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Re: DRAFT HISTORY 1ST ROUND (10/31/23)

By Cjfred68 - League Admin
10/31/2023 1:15 pm
Draft History

ATLANTA DOMINATORS

CONTRACTS: 67 years/493.2 million
ALLPROS: 1
HALL OF FAME: 0
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS: 12
XFL CHAMPIONS: 10


2018 1.18
RB Kent Stolzfus 79/79☆


He played 8 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 6 year/21.5 million dollar contract extension in 2020 before becoming a free agent in 2026 where he signed a 3 year/11.2 million dollar contract with Providence. In 2029 he signed a 1 year/0.2 million dollar contract with Cincinnati and retired at the end of the season. He played 112 games for Atlanta including 50 starts where he amassed 5,355 rushing yards (Team Record) and 18 rushing TDs (Team Record). He added 201 receptions (6th alltime team) for 2,002 yards (11th alltime team) and 11 TD receptions (14th alltime team). He played 13 postseason games where he had 999 yards rushing (Team Record), 3 rushing TDs (Team Record), 21 receptions (7th alltime team) and 2 TD receptions (4th alltime team) and helped the team win the 2019 NXC Conference Championship and the 2020 & 2023 XFL Championships.

2019 1.14
CB Orlando Reams 97/97☆


He played 9 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 6 year/50.3 million dollar contract extension in 2022 before hitting free agency in 2028. He received 6 offers and signed a 4 year/65.6 million dollar contract with Philadelphia but retired after the 2029 season. He played 129 games with Atlanta including 106 starts where he tallied 481 tackles (3rd alltime team), 9 forced fumbles (4th alltime team), 126 knockdowns (Team Record), 15 interceptions (5th alltime team) and a 45.6 catch allowed percentage on 577 passes defended (Team Record). He played 16 postseason games where he had 60 tackles (4th alltime team), 15 knockdowns (Team Record), 5 interceptions (Team Record) and a 41.9 catch allowed percentage on 74 passes (3rd alltime team). He helped the team win the 2019 NXC Conference Championship and the 2020 & 2023 XFL Championships.

2020 1.30
FS Oscar Miley 90/90☆


He played 8 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 6 year/21.8 million dollar contract extension in 2023 but he retired after the 2027 season due to several neck injuries. He played 110 games including 82 starts where he finished with 387 tackles (10th alltime team), 5 forced fumbles (15th alltime team), 71 knoxkdowns (6th alltime team), 9 interceptions (11th alltime team) and a 54.9 catch allowed percentage on *** passes (5th alltime team). He played 13 postseason games where he had 70 tackles (Team Record) and 12 knockdowns (4th alltime team) and helped the team win the 2020 & 2023 XFL Championships.

2020 1.31
LG Cory Visconti 74/74☆


He played 3 seasons with Atlanta before being released prior to the 2023 season. He was picked up by Arizona off waivers and signed a 6 year/5 million dollar contract after the 2023 season before retiring after the 2028 season. He played 40 games with Atlanta but only made 11 starts where he allowed 2 sacks during 642 pass blocks and 37 tackles during 423 run blocks while never committing a penalty. He did appear in 9 postseason games and helped the team win the 2020 & 2023 XFL Championships.

2021 1.32
RG James Bates 73/73☆


Finally we get to the XFL III Champions, Atlanta. Owner Chrosbronext and his staff took time off from celebrating to make offensive lineman James Bates the last pick of the first round. The Baylor lineman can play anywhere on the line with his best positions being RG and RT. With the Atlanta offensive line being set, Bates probably will slot in as backup depth at guard. Solid pick.

He played 9 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 6 year/13.8 million dollar contract extension in 2024 and a 4 year/16.8 million dollar contract in week 10 of the 2029 season before being released prior to game 1 of the 2030 season. He cleared waivers and signed a 1 year/0.22 million dollar contract with Miami during week 4 of the 2030 season and officially retired after the 2032 seaspn. He played in 122 games with Atlanta but only made 26 starts where he allowed 6 sacks during 2,003 pass blocks and 75 tackles during 1,265 run blocks while committing 10 penalties. He backed up in 11 postseason games and helped win the 2023 XFL Championship.

2022 1.29
RB Matthew Everett 71/71☆


Atlanta uses the 29th pick to select Matthew Everett (RB) from the University of Tennessee. Decent speed and good ball handling skills make this a solid pick.

He played 9 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 6 year/9.6 million dollar contract extension in 2025 before retiring after the 2031 season. He played 107 games including 33 starts where he finished with 1,220 yards rushing (9th alltime team), 3 rushing TDs (12th alltime team), 182 receptions (11th alltime team), 1,258 yards recieving (16th alltime team) and 12 TD receptions (13th alltime team). He played in 9 postseason games and helped the team win the 2023 XFL Championship.

2023 no pick☆

They traded this pick 2023 1.28 (FB Jeffrey Marker) along with 2024 1.32 (TE Clay Morrow) and CB Henry Wells to Vancouver for LG Michael Baker, 2023 2.27 (FS Robbie Kimbal) and 2024 3.2 (SLB Danny Riehl).

Traded for
LG Michael Baker (6 seasons starter/XFL Championship)
FS Robbie Kimball (8 seasons starter/XFL Championship)
SLB Danny Riehl (8 seasons starter)

Traded away
FB Jeffrey Marker (1 season starter/5 seasons backup/4 seasons depth/ALLPRO)
TE Clay Morrow (7 season starter/4 season backup/XFL Championship)
CB Henry Wells (1 season starter)

A big win in this trade, receiving 3 impact players for a combined 24 seasons and 2 players won XFL Titles while giving up 9 seasons of starts and 1 player won 1 Title)

2024 no pick☆

They traded this pick 2023 1.28 (FB Jeffrey Marker) along with 2024 1.32 (TE Clay Morrow) and CB Henry Wells to Vancouver for LG Michael Baker, 2023 2.27 (FS Robbie Kimbal) and 2024 3.2 (SLB Danny Riehl).

Traded for
LG Michael Baker (6 seasons starter/XFL Championship)
FS Robbie Kimball (8 seasons starter/XFL Championship)
SLB Danny Riehl (8 seasons starter)

Traded away
FB Jeffrey Marker (1 season starter/5 seasons backup/4 seasons depth/ALLPRO)
TE Clay Morrow (7 season starter/4 season backup/XFL Championship)
CB Henry Wells (1 season starter)

A big win in this trade, receiving 3 impact players for a combined 24 seasons and 2 players won XFL Titles while giving up 9 seasons of starts and 1 player won 1 Title)

2025 no pick☆

They traded this pick 2025 1.22 (RG Jeffrey Cueto) along with LG Michael Stewart to Texas for RT Phillip Brumley.

Traded for
RT Phillip Brumley (8 seasons starter)

Traded away
RG Jeffrey Cueto (12 seasons starter)
LG Michael Stewart (5 seasons starter/6 seasons backup)

Atlanta loses this trade based on giving up 2 players for 1 and 1 of those players played more then the player they received at the same position.

2026 no pick☆

They traded this pick 2026 1.29 (CB Charles Davis) along with 2026 3.29 (RDE Eddie Quesinberry) and MLB Steve Ramos to Denver for RDE John Ramirez.

Traded for
RDE John Ramirez (10 seasons starter)

Traded away
CB Charles Davis (9 season starter)
RDE Eddie Quesinberry (1 season starter)
MLB Steve Ramos (3 games/cut)

This 3 player for 1 player trade equaled a 1 for 1 trade as each team receives a long time starter so it winds up being a fair trade.

2027 no pick☆

They traded this pick 2027 1.24 (TE Samuel Broderick) along with LG Michael Rodriquez to Houston for RT Gregory Dodge.

Traded for
RT Gregory Dodge (3 seasons starter/2 seasons backup)

Traded away
TE Samual Broderick (9 seasons starter/1 season backup)
LG Michael Rodriquez (1 season starter/2 seasons backup/AXC Conference Championship)

Atlanta loses this trade given up a quality longterm starter for 5 seasons of decent play.

2028 1.27
WR Allen Parker 32/86☆

5' 10" 198 lbs
Texas A&M

Parker has decent speed and flashed high end receiving skills in college. Scouts believe he is definately a future starter in the league. Nice get this late in the 1st round.

Grade A

He played 4 seasons with Atlanta before they allowed him to walk via free agency in 2032 where he signed a 6 year/10.2 million dollar contract with Gem City after receiving 3 other offers. He was released by Gem City prior to the 2036 season and he would retire after the 2037 season. He played 60 games including 47 starts with Atlanta where he finished with 178 receptions (12th alltime team), 2,289 yards (9th alltime team), 19 TD receptions (7th alltime team) and 241 yards rushing.

2029 1.23
CB John Kerr 31/73☆

5' 11" 201 lbs
Frostburg State 

Kerr played corner in college but scouts love his solid man and zone cover skills coupled with his elite intelligence for him to move to free safety.

Grade B+

He played 4 seasons with Atlanta before they let him walk via free agency in 2033. He received 10 offers before signing a 6 year/169.6 million dollar contract with Zehlendorf before retiring after the 2036 season. He played 61 games including 53 starts where he totaled 277 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 22 knockdowns, 13 interceptions (7th alltime team) and a 56.9 catch allowed percentage on 211 passes. He was selected the 2032 Allpro at SS with Zehlendorf.

2030 1-10
DT Forrest Rapp 38/89☆

Vol 98
6' 5"
310 lbs
Bowling Green 

This is a giant of a man who possesses incredible speed and quickness for a man his size. Despite coming out of a small school and being somewhat of a project, his floor seems good enough with an incredible upside if he develops in camp.

Grade A

He played 4 seasons with Atlanta but Atlanta chose not to renew his contract before he signed a 4 year/3.5 million dollar contract with Dakota in 2035 but was released prior to the 2036 season and he would retire after the 2038 season. He played 49 games including 25 starts where he tallied 81 tackles, 12 sack (10th alltime team), 14 hurries and 4 forced fumbles. He was selected the 2032 Allpro at DT with Atlanta.

2031 1.3
LDE Robert Ware 34/89☆

6' 3" 277 lbs
Hawaii

Another cant miss prospect who should start from day 1 at either RDE or LDE. His combination of size, incredible strength along with speed and quickness make him an elite run stopper with good pass rush ability.

Grade A

He played 7 seasons with Atlanta and signed a 6 year/49.2 million dollar contract extension in 2034 before being traded to Philadelphia in 2038 where he signed a 6 year/34.4 million dollar contract in 2038. He played 95 games including 51 starts where he has 244 tackles, 15 sacks, 25 hurries and 4 forced fumbles.

LDE Robert Ware was traded along with TE Stacey Quinlan to Philadelphia for 2039 1.27 (RT Williams Jordon) 2040 2.? (????) and 2041 2.? (????)

Traded for
RT Williams Jordon
?
?

Traded away
LDE Robert Ware
TE Stacey Quinlan

Thus trade is too early to judge based on 2 future picks pending.

2032 1.7
WR James Ungar 35/87☆

Vol 46
6' 0" 194 lbs
Ball State

Atlanta has had 3 straight down seasons after 10 straight playoff appearances. Ungar fills a need at WR and instantly becomes WR1 on the roster. His elite speed is matched by some great pass catching and route running skills plus he adds kick returning to the team.

Grade A

He played 6 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 5 year/43.2 million dollar contract extension in 2035 before being traded to Cincinnati in 2038. He played 93 games including 55 starts where he had 177 receptions (13th alltime team), 2,248 yards (10th alltime team), 17 TD receptions (9th alltime team), 81 KO returns (Team Record), 2,220 kickoff return yards (Team Record), 117 punt returns (2nd alltime team) and 822 punt return yards (3rd alltime team).

WR James Ungar was traded to Cincinnati for 2041 2.? (????)

Trade for
?

Traded away
WR James Ungar

Too soon to judge.

2033 1.10
QB Samual Edwards 28/78☆

6' 1" 208 lbs
Florida State
Vol 20

It took until the 10th overall pick but our 1st QB has come off the board. Atlanta needs a francise quarterback and by most scouts ratings, they may have found him in Edwards. He is a pure pocket passer with no speed but has an ability to move in the pocket. He doesn't have elite accuracy or arm strength but scouts gush about his vision and ability to look off defenders. He is considered a safe pick since he comes from a big program and many believe he will excel if he is protected and has playmakers around him.

Grade A

He has played 7 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 5 year/84.8 million dollar contract extension in 2036. He has played 95 games including 75 starts where he has 11,321 passing yards (3rd alltime team), 37 TD passes (4th alltime team), 94 interceptions (2nd alltime team) and a 55.88 QBR.

2034 1.4
RB William Stokes 37/90☆

5' 11" 216 lbs
California

Atlanta takes Stokes who set records rushing at California. Scouts rank him as the best true running back in the draft. He lacks elite speed or power but his ball carry and pass catching abilities make him a feature back. Some questions remain about how he will transition to the XFL but he has a chance to make an impact.

Grade A-

He played 4 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 5 year/62.3 million dollar contract at the end of 2037 before reworking a 6 year/35.2 million dollar contract in 2038 before being trade to Philadelphia. He played 55 games, all starts where he has 1,764 yards rushing (5th alltime team), 6 TD rushing (7th alltime team), 110 receptions (19th alltime team), 861 yards recieving and 1 TD reception.

RB William Stokes was traded along with LDE Charles Willis to Philadelphia for 2039 1.23 (DT James Grant), 2040 1.? (????) and 2041 1.? (????)

Traded for
DT James Grant
?
?

Traded away
RB William Stokes
LDE Charles Willis

Too early to judge.

2035 1.6
SS Dominick Marsh 39/86☆

5' 11" 215 lbs
Brigham Young

The first defensive back goes #6 overall to Atlanta. The team had one safety on the roster before this selection which means Marsh should start at SS on day 1 opposite 4th year FS Joyce. Now the team needs to add cornerbacks to create a dominant secondary.

Grade A

He played 3 seasons with Atlanta before being traded to Indiana in 2038 where he signed a 6 year/23.6 million dollar contract extension to remain with Indiana. He played 48 games, all starts with Atlanta where he had 245 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, 11 knockdowns, 6 interceptions and a 60.0 catch allowed percentage on 130 passes defended.

SS Dominick Marsh was traded along with DT Michael Parenteau to Indiana for 2039 2.32 (C Charles Coker), 2040 3.? (????) and 2041 2.? (????)

Trade for
C Charles Coker
?
?

Traded away
SS Dominick Marsh
DT Michael Parenteau

Too early to grade.

2036 1.5
CB Tom Smith 42/78☆

6' 0" 205 lbs
Ohio State

The 2nd Buckeye to go in the top 5 picks was a little bit of a surprise since most scouts had Garry Wiese as the best DB left on the board. Scouts love Smith's quickness and all around coverage skills but he lacks the high-end speed to cover some of the faster WRs in the XFL. Atlanta definitely needed to address their secondary especially cornerback where they have just 2 CBs now after drafting Smith. Atlanta had the 26th ranked pass defense and 29th ranked defense overall.

Grade A-

He played parts of 3 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 6 year/84.7 million dollar contract extension in 2037 but was traded to Providence prior to week 2 of the 2038 season. He played 33 games including 16 starts where he had 165 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 25 knockdowns, 2 interceptions and a 58.6 catch allowed percentage on 133 passes defended.

CB Tom Smith was traded along with 2039 4.27 (WR Robert Reynolds) and 2040 4.? (????) to Providence for 2039 1.4 (TE Eli Bouldin), 2041 1.? (????) and 2041 2.? (????)

Traded for
TE Eli Bouldin
?
?

Traded away
CB Tom Smith
WR Robert Reynolds
?

Too soon to judge.

2036 1.23
MLB Alex Appleton 35/75☆

6' 1" 246
Appalachian State

Atlanta takes a gamble on this MLB from a small school and hope his well rounded attributes translate to the XFL. He has elite skills all around in college except his speed and quickness which is below average. Atlanta has used both 1st round picks on defense as the once proud francise tries to pull itself out of a 7 year tailspin.

Grade C

He played 2 seasons with Atlanta after signing a 5 year/86.5 million dollar contract extension in 2037 before being traded to LA in 2038. He played 32 games, 6 starts where he had 130 tackles, 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 8 knockdowns and a 60.2 catch allowed percentage on 93 passes defended.

MLB Alex Appleton was traded to LA for 2039 5.23 (K Gary Price) and 2041 1.? (????).

Traded for
K Gary Price
?

Traded away
MLB Alex Appleton

Too soon to judge.

2037 no pick☆

Atlanta traded 2037 1.10 (CB Kevin Whiteman), 2037 5.12 (K Jim Dickerson), 2038 2.2 (RDE Albert Bolick) and 2038 3.1 (C Horacio French) to Vancouver for 2026 1.23 (MLB Alex Appleton), 2036 3.21 (QB Joseph Tuttle), 2036 4.23 (WR William Dodge) and 2036 3.29 (C Willie Odonnell)

MLB Alex Appleton was traded to LA for 2039 5.23 (K Gary Price) and 2041 1.? (????).

Traded for
MLB Alex Appleton (2 season backup)
QB Joseph Tuttle (2 season depth/cut)
WR William Dodge (3 seasons starter/1 season backup)
C Willie Odonnell (cut)
K Gary Price (1 season starter)
?

Traded away
CB Kevin Whiteman (1 seasons starter/2 seasons backup)
K Jim Dickerson (3 seasons starter)
RDE Albert Bolick (1 seasons starter/1 season backup)
C Horatio French (2 seasons depth)
MLB Alex Appleton (2 season starter)

Atlanta loses these 2 connected trade early based on getting 4 players for 5 traded away plus losing 3 seasons of starts but it's too soon for a final grade as all the players have more years ahead plus 1 draft pick is in the future.

2038 1.1
RG Anthony Dixon 35/92☆

6' 2" 326 lbs
San Jose State

Atlanta wasted no time in selecting the best all around offensive lineman in the draft. Dixon played on the interior line in college and was the 2037 Outland trophy winner but scouts see him moving to RT in the XFL where his fantastic combination of size, strength, speed and quickness make him an ideal candidate to move to tackle.

Grade A+

He has played 2 seasons with Atlanta on his 4 year rookie contract. He has played 23 games including 23 starts where he has allowed 11 sacks on 1,011 pass blocks and 38 tackles on 617 run blocks while committing 6 penalties.

2039 1.1
WR Terrance McConkey 37/89☆

6' 1" 187 lbs
Millersville

The consensus #1 overall pick goes first. Despite playing division II football, this Biletnikoff award winner has world class speed, exceptional IQ and elite pass catching potential including route running and fighting for contested catches.

Grade A+

2039 1.4
TE Eli Bouldin 36/89☆

6' 3" 271 lbs
Southern California

Bouldin won the William V. Campbell Trophy and was the runner up for the John Mackey award as the 2nd best tightend in college football. This is Atlantas 2nd of 4 1st round picks as they try to rebuilt this once proud francise. They have won just 1 game in the past 2 seasons but they are under new ownership and clearly have a plan. With the additions of McConkey and Bouldin, they should serious improve a passing offense which finished 26th last season.

Grade A+

2039 1.23
DT James Grant 26/82☆

6' 1" 301 lbs
Illinois

Atlanta uses their 3rd of 4 1st round selections to take who the Mock Draft said they would at 27th in DT Grant. He has the size and strength to man the nose position with surprising quickness for a man his size. Atlanta's defense ranked 32nd last season and they only had 11 defensive players on the roster entering the draft so Grant was clearly gonna be a starter his rookie season.

Grade A

2039 1.27
RT Williams Jordon 30/89☆

6' 1" 326 lbs
California

Atlanta's 4th selection of the 1st round was this offensive linemen whose scout fell prior to the draft based on concerns about his work ethic. He has the size and strength plus all the potential in the world but if he can't turn that potential into reality, his value would plummet. Taking him at 27th, when he has top 15 talent seems like a good gamble which could pay huge dividends.

Grade A

2040 1.6
WR Richard Morillo 33/85

5' 10" 215 lbs
Jackson State

Morillo was considered the WR with the biggest upside in the draft. While he isn't as polished as WR Hobbs, he does have elite speed and despite his size, he is one of the best 50/50 ball catchers in the draft. Atlanta is in the midst of a rebuild and this playmaker is a solid step towards getting the francise back to the glory years.

Grade A+

2040 1.19
CB Hiram Lund 25/68

6' 0" 234 lbs
Boston College

Lund was a college linebacker with elite speed who Atlanta plans on converting to CB with the hopes he increases his speed and can play in the secondary or come down in the box as an undersized backer. He has a real chance to become a defensive playmaker and hopes are his coverage skills improve in camp.

Grade A

2041 1.1
MLB Kevin Tefft 34/91

5' 11" 248 lbs
Illinois

Atlanta made the playoffs last season for the 1st time in 12 seasons and they have 4 picks in the first 12 of the 1st round. They use the 1st pick to select a cant miss MLB to captain their defense. Tefft is a complete backer who can stuff the run plus has the speed and cover skills to stay on the field on 3rd down.

Grade A+

2041 1.6
CB Todd Smith 41/79

6' 1" 203lbs
Ohio State

Despite having the number 2 defense last season, Atlanta uses its 2nd of 4 1st round picks on another defensive player. This Buckeye is a solid cover corner but scouts see his high end potential as just short of elite. A safe pick with a lower ceiling but higher floor where it comes to potential.

Grade A

2041 1.8
RB Larry Bello 30/79

5' 11" 251 lbs
UCLA

Atlanta finally addresses the offense with this giant back who scouts see as a bruising FB or large RB. Bello has a chance to be great and alot will depend on what weight he ends up at and what speed he reaches based on that weight. Regardless, his size and skills make him versatile where he could play anywhere from TE, FB, RB or WR based on what the team needs.

Grade A+

2041 1.12
WLB Daniel Ross 27/73

5' 9" 215lbs
Colorodo State

Atlanta's 3rd defensive pick out of their 4 1st round selections is an undersized LB out of Colorodo State. Scouts see him transitioning to safety in the XFL where he can use his elite speed to make plays for Atlanta's defense.

Grade A

2042 1.32
CB David Bakken 26/69

5' 11" 218 lbs
Adams State

The defending Champs dig deep with their scouting department to find what they hope is a hidden gem from obscure division II program, Adams State. He wasn't even invites to the combine but scouts say he has elite speed. His is a big CB at 218 pounds but time will tell if he can transition to the XFL or not. If he does make the roster, I can already see the "Bend it like Bakken" t-shirts being sold at the stadium.

Grade A-

2043 no pick

Atlanta traded 2043 1.32 (RDE Michael Eubanks), 2043 4.32 (WR Claude Young), 2043 6.32 (???) & 2043 7.32 (???) to Texas for CB Jeremiah Ashbrook & 2043 7.22 (???)

Traded for:
CB Jeremiah Ashbrook
????

Traded away:
RDE Michael Eubanks
WR Claude Young
????
????

2044 no pick

Atlanta traded 2044 1.32 (TE Vincent Day), 2044 3.32 (????) & 2044 2.32 (????) to Vegas for 2046 1.? (????), 2046 2.? (????) & 2046 4.? (????).

Traded for:
????
????
????

Traded away:
TE Vincent Day
????
????

2045 1.32
WR Billy Gonzales 36/75

6' 0" 207 lbs
Florida

The 4× defending Champs select a WR out of Florida. He has great speed along with average receiving skills plus has the added component of running the ball in his tool box. Scouts are sure he will succeed with the team despite rumors circulating the XFL that he is a womanizer, hates children and randomly beats dogs for fun. He is probably a racist as well but Atlanta only cares about winning so they will draft anyone.

Grade B+

2046 1.13 Atlanta
LDE Shannon Shockley 22/61

6' 3" 276 lbs
Purdue

Immediately after Shockley got the phone call from Atlanta owmer/GM Bruno, he began a strict diet where he will lose some weight and transition to play LB in the XFL. Once he loses enough weight, he will approach elite speed coupled with elite level cover skills. If he drops enough weight, he may eventually move to the secondary where he could play safety and have the size & speed to destroy WRs. It's wonderful that the 5× defending Champs land such an awesome player who will probably help them continue their dominance for another 5 seasons. Oh joy!!!

Grade A++

2046 1.32 Atlanta
WR Marvin White 32/74

6' 0" 177 lbs
Brigham Young

Atlanta uses their 2nd 1st round pick to add another offensive playmaker to their 5× defending Champion roster. If Atlanta has any weakness it definatley their pass offense which ranked just 14th last season. In fact, they have finished outside the top 10 in passing offense in 4 of the past 5 seasons. The question is if QB Michael Ceron who has 5 rings is the issue or is it the WRs that are the issue or is it simply the fact that nobody can stop their #1 rushing attack? For 5 straight seasons, Atlanta has posted the leagues #1 ranked rushing offense and they haven't needed to rely on their passing offense. So Atlanta selects WR White who is an undersized WR with top end speed. Despite his small stature, scouts love his ability to run the ball on occasion which Atlanta will surely take advantage of while also using him in the passing game. Atlanta also needs some youth as 24 players on the current roster are entering at least their 8th season & 36 players are entering at least their 7 season in the league.

Grade A

2047 no pick

Atlanta traded 2047 1.32 (DT Arthur Keck), 2047 2.16 (C Cecil Stewart), 2047 4.32 (TE Ryan Jacobs) & 2047 5.3 (RG Larry Pulley) to Carolina for 2048 1.2 (WR John Enriquez) & 2048 7.2 (TE Larry Cook).

Traded for:
WR John Enriquez
TE Larry Cook

Traded away:
DT Arthur Keck
C Cecil Stewart
RG Larry Pulley
TE Ryan Jacobs

2048 1.10
WR Tyler Cruz 36/84

6' 1" 202 lbs
Fordham

Atlanta has won 7 straight XFL Championships yet they are picking 10th overall in the draft? And that's after trading down from 2nd overall to get an additional 1st rounder in the future plus they got a stub DB in the trade. That's a small glimpse into why this francise is so successful. Not only do they have an elite game plan but they are making moves in free agency, the draft and via trades to keep reloading the roster with talent. They add another young playmaker on offense with Cruz at the 10th pick. He has just below elite speed and his receiving skills are all above average. He will ease into his role as he learns from the starters until its his turn to become a starter.

Grade A

2048 1.23
WR Craig May 35/77

5' 11" 201 lbs
Kansas

The 7× defending Champs use their 2nd 1st round pick on yet another WR with near elite speed. They finished last season with the #2 Total offense and have added two more playmakers in the 1st round. 31 teams are targeting the Dominators and they just keep adding depth to an already deep roster.

Grade A

Re: DRAFT HISTORY 1ST ROUND (10/31/23)

By Cjfred68 - League Admin
10/31/2023 1:15 pm
Draft History

TAMPA BAY FIREBALLS

CONTRACTS: 102 years/716.2 million
ALLPROS: 4
HALL OF FAME: 0
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS: 0
XFL CHAMPIONS: 0


2018 1.23
QB Albert Obrien 84/84☆


He played 6 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 5 year/72.0 million dollar contract extension in 2020 before he retired following the 2023 season. He played 92 games, all starts where he threw for 16,094 yards (2nd alltime team), 80 TD passes (2nd alltime team), 52 interceptions (2nd alltime team) and a 86.89 QBR.

2019 1.6
RDE Jose Gurney 88/88☆


He played 8 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 5 year/35.6 million dollar contract extension in 2022 before he hit free agency in 2027. He received 8 offers in free agency and signed a 6 year/67.4 million dollar contract with Zehlendorf before retiring after the 2032 season. He played 128 games including 110 games starts for Tampa where he amassed 425 tackles (15th alltime team), 32 sacks (3rd alltime team), 71 hurries (3rd alltime team) and 5 forced fumbles. He played in 11 postseason games, 10 with Zehlendorf where he helped Zehlendorf win the 2030 & 2032 NXC Conference Championships and the 2031 XFL Championship.

2020 1.6
DT Casey Vargas 84/84☆


He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/33.4 million dollar contract extension in 2023 before hitting free agency in 2029 and signing with Carolina for 5 years/48.1 million before retiring after the 2031 season. He played 140 games including 131 starts for Tampa where he amassed 376 tackles, 23 sacks (5th alltime team), 28 hurries (11th alltime team), 1 interception and 9 forced fumbles (8th alltime team). He has played 8 postseason games, 7 with Carolina and helped Carolina win the 2029 XFL Championship.

2021 1.13
MLB David Duarte 66/66☆


Tampa is next with the selection of MLB, David Durarte. Experts view him as a gamble this early in the draft but he possesses all the general attributes to handle MLB but the risk is will his football skills evolve to match his physical abilities. That will be decided in training camp.

He played just 4 seasons with Tampa then the team let him walk via free agency when his rookie contract expired. He signed a 4 year/5.5 million dollar contract with Brooklyn in 2025 and later a 1 year/0.6 million dollar contract with Denver in 2029 then retired after the 2029 season. He played 49 games with Tampa but just 6 starts where he finished with 43 tackles, 2 hurries and 2 forced fumbles.

2022 1.22
RB Anthony Thomas 54/54☆


With the 22nd pick, Tampa selects Anthony Thomas (RB) from Northern Illinois. Thomas has good speed and great hands. Scouts see him as either an all purpose back or possibly a reciever in the slot. His versatility may make him a star if he can transition his game from small college to the pros. Solid pick.

He played 4 seasons with Tampa before the team allowed he to walk after his rookie contract expired. He was never signed by another team and officially retired after the 2027 season. He played 47 games but never made a start where he tallied just 9 yards rushing, 6 receptions for 25 yards and had 13 kickoff returns for 332 yards plus 13 punt returns for 74 yards and never scored a TD.

2023 1.1
WLB Bobby Friedman 91/93☆


A DB out of Auburn, Friedman scored off the charts at the combine. His speed, acceleration, strength and intelligence were at an elite level. Scouts love his size, speed and strength and project him at LB. If he can just have an ok camp, he could be special but if he booms, you are talking future hall of famer. Tampa Bay was in definate need to upgrade the LB position and this pick helps to accomplish that.

Grade A

He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/46.2 million dollar contract extension in 2026 before retiring after the 2031 season. He has played 139 games including 121 starts where he amassed 965 tackles (Team Record/7th Alltime), 4 sacks, 11 hurries, 19 forced fumbles (2nd alltime team), 141 knockdowns (4th alltime team), 11 interceptions (8th alltime team) and a 57.9 catch allowed percentage on 694 passes defended (4th alltime team). In 2028, he was selected to the ALLPRO team with Tampa Bay at MLB.

2024 1.7
WR Anibal Stepp 80/83☆


This 6'1" 183 lb receiver out of Washington is a burner with advanced route running ability and great hands.

Grade A

He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/21.0 million dollar contract extension in 2027 before hitting free agency in 2033 where he signed a 1 year league minimum contract with Cincinnati and retiring after the 2034 season. He has played 143 games including 72 starts where he has 300 receptions (5th alltime team) for 3,729 yards (3rd alltime team) and 20 TD receptions (3rd alltime team).

2025 1.4
CB Lee Hernandez 83/95☆


Hernandez has great speed and advanced cover skills. If he can progress in the pros, he has the intelligence and raw ability to become either a lockdown corner or possible a safety. Some risk but great upside.

Grade B+

He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/34.0 million dollar contract extension in 2028. He hit free agency in 2034 where he received interest from 6 different teams before settling on a 2 year/16.1 million dollar contract with KC. In 2036, he signed a league minimum contract with Buffalo before retiring at the end of the season. He played 141 games including 131 starts where he has 609 tackles (7th alltime team), 188 knockdowns (Team Record), 28 interceptions (2nd alltime team) and a 55.0 catch allowed percentage on 778 passes defended (Team Record). His career 223 knockdowns ranks him 12th Alltime in league history. He was on Buffalo's roster when they won the 2036 XFL Championship.

2026 1.30
LG Charles Shapiro 39/80☆


The guard out of Texas has decent size and good strength to play either guard position but scouts like him at LG. Another player with raw talent that needs to develop.

Grade B

He played just 4 seasons with Tampa Bay after the team allowed him to walk via free agency after his rookie contract expired. He signed a 6 year/12.9 million dollar contract with KC in 2030 but was cut prior to the 2031 and he was picked up on waivers by Memphis where he finished his career and retired after the 2035 season. He played 48 games including 31 starts where he allowed just 2 sacks on 863 pass blocks and 68 tackles during 980 run blocks while only committing 3 penalties.

2027 1.3
FS Ronald McDougall 35/90☆

5' 11" 198 lbs
Georgia

The 2nd straight Georgia player is taken and he is a clear cut top 5 pick. Despite playing free safety in college, scouts believe he has the skills to become a lock down corner in the pros.

Grade A+

He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/28.3 million dollar contract extension in 2030 before signing a league minimum contract with Buffalo in 2036. He signed with Dakota to a 1 year/0.9 million dollar contract in 2037 but was released prior to the season where he signed a 2 year/10.2 million dollar contract with Washington before he retired after the 2038 season. He played 133 games including 107 starts where he has 623 tackles (6th alltime team), 11 forced fumbles (5th alltime team), 81 knockdowns (7th alltime team), 9 interceptions (10th alltime team) and a 38.9 catch allowed percentage on 440 passes defended.

2028 1.1
QB Ronald Eastman 41/89☆

6' 0" 222 lbs
Southern California

In a very deep quarterback class, Tampa Bay selects Eastman out of Southern California with the 1st overall pick. Only time will tell which of the 5 quarterbacks selected in the top 7 picks will have the best career.

Grade A

He played 9 seasons with Tampa after signing a 6 year/61.7 million dollar contract extension in 2031 before becoming a free agent in 2037 where he signed a 5 year/6.4 million dollar contract with Dakota. In 2038, he was released by Dakota where he was claimed off waivers by Kansas City. He played 140 games, all starts as he became the teams francise quarterback where he had 24,073 yards (Team Record), 88 TD passes (Team Record), 133 interceptions (Team Record) and a 69.75 QBR. He never started in the postseason bit was on Dakota when they won the XFL Championship in 2037.

2029 1.2
WR Mark Clanton 45/89☆

5' 11" 200 lbs
Nebraska 

Tampa lands this wide reciever with elite speed and he can double as a ball carrier out of the backfield. This pick is close to a no brainer.

Grade A+

He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/34.3 million dollar contract extension in 2032 before retiring after the 2037 season. He played 139 games including 101 starts where he had 616 receptions (Team Record), 5,316 yards (Team Record) and 24 TD receptions (2nd alltime team).

2030 1-5
WLB Jonathan McCarty 42/80☆

Vol 64
6' 1" 239 lbs
California 

Tampa Bay takes this pass rushing specialist with the 5th overall pick. His speed and quickness and well developed pass rushing ability combined with a talent for stripping the football make him a future star.

Grade A+

He played 9 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/43.4 million dollar contract extension in 2034 before retiring after the 2038 season. He played 142 games including 122 starts where he has 804 tackles (3rd alltime team), 1 sack, 20 hurries, 9 forced fumbles (8th alltime team), 124 knockdowns (5th alltime team), 11 interception (8th alltime team) and a 54.2 catch allowed percentage on 607 passes defended (7th alltime team).

2031 1.17
CB Fransico Erickson 37/82☆

5' 11" 186 lbs
Eastern Illinois 

Tampa Bay is gambling this undersized cornerback out of a small college program can improve his cover skills enough to take advantage of his elite speed. Scouts see his potential and he has enough to start in the XFL if everything plays out in training camp.

Grade B+

He played 8 seasons with Tampa after signing a 6 year/40.7 million dollar contract extension in 2033 before becoming a free agent in 2039 where he signed a 6 year/41.0 million dollar contract with Dakota. He played 126 games including 98 starts where he had 532 tackles (10th alltime team), 6 forced fumbles, 166 knockdowns (3rd alltime team), 32 interceptions (Team Record) and a 53.5 catch allowed percentage on 718 passes defended (3rd alltime team).

2032 1.17
CB Jeffrey Poison 41/86☆

Vol 86
6' 1" 206 lbs
Florida State

The 2nd defensive back from Florida State to go in the 1st round is a talented cornerback with great potential but like Goins, he has off the field concerns which dropped him out of the top ten. If his transition to the XFL goes well, there is no reason he couldn't become a lockdown corner in the league.

Grade A

He has played 8 seasons with the team after signing a 6 year/49.1 million dollar contract extension in 2034 followed by a 3 year/56.3 million dollar contract extension in 2039. He has played 117 games including 111 starts where he has 530 tackles (11th alltime team), 6 forced fumbles, 185 knockdowns (2nd alltime team), 26 interceptions (3rd alltime team) and a 48.5 catch allowed percentage on 684 passes defended (5th alltime team. He was selected to the 2032 & 2035 ALLPRO team at CB.

2033 1.17
TE Dwayne Joines 29/81☆

6' 5" 259 lbs
Alabama
Vol 46

Tampa selects the first true TE in the 1st round. Joines was rated the best college TE and Tampa Bay has an every down player with decent speed, pass catching and blocking skills.

Grade B

He has played 7 seasons with Tampa after signing a 5 year/30.8 million dollar contract extension in 2037. He has played 102 games including 67 starts where he has 260 receptions, 1,769 yards recieving, 5 TD reception and 60 yards rushing.

2034 1.11
MLB Richard Burmeister 40/85☆

6' 0" 256 lbs
Memphis

Scouts had Burmeister ranked the 2nd or 3rd best potential linebacker in the draft so Tampa gets him at number 11 and the 4th LB taken. His potential is great with the only strike against him being his speed which is great but not elite level. A steal here considering previous selections.

Grade A

He has played 6 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 5 year/22.7 million dollar contract extension in 2037. He has played 92 games including 69 starts where he has 587 tackles (8th alltime team), 5 sacks, 2 hurries, 5 forced fumbles, 71 knockdowns, 8 interceptions and a 54.2 catch allowed percentage on 465 passes defended (9th alltime team). In 2037, he was selected to the ALLPRO team at MLB.

2035 1.11
MLB Ruben Commander 36/80☆

6' 1" 264 lbs
Minnesota

Despite the 27th ranked offense and the 5th ranked defense, Tampa Bay went defense with the 11th overall pick. While Commander can play linebacker, scouts see him more as a RDE with his size and speed and Tampa Bay's roster which has plenty of talent at linebacker but no clear cut defensive end opposite aging LDE Healey.

Grade A

He has played 5 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/33.0 million dollar contract extension in 2037. He has played 76 games including 48 starts where he has 281 tackles, 6 sacks, 6 hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 33 knockdowns, 3 interceptions and a 49.0 catch allowed percentage on 270 passes defended.

2036 1.4
RB Brian Woods 41/84☆

5' 9" 232 lbs
Tulane

Woods is coming out of a smaller college program but his stock rose at the combine when he showed an incredible combination of speed, quickness and power along with a high football IQ to go along with someone who came across focused and disciplined. His powerful compact frame and solid fire hydrant type body may make him a problem for defenses in the XFL. He also showcased potential to be an excellent pass catching RB with good hands and route running skills. If Woods can make the transition to the XFL, he should help Tampa Bay improve their 28th ranked rushing attack from last season.

Grade A

He has played 4 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/31.3 million dollar contract extension in 2038. He has played 60 games including 52 starts where he has 4,191 yards rushing (3rd alltime team), 26 rushing TDs (Team Record), 299 receptions (6th alltime team), 1,530 yards receiving (15th alltime team), 2 TD receptions, 32 KO returns (3rd alltime team), 1,038 KO return yards (3rd alltime team), 1 KO return TDs (3rd alltime team), 6,876 Total yards (3rd alltime team) and 29 Total TDs (2nd alltime team).

2036 1.12
FS Ronny Oneill 44/81☆

6' 0" 216 lbs
Penn State

Tampa Bay uses their 2nd 1st round pick on the defense selected this hard hitting safety from Penn State. There are questions about his maturity and off the field issues but there are no questions about his speed and quickness and how he plays football like his hair is on fire. His potential is through the roof but his floor could be very low as well so it's a big question if he will be a role player or a future ALLPRO.

Grade A-

He has played 4 seasons with Tampa Bay after signing a 6 year/42.4 million dollar contract extension in 2038. He has played 58 games including 42 starts where he has 234 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 hurries, 6 forced fumbles, 38 knockdowns, 6 interceptions and a 36.9 catch allowed percentage on 168 passes defended.

2037 1.16
WR Ryan Maldanodo 44/81☆

Vol 52
6' 0" 179 lbs
Southern California

Top pick Grubb's college teammate goes 16th overall. The WR class isn't deep but Tampa lands this skinny receiver who has fantastic return skills and could develop into an offensive weapon. He makes the team as a returner on special teams but could be much more.

Grade A

He has played 3 seasons with Tampa Bay on his 4 year rookie contract. He has played 41 games including 32 starts where he has 170 receptions, 1,916 yards receiving, 10 TD receptions (6th alltime team), 138 punt returns (2nd alltime team), 1,257 punt return yards (2nd alltime team) and 1 punt return TD (Team Record).

2038 1.28
WR Randolph Rosas 35/74☆

6' 1" 184 lbs
Ohio (Miami)

With WRs not that deep in this draft, Rosas has great speed and quickness coupled with a decent set of reciever attributes that could help Tampa Bay who broke a 15 year absence from the playoffs behind their 9th ranked defense. Tampa had the 25th ranked passing offense and Rosas could help them improve in that area.

Grade B

He has played 2 seasons with Tampa Bay on his 4 year rookie contract. He has played 26 games including 14 starts where he has 50 receptions and 428 yards receiving.

2039 1.29
SLB Johnny Gomez 26/78☆

6' 2" 254 lbs
Iowa State

Gomez is the 5th LB to go in the 1st round and he has great speed, run stopping, pass rush and cover skills to play the middle but his football IQ is questioned by scouts when it comes to wearing the green dot on defense so he may be better suited to outside LBer.

Grade A-

2040 1.13
WR Raymond Conners 35/83

6' 0" 174 lbs
Boston College

Conners was group into the 2nd tier of WRs ranked 3rd-6th. He has great speed, quickness and receiving skills but scouts are concerned about his size and what adding some weight in the XFL will do to his speed. Some risk involved but his upside is elite.

Grade A

2041 1.9
WR Travis Hall 41/87

6' 0" 191lbs
Miami (Ohio)

After 3 straight division Titles, Tampa Bay had a down year and is looking to rebound in a division with always contending Carolina and a rising Atlanta. Last season, Tampa threw just 5 TD passes and they look to bolster their passing offense with this top 10 talent at WR. Hall has the potential to be a complete playmaker and it all depends on how Tampa uses him along with how well he develops.

Grade A

2042 1.9
CB Steven Holloman 38/81

5' 10" 193 lbs
Colorodo State

Holloman was considered by some scouts to be the best cover corner in the draft based on his size and elite speed and quickness despite some concerns about his ceiling in cover abilities. Tampa Bay has to be excited to land this defensive playmaker at #9 in the draft.

Grade A

2043 1.11
DT Joshua Johnson 28/84

6' 3" 294 lbs
Maryland

Tampa Bay has gone 5-11 the past 3 seasons after 3 straight division Titles. They have watched Atlanta & Memphis rise from the ashes while Carolina has always been a perennial contender. They had the 21st ranked defense and 20th ranked Rush defense last season and they added this enormous defensive end to the defense. Scouts see him more as a nose tackle in the XFL. He has the size, strength and unique speed to become a 3 down defensive tackle in this league.

Grade A

2044 1.8
WR Jamar Quick 44/82

6' 0" 199 lbs
North Carolina

Quick was 1 of 3 WRs ranked at the top of the draft. He has elite, game changing speed and the size to use it. He is definately more of a slot reciever since he hasn't shown great blocking, route running or the ability to get off the jam at the line of scrimmage. Still, Quick will live up to his name and make plays in the XFL.

Grade A

2045 1.6
RG Stephen Cruz 52/92

6' 2" 302 lbs
San Jose State

Tampa drafts the Outland trophy winner for best interior lineman. Cruz is a road grating run blocker that can start at guard immediately but the question remains how well can he pass block in the XFL. Regardless of how that turns out, he should play in the league for the next 10-15 years easily.

Grade A

2046 1.10 Tampa Bay
WR Jacob Jeter 37/78

6' 1" 200 lbs
Eastern Washington

Tampa Bay takes the grandson of baseball HOFer Derek Jeter with the 10th overall pick. Jeter was ranked as the 2nd best WR in the draft based on his elite speed and he had the fastest 40 time for WRs at the combine. Tampa Bay is under new ownership and A. Jackson selects a playmaker with elite speed to improve on last seasons 30th ranked offense. Competing in the same division with the 5× defending Champs plus Memphis will be difficult but Jeter is a solid first step.

Grade A+

2047 1.18
WLB William Allard 36/77

6' 2" 227 lbs
Louisiana State

Tampa Bay takes the 4th LB selected in the 1st round but he is the 12th ranked LB in the pre-draft rankings. In fact, the first 4 LBs taken were ranked 5th, 8th, 3rd & 12th from the pre-draft list. With the top 2 LBs still on the board (Aviles/Rhea) plus the 4th (Allen), GMs and experts alike are scrambling to understand why they were skipped and what did they miss in their evaluation. In goes to shoe that ranking players is never an exact science and there are several players in the green room nervously calling their agents with concerns & questions. Allard is an undersized college LB with average speed and elite strength, intelligence & discipline. He is a sure tackler with above average cover skills so he can play inside or outside LB in the XFL. His speed & physical size dropped him on some draft boards but he is a solid football player overall.

Grade B+

2048 1.11
SS Garrett Holt 32/77

5' 11" 206 lbs
California

Tampa Bay is in year 3 of their current owners rebuild and after surprising with 10 wins in 2046, they only won 6 games last season as their defense was ranked 22nd overall. They drafted a DB with elite speed in an effort to compete with Atlanta & Memphis in their division. Holt has the pure speed to be great but it's his cover skills and how they develop which will ultimately decide where he fits on the defense.

Grade A