Marks spoke to the coach about Bunj's undoubted athleticism, Bunj was encouraged to join the football team, which he did. since Bunj was of a similar stature to Marks, but slightly lighter, it was decided they would use his uncanny speed and explosiveness as a DE. Unfortunately due to his lack of understanding of the game at this time, whilst he would register many hurries and draw false starts from opposing tackles in pass protection, his name would rarely feature in the stats column, as he could not diagnose the plays and maintain his assignments.
After the season was over, Sen'Derrick left to join Auburn University on a scholarship. Bunj felt his athletic career was over and began preparing to become an assistant for his father at the University. He'd regularly be seen setting up equipment, demonstrating skills and drills but something was missing, there was no passion. Bunj's father noticed this and after pulling a few strings, managed to get Bunj a private workout with the College Football coach.
After running through a mini combine, posting a 40 of 4.55, 17 reps on 255lbs and weighing in at 220lbs. The coach could see he had a talented project on his hands, and Bunj was re-united with Sen'Derrick Marks. The two became inseperable and during their freshman year, with neither seeing much game time, they became gym rats and film study fanatics, making sure that Marks' athleticism was up to par with his competitors, and any smarts Bunj was missing were filled in.
Things exploded for the both in their sophomore seasons, after a hugely impressive pre-season the pair formed a dynamic duo on the left handside of the D-Line, terrorising opposing OL's and leading Auburn to an impressive 11-2 season, including a win in the Iron Bowl over arch-rivals Alabama.
The "Whirling Dervishes" as they were to become known as, completed their junior season together with similar success, this time however Bunj's role was increased further, he occasionally was called upon to cover the flats and diagnose screen's, and he even carried in goal line situations on 2 occasions, which caused some controversy amongst Tiger fans as Bunj missed the rest of a game with a stinger after running in a touchdown.
Marks has gone on to the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, but Bunj has decided to take up yet another challenge, being the premier defensive end or outside linebacker in the DCFL. Has this incredibly story got another twist, here we break down Bunj's strength's and weaknesses.
Strengths:
Undeniable athleticism. Some have quotes him as having 4.4 speed, even reports of chasing down Ronnie Brown in his freshman year began to emerge. Unfortunately these rumours are not true but he is expected to be one of the fast linemen, or even linebackers, in the draft.
Improved understanding of the game. When you first saw Torres play, his smarts, or lack there-of were painful to watch, he'd blow assignments, try to run around blocks, allow running backs to run his side without noticing as he was so focusses on the QB. Now he is much improved in the aspect, and has even been asked to cover more, with varying degrees of success, no doubt to give him a base for DCFL coaches to build on.
Motivation. This boy has a non-stop motor and a desire to win like no other, don't believe me, read the bio above again. He is also incredibly dedicated to getting better and has said to be nicknamed by coaches "The Sponge" as he soaks up everything.
Weaknesses:
Undersized. There is no other way to put it, he is simply undersized for the position he manned in college. You've seen soccer players, do they look like 4-3 DE's? No! Now if Bunj has shed his block and can get some momentum, his speed allows him to knock a running back backwards, and hit a QB hard, but his strength is lacking and people regularly break his arm tackles. He also can struggle to get off blocks in engulfed by an enormous tackle, and relies on timing the snap count to beat them.
Inexperience. Quite simply, whilst Bunj has shown enormous desire and dedication to get to where he has, he's still very new to the game, some of the nuances that we are aware of he still needs to learn.
Limited Moves. Another facet of his game that is underdeveloped due to his inexperience are his moves, he relies too much on speed and has poor hand placement, footwork, and no moves to speak of.
Stats
FR: N/A
SO: 65 Tackles, 9 TFL, 13 sacks, 1 FF
JR: 71 Tackles, 14 TFL, 16 sacks, 2 rushing TD's
Photo
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Random Fact: He has a tattoo on his left forearm reading "You'll Never Walk Alone" which you can see him turn to when in need of inspiration, likened to the wrestler Hulk Hogan "Hulking Up", this tattoo seems to embody Bunj with 100% more energy, and he regularly has an impact on the game after this ritual.
Caddy
07-04-2009, 03:13 AM
Player Name: Troy “Quicksilver” Ryder
Position: CornerbackCollege: North Carolina
Height: 5’11’’
Weight: 188
Projected 40: 4.29
Projected Bench: 12
Bio:
Early Life
Troy was born in Sydney, Australia where he lived for the first eighteen years of his life. His parents were modest folks displaying little athletic ability; one being a banker and the other a stay-at-home mom. He played numerous sports throughout his childhood including cricket, Australian rules football and soccer before setting his sights on rugby league.
High School
Troy started high school aged 13 and became an immediate star in his team, Marist Brothers Sydney. His first season he played on the wing, a relatively unimportant position but necessary for Ryder as he was vastly undersized compared to the rest of the players in the competition. This didn’t concern him as he went on to score a team record 21 tries in the 14 game season. Troy moved around the field before finally finding his premier position, fullback. Troy captained the team for four of his six years at the team. During his time at Marist Brothers he led the team to three state championships and one national championship. He also broke numerous records including most tries in a season (32), most yards in a season (3532), most goals in a season (9 and most consecutive starts (89).
PostHigh School
In the months immediately following his high school years he was scouted scouted by numerous NRL teams including Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos and the Cronulla Sharks. After several months of deliberation Ryder decided to pursue other avenues and move to the USA where one college, North Carolina, offered him a full ride.
Freshman Season
Ryder spent his first pre-season picking up the rules of the game and played sparingly. He was eventually given a versatile role returning kicks/punts as well as playing sparingly at cornerback, safety and wide receiver. He only played in 7 games during the college season but was labelled as North Carolina’s rookie of the year and one of 25 college freshman to watch during their sophomore year by ESPN.
STATS
13 receptions for 187 yards 0 Touchdowns
17 Tackles, 6 Pass Defenses 1 Interception and 1 Sack
6 Punt Returns 23.7 Average 1 TD
12 Kick Returns 21 yard Average
Sophomore and Junior Season
His sophomore season Ryder moved into the starting lineup at cornerback where he started all but one game (slight ankle strain causing him to miss one week sophomore year). During his sophomore season he was named to in the all conference first team and was a 3rd team All American. He continued this streak in his Junior Season and was named to his first All American team.
STATS – Sophomore
10 Receptions 184 Yards 1 Touchdown
85 Tackles 16 Pass Defenses 5 Interceptions
23 Punt Returns 21.8 Average 2 Touchdowns
STATS – Junior
21 Receptions 345 Yards 3 Touchdowns
54 Tackles 23 Pass Defenses 7 Interceptions
13 Punt Returns 25.3 Average 1 Touchdown
Senior Season
Ryder really came into his own during senior year and was named as Team Captain. Once again he was named First Team All American and was named as one of ESPN’s top 10 pro prospects after the season was completed. His stellar year really put him in at the top of the cornerback class and he is sure to be drafted high come draft day.
STATS
36 Receptions 432 Yards 4 Touchdowns
45 Tackles 29 Pass Defenses 12 Interceptions
23 Punt Returns 31.4 Average 4 Touchdowns
Strengths
Ryder has elite speed and is one of, if not the fastest played in the college football scene. He possesses legitimate sub 4.3 speed. Ryder is an elite punt and kick returner and is a threat to take it to the house. Excels in man-to-man coverage and is confident in one on one situations. Has and outstanding vertical leap. A huge ballhawk capable of taking any interception to the house. Versatile enough to play offense too. Great hands and fluid hips.
Weaknesses
Is not the most physical player in the world and can occasionally be bumped at the line of scrimmage. Is not an amazing tackler. Has several injuries in his past including a high ankle sprain suffered in the last game of his junior season. Slightly undersized. Occasionally snaps and gives away stupid penalties.
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El Peefs?????
07-04-2009, 04:52 AM
Player Name: Butch Peefington
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Position: FS
College: Grand Valley State
Age: 23
Height: 6'4
Weight: 213
Projected 40: 4.49
Projected Bench: 25
Projected Vertical: 36"
History
Butch has a sordid past littered with bad luck and terrible fortune. He was a product of too much Wild Turkey on prom night. Born to a mother uninterested in raising him and a father who never knew he had a son. Butch was left in the forest to rot by his bastard mother, but was just too tough to die. Soon he was taken in and cared for by a compassionate doe. His humble forest was located behind a local middle school. He would spend many an afternoon sitting in his favorite tree watching the football team practice. One day he just couldnt take it anymore and sprinted onto the field quickly laying out a ball carrier and running back into the forest with the ball. Intrigued by this odd forest dwelling boy, the MS football coach ventured into the woods after practice in search of little Butch. After finding Butch he convinced him it would be best to move in with him and his family and to attend school. Butch struggled with school having no scholastic knowledge, but excelled on the gridiron. His rugged upbringing proved to be an asset on the field.
Once he entered high school Butch had already shown his immense potential for the game of football, being the adopted son of a coach only bolstered this. He was a two way player for his HS, starting at WR & LB. But his passion was always for the defensive side of the ball. He constantly had to work keep his grades up to stay eligible for the football team. Ran afoul of the law his junior year when he was caught running an underground rabbit fighting organization.
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When it came to recruiting his poor grades and past legal trouble scared off the majority of D1 schools. Only Ohio State & SEC schools had low enough academic standards and high enough disregard for character issues to offer him. Wanting to stay closer to his adoptive families, and clearly not wanting to become a Buckeye, he decided to attend D2 powerhouse GVSU.
Possessing ideal measurables for the safety position to go with his nasty streak on the field made him an immediate contributor. By the end of his freshman campaign he was starting and safety and a fixture of the GVSU defense. Through hard work and diligence Butch was never found academically ineligible and although he had to fight his urges to see rabbits torn apart, he stayed away from the dangerous world of underground rabbit fighting. Lead the Lakers in tackles and interceptions both his Jr & Sr seasons and eventually became the schools all time tackles leader. When it came time for the NFL draft, fresh off the Mike Vick scandal, Butch was shunned by the league for his history with animal fighting rings. But that only opened up an opportunity for a lucky DCFL franchise.
Scouting Report
Strengths - Plays a centerfield in the secondary. Excels sitting back in zone and reading the quarterback. Good instincts with the ball in the air and loves to attack it. Has good speed for his size and has that extra gear to makeup ground when needed. Plays with a mean streak and loves to get after the ball carrier and challenge his opponents. Ferocious hitter who plays with no regard for his body, throws all of his body weight and strength when he has the opportunity. Has no problem stepping up into the box to support the run. Solid wrap up tackler who secures and brings down runners.
Weaknesses - While his instincts and football acumen are spot on, his 'different' upbringing has lead to being a tad slow off the field. Combined with his aggression he can often find himself out of position or trying to hard to make a big play. Tends to play as he is the only S on the field. While he is very fast for his size, his change of direction and hip movement are not very fluid. Struggles when forced into man to man coverage. Not a strong blitzer and isnt unaccustomed to getting after the QB. And that need to see rabbits disembowel one another, no matter how deeply buried, never truly goes away.
Dam8610
07-04-2009, 07:41 AM
Player Name: Demond Decker
Position: SS
Age: 22 (June 10, 1987)
College: Northwestern
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 205
Projected 40: 4.25
Projected Bench: 25
Projected Vertical: 36"
Bio:
Decker is the youngest of 4 children of a steelworker and a homemaker from a small town in Pennsylvania. From a young age, Decker's parents instilled in him the importance of education, and he developed two passions early in life: reading and football. Decker started playing football at the age of 5, and excelled at it even in the early stages of his career. He was the star of a Pop Warner national championship team, started at RB for his varsity team in at the age of 13 while not even in high school, and was named a team captain in his sophomore year. He had a particular gaudy senior season statistically, rushing for 2,472 yards and 36 TDs on 297 carries while leading his team to the class AAAA state championship, all while carrying a 4.0 GPA and being named valedictorian of his graduating class. Decker received scholarship offers from college football powerhouses such as Ohio State, Miami, USC, Florida, and LSU, but opted for Northwestern because of the school's great academic track record and the opportunity to play immediately. As a freshman at Northwestern, Decker played a great deal on special teams, where he shined as a gunner, and split time at RB, where he struggled to stay on the field, battling injuries constantly due to his power running style. The coaching staff, recognizing his love of delivering punishing blows and attempting to keep such a talented and football savvy player on the field, decided to convert him to safety, and the rest was history. Decker became an immediate force at the safety position, earning 1st Team All-Big Ten honors his sophomore year, team captain status and 1st Team All-American honors his Junior year, and team captain status and 2nd Team All-American honors his senior year, despite missing 3 games that season with an ankle injury. Northwestern also led the Big Ten in forced fumbles and run defense in all 3 seasons Decker started at safety for the Wildcats. Some think Decker cost himself millions by coming back for his senior season, as many believe he would have been a Top 5 pick as a junior, but now may fall quite a bit due to the ankle injury bringing up durability concerns with teams, but Decker felt it important to complete his bachelors degree in Biochemistry. Decker was also a 3-time Academic All-American at Northwestern, carrying a 3.92 GPA throughout his collegiate career.
STATS
FR (05): 8 GP 0 GS 72 CAR 436 YDS 3 TD 13 TKL
SO (06): 13 GP 13 GS 93 TKL 10 TFL 3 SCK 12 PD 2 INT 10 FF
JR (07): 13 GP 13 GS 88 TKL 15 TFL 2.5 SCK 13 PD 4 INT 15 FF
SR (08): 10 GP 10 GS 57 TKL 8 TFL 1.5 SCK 8 PD 0 INT 8 FF
Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald on Decker:
"Demond was our unquestioned defensive leader out there. When he stepped onto the field, it was like having your big brother backing you up in a fight. I'd go as far as to say he was the heart and soul of our defense. He will be tough to replace, and whoever drafts him will be getting a great player and a great person."
Recent Interview with Demond Decker:
Q: Demond, you're known for using your body as a projectile to separate player and ball. Some call your style of play "reckless abandonment" and wonder if you'll be able to last in the pros. Why do you play with such a disregard for your body or health?
A: If you hit somebody hard enough, they will give up. You can feel their body go limp and they'll just surrender. So every time I hit somebody, the goal is to knock myself out. I know that if I hit somebody hard enough that I can feel it, it's hurting them 10 times worse.
Q: You started your career at RB, but transitioned to safety, how did you feel when approached with the idea by the coaching staff?
A: I just wanted to do whatever I could to help the team win. They told me that they didn't think I was going to be able to run people over like I did in high school, but they loved how aggressive I was on special teams, and thought I could make a good safety, so I decided to try it out, and it turned out to be a really good move for me. There's nothing quite like the feeling of a really big hit.
Q: Of all the honors you've received in your collegiate career, which do you appreciate most?
A: Definitely being named team captain for 2 years at Northwestern. Knowing that my teammates respected me enough to give me that honor and looked to me for leadership, that's definitely the best honor I could have playing for the Wildcats.
Q: Who were your favorite players growing up, and who do you try to model your game after?
A: I really followed Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith growing up, those two players were who I tried to emulate all the way up through high school. Once I started playing safety, I tried to study Ronnie Lott as much as I could to see if I could pick up anything to improve my game. I've been told I remind a lot of people of Bob Sanders when they watch me play, that's certainly high praise.
Q: Should teams be worried about your injury history?
A: I don't think so. Most of the injuries I suffered in my collegiate career were minor and came from me playing RB. Once I moved to safety, I was able to stay healthy save that freak play at Purdue last season. I take good care of myself and I do everything I can to keep my body in the best shape I can, so being able to stay on the field shouldn't be an issue.
Q: What do you have to offer a professional football team?
A: I think the best qualities I have to offer a professional football team are my willingness to do what's best for the team and to work hard to improve my own skills. If a team wanted me to move back to RB, I'd be willing to do it, I'm happy to play special teams even, but I'd like to stay at safety, I really enjoy hitting the player with the ball, much moreso than being the player with the ball getting hit.
Scouting report:
STRENGTHS: Hard Hitter, really excels at separating player and ball, most of his passes defensed were the result of a big hit. Excellent play recognition skills, will sometimes call out the opposing offense's play before the snap, spends hours in the film room, and is almost always in the position he should be in. Enforcer type, will make an opposing receiver think twice about going over the middle. Extremely intelligent with a high football IQ. Great character and a natural born leader. May still have room to improve as he's only played safety for 3 years.
WEAKNESSES: May be too short to excel in the pros. Not great in pass coverage, he won't be mistaken for Roy Williams, but often has to use his blazing speed to make plays in coverage. Because of his penchant for the big hit, is not always a sound, fundamental tackler, and will miss some tackles as a result. Durability is a concern, as he missed 5 games as a freshman with minor ankle, foot, and shoulder injuries, and missed 3 games as a senior with a somewhat major ankle injury. Needs to work on his hands, has dropped several interceptions.
PRO COMPARISON: Bob Sanders
skarocksoi
07-04-2009, 11:32 AM
Player Name: Darius Ashley Bain
Position: 4-3 OLB/ MLB
College: Grambling
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 255
Projected 40: 4.65
Projected Bench: 35
Bio:
Darius Bain is the physical embodiment of intensity. He is focused and persistent both on and off the football field towards his one goal in life; to inflict pain.
Growing up, Darius was the youngest of 3 children being raised by a single mother. While his mother was working, his older brothers watched over him and each other, making the three and incredibly close knit group and Darius's best friends, as most of the other kids at school picked on him for his small stature. They always had each others back through thick and thin.
He managed to make his way onto the football field in high school, despite his size, although he never saw any meaningful playing time unless it was a complete blowout. Darius took advantage of these moments however, releasing his pent up frustrations as devastating hits to opposing players. He wasn’t allowed to travel to away games with the team, as the staff felt it was a waste of a seat on the bus to take him along, so he spent the extra time in the film room and the gym, hoping it all one day would pay off. It wasn’t until the summer before his senior year, when Darius had a growth spurt, making him larger and stronger than all the other kids at school. No one picked on him anymore, and with the strength and knowledge he now possessed, no one could keep him from a starting spot on the roster. He played well his senior season, but only got a scholarship offer from Grambling, due to his limited playing time in high school. Darius was happy to accept it, however, and managed to earn a starting position at linebacker.
Darius took this opportunity to take out his revenge, not on those who picked on him, but onto the opposing teams. He especially hated trash-talkers, and is well known now for laying a hit so hard onto a running back that wouldn’t shut his mouth, that when he hit the player, he knocked the poor soul right out of his shoes. Literally. Darius was so focused and so intense, people though he was possessed. He never thought about anything other than football and inflicting pain on the opposing team. He is very rarely seen smiling or laughing, except after making a bone crunching tackle or visiting with his brothers. All that is normally seen on his face is a glare; a fervent glare that can pierce a man's soul and send shivers down an opposing player’s spine. Not known for talking much, he conducted a 30 minute interview at the combine, only communicating by furrowing his eyebrows. He only spoke when asked the question, “What do you think you could bring to this team if drafted?” His response; “Darius Bain brings the pain.”
Strengths: While both strong and quick, Darius’ most worthwhile attribute is his persistence. He can fight through blocks to make his way into the backfield for a tackle or sack, and never gives up on a play. His hits are so powerful, they’ve been known to knock loose fillings, and the time he spends focused on his craft makes him able to read and react quickly to any situation and keeps him from being fooled by play action very often.
Weaknesses: While quick sideline to sideline, his straight line speed is only average, making it hard for him to cover tight ends or slot receivers. His big hits will get him penalized by the league on occasion, but he never gets out of control, unless somebody calls him by his middle name; Ashley. Then **** is gonna go down.
yodapoop
07-04-2009, 03:08 PM
Player Name: Ray Leonard
Position: RB
College: Rutgers
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 229
Projected 40: 4.48
Projected Bench: 28
Bio:
A New York born and raised young man. He initally committed to Syracuse, but after the firing of the coach he was recruited by, he went to Rutgers. Leonard can play both fullback and halfback. He is a smart young man who had a 3.47 GPA at Rutgers University. He will play whatever postion the coach wants him to. He just wants to play in the DCFL. It is his dream to play.
BuckNaked
07-04-2009, 03:12 PM
Player Name: Ray Leonard
Position: RB
College: Rutgers
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 229
Projected 40: 4.48
Projected Bench: 28
Bio:
A New York born and raised young man. He initally committed to Syracuse, but after the firing of the coach he was recruited by, he went to Rutgers. Leonard can play both fullback and halfback. He is a smart young man who had a 3.47 GPA at Rutgers University. He will play whatever postion the coach wants him to. He just wants to play in the DCFL. It is his dream to play.
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yodapoop
07-04-2009, 03:13 PM
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BuckNaked
07-04-2009, 03:14 PM
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senormysterioso
07-04-2009, 03:16 PM
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Name: Anger Killstone
Position: FB/MLB
College: Army
Age: 26
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 240lbs
Number: 30
Projected 40: 4.70
Projected 225 Bench: 44
Bio:
Killstone went to West Point to uphold his families military tradition, despite getting a few scholarship offers from other D1 schools. Kilstone became captain of the Army football team his senior year but abruptly quit football midseason after severing an opposing players spinal column with a hit. He accepted a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the 3rd Special Forces group. After serving overseas in Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia, and Somalia and hearing of the upstart DCFL, he decided to resign his commission and reignite his passion for football.
Killstone is a violent hitter and a punishing, devastating lead blocker. Think Lorenzo Neal crossed with Jack Lambert crossed with Chris Cooley. He's a good short yardage back and an excellent receiver. Killstone can also play H-back in the right system. He's intense to a fault sometimes and a great leader. He was suspended for half of his junior season in high school for punching an opposing coach out after he caught wind of an order the coach gave to injure his teams starting quarterback. He's suffered from a half dozen concussions in his football and military careers already. He once fractured his skull in the first quarter and finished the game.
Killstone is both, the irresistible force and the immovable object, it's up to the coach how he want's to use him.
Strengths: Incredibly strong with the highest of high motors. Nobody will outwork him on or off the field. His stamina is incredible, he will not tire during a game. Killstone is a devastating hitter that will never shy away from contact. His versatility and intelligence allow him to play several positions on both offense and defense gives him extra value allowing his team to free up roster spots as he can back up multiple positions. He has very good hands and is a good short yardage back. He has never fumbled in his football career, including college, high school, and pop werner. He's a great leader as well. Tough, intense, and passionate.
Weaknesses: Doesn't have ideal size and he isn't very athletic. His straight line speed isn't going to impress anybody and he will never break a 60 yard run for you. He's older than most prospects, already 26 and he's had several concussions already. Some teams are a bit worried about the strain that his military service has put on his back and knees. He'll play through the whistle to a fault, giving your team penalties from time to time.
Player comparisons: Lorenzo Neal, Mark Herzlich, Chris Cooley
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fenikz
07-05-2009, 05:12 PM
Player Name: Marcus Fenikz
Position: Return Specialist / Scat Back
College: Miami
Height: 5'7
Weight: 182
Projected 40: 4.43
Projected Bench: 18
Strengths: Great Vision, extremely shifty, great balance, hits top speed in a flash, reliable ball carrier, good hands
Weaknesses: Frame is maxed out, will never be able to handle bulk of carries, not the fastest player for his size, takes unnecessary chances in the return game going for the big play.
Bio: Former Highschool QB converted to running back due to his height, excelled in the return game in college, including a 10 TD season his sophomore year. MVP of the Orange Bowl with 357 total yards and 3 TD.
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draftguru151
07-05-2009, 10:15 PM
Player Name: Trevor Andrews
Position: Center
College: Miami
Height: 6027
Weight: 309
Projected 40: 5.09
Projected Bench: 36
Strengths: Very intelligent player, technician, long arms, good interior pass blocker, gets to the 2nd level well, good overall strength, good character.
Weaknesses: Poor balance, not a dominating run blocker, interior lineman only, top heavy, can pull but shouldn't be relied upon to do so.
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OSUGiants17
07-05-2009, 10:15 PM
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Dwayne Wright
Position: RB
Age: 22
Height: 5'10
Weight: 227
Projected 40: 4.35
Projected Bench: 22
School: North Carolina
Strengths: Well-built athlete with an outstanding size/speed package. Flashes quick moves off the snap and is very effective scanning the field when taking a pitch-out. Shows determination and power running between the tackles. Has a compact build and a strong lower frame that allows him to run through arm tackles. Shows strength breaking into the secondary. Takes good angles trying to accelerate past the line. Has good veer and weave running with the ball. Protects the ball securely and displays solid route-running skills with proper hand extension going for the screen passes. Very quick and decisive getting to off-target throws. Stands his ground firmly as a blocker picking up the blitz, facing up to deliver a forceful hand punch, has one of the best stiff arms in the league. One of the most humble, modest, nice, classy players in the league, real team player/leader, and work horse.
Weaknesses: Works better when taking the pitch-out, lacking the sudden moves to get off the snap from the proper stance. For all of his power, he seems to prefer to run out of bounds rather than turn upfield to gain extra yardage not that productive when called upon to take the ball up the middle. Looks to make the "home run" plays too often, developing a reliance on that factor. Better when he gets a rolling start (best with a few yards to build up), but still lacks that explosive burst you'd want in a player with his quickness. Little tight in the hips, preventing him from developing any "shake-&-bake" moves. Willing blocker, but not one who can rock the defender back. Shows strength breaking low tackles, but does not have that quick first step to avoid nor does he use his power to move the pile.
Bio: On March 15, 1989, Dwayne Wright was born to James and Jessica Wright in a small Texas town. He became the youngest of 7 boys in the Wright family. When Dwayne was 5 his lost his mother due to her cocaine addiction. Then several years later he was caught with a gun and arrested at the young age of 12. When got out after a year, his father made sure he got his act together, at first he had trouble, but after a while he was fine.
Growing up, he was always second best when it came to any sport. His older brother Chris was always considered the bigger, faster, more athletic brother and everyone knew he would be a future DCFL star. At the age of 14(his freshman year) Dwayne saw his brother Chris get shot and killed. Afterwards he became tempted to join the Gang life but his father told him "It's bad enough that I lost one son, I don't want to lose 2." So instead Dwayne decided to play every game for his brother and even got a tatoo of a cross with the words "In Loving Memory of Chris Wright" on his back.
Dwayne grew up in a small town in Texas. His father was the coach of the varsity football team and coached his son and incouraged him to play football from the day he was born, in fact his first word was football. He started to play football at age 8. When he was 14 he stopped playing football because he was told he wasn't big enough and he tried to get into the gang life. Then his dad incouraged him to get back into it and coached Dwayne all of his sophmore year making him a better player. His junior year he tryed out for the school team and was the backup(2nd string) varsity RB. Half way throught the year the starting RB broke his arm and missed the rest of the year so Dwayne replaced him. Senior year he started at RB and led the county in rushing yards. His freshman year as the starting RB, he won the ACC freshman of the year. Sophmore year he suffered a minor ankle injury and missed 4 weeks, but when he returned it appeared that the injury was no big deal and still put up big numbers. In his junior season he won the Doak Walker Award, finished 3rd in heisman voting and left early. Now he is on his way to the DCFL and hopes to live his dream of starting in the big leagues.
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fischbowl
07-05-2009, 11:10 PM
Player Name: Ike Stantios
Position: Kicker
College: Minnesota
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 185
Projected 40: 4.89
Projected Bench: 10
Bio: Ike Stantios was born to Ma and Pa Stantios at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, NY 5/11/1986. A champ at all ages, Ike excelled at baseball mostly, but signed up for football at St. Joseph's HS after drunkenly kicking a 70 yard FG in his sophomore year that one fateful night. Ike was also fond of the ladies, and they were fond of Ike Stantios. Ike bagged his first lucky lady back at a 6th grade graduation party and the nuns were none too happy about that. But enough about how awesome Ike is off the field. Ike soon became an Academic All American (did I mention Ike is a scholarly man?) for the Marauders and went to Minnesota to kick some ass (or field goals). A four year starter for the Golden Gophers, Ike was a three time All American but also twice suspended by the Big 10 for his pre-kickoff ritual of doing a line of coke off of the football. But enough about that, did I mention that Ike also supports many community charities and ran for Canadian prime minister?
Strengths: Has uncanny ability to hit FGs from all fields. Durable and Versatile, Could also punt. Lou Groza winner 4 years running, ************.
Weaknesses: Sex addict, loves the bootay.
Ike Stantios Testimonials
Tim Brewster: "It certainly has been fun with Ike, my favourite recruit here"
Porn Star Fallon Summers: "I gave my love to Ike and he gave it back. Oh **** did he give it back alright. 10 inch *****, oh ****"
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Giantsfan1080
07-05-2009, 11:37 PM
Player Name: Eli Wright
Position: Tight End
College: Rutgers
Age: 22
Height: 6'6
Weight: 262
Projected 40: 4.61
Projected Bench: 25
Bio: Eli Wright was a 3* player coming out of High School where he led his team to all conference honors in New Jersey. Wright was 2nd team all state his senior year as well, leading to him to jump on the radar of a number of big schools. Coach Schiano had started recruiting him his sophmore year of high school so Wright kept his commitment to Rutgers. At Rutgers Wright really turned it on under the tutelage of Coach Schiano. Wright came off the bench his sophmore year and was starting by the time the bowl season came around. His junior year he had 61 catches for 605 yards and 7 Td's. By the time Wright's senior season started he was named 1st team all Big East and 3rd team Pre-Season All American. He finished the year with 89 catches, 942 yards, and 14 Td's. Wright is purely a pass catching TE but there is room for improvement in his blocking game.
Strengths: Above Average Hands, Average Route Runner with room to improve, Plays with great leverage allowing him to grab balls that are thrown badly, Produced big numbers in college, Finds holes in the defensive zones, Runs well after the catch, Effective in motion, Very good character who just eats up football, Willing to work on anything coaches ask for
Weaknesses: Blocking needs a lot of improvement in both run and passing game but has shown signs he could develop there, needs to work better off the line on press coverage, Needs to work on his upfield blocking as well, Weak in the lower body which which creates problems to sustain blocks, Rounds off routes too much
Bosanac01
07-06-2009, 04:31 AM
Player Name: Dostoevsky "stalin" Vissarionovich
Position: NT
College: N/A
Age: 24
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 355lbs
Projected 40: 5.35
Projected Bench: 65
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bio: He was used as a nuclear weapon during the cold war. True story. That's how he landed in the states. He's a great teammate, as he is the original founder of communism.
Strengths: Strength
Weaknesses: english rusty
princefielder28
07-06-2009, 11:47 AM
Player Name: David McMurray
Position: OG
College: Wisconsin
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 308
Projected 40: 5.02
Projected Bench: 31
Bio: David is a the epitome of a Wisconsin lineman, possessing toughness, hard work and good feet. He grew up on a farm with his parents and two siblings and learned that hard work was the foundation for success. Once he set his heart on football David was a regular in his high school weight room and made great strides towards thew player he is today. He set numerous record for the heavy weight class of his school and was also named an All-State OL twice. He committed to Wisconsin his senior summer and entered the school with a 3.6 GPA. He didn't start his first two seasons, but thrived after the opportunity was given to him his junior year and started every game after that. He was named 2nd team All-Big Ten his junior year, 1st team All-Big Ten his senior year, and 2nd team All-American his senior season. He graduated from Wisconsin with a degree in Political Science.
Strengths: Foot work, foot speed, solid base, good technique, smart player
Weaknesses: Experience, could have stronger upper body, short arms
vikes_28
07-06-2009, 12:18 PM
Name: Andre Bleu
Position: OG
College: South Dakota State
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 330
Projected 40: 4.96
Projected Bench: 35
Andre Bleu was the man in college. Everyone wanted to be friends with him, because of his nasty playing demeanor, or his friendly attitude. In school he was a strait-A student. He participated in ROTC in school, which is what gave him the influence to play with such a nasty rep. Out of college he will be scouted as the number 1 overall gaurd. He has a loud mouth to defenders. Often times drawing flags for unsportsmanlike conduct. In high school he suffered from a broken femur, but he hasn't shown many problems with that. He has a good character off the field, normally participating in city improvement projects. His team mates tell scouts that he is an awesome player and loves nothing more than to play football, his dedication goes beyond the weight room and the field. He constantly studies his playbook until he knows in forward and back.
Strengths:
Very strong...Very nasty run-blocker, usually pummels anyone that approaches the runner. Can switch to the outside and play tackle, very good at pulling to the outside, athletic enough to block a linebacker or saftey, usually pretty consistent, blocks low, drives to the punch, studies the game very hard.
Weaknesses:
Very raw when it comes to pass blocking, allowed many sacks, when it comes to off the field he may have some concerns, in high school he was arrested for three DWI's.
diabsoule
07-06-2009, 01:14 PM
Player Name: Chance Arceneaux
Position: DT
College: Troy
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 295lbs
Projected 40: 4.91
Projected Bench: 31
Bio: Born and raised in Arnauldville, Louisiana. Descendants are true Cajun and he has kept that heritage alive. Can speak fluent Cajun French. Played right tackle and tight end in high school and received scholarships from Purdue, Florida Atlantic, UTEP, and Memphis to play on offense. Took scholarship to Troy since they would let him play on the defensive side of the ball. Was a 3 year starter in the Sun Belt and earned All-Sun Belt honors for 3 straight years. Was elected to 1st Team All-Sun Belt two years running. Comes from a program with a strong lineage of producing standout defensive players in the NFL (DeMarcus Ware, Leodis McKelvin, Osi Umenyiora). Has been known to cook for the entire team on the Friday's before the game. Was a regular performer in the Troy improv comedy group.
Strengths: Extremely powerful with massive bear-like hands. Very agile and nimble, which he attributes to growing up on the water and being on a boat when he was younger. Very good in space due to his agility. Has a nice burst and is often seen diving between the tackles. Great motor. Extremely focused and intense. Plays with great leverage. Blue-collar worker that brings his lunch-pail on game days. Good dedication in the weight room. Gregarious and is rarely seen without a smile on his face.
Weaknesses: Quiet on the field. Not a leader. Not as stout as you would prefer. Plays at times with reckless abandon and needs to be focused. Has taken some plays off. Has been known to toy with offensive linemen and jokes too much with them. Self-made player. When he gets excited or angry he is often difficult to understand due to his thick Cajun accent. Had two instances in college, his freshman and junior season, where campus police had to come to his dorm to tell him to turn down the Zydeco music he was blaring while he was intoxicated.
Go_Eagles77
07-06-2009, 01:56 PM
Name: Azi Kwame
Position: CB
College: Georgia
Age: 23
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205 lbs
Projected 40: 4.45 - 4.50
Projected Bench: 20
Bio: Azi Kwame (pronounced AH-ZEE KWAH-MEE) is of Nigerian descent but was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Full name is Azi Kwame Uduak Umunnabuike. Has 7 siblings, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. His play compares very favorably to Nnamdi Asomugha of the Oakland Raiders, another player of Nigerian descent. Is a very hard worker and has never gotten in any trouble with the law. Played CB his entire life up until his freshman year at UGA where the coaching staff tried him at safety, but his sophomore season he was changed back to CB where he's been a starter ever since. Has the ability to match up with any receiver. Has some minor injury concerns. He also maintained above a 3.75 GPA throughout both High School and College.
Strengths: Elite size for a CB, Excels in man-to-man situations and is at his best when on an island, Smooth runner and excellent change-of-direction skills, Very physical and strong, Very good at the line of scrimmage and jamming the receiver, Confident in his ability but not cocky, Great instincts, Good leaper, Solid in run support, Versatile, Can lay the wood on occasion. Very smart.
Weaknesses: Doesn't have elite timed speed, Only has 4 interceptions in 4 years of college, Doesn't have any return experience, Could improve against the run and will sometimes whiff on tackles, Won't make a lot of game changing plays, Tore his ACL just 2 years ago.
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LTgiants
07-06-2009, 03:55 PM
Name: Chris Shakur
Position: FS
College: Ohio State
Age: 22
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 235 lbs
Projected 40: 4.3
Projected Bench: 28
Bio: Was a five star two sport recruit in Basketball and Football coming out of high school in NY. Considered one of the best prospects to come out of the state he had multiple offers to schools around the country in both sports but choose to commit to football and play at OSU.
Strengths: Shakur has incredible speed for the safety positions. He has unofficially been timed under a 4.4 forty yard dash. Shakur has been a full-time starter at the free safety position since the second game of his freshman year. Shakur does have incredible speed and coverage skills, but is more recognized for some of the bone-jarring hits he delivers to receivers he encounters in the defensive backfield.Is a play-maker all over the field. He does a great job supporting the run from his free safety position and is excellent in coverage. He does very well in both zone and man coverage. At 6'3" he has the size as well as the speed and skills to play any position in the defensive backfield. If Shakur can stay healthy he will be the first safety to come off the board due to his superb speed, coverage and run-support
Weaknesses: Takes bad angles which leads to a lot of garbage yards that could be avoided with the proper pursuit. Tends to come off a bit tight hipped. At time Shakur is seemingly playing off sheer athletic ability, as opposed to football instincts and talent. Looks to make the big hit too often, when he could have made the interception. Is not a fundamentally sound tackler.
ironman4579
07-06-2009, 07:59 PM
Noticed that no one has specifically made a 3-4 DE yet (or really even anyone with the usual height/weight you look for, other than Donkey Kong Coleman), so what the hell.
Player Name:Fulgrim Chemos
Position:3-4 DE/4-3 UT
College:Virginia
Height:6'6"
Weight:298
Projected 40:4.6-4.7
Projected Bench:34
Bio:The true origin of this young man is shrouded in mystery. The identity of his parents is unknown as is his true date of birth. What is known is that he was found as an infant in a ditch just outside a poor, rundown old mining town.
The man who found him was a miner himself, and seeing something in the childs eyes, he decided to take the boy in and adopt him as his own. His adopted father was a bit of an odd man (probably from too much coal dust)and decided to name him after a character from one of his favorite books.
Strangely, his life would mirror much of his namesake's.
From a young age he began working the mines with his father and the other men of the town. By the age of 10 he was already able to do the work of any other man, and he would work for days on end. His strength and endurance grew into legend among the townspeople. But his intelligence rivalled his physical prowess. He was advanced far beyond his years, and helped to improve the production of the mine, until the town was actually beginning a comeback of sorts. He was well liked, a friendly, outgoing, handsome lad.
He had developed an early interest in football as well, as a sport to test both his physical and mental limits. He quickly became a star, as he did in everything he tried. He played all four positions along the line. He was dominant, and garnered many honors.
But there was a dark side. He was a perfectionist in all things, but on a manic, unhealthy level. He would work hour upon hour to perfect a single foot placement on a rush, or a single brush stroke on a painting (for he was also a great lover of the arts). Any perception on his part that a thing was not "perfect" would lead to obsession and depression. Despite all his accomplishments, when things did not live up to exacting standards, he was despondent for days on end.
But following his senior season, he committed to the University of Virginia. This was a heavy blow, as he had not received an offer from his dream school, the University of Michigan Wolverines. He redshirted as a freshman, though this was not due to being unready for college football, but to another bout of depression brought on by a feeling that he must have been less than perfect to not have received a Michigan offer. His Redshirt freshman season he took off, playing DE in the Cavaliers 3-4 scheme. He continued his All American calibre play throughout the next 3 seasons, just like in high school garnering numerous awards and honors.
However, the same problems that had plagued him in high school were still present, and they were growing. He missed parts of each of his college seasons due to "injuries," that were in fact obsessed bouts of paranoia that he wasn't goo enough or "perfect" enough at one thing or another. The question is, can a team take him and get him help to finally control these problems? Or will they continue to spiral out of control?
College Stats
Freshman-Redshirt
Redshirt Freshman-8 games, 56 tackles, 12 TFL's, 6 sacks, 2 FF's, 1 FR
Sophmore-9 games, 72 tackles, 18 TFL's, 9 sacks, 2 FF's, 2 FR's, 1 INT
Junior-11 Games, 94 tackles, 27.5 TFL's, 15 sacks, 8 FF's, 3 FR's, 3 INT's
Strengths-Tremendous size/speed combo. Pretty much the perfect 3-4 DE prospect. Very intelligent and reads plays extremely well. Excellent vision. Has a variety of pass rush moves, is not just a one trick pony. Also plays the run very well. Is probably a better run defender than pass rusher, despite the high sack numbers, but is almost unstoppable when he gets a one on one matchup. Is willing to give himself up and take on multiple blockers to free up teammates. Incredibly hard worker. Fanatic about strength and conditioning. Non stop motor. Is a great teammate and demands perfection from his teammates as well as himself, driving them to better things. A great leader. Almost everything you look for in a high draft pick.
Weaknesses-I said "Almost." His desire to make the "perfect" move/play etc. can lead to a "vapor lock" of sorts, in which he struggles to decide what to do. It can also lead to him overpursuing in an effort to make plays. Some question whether alot of his sacks were "schemed" sacks rather than purely him beating his man. Sometimes struggles to beat double teams when rushing the passer, although he has little trouble splitting them in run defense. Non stop motor actually leads to problems, as he will take some penalties. While he considers teammates "brothers," considers opponents "beneath him," also leading to penalties. Off field red flags are major, as there is some question whether his mental instability can be treated.
RaiderNation
07-06-2009, 08:00 PM
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Player Name: Jabroni James
Age:22
Position: OT
College: USC
Height: 6'9
Weight: 311
Projected 40: 4.85
Projected Bench: 20-24
History
Jabroni is the nephew of former wrestler and movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Like his uncle, Jabroni is not afraid to get into teamates and to let them know their role and shut their mouths. As a child Jabroni was a geeky kid who played his Nintendo 64 all day. But when Jabroni was in 10th grade he had a huge growth spirt going from 4'11 to 6'7 in 4 monthes. After grabbing attention from college coaches from his growth spirt he became one of the top prospects in his class. Being named a 5 star prospect his senior year in high school, Jabroni had college like USC, Florida and Ohio State waiting on his door step trying to sign him. On the last day to sign players he decided to attend USC. In his 1st interview after commiting to USC, Jabroni had a few comments on his opponents," You will to go 1 on 1 with the great 1 and find out who the blue hell you are when I lay the smack down on your candy ass!"
During Jabroni's first season at USC he started games as RT. He only gave up 3 sacks as a freshman and got a 3rd team all-amercian vote. As a sophmore he started at LT for most of the season. Jabroni had a tough time adjusting to the speed that LT's face and gave up 8 sacks. Jabroni in a interview said" A girl friend of mine took to much of my time and money and I had to start living off food stamps the 2nd half the season. You know a big guy like me needs his McDonalds before every game! Just ask Dwight Howard." After talking to head coach Pete Carrol, Jabroni seemed to have his head on straight and headed into his junior year with his head held up high with a Big Mac in his right hand. Jabroni helped lead USC to a national championship his junior year with only allowing 1 sack and was named a 1st team all-american.
After talking to his family and friends, Jabroni decided to enter the DCFL draft. Many big time scouts for the draft said Jabroni was a mid round 1st round pick. One scout named Scott Wright said Jabroni has everything you look for in a OT, but he might be a diva in the locker room. 2 weeks before the draft Jabroni commented to Wrights report saying," Whats this guys name?.... It doesnt matter what his name is! I am the next big thing in the DCFL." Now that the draft is days away, Jabroni is wondering if those comments will hurt him or will help him.... We will see soon.
Scouting Report
Strengths: Great size and athleticism... Can handle both speed and power rushers... Very long arms... Has good balance and footwork... Great motor... Is good at both pass protection and run blocking... Play against top competition... Great work eithic... Has a chance to be a top 5 LT in the NFL... Big Risk/ Big Reward type of prospect
Weaknesses: Has a diva like attitude... Needs to bulk up more... May have durability issues... Needs to use his hands better...
Comparison: Jonathan Ogden/Joe Thomas
T-RICH49
07-06-2009, 09:01 PM
Name: Charles "TKO" Marshall
College: Kansas
Posistion: 3-4 OLB
Height: 6'6
Weight: 250
Projected 40: 4.64
Projected Bench: 35
Projected Vertical: '29
Strengths:
Great first step off the ball..can beat OL with quickness or beat them with a power rush..can also drop in coverage..great character..1st team ALL Big 12 his JR and SR years...is great at creating turnover's
Weaknesses:
while solid not great in pass coverage...does not show up on every play...is still raw and will take a year or two to develope
Bio:
cousin of Chargers LB Shawne Merriman.grew up in a tough neighborhood.raised alone by his mother.Marshall is a great kid who his HS and college coaches raved about his work ethic,hasl all the tools to be a perrenial p[ro bowler if drafted into the right system
career stats
FR 7 G, 16 tackles,, 8 tfl, 3.5 sacks, 4 FF, 2 FR
SO 12 G, 50 tackles, 10 tfl, 6 sackes, 3 FF, 2 FR
JR 12 G, 49 tackles, 9 tfl, 8 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR
SR 12 G, 60 tackles, 7.5 tfl, 8 sacks, 2 FF, 3 FR
scottyboy
07-06-2009, 09:02 PM
Player Name: Jamaal "Golden Arms" Umenyiora
Age:21
Position: DE
College: Rutgers
Height: 6'4
Weight: 250
Projected 40: 4.8
Projected Bench: 17
Strengths: Just known for getting the QB. A true sack master. Knows how to push and collapse the pocket. TREMENDOUS motor. Works his ass off every play, whether it be practice, overtime or the 4th in a blowout game, you know he's going 110%. Nice kid, smart. Got good grades and teachers raved about him. Won't give you any character problems, ever. Got frustrated with losing(in High School) but nothing to even sniff at, although he hasn't faced losing at all in college. Stayed 4 years in college showing his dedication. Uses his hands and long wild arms perfectly to disrupt the QB. Led the Big East in passes defended for a player in the front 7 in his last 3 years. Uses his "golden arms" to grab QB's, slowing them down, creating pressure and havoc. Great soft hands and long arms could translate him to being a 3-4 OLB and a valuable weapon in goal line situations on offense. Fighter. Tough kid who fought through MANY injuries(most of which were undisclosed while playing).
Weaknesses: Nobody knows how he does it. Not blazing fast by any means. And not even close to being a powerful bull rusher. Mega Over-achiever? Not a blessed athlete or football player. Doesn't have those "god given skills" that you awe at. Although he likes physicality, not the greatest of tacklers, especially in the run game. Will go after RB's, but will not tackle them at the rate you'd like from your DE. Somewhat raw, playing only 5 years of ball, although his brains makeup for it. Not a vocal leader, especially off the field. Needs the in game passion he has on the field to carry over. Doesn't have fluid hips, which would make him struggle in coverage if switched to the linebacker position. Has ankle problems, having surgery on his left and wearing a boot once for 2 months with right ligament problems. His lack of muscle will hurt him, physically and during the game. Has also been caught staring at the cheerleaders while in a huddle or before the play. Everyone does, but he's been caught and scolded multiple times.
Bio: Born and raised with a good family and 12 years of catholic schooling. no troubled past. Known as that good kid all around. Liked by all, hated by just the rare few. Quite kid who released emotions through sports. Excellent basketball player until slowed down by ankle problems along with the added weight while not playing due to his ankles. Picked up lacrosse and excelled at defense. Decided to try out senior year for funzies in high school for football. Only played due to injury. Horrible team and very little playing time, he drew no scouts or attention. Approached by a DIII school, but turned them down saying "You're not Rutgers". Ankle injuries worsened with lacrosse, and he lied about the pain intensity to play his senior year. Met the Rutgers QB at orientation, and convinced him to get a try out. Was awful at the tryouts, until the scrimmage. He lit up the 1st team OL. Didn't play early freshman year until an injury. Came in on blitzing packages and managed 6 sacks in very limited playing time. With a year of college football under his belt, he grew and grew in terms of talent. He excelled his last 3 years, concealing injuries and winning numerous awards and led the NCAA in sacks in his junior and senior seasons.
RoyHall#1
07-06-2009, 09:40 PM
Player Name: Herman Walter Plainview
Age: 29 (6 year vet.)
Position: QB
College: Ohio University
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 209
Projected 40: 4.54
Projected Bench: 17
Bio: Herman Walter Plainview is deaf. He became deaf in a freak accident at the age of nine. This led to some very trying times in young Herman's life, the most of which involved his father abandoning him. Said his father: "I've abandoned my boy!" But Herman persevered, trying out for his high school football team despite many advising him against doing so. By a stroke of luck, Herman's high school coach knew sign language and sympathized with the small deaf boy wanting to play varsity football. He gave him a try-out, and Herman did not disappoint. He was the fastest kid on the team, and the football stuck to his hands like glue. The obvious place for him to play was WR, but the coach soon changed his mind since Herman continually threw further and more accurately than the QB's he played catch with. So, starting his sophomore year, Herman became a QB and has stayed at that spot ever since. Combining running and passing in such a way led to nothing but wins for his high school team, and, eventually, his college team, the Ohio Bobcats. Despite his impressive high school career he received little interest from big name football schools because of his deafness. Those teams would surely regret this later as Plainview tore up the MAC, both through the air and on the ground. But even after 3 years of dominance in college, his critics far outweighed his supporters. He had done well against MAC competition yes, but how was a deaf QB going to excel against competition in the DCFL? Competition that was twice as fast, twice as big, and twice as hungry to show why a deaf QB can't excel? All this talk led to Plainview being selected in the 5th round. Granted, he did not find the DCFL as easy as college or high school, but, like always, he adapted. A quiet leader (obviously), he started for the first time in his 3rd year, led his team to the Super Bowl in his 4th, and won the MVP award in his fifth. He is well-respected by players and coaches throughout the league for what he's done and what he's been through.
Strengths: Strong, accurate arm. Has great awareness and poise. Great leader, a calming, stoic presence behind center. Very fast, sees holes before they open. Clutch performer, leaves his all on the field every game.
Weaknesses: Speed is on the decline, is not as shifty as a few years ago. Has had 3 concussions in his career due to blindside hits that he could not hear coming. Works best if his offense/coaches know sign language, players unwilling to learn generally do not get along well with him.
Tampa 2 4 life
07-06-2009, 10:15 PM
Player Name: Leonard Spocklestein
Position: UT/ 3-4 DE
College: USC
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 2890
Projected 40: 4.80
Projected Bench: 34
Bio: Was an all-american in high school when he could get by purely on his physical abilities, He went to USC where he struggled do to lack of technique. Was a 3 time conference all american, and was a national all-american in his senior year of college.
Strengths - Workout Warrior, Physical freak. Has one great swim move to get after the quarterback. Tosses lighter guards and tackles around like ragdolls. Non-Stop motor, and once he engages in a tackle almost always finishes. Quick first step, always comes in low and is tough to block.
Weaknesses - Lack of technical skill hurts sack numbers. Over commits to the ball carrier. Lack of pure beef limits him to UT/3-4 DE. Not really a hard worker, cardio can be an issue in the 2nd half. Doesn't do the little things; eg: Go for a deflection or take out blockers. Penalty machine, undisciplined. Height could be an issue for some teams.
awfullyquiet
07-06-2009, 10:56 PM
Player Name: Seu Cho
Position: P, K
College: Pusan National University
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 128
Projected 40: 4.65
Projected Bench: 0
Age: 23
Bio: Former Soccer Player from Korea, 3 year national team veteran. Figured out how to kick a football around 5 years ago. Some kids took a youtube video of her kicking 50-55 yard field goals one day. Apparently CFL scouts watch youtube videos and sent a scout over to see if she could do it consistantly. Sure enough, a decent clip of wind, scouts saw a barefoot kicker who had picture perfect form, but not much power. Said scout taught her how to punt in concept, picture perfect one step punt with good range and direction. Doesn't understand a word of english. Plenty of engrish though. Played one season on a CFL practice squad for the tiger-cats and considered to be a highly accurate prospect.
Strengths - Great direction, positioning, control and consistency. Excellent technique room to put on leg muscles. Accurate as all get-out.
Weakness - Girl. Not a great amount of hang time. Not a booming leg. Not strong.
SubNoize
07-07-2009, 01:36 AM
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Player Name: Jrue "Dank" Reed
Age: 23
Position: TE/FB AKA H-Back
College: Cal
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 255
Projected 40: 4.58
Projected Bench: 26
Bio: Dank Reed grew up in the bay area of California, Oakland specifically. He had a rough childhood growing up, caught up in one bad situation after another. His older brother "Dre" was a well known Thizz dealer and major contributor to the Hyphy movement. Dank spent numerous nights in jail for fighting, drugs and minor consumption. It wasn't until Dank started playing football for the Oakland High Wildcats that he finally started to focus his efforts on escaping his destructive lifestyle. Dank excelled at multiple positions starting on offense and defense for Oakland high. He was key in leading the team to an OAL championship. Dank accepted a scholarship to play football for Cal. Dank saw little action as a true freshman, playing clean up when the game was out of hand, and saw reps at both TE and FB. Dank then became a 3 year starter at FB for Cal, while still seeing a lot of time at TE in twin sets. Dank was named 1st team all Pac-10 twice.
Strengths:
Great Athlete.Has soft hands.Nice ball skills and body control. Good timed speed and can be vertical threat.Nice YAC.Physical and very strong. Good Motor and strong competitor.Hard worker with terrific intangibles.Is versatile and can line up all over the field.
Weaknesses: Adequate Blocker. Can lose sight of ball. Not for all teams. Could add some bulk. Definition of a tweener.
Nalej
07-07-2009, 11:07 AM
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Player Name: Roman David Sanchez
Age: 21
Position: OLB/DE
College: Boston College
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 265
Projected 40: 4.55
Projected Bench: 32
Bio: Son of Daniel Sanchez. A retired Master Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy. Also known as "Nalej" to those on DC. As a military brat he didn't have many friends because he moved around so much. The weight room became his best friend. His father retired his freshman year in high school. Roman tried out for the football team and started all 4 yrs in high school playing every position except for punter/kicker. Recruited out of high school as a FB/OLB. He had a problem fumbling the ball so he was strickly a blocking FB. His FB days were over by his sophmore year when he started a couple of games due to injury and defensively took over games at the DE position. He had 6 tkls, 3 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF and 7 tkls, 3 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR in his two only starts that year. Started his junior year and made 2nd team All American. Despite having a 1st rd grade, decided to stay in school and get his degree after talking it over with his number 1 fan- his father.
Roman is half puerto rican, a quarter black and a quarter hawaiian. He's fluent in 3 languages- english, spanish and german. The english and spanish are obvious but he learned german from his mother who lived in Germany for a couple of years as an exchange student. His hobbies include running, working out, going to the movies and boxing.
Strengths:
-Agile and quick for his size
-Strong
-Great blitzer
-Very effective against the run
-Sheds off blockers quickly
-Power tackler
-Plays to the whistle
Weaknesses:
-Misses takles at times trying to go for the big hit
-Hips aren't as fluid as you'd like
-Can be a liability in coverage at times
-Has his share of "Unnecessary roughness" calls due to his "play to the whistle" mentality
-Needs to improve hands. Has dropped some easy interceptions
College Stats
Fresh- 10 tkls
Soph- 32 tkls, 7 TFL, 6 sacks, 4 FF, 1 FR
Junior- 68 tkls, 15 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 4 FF, 2 FR, 1 TD
Senior- 94 tkls, 21 TFL, 14.5 sacks, 5 FF, 2 FR, 1 Int
*I tried to make his background as reaslitic as I could make it. My son is only 11 wks old right now lol
bored of education
07-07-2009, 11:27 AM
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Name: Todd Smithsonian
Age: (20-24): 23
Height: 6'1
Weight: 310
College: Harvard University
Position: Center
Strengths: Excellent size with long arms for a center (33 1/2 inches). Room for growth. Supreme Intelligence. A student of the game. Nimble on his feet. Stout at the point of attack. Has a killer streak. Projects as a C but can play all position along the line. A hard worker with top intangibles. Mobile and will get to the second level. Runs a 5.09 40. Puts up 39 reps.
Weaknesses: Played against weak competition. Temper will flare. Has to focus on the game rather than the fight with the opponet across from him. Takes getting hit personal and likes to take it out on the person across from him.
Bio: Todd is a highly intelligent athlete that snuck under the radar going into college. His father forced him to go to Harvard after getting full boat offers from Michigan, Boston College, Ohio St, Arkansas and Wisconsin. He plays the Center position as if he is battling his father that he really hates for sending him to Harvard. Even though he played against weak competition Scouts say he projects to be as good as if not better than Nick Mangold. While in Prep School he threw a chair at his choir teacher for blaming him that the School's Christmas Musical CD flopped. Graduated with a 3.92 with Chemical Engineering and Slovic Languages degrees. Missed practice once because he was playing World of Warcraft for 47 straight hours. Other hobbies include playing the ukele, dressing up as Santa and having lil kids sit on his lap. Is a ginger A VIRGIN
College Stats: Owned the Ivy League for 4 years. Honorable Mention All American 2 years, 4 time All Ivy league.
Player Comparison: Nick Mangold/Dermontti Dawson
broth223
07-07-2009, 11:31 AM
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Player Name: Adolf Klux
Position: 4-3 OLB
College: Arkansas
Height: 6'3
Weight: 270
Projected 40: 4.43
Projected Bench: 27
Bio: Adolf was born and raised in South Carolina his father is the grand wizard of the Kue Klux Klan. Although "unenlightened" Adolf is a highly smart person even reading Mein Kampf in the original German when he was 5 years old. In high school Adolf quickly took to sport being a legal way to bring pain to the African American population. Adolf has great reaction time and instincts spending his first two years in HS as the junior boxing champion then getting suspended from the league after spitting on a black opponent after knocking him out in the first round. Angry at the suspension he quit boxing and walked on to the varsity football team where he naturally excelled at the 4-3 OLB position. Leading his defense to the state championship game in his senior year he was always disappointed that he didn't win the big game. Highly recruited after high school Adolf choose Arkansas because it was the least racially diverse college out of the major programs that offered him a scholarship. At Arkansas Adolf started as a true freshman and was a true head hunter at the position personally causing 5 broken collar bones, 3 bruised ribs, a broken leg, and a broken nose all on the field. His production dropped in his senior year because teams just decided to run away from him. Although he is a terror in the run game he only average in man coverage and sometimes will allow the receiver to catch the ball just so he can pound them.
iBoldin
07-07-2009, 02:09 PM
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Name: Ernie Cobourne
Position: RB / FB / HB / TE
College: McGill (Canada)
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 202 lbs.
Projected 40: 4.46
Projected Bench: 22
Bio: Ernie Cobourne has never had any near-death experiences. He doesn't get in trouble with the law, nor is he a bad personality in the locker room. He only stands 5'9" and doesn't seem like much of a fighter. A quiet, shy personality - until he gets on the field, that is. Then Cobourne becomes a different kind of breed. A tough, tenacious attitude with the ability to play smash-mouth football, Cobourne is one of the most exciting and electric players to watch on the football field.
However, he has never cemented his spot on a NFL or AFL team, bouncing around various organizations, trying to make a name for himself. A thrill to watch in high school, where he scored 34 touchdowns as a senior on the ground, while rushing for a school-record 1,632 yards, he was never recruited highly due to his small stature. He walked on at Washington State in 2005 but never caught on, despite having honor roll awards as one of the smartest kids in the entire University. After 2 years, he transferred back to Canada, where he again tried to catch on, this time at McGill.
This time, though, he did. From day one coaches were impressed by his tenacity and love for the game. Immediately bumped up to a back-up role, Cobourne first touched the field in the 2nd quarter of a 2007 game against Laval. On the first play from scrimmage, he broke free, gained the corner, and trotted his way into paydirt from 37 yards out. It was seemingly the signal of a successful Canadian career. Cobourne continued to play as a situational back, and found other ways to contribute to his team, on Special Teams. As a very valuable gunner and punt return specialist, Cobourne racked up 13 ST tackles, and returned 29 punts for 484 yards, good for 16.7 yards per return. He also had 2 punt return touchdowns.
After his senior year, he found his onto Marc Trestman's Montreal Allouette CFL team, and made it as a back-up once again. He rushed 14 times for 63 yards, and also polished his run blocking skills. He became a valuable commodity as a short yardage back, and all-purpose player.
Cobourne is not your prototypical running back. With the ability to also play special teams, full back in a pro-style offense, halfback and even tight end, Cobourne is bound to stick on a DCFL team and make a positive impact, on the field and in the community.
Strengths: The epitome of dedication. Has dynamite return skills and can wrap up successfully as a special teams player. Works considerably hard to make up for lack of size. Polished run blocking skills. Moderate pass blocking skills. Can catch the ball on swing routes and out of the backfield. A true teammate, was captain in his Senior year at McGill. Brings his lunch-pail and a blue collar work ethic to every practice and game. Agile in space. Multi-dimensional talent.
Weaknesses: Quiet on the field. Prone to bad penalties. Size isn't great. Can't handle a full workload as a runner. Needs to be in a 2-back system. Won't quickly adapt into an offense. Not as strong as you like him to be. Somewhat small hands. Susceptible to fumbling.
Pro Comparison: Dominic Rhodes.
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scar988
07-07-2009, 02:28 PM
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Player Name: Scott Carr
Position: MLB/3-4 ILB
College: The Citadel
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 240
Projected 40: 4.55
Projected Bench: 22 reps
Bio:
Known as one of the more feared hitters in the SoCon, Carr was the only man in history to win the Buck Buchanan award 2 years in a row. He was SoCon player of the year his senior year and led the Bulldogs to the D1-AA Championship. Was captain since his RS sophomore year. Within the corps of cadets he was a first sergeant and company commander and his leadership has never been questioned. On the field, he is the heart and soul of the defense and makes the Bulldogs as fearsome as they were on defense. Graduated with a Civil Engineering degree and does community service and hangs out with his long time GF in his spare time.
Redshirted his academic freshman year, was a ST Ace his RS Fr year as a backup SS. Was thrust into a starting role his RS So year after the starting MLB went down, after they had switched him to a LB spot in the spring and never stopped starting after the original MLB came back. Was moved to LB due to leadership and strength from SS and played OLB in nickel and dime situations, but MLB on 1st and 2nd downs. Is a true 3-down LB, and a sure tackler as well as a big hitter. Great in zone coverage but not known to do well in man coverage. Smart heady player, and a good athlete. Should be a Mike in the 3-4 or a MLB in the 4-3. Probably the top MLB coming out of college this year. His weaknesses are the level of competition he played, and his strength. 22 reps is solid, but people want to see a stronger LB than how he looks. Also has some trouble shedding blocks and in reading the run sometimes.
Stats:
Age - 22
RS Senior
RSSR - G 15, GS 15, 122 tackles (112 solo), 8.5 TFL, 3.0 Sacks, 5 INT's, 1 FF, 3 FR
RSJR - G 12, GS 12, 118 tackles (105 solo), 7.0 TFL, 1.0 Sacks, 3 INT's, 3 FF
RSSO - G 12, GS 11, 135 tackles (118 solo), 4.0 TFL, 4 INT's
RSFR - G 11, GS 0, 22 tackles (18 solo)
FR - Redshirted
Go Cowboys
07-07-2009, 03:08 PM
Player Name: Dan Baker
Position: SS
College: University of Indianapolis
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 220lbs
Projected 40: 4.83
Projected Bench: 17 reps
Bio:
Dan is not the biggest, the fastest, or even the strongest player on the field, but this guy has something that not many football players have these days, he has heart the size of Texas.
A linebacker in High School he knows how to take on blocks and how to lay the lumber on receivers over the middle. He was one of those guys that was too small to play the linebacker position and was asked to move to safety.
If you look at his 40 time he looks like he would be a rather slow player, but he has a Devin Hester like quality about him, his 40 time is no where near his game speed. He comes from a little DII school in Indiana (who cares about football in Indiana other than Colts fans?) as he was obviously to small and slow for a DI school.
His first season in Indy he was the special teams ace as he led the team in special teams tackles. He started getting playing time his sophomore year as the coaches saw his work ethic and his drive to be something better than a special teamer. He was named starter by the end of his sophomore year and never looked back. Before the start of his senior year he was named captain.
When asked how difficult it was to transition from Linebacker to Safety he said this. "It wasn't too difficult, I have played every position in the game of football so safety wasn't a big task, now if they wanted me to play kicker, that would have been difficult."
Strengths: His work ethic is what every coach loves about this guy right here, he never complains (or if he does they just don't know it) about the drills or the practice. He is an ace specail teamer that loves to get downfield and make bonecrushing hits. He is very strong in zone coverage as he rarely gets beat deep. No injury or character concerns with this guy.
Weaknesses: His speed and his size are his two most glaring weaknesses, he isn't able to out run most receivers and he sure as heck can't out jump them. He struggles in man to man coverage because of those exact reasons right there. He can be too over aggressive with the short man syndrome which causes some penalties to be had.
Pro Comparison: Darren Woodson (At best), Adam Archuleta (At worst)
Lionsfan93
07-07-2009, 04:02 PM
Name: Cromwell Thigpen
Age: 22
Height: 6'2
Weight: 305
College: Western Michigan
Position: Guard/Tackle
Strengths: Excellent size with long arms for a guard (34 1/4 inches). Extremely quick feet for a guard, one of the best pulling guards in the nation. An active student of the game. Has a killer instinct. can play all position along the line. a jokester in the locker room but no teammates ever complain about him and nothing but postive things to say about him on and off the field. Mobile and will get to the second level. played 8 games at LT Senior year due to other injuries
Weaknesses: Maybe needs to bulk on depending on which position he plays (Guard or Tackle), has a tougher time with bull rushing LB/DE than oppose to Speedy players. Has been dominated by one individual in some games
Bio: Started every game for 4 years at the Western Michigan played Center his Freshman year, than moved to Guard & played 31 games at G before moving to Left Tackle for the last 8 games of the year for the Broncos. 4 time 1st Team, 2 time Academic All-American
BeerBaron
07-07-2009, 04:20 PM
WARNING!
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We still need the following positions:
1 QB
2 WR
1 TE
2 CB
ALL OTHER POSITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Forenci
07-07-2009, 09:16 PM
Player Name: Devin Saint
Position: Quarterback
College: University of California - Berkely
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205
Projected 40: 4.75
Projected Bench: 14 reps
Bio: Devin Saint was born in the rural city of Fresno, California. For a player who later went on to be a productive football player it was never initially an interest to him. Instead he enjoyed playing baseball growing up, and it wasn't until his junior year in high school he decided to give football a shot. Trying out for his football team and then promptly making the team it soon didn't take him long to realize that his second sport of choice was the one that he was actually much better at.
Devin's lack of experience in football meant he wasn't highly recruited out of high school but he did receive scholarship offers to some of the local California universities like Fresno State and Stanford University, but instead he opted to enroll at the University of Cal-Berkeley with the intent to walk on and attempt to gain a scholarship. The young freshman managed to impress and found himself battling it out to be the fourth string quarterback on the team. It wasn't until his second year after the starting QB his freshman year graduated and a rash of injuries plagued the QB position that he had an opportunity to play in a game.
As luck would have it he handled the job well as a sophomore and established him self as a talented player on the Cal team. The left handed throwing quarterback was known for his excellent accuracy and footwork, and good, but not overwhemingly powerful arm.
It wasn't until his junior year that he had what would be considered a 'break out' season. His numbers improved greatly and while not a fast quarterback he took advantage of his athletic ability to help extend plays and make something out of nothing.
His senior season was likely what would be considered a melding of experience on the field and his improvement of arm strength and accuracy which led to an overall wonderful season by all accounts.
While he wasn't widely considered a top Heisman candidate in his years at California he did receive some recognition both his junior and senior years by being named the Pac-10 offensive player of the year in his junior and senior seasons and was a second team all-American in his junior and senior years as well.
Devin Saint, while a very good player in his own right from a talent perspective on the field, believes his intangibles off the field like work ethic and good attitude to be his largest assets to a team. Generally described as a field general and leader he devotes himself to a game that was once a 'second sport' to him, but now has become the only sport he could ever see him self playing in the future.
College Statistics -
Freshman: N/A
Sophomore: completion % - 58%, Passing yds - 1800, TD - 15, INT - 10
Junior: completion % - 65%, Passing yds - 2800, TD - 24, INT - 10
Senior: completion % - 68%, Passing yds - 2900, TD - 29, INT - 6
BeerBaron
07-07-2009, 09:18 PM
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We still need the following positions:
2 WR
1 TE
2 CB
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SuperMcgee
07-07-2009, 10:27 PM
Player Name: Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho
Position: CB
College: Central Michigan
Height: 6’0
Weight: 196
Projected 40: 4.36
Projected Bench: 17
Bio:
Born and raised in Flint, Michigan. Displayed athletic skill and a strong work ethic from an early age. Attended the Andre Rison Youth Football Camp for three more years than he was eligible to do so. Was president of his class at Ken Morrow High School, where he played on the football, basketball, and wrestling teams. Played wide receiver, cornerback, and punter for the Miracle Moustaches. In his senior year, Camacho was an All-State honorable mention at cornerback and accepted a football scholarship from cross-state Central Michigan University.
Was a three-year starter for the Chippewas, being named First-Team All-MAC in both his junior and senior seasons. Displays solid man-to-man cover skill. Can stick with receivers downfield. Very adept at shadowing a receiver’s movements, but has shown some susceptibility to double moves. Not known for big plays, but has capable hands as evidenced by the career-high 4 INT that Camacho recorded his senior year, including the 64-yard INT that he returned for a touchdown in the MAC Championship loss to Buffalo. Shows good form and gives a great effort against the run, but needs to get a little stronger.
Was a team captain in his senior year. Notably filled in as the team punter in a late season game when Chips’ punter, Hakan Loob, was injured in the first quarter. Was never a featured returner but has displayed ability in that aspect through spot duty.
Has not played against the top competition, and will need to clean up his language with increased media exposure. Not many character concerns, but his intelligence has been questioned. Known as a bit of a prankster. Loves to wear shorts. Very charismatic, knows how to pump up a crowd. Has not missed a game in 3 years, despite reportedly playing in the Motor City Bowl with a broken wrist in his junior year.
Notes:
- Had an older brother that played safety for two years at Minnesota
- Has stated that he would most likely be either a professional wrestler or a porn superstar if not a football player.
- When it’s time to party he will always party hard.
BeerBaron
07-07-2009, 11:23 PM
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1 CB
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Player Name: "What It Do" Sam Slowinski
Position: TE
College: Michigan
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 275
Projected 40: 4.6
Projected Bench: 27-30
Bio: Growing up in the greater Toledo area, Sam was not the brightest kid growing up. He never did well in school and was almost forced to repeat his senior year in high school. He played football and was on the verge of academic suspension for his lack of effort into completing school work. But where he failed in the classroom, he exceeded on the football field. His big body made him an easy target and his great strength made him a great blocker. He made effort to learn the offensive scheme but he still had trouble learning the offense, leading to timing issues and incomplete passes. Even with these faults his natural receiving gifts allowed him to stay on the team as the main chain mover at the University of Michigan. While on the field he was an emotional leader. He always yelled "What it do!" to try to increase moral and every time a big play was made he would let out a loud high pitch "WOOOOO!!". With all this backing him up he decided to declare for the draft after his Junior year.
Strengths: Gym rat, good hands, very strong, determination
Weaknesses: Mental lapses causing timing issues with quarterback, big mouth can sometimes cause some jarring on the field with other team
BeerBaron
07-07-2009, 11:44 PM
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We still need the following positions:
2 WR
1 CB
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CJSchneider
07-07-2009, 11:55 PM
You are so reading my mind. I was just about to PM you and ask if there was going to be an official "sign ups are closed" post.
Gay Ork Wang
07-08-2009, 09:57 AM
Name: Elvis Jackson
Position: CB
School: Vanderbilt
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Weight: 203 lbs
Projected 40: 4.38
Projected Bench: 18
Bio: Growing up in Illinois, Elvis Jackson didn't play football till he was in college. Due to being an extremely accomplished student, he soon got into Vanderbilt without a scholarship.
Starting at Free Safety, he moved to Cornerback his Sophomore year and soon flourished thanks to his physical attributes. Unfortunately he got into a car accident his Junior year and had to sit out the first half of his junior year but he still decided to come out of school and try his luck in the DCFL.
Elvis Jackson is a dedicated learner. He wants to know everything about the game and often sits till well past midnight in the film room and tries to grasp every aspect of the game. Coach Johnson often stated that he talked to Jackson on the sideline as if he was a coach, especially during the time when he was out the first half of the junior year. Being a physical freak, there are only few that can outrun or outjump Elvis Jackson. He tries to shutdown his receivers and often succeeds. Has big play capabilities and he comes up in the clutch. High character guy, never had any problems off the field. Great jammer on the line
A big weakness is his zone coverage. He often trusts his teammates too much, considering it is usually not his fault since he knows what to do, but which often leads to plays that could've been prevented if he trusted his instincts. Sometimes tends to overthink a situation. Can shut down a receiver all game but for one big play when he tries to go for the big play rather than stopping the ball. Not a vocal leader rather a calm guy.
Strenghts:
Physical freak, great ballskills/hands, a real ballhawk, great man2man corner, good strenght and has no problem to shed blocks or to bump, great tackler. Very coachable, very smart.
Weaknesses:
Very Raw, doesnt have a lot of experience, his durability and the injury is a concern, takes too many chances leaving him prone to being beaten, rumours has it that he needs a great pass rush to flourish, not a vocal leader, not as great in zone coverage
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Comparisions: Antonio Cromartie
BeerBaron
07-08-2009, 11:22 AM
WARNING!
Sign-ups will soon be closing due to the first season player limit!
We still need the following positions:
2 WR
ALL OTHER POSITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
tjsunstein
07-08-2009, 12:13 PM
Player Name: TJ Sunstein
Position: Wide Reciever
College: Oklahoma State
Height: 6'5
Weight: 234
Projected 40: 4.39
Projected Bench: 21
NFL Comparison: Vincent Jackson
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Bio: A force on both sides of the ball, Sunstein had all the tools to get it done in high school earning a spot on the football roster of Oklahoma State University, the only Division 1-A team to offer him. TJ also ran track at Oklahoma State taking honors in the high jump and 400k. A well rounded athlete that had offers from West Virginia and Missouri to play basketball. Sunstein chose football and excelled at Oklahoma State before his broken arm senior year averaging over 17 yards a catch and 14 touchdowns per year his first three years. After his NFL draft stock fell due to injury, Sunstein felt as if it were his best interest if he joined the up and coming DCFL to prove his worth and become the centerpiece to a high powered offense.
Strengths: Great hands and body control. Unmatched work ethic. Outstanding size, a mountain of a man.
Weaknesses: The only negative with Sunstein is his ability on short routes against smaller, more agile corners. He is able to stretch the field on the other hand. Used for posts and crossing routes, not so much comeback route and slants.
To be continued...?
BeerBaron
07-08-2009, 12:22 PM
WARNING!
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We still need the following positions:
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Wooty Magic!
07-08-2009, 12:27 PM
Player Name: Kenny Writt
Position: WR
College: Rutgers
Height: 6'3
Weight: 225
Projected 40: 4.47
Projected Bench: 24
Bio: A three-year starter...Holds the Big East record for career receiving yards...Put his stamp on the Scarlet Knight record books...Named 2nd Team All-Big East in 2007 and 1st Team in 2008...Associated Press 3rd Team All-American as a junior...Served a one-game suspension in '08 for a violation of team policy...Overconfident and immature with a lot of Diva-esque tendencies...Prime time player and an impressive physical specimen with all the tools to be a true #1 wideout in the DCFL.
:D
BeerBaron
07-08-2009, 12:56 PM
ALL POSITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Look back for us next season!
scottyboy
07-08-2009, 01:24 PM
feel free however to sign up at any time, just know you'll be a prospect for next season!
TimDris
07-10-2009, 10:13 AM
Player Name: Jesper Johansson
Position: FS
College: University of Buffalo
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 195 lbs
Projected 40: 4.43
Projected Bench: 17
Bio: His parents, Jarkko and Jaana Johansson, immigrated from Finland to Toronto when Jesper was still a young lad. When it came time for competitive sports, he naturally chose hockey, the preferred sport of his homeland and his current country. Jesper started out as a slick skating forward, until his father persuaded him to switch to defense. At D he showed remarkable skill in anticipating and intercepting breakout and cross-ice passes as well as being able to control the offensive zone from the point. At the age of 12, his family would once again relocate, this time to Buffalo, NY. In Buffalo, Jesper began to play football, against his father's will, and he found that he possessed similar skills in football that he did in hockey (vision, agility). It wasn't until his junior year in HS that football finally passed hockey in his life. At the age of 17 he was only 5'8'' 150 but was the most dangerous man on D for his team. After living in the weight room the summer before his last year he was still short at 5'9'' but was strong like bull at 170. Unfortunately he never found success in the HS ranks due to playing on poor teams, but he always played with a constant motor. He was recruited by a number of north east schools, but chose to stay near his family in Buffalo. After seeing the field mostly as a return man his freshman year, he won the starting FS spot his sophomore year. He was named to the 1st Team All-MAC as a KR, and had an equally impressive year at FS. Jesper just finished his junior year and was named a 2nd Team All American at FS and a finalist for the returner award. He is looking to gain eligibility for this seasons DCFL draft but will return to Buffalo for his senior year if he cannot.
Strengths - Speed, Agility, Vision, Ball Skills, Anticipation, can be a dangerous pass rusher from the safety blitz, great return man
Weaknesses - Strong, but small. Not much of a help in run support. can sometimes leave his corners on an island due to his ball hawking nature. needs to learn to play his position and not take so many risks.
Player Comparison - Jim Leonhard
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Malaka
07-11-2009, 03:23 PM
Name: Fotios Kommenos
Position: QB
College: SMU
Height: 6'1
Weight: 208
Projected 40: 4.69
Age: 22
Senior
Bio: Fotios Kommenos was born in Athens, Greece in 1987 on April 3rd, and moved to the USA at the age of 2. He started playing football at a small HS in Florida, where he first excelled at the LB position, until one day in practice he was just throwing around, and his coaches realized they have something special on their hands.
At SMU, under June Jones, Fotios (Aka Foti) has bloomed into one of the biggest stars in the NCAA, breaking every single SMU passing record, and falling just short of the NCAA's TD record of 58, with 53 as a senior. As a Junior he brought the Mustangs to the Motor City Bowl and was victorious even though underdogs against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a shootout 49-42. Then as a Senior with SMU now on the map, he led SMU to an 11-1 record, won the conference USA championship game, and got invite to the Orange Bowl where he faced a heavily favored Florida Gators team, despite his best efforts throwing for 305 yards and 3 TDs, SMU lost 35-27. A starter since his sophomore year, and has been a 1st team conference All-American twice, a 2nd team All-American his junior year, and a 1st team All-American his Senior year.
Positives: Unquestionable leadership, Excellent footwork and mechanics, ability to scramble and throw on the run, pin-point accuracy, good touch, great arm strength, toughness, intelligent, extremely productive.
Negatives: Not the height or weight you look for in a QB, played in a system, can he make reads and go through progressions, could stand to work on his pocket presence gets jumpy at times, can he take NFL hits?
NFL Comparison: Mix of Coltzzz Brennanzzz and Drew Brees
sbh15
07-22-2009, 04:45 PM
Marcus Harvin Biography
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Measurables
Position: RB
College: Richmond
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 203 lbs.
Projected 40: 4.29
Projected Bench: 10
Childhood and High School
Marcus Harvin was born in Durham, North Carolina, in the famous Duke hospital. Ironically enough, Harvin would grow up to commit to the North Carolina Tarheels. Harvin's parents knew their kid would be special from the first day he caught a football. He started playing tackle football a year early and still managed to find his way into the rotation. He got better, and better, until finally he had a chance to play for his school team in middle school. Harvin wasn't the guy who had to play football because he wanted to bring his family out of poverty, or help them, or whatever. His family was wealthy enough to send him to private school and he played football for the love of the game. It sounds corny, but it worked for Marcus, who once again played a year up, joining the varsity team in the 8th grade. By the time he was a senior, everyone in Durham knew the name Marcus Harvin, and for good reason. He boasted scholarship offers from every ACC school, even collecting a few from the SEC, Big 12, and Pac-10. Marcus narrowed his choices down to two, Miami and North Carolina. He could stay in-state and follow the route that his coaches and friends pushed him toward, or play for one of his favorite teams and wear the colors he did at Durham Academy and go to Miami. Harvin brashly threw the Miami hat into the trash and boasted the color of "Carolina Blue".
College Career
Harvin's college career didn't work out quite as successfully as his high school career, as Harvin, the once highly touted five-star recruit, let his grades slip and failed to qualify for UNC. Forced to head north, the Richmond Spiders accepted Harvin, hoping that his ego wouldn't get in the way of his talent. Richmond redshirted Harvin in his first season, hoping to straighten him out, and it worked. Marcus learned from the mistake that cost him a chance to play in Division One and got his grades up and lost the ego. It showed on the field in his first season for Richmond, where he became the leader of the team and boasted an outrageous statline. On only 176 carries, Harvin rushed for an amazing 6.3 yards per carry average, giving him 1113 yards, with 11 touchdowns. Harvin turned in even more impressive numbers in his Redshirt Sophomore year, becoming the featured back, rushing for over 2000 yards and 16 touchdowns. NFL Scouts started to show up and games and practices, and Harvin knew it. He shocked the Richmond fan base by leaving for the NFL draft after just two years of college football, and he did not get positive returns.
NFL Combine
Harvin did not have positive returns at the NFL combine, where he tested positive for weed and showed up with sprained ankle. The character concerns were brought up once again, and it cost Harvin a lot of money. Although on a sprained ankle, he ran a 4.47 forty-yard dash, which is good, but not good enough for an inexperienced and undersized running back. Harvin went undrafted, but vowed that he would play professional football yet. After a year of NFL tryouts to no avail, Marcus' agent told him about the new league started by Brian Rice, the "DCFL". Harvin brushed it off as a league that wouldn't last, but when NFL teams continued to tell him no, it wasn't such a bad option. Harvin was unable to put his name in the inaugural draft, but has since added his name to the list for the second season. Although he projects as a change of pace back due to his size, one very lucky team will draft a guy who plays big and will add an incredibly explosive back.
(if you're wondering why there's so much, I wrote this for a sim league that I was about to join that ended up failing, I just had it saved)
SuperKevin
07-22-2009, 04:48 PM
Edit because I'm a ******
Zycho32
07-24-2009, 06:56 PM
Vincent DeBernardo
Measurables:
Position: ATH (Played WR, CB and even some RS in college)
College: Wyoming
Height: 5' 10
Weight: 182
Projected 40: 4.23/4.24
Projected Bench: 8
Bio
Vincent, or 'Vinny', has pretty much been a Wyoming resident for his entire life up until the present. He grew up in Cheyenne, and like most future sports players, developed an immediate aptitude for athletics. He wound up a triple sport star at his local High School in Football, Baseball, and Track, but none of that translated to National interest. Suffice it to say, he was certainly a fantastic athletic individual, but the intangibles left him wanting.
Track was his best sport, but that offers precious little for a young man to live on, aside from becoming part of the Olympic team. In baseball he was a devil on the basepaths and had excellent range in the outfield but that was all his talent. And football, well... it seemed his best chance to make a name for himself. So he clawed his way onto the Football Program at Wyoming University, probably the only Division 1-A college to express interest in him.
Finding a niche on the team in his Freshman year was an adventure. Coaches took a total interest in his speed and agility and attempted to convert him to Wide Reciever and Return Specialist. Vinny proved mostly underwhelming at the position during the season. He was capable of outracing opposing DBs for long bombs, but route running was difficult to master and his awareness of the field and the play developing left him a liability. Kick Returning was better, but not by much; Vinny was inconsistant in finding the gaps created by the blocking and as such looked non-threatening. Punt Returning was a disaster, as Vinny never called Fair Catches, and was just as likely to lose the ball in a bone-shaking tackle as elude three tacklers as soon as he caught the ball.
Sophmore year was spent converting Vinny to the secondary, the logic being if he wasn't capable of using his speed to constantly beat defenders, then he could use it to run with other recievers. This too ended in a very underwhelming way. Vinny was lost on close coverage- more experienced recievers simply shook him off, even though they could never run away from him. He faired a little better than Zone coverage, but the truth is Vinny totally lacked the instincts for this sort of position, and as such he was eventually relegated to the role of 'Deep Back', meaning he'd be placed thirty-plus yards deep to prevent long bombs. It was a niche role, but it played far more into his talents.
However, things truly didn't start working out until Vinny was taken off the role of returner and banished to grunt work on Special Teams. Almost immediately he became a monster. The speed and agility were finally unleashed as he charged downfield on coverage units to devastate opposing returners. He was as hard to elude as he was to block, and his tackles not only helped the defense in terms of field position, but also granted him a coveted spot as one of the Team Captains by his junior year.
He was also a full-time participant on the return units. On kickoffs he would be the 'Point Man' for the main returner and lead him through the opposition like a Fullback. On punts, he harrassed Wing 'Gunners' every step of the way. He was practically an anonymous prescence outside of Campus, but the truth was Vinny found his niche in football and persued it to the utmost.
By Senior year he's still being used for 'niche' packages on both offense and defense, but is no longer clawing for a roster spot either. His status as a Special Teams ace is giving rise to the idea that he could take his niche into the professional level.
Attributes- Positives
DeBernardo has excellent speed and agility- astonishing for a white boy such as himself. Probably not THE best, but one of the best. And while not very strong to begin with, he also shows no apprehension towards violent collisions and rough scuffles in midfield or elsewhere, making him a capable tackler and blocker. Tough as nails- can take a lot of powerful shots and showed himself to be pretty resistant towards injury.
Attributes- Negatives
DeBernardo, even after four years of Collegate Football, is downright deficient in both Coverage skills and Route Running, making him a pure liability as a full-time starter. Odds are he'll eventually develop into a decent performer in these areas... in fifteen years. Vision is sub-standard, but this varies; as a Special Teamer, it's enough for him to elude blockers and pick up tacklers, but elsewhere it serves to doom him. Never had the aptitude to be a passer or a kicker, but who cares about that?
Intangibles
Mental problems with coverage and routes aside, DeBernardo is not a ******- his intelligence just doesn't translate onto the gridiron very well. By now he understands his limitations and never tries to extend beyond what he knows he can do. Not an outright leader by any means, but is far from a primma donna. Has a massive aggression streak which probably contributes to his willingness to hammer players who have four-plus inches and about fifty pounds on him.
Bottom Line
Vinny understands his weaknesses would never translate into a position in the NFL straight out of graduation and draft. He'd never be picked and do or die in Training Camp tryouts. He knew he'd have to make his mark on a lesser league first before he could scrounge up any interest in his skillsets. With that in mind, he set his sights for the newfound DCFL, figuring that if they didn't go belly-up during their first season, it would be the ideal place. But by now he knows better; he's no starter. He can only expect a low round draft selection or go undrafted and start hustling Training Camps in order to earn a spot.
College Statistics
Freshman Year: 12/0
23 Catches, 426 Yards, 3 TDs
45 KR, 887 Yards, 1 TD
65 PR, 634 Yards, 2 TD
Sophmore Year: 12/0
9 Catches- 194 Yards, 1 TD
47(21 Defense, 28 ST) Tackles, 2 Deflections, 0 INT, 2 FF, 1 FRec
Junior Year: 12/0
7 Catches- 155 Yards, 1 TD
68 (14 Defense, 54 ST) Tackles, 1 Deflection, 0 INT, 4 FF, 1 Frec
Senior Year: TBP (To Be Played)
Player Comparasion: Steve Tasker, with Don Bebee's speed.
BeerBaron
07-29-2009, 06:47 PM
Season Two Sign-Up List
Season 1 is under way, but feel free to sign up anytime for season 2.
(Size limits may be changed depending on how things unfold, so keep checking for updates)
QB: (1/1)*
Fotios Kommenos (Malaka) - 6'1 208, SMU
RB: (1/3)
Marcus Harvin (sbh15) - 5'9 203, Richmond
FB: (0/1)
WR: (0/3)
TE: (0/2)
OT: (0/3)
OG: (0/2)
C: (0/2)
DE/3-4 OLB: (0/3)
DT/3-4 DE: (0/3)
4-3 LB/3-4 ILB: (0/3)
CB: (0/3)
S: (0/3)
Jesper Johansson (TimDris) - 5'9 195, Buffalo
K/P: (0/1)
ATH: (1/1)
Vincent DeBernardo (Zycho32) - 5'10 182, Wyoming
*-Will definitely be changed, I'm just reserving it for now.
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