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2025 1st round

By Cjfred68 - League Admin
5/15/2024 12:46 pm
2025

1.1.
OAKLAND OUTLAWS
CRAZYRAZOR
WR Robert Ware 34/94
Vol 0
6' 0" 206 lbs
North Carolina A&T

The consensus #1 overall pick by just about every scout, outlet and mock draft. Ware has elite speed and scouts see him as game ready for the NFL from day 1. Some scouts say there is no limit on his potential and has a chance to become one of the greatest of all time.

Grade A+

1.2
NEW YORK EMPIRE
BROHL
WR Peter Mikell 40/87
Vol 42
5' 10" 194 lbs
Nebraska

The second straight wide receiver taken is Mikell out of Nebraska. Scouts love his combination of speed, intellect and pure route running ability. A top talent and clearly the 2nd of the two best recievers in the draft.

Grade A

1.3
CLEVELAND OUTSIDERS
TMAN0115
DT Howard Finney 41/89
Vol 22
6' 5" 300 lbs
California Penial League

Cleveland selects Finney who is due for release from prison in time for training camp. The huge 300 pounder served 5 years for man slaughter when he killed the opposing running back in High School via a vicious tackle. He was 17 at the time and around 250 pounds when the judge sentenced him to the California penial system where he anchored the defense for the prison team.

Grade A

1.4
TAMPA BAY FIREBALLS
CASUALCNOTE
CB Lee Hernandez 38/86
Vol 78
6' 0" 210 lbs
Idaho State

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+

1.5
CHICAGO AVENGERS
JAMES32
DT Warren Martin 39/86
Vol 2
6' 4" 296 lbs
Ohio State

Martin has the incredible combination of size, strength and speed to ot only stuff the run but also put pressure on the quarterback. Scouts see him as a cant miss prospect.

Grade A

1.6
TEXAS HOLD'EM (HOUSTON)
DYLUCKYGUESS
TE Jordan Moore 36/91
Vol 38
6' 3 " 262 lbs
Villanova

Texas selects All-World college TE, Moore with the 6th pick. Scouts ranked him the best tightend in the draft and he is the complete package both in blocking and pass catching.

Grade A

1.7
WASHINGTON
CRM63
RB Timothy Carman 36/82
Vol 12
5' 11" 220 lbs
Oklahoma

A good combo back with good speed and a powerful running style who also has good hands and the ability to run routes. A possible feature back or outstanding half of a running back tatum.

Grade A

1.8
PHILADELPHIA SLAYERS
JAULSCHGE
WLB Shane Byrd 37/82
Vol 14
6' 2" 229 lbs
Oklahoma

A three down outside linebacker who can play the middle of needed. His great speed and tackling ability allows him to stop the run but he has excellent man and zone cover skills vs the pass allowing him to remain on the field in coverage or to use his speed to rush the passer.

Grade A-

1.9
LOS ANGELES CHALLENGERS
BGEDGERLY
FS Joseph Lankford 42/94
Vol 94
5' 11" 206 lbs
Florida State

Scouts rate this safety as the smartest player in the draft. His speed and acceleration along with his hard hitting style lend itself to the pro game. If his coverage skills progress in kind, he has the potential for greatness.

Grade A

1.10
PROVIDENCE ISLANDERS (NEW YORK N)
REDNU
MLB Joel Mercado 35/80
Vol 10
6' 1" 239 lbs
Air Force

The Air Force middle linebacker has the speed and intelligence to play the middle in the pros but his cover skills may need to improve significantly to be a three down MLB. His ability to rush the passer may lend itself to him playing the outside at the next level

Grade A

1.11
BIRMINGHAM THUNDERBOLTS (BALTIMORE)
BRUCEHUM
DT Fred Elledge 34/73
Vol 18
6' 3" 298 lbs
Vanderbilt

The first true reach in the draft. While Elledge had the requisite size and decent strength to play defensive tackle, his run stopping ability has been questioned by scouts. Scouts forecasted him as a 2nd round talent but he has shown advanced pass rushing skills so time will tell if this pick pays dividends

Grade B-

1.12
DENVER EXTREME
PLASTEREDPICKL2
CB James Edwards 30/89
Vol 38
6' 0" 190 lbs
Notre Dame

The corner from Notre Dame may not be the fastest defensive back but his all around cover skills have the potential to be elite. Considered a top 10 talent and possibly the best true corner in the draft.

Grade A

1.13
NEW ENGLAND CRUSADERS
JOHN97334
RG Larry Starkey 33/89
Vol 60
6' 7" 313 lbs
Yale

This Ivy league athlete is as smart as he is tall. His size, tall frame and strength along with his potential blocking skills make him a scouts favorite to play anywhere on the offensive line. A bit of a risk going from the Ivy League to the pros, scouts believe he is worth the gamble.

Grade A-

1.14
VANCOUVER VANDALS (LOS ANGELES A)
BHASS
RB Hugh Portillo 39/93
Vol 96
5' 11" 219lbs
Houston

Portillo was a star at the combine and his potential is that of a top 5 pick but concerns over his drive along with some off the field issues made him a risky pick. If he can focus in camp and leave the off the field issues in the past, he could be a star. If he doesnt have his head on football and allows the 1st round money to control his off the field behavior it could spiral for the running back.

Grade B

1.15
MONTANA GRIZZLIES (DETROIT)
TRSLICK
MLB Rene Booker 33/80
Vol 64
6' 2" 243 lbs
Illinois

Montana takes Booker, a MLB from Illinois. He has the overall potential to man the middle of the defense. If he can progress in camp and transition his game to the pros, he has the ability to become a solid MLB in the league, wear the green dot and call the defense.

Grade B+

1.16
MIAMI NEMESIS
GRINDIRONFAN
RT Dale Bennett 33/83
Vol 54
6' 4" 325 lbs
New Mexico State

Bennett has the size and strength to play right tackle in the pros. If he can translate his blocking skills and show some progression, he may become a solid to elite starter.

Grade B+

1.17
DAYTONA BEACH BULL SHARKS (JACKSONVILLE)
THEADMIRAL
MLB Joseph Phillips 39/82
Vol 94
5' 11" 236 lbs
Tennessee

Daytona will roll the dice on this undersized MLB from Tennessee. He scores at the combine were good across the board for all his tangible attributes and scouts see him as a tweener. He could bulk up some to handle the linebacker positions which may cost him some speed or he could possibly transition to safety and drop some weight which might increase his speed and cover skills. It will be interesting to see what plans they have for this player.

Grade B

1.18
CAROLINA
SLOWTOSPEAK
CB Jon Warr 30/84
Vol 4
6' 0" 196 lbs
California

At pick 18, Carolina selects one of the more pro ready corners in the draft. The only thing keeping Warr from the top ten was he speed times at the combine which were still good just not elite. Scouts love his man and bump and run potential and see him as a 2nd or 3rd corner on the team.

Grade B+

1.19
KANSAS CITY CHAOS
FROSTY96
MLB Daniel Esparza 38/81
Vol 52
6' 1" 248 lbs
Southern Methodist

Kansas takes this MLB out of a small school who has exceptional speed at linebacker with high potential to stop the run and play in coverage. If he can transition his game to the pros, he has the potential to be a great MLB.

Grade A-

1.20
SEATTLE
TIMREESEJR
WR Richard Williams 33/77
Vol 32
6' 0" 192 lbs
Manchester

Scouts see Williams as a receiver with decent speed and good hands. He isnt projected to become a top WR1 but should add depth to the team.

Grade B

1.21
CINCINNATI DEFENDERS
FHUNT3
MLB Neil Taylor 32/72
Vol 22
6' 1" 243 lbs
Michigan State

Taylor is seen by scouts as a depth player at linebacker or even defensive end if he bulks up some. His speed is below average for either position but his incredible strength and quick burst may serve him better as a RDE dealing the edge versus the run

Grade B-

1.22
CLEVELAND OUTSIDERS
TMAN0115
RG Jeffrey Cueto 38/89
Vol 96
6' 3" 326 lbs
Alabama

Cueto played right guard at Alabama due to a shoulder injury that limited his range of motion. His size, power and speed translate to him being a left or right tackle in the pros. A risk due to his injury, if he comes back healthy and progresses in camp, the sky is the limit for this talent lineman.

Grade B+

1.23
PITTSBURGH BLITZKRIEG
ARMCHAIRQB
WR Robert Campbell 34/71
Vol 6
5' 11" 196 lbs
Brigham Young

Pittsburgh is banking on Campbell's elite speed to transition to the pros where he can become a playmaker. He has great hands but his route running and B&R are raw and may never develop fully but his speed plays in this league

Grade A

1.24
TEXAS HOLD'EM (HOUSTON)
DYLUCKYGUESS
RB Enoch Brown 26/75
Vol 28
6' 2" 245 lbs
Florida State

Listed as a running back, Brown has the size and strength to be a powerful fullback in the pros. It will be interesting to see if Texas trys to use him as a feature back or moves him to fullback where scouts feel he is best suited.

Grade A

1.25
BROOKLYN HITMEN (DALLAS)
4343
QB Bobby Moreira 38/89
Vol 100
6' 2" 216 lbs
Michigan

It's a shock the Michigan quarterback fell to 25. His intelligence, big arm and exceptional ability to look off defenses should have been enough to entice teams to take a chance on this potential top ten talent. Questions about his lack of mobility and ball security have dropped his draft stock but if he progresses in camp to improve his accuracy and vision, he can be an elite starter in this league. A great pick at this point of the draft.

Grade A

1.26
MEMPHIS MANIACS (NEW ORLEANS)
GREYGHOST1225
FS James Weatherly 32/76
Vol 4
5' 11" 223 lbs
Maryland

Weatherly is a safety that uses his intelligence and elite speed to cover the field and make plays on defense. Scouts believe he is a polished talent that should start in this league.

Grade A

1.27
GREEN BAY ENFORCERS
WOLVERAIDER
DT Julian Porter 33/74
Vol 16
6' 2" 302 lbs
Stanford

This 300 pounder from Stanford has good speed at DT and brings both run stopping and pass rushing ability to the team. He has a chance to start but will definately make the team as rotational depth.

Grade A

1.28
DAYTONA BEACH BULL SHARKS (JACKSONVILLE)
THEADMIRAL
FS Terry Roy 37/80
Vol 76
5' 10" 209 lbs
Stanford

The defensive back from Stanford increased his draft stock at the combine with solid scores. If he can show improvement in camp and transition his game to the pros, he could be a late round steal at safety.

Grade B+

1.29
ARIZONA
WIECZOREKS
CB Dan Moody 30/80
Vol 60
5' 10" 189 lbs
Ohio State

The undersized corner will need to prove he can play at the next level at his size but scouts love his potential cover skills and while his speed isnt elite, he does have amazing quickness and acceleration.

Grade B

1.30
BUFFALO
SMIRT211
LT Robert Jackson 36/83
Vol 38
6' 3" 321 lbs
Maryland

Buffalo uses their pick to add Maryland offensive tackle. His size and incredible strength are pro level and he will compete to start and add depth on the line

Grade A

1.31
MEMPHIS MANIACS (NEW ORLEANS)
GREYGHOST1225
WLB David Jones 40/75
Vol 8
6' 2" 233 lbs
Jackson State

Memphis adds speedy outside linebacker to the team. He will compete to start at any linebacker or possibly safety position.

Grade B+

1.32
DAKOTA BLIZZARD
CJFRED68
FS Robert Kirklin 33/78
Vol 62
6' 0" 227 lbs
Ball State

Scouts love his cover skill potential and his speed plays in the pros. He will compete to start at FS but bring depth to an aging safety group.

Grade B

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VEGAS BLACK ACES (SAN FRANCISCO)


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GEM CITY GANSTERS (MINNESOTA)



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