DRAFT HISTORYLOS ANGELES CHALLENGERS CONTRACTS: 347 years/2,802.5 million
ALLPROS: 11
HALL OF FAME: 0
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS: 4
XFL CHAMPIONS: 42018 1.25
LDE Jesse Anderson 82/82☆He played 11 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/57.2 million dollar contract extension in 2020 and a 6 year/33.3 million dollar contract extension in 2023 before he retired after the 2028 season. He played 143 games including 133 starts where he amassed 443 tackles, 60 sacks, 144 hurries and 4 forced fumbles.
2019 1.21
RDE Chris Holmes 65/65☆He played 4 seasons with L.A. before he was allowed to walk at the end of his rookie contract where he signed a 4 year/4.4 million dollar contract with Vancouver in 2023. He signed a 4 year/26.5 million dollar contract extension in 2026 and a 4 year/26.9 million dollar contract extension in 2029 playing 10 seasons with Vancouver before retiring after the 2036 season. He played 195 games including 83 starts where he finished with 332 tackles, 2 sacks, 13 hurries and 4 forced fumbles.
2020 1.21
SLB Paul Sellers 69/69☆He played 9 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/9.5 million dollar contract extension in 2023 before retiring after the 2030 season. He played in 135 games but only made 57 starts and tallied 358 tackles, 5 sacks, 9 hurries, 7 forced fumbles, 28 knockdowns, 7 interceptions and a 58.8 catch allowed percentage on 272 passes defended.
2021 1.11
RB Ernest Colon 73/73☆LA (N) selected the second RB to come off the board, Ernest Colon. A solid pass catching back with average speed and questions concerning his ball security.
He played 12 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/13.8 million dollar contract extension in 2023, a 2 year/4.9 million dollar contract extension in 2029, a 1 year/1.1 million dollar contract in 2031 and a 1 year minimum contract in 2032 before he officially retired after the 2032 season. He played in 177 games including 126 starts where he amassed 6,*** yards rushing and 17 rushing. He added 604 receptions for 4,220 yards and 15 TD receptions (7th alltime team).
2022 1.13
MLB Frank Sorrell 87/88☆The next pick is Frank Sorrell, s hyrid OLB/DE out of Wake Forest. Sorrell is the classic teeener that can blitz out of the 2 point or 3 point stance. Adding him to a defense with DEs Erlandson and Anderson should greatly increase LAs pass rush. Solid pick.
He played 7 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/31.3 million dollar contract extension in 2025 before he was traded to Buffalo prior to the 2028 season. He played 4 seasons with Buffalo signing league minimum contracts in 2031 & 2032 before being released prior to the 2032 season. He was claimed off waivers by Carolina in 2032 and signed a league minimum contract with Denver in 2033 before retiring after the 2033 season. He played 179 games including 143 starts where he finished with 939 tackles, 14 forced fumbles, 6 sacks, 14 hurries, 120 knockdowns, 27 interceptions and a 50.3 catch allowed percentage on 801 passes defended. He helped Buffalo win the 2029 AXC Conference Championship & 2030 XFL Championship.
MLB Frank Sorrell was traded to Buffalo for 2029 1.30 (MLB Guy Hunter) & 2031 1.31 (DT Nathaniel Ponce)
Traded for:
MLB Guy Hunter (4 backup)
DT Nathaniel Ponce (9 starter/ALLPRO)
Traded away:
MLB Frank Sorrell (5 starter/1 backup/CC/XFL Title)
Los Angeles got an ALLPRO player who started 9 seasons for them for a vet who played 6 more seasons but helped Buffalo win a Conference championship & XFL Title to lose a fairly even trade.
2023 1.20
WR Curtis Moore 76/78☆With the 20th pick, LA selects the first true WR in the 1st round. At 5'9", 187 lbs, Moore is an undersized reciever which dropped him in the draft. Despite his size, Moore has elite speed on the outside with great potential as a route runner and pass catcher. His ceiling is high as he projects as a true WR1.
Grade A+
He played 7 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/19.7 million dollar contract extension in 2024 before he left via free agency in 2030 where he signed a 3 year/16 million dollar contract with Carolina. He was released by Carolina prior to the 2032 season and he retired at the end of that season. He played 128 games including 87 starts where he tallied 327 receptions for 3,613 yards and 15 TD receptions.
2024 1.4
WR Andre Hicks 87/87☆This 6'0" 189 lb receiver out of Maryland has world class speed coupled with elite hands, route running and ability to get off the line in press coverage.
Grade A
He played 5 seasons with L.A. after he signed a 6 year/25.6 million dollar contract extension in 2027 before he was traded to Buffalo prior to the 2029 season. He signed a league minimum contract in 2033 before being released prior to the season. He was claimed off waivers by Brooklyn in 2033 before signing a league minimum contract with Seattle but released prior to the season and claimed off waivers by Michigan before retiring after the 2034 season. He played 159 games including 104 starts where he tallied 2,736 yards rushing, 20 rushing TDs, 483 receptions for 6,569 yards and 55 TD receptions. He was selected to be an ALLPRO in 2027 with LA. He helped Buffalo win the 2029 AXC Conference Championship and the 2030 & 2032 XFL Championship. He also helped Brooklyn win the 2033 NXC Conference Championship.
2024 1.25
CB Gilbert Fortier 67/73☆This 6'0" 201 lb defensive back out of Notre Dame has the size and speed to play cover corner and he is a solid tackling but it remains to be seen how well his M2M and B&R skills translate to the pros.
Grade B-
He played 9 seasons after signing a 6 year/12.6 million dollar contract extension in 2027 before retiring after the 2032 season. He has played in 142 games including 98 starts where he finished with 689 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, 97 knockdowns, 29 interceptions and a 56.0 catch allowed percentage on 687 passes defended.
2025 1.9
SS Joseph Lankford 82/94☆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
He played 9 seasons for L.A. after signing a 6 year/33.9 million dollar contract extension in 2028. He signed a 1 year/6.5 million dollar contract with Brooklyn in 2034 then was immediately traded twice to first Cincinnati then to Orlando. In 2035, he signed a 2 year/16.2 million dollar contract with Washington prior to signing a 2 year/0.7 million dollar contract with Pittsburgh in 2037 before retiring after the 2037 season. He played in 193 games including 147 starts where he tallied 1,037 tackles (12th Alltime), 23 forced fumbles (6th alltime team), 115 knockdowns, 12 interceptions and a 52.5 catch allowed percentage on 848 passes defended.
2026 1.14
TE John Brubaker 36/94☆The 2nd player out of Washington State taken is TE Brubaker. He has unique size, strength and speed but he is a raw talent. It will be interesting to see where LA plays him as he can play TE, FB, OL, RB or even WR. While he may be best suited for either TE or FB, a move to RB and subsequent weight lose could increase his speed and make him a dynamic runner. Versatile, raw and worth the gamble.
Grade A-
He played 13 seasons with Los Angeles after signing a 6 year/19.1 million dollar contract extension in 2029, a 5 year/21.4 million dollar contract extension in 2034 and a 5 year/30.2 million dollar contract extension in 2038 before he retired after the 2038 season. He played 200 games including 165 starts where he has 628 receptions for 6,679 yards and 20 TD receptions. He was selected to be the 2027 & 2028 ALLPRO with LA.
2027 1.8
MLB Felix Franz 37/87☆6' 1" 262 lbs
Brigham Young
The run on linebackers continue with one of the larger middle linebackers in the draft. He may not be quite as fast as the previous 2 selected but he makes up for it with his shear size and strength.
Grade A-
He played 8 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/41.4 million dollar contract extension in 2030 before being traded to Brooklyn in 2035. In 2036, he signed a 1 year/4.0 million dollar contract with Michigan then a 1 year/4.5 million dollar contract in 2037 to remain in Michigan before retiring after the 2037 season. He played 160 games including 112 starts where he has 694 tackles, 8 sacks, 20 hurries, 15 forced fumbles, 116 knockdowns, 50 interceptions, 2 pick 6's a 56.1 catch allowed percentage on 690 passes defended. He was selected to the 2031 ALLPRO team with LA.
MLB Felix Franz was traded to Brooklyn for 2036 5.26 (CB Dudley Edwards), 2036 2.4 (LDE Alton Wilson) & 2038 7.25 (FB Donald Woods)
Traded for:
CB Dudley Edwards (cut)
LDE Alton Wilson (7 starter/4 backup)
FB Donald Woods (cut)
Traded away:
MLB Felix Franz (2 starter/1 backup)
Los Angeles won this 3 draft pick for 1 player trade that turned into a 1 for 1 trade where they got a player who played 11 seasons for a veteran who played just 3 more years.
2028 1.17
CB Octavio Silva 27/80☆6' 1" 209 lbs
California
Silva has the coverage skills to be a great cornerback but lacks the high end speed to be a lock down corner. He could also transition to safety according to the scouts.
Grade A-
He played 4 seasons with LA but the team allowed him to walk via free agency when his rookie contract expired. He signed a 6 year/9 million dollar contract with Dakota in 2032. In 2037, he signed a 3 year/1.8 million dollar contract with Memphis before retiring after the 2037 season. He played 138 games including 77 starts where he had 392 tackles, 7 forced fumbles, 92 knockdowns, 15 interceptions, 2 pick 6's and a 50.3 catch allowed percentage on 549 passes defended.
2029 1.19
DT Neal Sullivan 29/74☆6' 2" 305 lbs
Arizona State
LA selects a defensive tackle from Arizona State. He is deceptively fast for his size and should produce some interior pass rush.
Grade B
He played 7 seasons with LA after signing a 6 year/23.5 million dollar contract extension in 2032 before becoming a free agent in 2038 where he signed a 1 year/0.6 million dollar contract with Dakota then a 3 year/1.8 million dollar contract with New England in 2039. He signed a 1 year/0.8 million dollar contract with Oakland in 2042 before he retired after the 2042 season. He played 169 games including 94 starts where he had 200 tackles, 33 sacks, 31 hurries and 4 forced fumbles. He was selected to the 2029 ALLPRO team for LA and helped Dakota win the XFL Championship.
2029 1.30
DT Guy Hunter 28/65☆6' 1" 287 lbs
Arizona
He played defensive tackle in college but his lack of size should transition him to RDE where he will be a solid run STUFFER.
Grade B
He played 4 seasons with LA but the team let him walk after his rookie contract where he signed a 2 year/1 million dollar contract in 2033 with Brooklyn. In 2035 & 2036, he signed a league minimum contract with Buffalo before he retired after the 2037 season. He played 65 games but only 8 starts where he tallied 25 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 hurries and 1 forced fumble.
2030 1-11
RT David Adams 29/78☆6' 6" 319 lbs
San Diego State
Another surprise as Adams was viewed as a 2nd rounder with 5-6 offensive lineman rated higher still on the board. He definately has the size and strength to play tackle but scouts have concern about his run blocking ability and wonder if he can be a solid starter in the league.
Grade C+
He has played 9 seasons with L.A after signing a 6 year/31.0 million dollar contract extension in 2033 before becoming a free agent in 2039 where he signed a 3 year/8.3 million dollar contract with Philadelphia. In 2042 & 2043 he signed 1 year contracts with Buffalo totalling 2.4 million dollars before he retired after the 2043 season. He played 195 games including 96 starts where he allowed 23 sacks on 5,538 pass blocks and 204 tackles on 3,096 run blocks plus he committed 18 penalties.
2030 1-31
DT Nathaniel Ponce 35/83☆6' 3" 301 lbs
Penn State
LA adds a run stuffing defensive tackle with the 31st pick. He lacks the speed and quickness to get much pass rush during passing downs so he may be a rotational piece.
Grade B
He played 9 seasons with L.A. after signing a 6 year/41.2 million dollar contract extension in 2033 before becoming a free agent in 2039 where he signed a 6 year/28.7 million dollar contract with Dakota and he would retire after the 2040 season. He played 163 games, all starts where he tallied 290 tackles, 37 sacks, 45 hurries and 11 forced fumbles. He was named to the 2039 ALLPRO team and helped Dakota win the 2039 AXC Conference Championship.
2031 1.11
WR Keith Sandoval 38/88☆6' 1" 197 lbs
Missouri
LA lands this wide receiver out of Missouri with the 10th overall pick. He has nice size at 6' 1" and his combination of speed and quickness should make him a potential starter in the XFL. With a good training camp and if he reaches his full potential, he could become a WR1.
Grade A-
He played 10 seasons with LA after signing a massive 6 year/84.4 million dollar contract extension in 2037 and a 2 year/16.9 million dollar contract extension in 2040 before he retired after the 2040 season. He played 159 games including 124 starts where he had 528 receptions, 8,225 recieving yards and 68 TD receptions.
2031 1.32
TE Vernon Sanchez 32/93☆6' 3" 254 lbs
Central
The last pick of the 1st round is this Tight end who scouts had rated as a top 20 talent. Some off the field issues dropped him in the draft but selecting him at #32 is a steal for this up and coming roster.
Grade A
He played 5 seasons with LA after signing a 2 year/7.5 million dollar contract extension in 2034 before becoming a free agent in 2036 where he signed a league minimum contract with Buffalo but was released prior to the season and signed a 3 year/1.8 million dollar contract with Carolina before week 10 of that season but again was released in a few days where Brooklyn claimed him on waivers and immediately released him. Finally Pittsburgh would claim him off waivers prior to week 12 of the 2036 where he remained until his release before the 2038 season and he would retire after the season. He played 88 games but only 23 starts where he has 79 receptions for 925 yards and 4 TD receptions.
2032 1.9
SS Johnathon Correa 40/83☆Vol 20
5' 10" 196 lbs
Washington
Correa played safety in college but scouts believe his combination of speed and cover skills could make him an elite cornerback in the XFL.
Grade A
His played 10 seasons with LA after signing a 6 year/32.5 million dollar contract extension in 2035 followed by a 5 year/59.2 million dollar contract extension in 2039 before he retired after the 2041 season. He played 160 games including 149 starts where he had 923 tackles, 2 sacks, 17 forced fumbles, 128 knockdowns, 23 interceptions, 2 pick 6's a 45.1 catch allowed percentage on 619 passes defended. He was named to the 2039 ALLPRO team with LA.
2032 1.16
WR Daniel Horton 31/81☆Vol 20
5' 11" 207 lbs
Mississippi State
LA uses their 2nd pick in the 1st round to add this highly rated wide receiver out of Mississippi State. He is a versatile player that could return kicks and get some carries out of the backfield. His speed is good just below elite and his recieving skills are well rounded if not elite.
Grade A
He played 11 seasons with LA after signing a 5 year/41.4 million dollar contract extension in 2035 followed by a 5 year/78.0 million dollar contract extension in 2039 before he retired after the 2042 season. He played 165 games including 117 starts where he had 448 receptions, 4,917 yards receiving and 25 TDs.
2033 1.25
WLB Jose Sanders 34/76☆6' 0" 240 lbs
Washington State
Vol 18
LA takes this linebacker who has all the skills to play MLB but scouts don't like his overall speed to become elite. His intelligence and quickness may make up for his lack of speed.
Grade B
He played 11 seasons with LA after signing a 5 year/46.1 million dollar contract extension in 2036 followed by a 3 year/24.0 million dollar contract extension in 2041 before he retired after the 2043 season. He played 172 games including 129 starts where he had 879 tackles, 3 sacks, 10 hurries, 8 forced fumbles, 117 knockdowns, 9 interceptions and a 58.3 catch allowed percentage on 710 passes defended.
2034 1.17
CB Kevin Wilson 29/86☆6' 0" 203 lbs
Notre Dame
Wilson is the highest rated CB in this year's draft and LA must be doing a dance in their war room after he falls to #17 in the 1st round. Wilson combines great speed and quickness with advanced cover skills with high football I.Q. to have the potential to be a CB1 in this league.
Grade A-
He played 12 seasons with LA after signing a 5 year/53.2 million dollar contract extension in 2037 followed by a 5 year/90.4 million dollar contract extension in 2041 before becoming a free agent in 2046 where he signed a 1 year/9.3 million dollar contract with Dakota. He signed a 1 year/0.5 million dollar contract with Buffalo in 2047 before he retired after the 2047 season. He played 206 games including 158 starts where he had 787 tackles, 12 forced fumbles, 210 knockdowns, 17 interceptions and a 50.5 catch allowed percentage on 878 passes defended.
2035 1.5
C O'Dell Brannon 40/86☆6' 4" 301 lbs
Texas A&M
Despite playing center in college, scouts view him as a tackle in the XFL. In fact, he was rated the 3rd best center in the draft but rated the best tackle or guard in the draft. His size, speed and blocking skills are move suited to playing LT or LG in the XFL.
Grade A-
He played 11 seasons with LA after signing a 6 year/47.6 million dollar contract extension in 2038 followed by a 5 year/57.8 million dollar contract extension in 2043 before he retired after the 2045 season. He played 171 games including 149 starts where he allowed 40 sacks on 6,504 pass blocks and 348 tackles on 5,204 run blocks while committing 23 penalties.
2036 1.7
C Alfred Marcello 39/95☆6' 3" 283 lbs
Lewis and Clark
The Dave Rimington Trophy winner for best college football center falls into the laps of the Los Angeles Challengers. Normally this would be a no-brainer but LA selected C Odell Brannon who was the Dave Rimington Trophy winner in the last year draft. Something has to give and scouts view Marcello as an even better center then Brannon but Marcello can play anywhere on the offensive line at a higher level then Brannon. IMO, they should make Marcello the LT and move starting LT Graham to LG or move RT Adams to LT, move LT Graham to RG and make C Marcello the LG.
Grade A+
He played 13 seasons with LA after signing a 5 year/67.1 million dollar contract extension in 2039 followed by a 6 year/55.2 million dollar contract extension in 2043 before he became a free agent in 2049 where he signed a 1 year/18.5 million dollar contract with Houston. In 2050, he signed a 2 year/60.3 million dollar contract with Dakota but was released prior to the regular season and he was claimed off waivers by Los Angeles. He played 209 games including 198 starts where he allowed 41 sacks on 8,738 pass blocks and 308 tackles on 7,037 run blocks while committing 50 penalties.
2036 1.30
C James Rasmussen 42/87☆Texas El paso
The 2nd best center is still on the board so of course Los Angeles who has taken the last 2 Dave Rimington award winners for best center in college takes another center. Hopefully LA has a plan for all 3 of these premium centers.
Grade B
He played 4 seasons with LA before the team allowed him to walk in free agent in 2040 where he signed a 6 year/25.8 million dollar contract with Miami. From 2046-2049 he signed 1 year contracts with Buffalo at a combined total of 4.0 million dollars but he was released prior to the 2049 season. He played 158 games including 63 starts where he allowed 11 sacks on 3,827 pass blocks and 137 tackles on 2,269 run blocks while committing 16 penalties.
2037 1.7
RDE Christopher Shoults 30/89☆Vol 92
6' 3" 271 lbs
UMASS
The theme so far has been teams selecting raw talent players going for the homerun as only 2 picks out of 7 have been considered safer picks. Shoults is another raw talent out of a small school who has an amazing combination of size, speed and strength and if he can develop could become an ALLPRO talent. This draft so far is gonna make or break some teams because swinging for the fences can lead to striking out.
Grade A
He played 13 seasons with LA after signing a 6 year/110.3 million dollar contract extension in 2039 followed by a 6 year/108.1 million dollar contract extension in 2043 before becoming a free agent in 2050 where he signed a 3 year/22.6 million dollar contract with Orlando. He played 208 games including 180 starts where he had 436 tackles, 166 sacks (XFL Record), 155 hurries, 9 forced fumbles, 5 knockdowns and 2 interceptions. In 2040 he was named an ALLPRO at DE with LA.
2038 1.21
WR Bob Martin 29/79☆5' 9" 212 lbs
Alabama
Los Angeles made it to the NXC Conference Championship game last season behind the 5th ranked defense and 5th ranked rushing offense but look to improve their 17th ranked pass offense with this WR out of XFL factory Alabama. Martin is a stocky wide receiver and scouts see him possibly playing some in the backfield where he can run the ball some to go along with his pass catching ability. Solid, versatile pick.
Grade A
He played 5 seasons with LA after signing a 4 year/44.1 million dollar contract extension in 2041 before he was released prior to the 2044 season where he was claimed off waivers by Carolina. In 2045, he signed a 3 year/32.7 million dollar contract with Carolina before he retired after the 2049 season. He played 107 games including 37 starts where he had 2,187 yards rushing, 7 rushing TDs, 155 receptions, 1,240 yards receiving and 4 TD receptions.
2039 no pick☆They traded 2039 1.23 (DT James Grant), RB Justin Lewis, 2040 1.19 (FS Hiram Lund) and 2040 2.20 (LG Terry Buckles) to Philadelphia for CB Daryl Pugh and 2041 7.28 (FB Glen Cameron)
CB Daryl Pugh and 2043 7.6 (SS Javier Allen) were traded to Indiana for 2043 3.16 (DT Anthony Griffin), 2044 1.21 (CB Bernard Jernigan), 2045 1.9 (MLB Leo Schaefer) & 2045 2.8 (CB Jose Henderson).
Traded for
CB Daryl Pugh (5 starter/ALLPRO)
FB Glen Cameron (1 starter)
DT Anthony Griffin (3 starter/5 backup)
CB Bernard Jernigan (1 starter/6 backup)
MLB Leo Schaefer (1 starter/3 backup)
CB Jose Henderson (2 starter/1 backup)
Traded away
DT James Grant (12+ starter/ALLPRO/8× XFL Titles)
RB Justin Lewis (11 backup)
FS Hiram Lund (9 starter/2 backup/8× XFL Titles)
LG Terry Buckles (1 starter/3 backup/3 XFL Titles)
CB Daryl Pugh (4 starter/3 backup)
SS Javier Allen (cut)
We pair these 2 trades together despite being 5 years apart because Daryl Pugh is the linchpin in both trades for Los Angeles. It winds up being a 6 for 6 player trade where LA got 6 players who combined for 13 seasons of starts, 15 seasons of backup and 1 ALLPRO selection while they traded away 6 players who combined for 26 seasons of starts, 19 seasons of backup, 1 ALLPRO selection and an incredible 19 XFL Titles won. Any way you cut it, Los Angeles lost these trades.
2040 1.22
WR Sterling Harvey 29/796' 3" 197 lbs
Virginia
Another WR goes in the 1st round and he was projected 17th overall so LA gets a nice bargain with this tall lanky receiver who can go up and catch contested *****. Good speed and nice hands means he could be a playmaker for years to come.
Grade A
He played 8 seasons with Los Angeles after signing a 5 year/83.3 million dollar contract extension in 2043 before being traded to Indiana prior to week 6 of the 2047 season. He signed a 3 year/63.8 million dollar contract with Indiana prior to week 13 of the 2047 before signing a 1 year/0.6 million dollar contract with Los Angeles in 2050 but ge was released prior to the regular season. He played 148 games including 96 starts where he had 401 receptions, 4,895 yards receiving and 32 TD receptions.
WR Sterling Harvey was traded to Indiana for 2048 2.18 (DT Dennis Lopez)
Traded for:
DT Dennis Lopez (1 backup/3 games)
Traded away:
WR Sterling Harvey (2 starter/1 backup)
Los Angeles lost this small trade giving up 3 seasons of WR Harvey for 3 games of DT Lopez.
2040 1.28
RDE Francis Reichenbach 34/806' 3" 261 lbs
Clemson
LA gets this edge rusher out of Clemson who played in the National Title game last season. He has the size, speed and power to set the edge and rush the passer. He should be a double digit sack player at the next level is he can make the leap from the college to the pros successfully.
Grade A
He played 11 seasons with Los Angeles after signing a 5 year/102.0 million dollar contract extension in 2043 followed by a 6 year/78.5 million dollar contract extension in 2047. He played 160 games including 148 starts where he had 315 tackles, 105 sacks, 111 hurries and 7 forced fumbles.
2041 no pickLos Angeles traded 2041 1.8 (RB Leroy Bello) and 2039 5.23 (K Gary Price) to Atlanta for MLB Alex Appleton
Traded for
MLB Alex Appleton (7 starter)
Traded away
RB Leroy Bello (10+ backup/2× ALLPRO/8× XFL Titles)
K Gary Price (1 starter)
A trade where Los Angeles got a starter on defense for 2 draft picks where K Price was cut after 1 season and signed with Los Angeles where he beacne thier starter for 10+ seasons. The other draft pick has played 10+ seasons with Atlanta, won 8 XFL Titles and 2 ALLPROs while currently being 3rd ALLTIME in rushing. I call it a fair trade for both teams in the end.
2042 1.12
TE Chris Kerr 32/906' 2" 243 lbs
San Diego State
In most past drafts, Kerr may have been the top TE in the draft but unfortunately he can out the same year as TE Cooper whi was selected 3rd overall. He has elite potential across the board but scouts believe he should transition to FB at the next level due to his size, ball carrying skills and blocking. He would be more then just a run blocking FB who can run the ball and catch passes out of the backfield.
Grade A
He played 6 seasons with Los Angeles after signing a 6 year/43.1 million dollar contract extension in 2043 before being traded to Philadelphia in 2048 where he signed a 4 year/35.6 million dollar contract. He played 133 games including 101 starts where he had 536 receptions, 5,311 yards receiving and 23 TD receptions. He was named ALLPRO in 2046 & 2047 at TE with LA.
TE Chris Kerr, CB Robert Shearer, C Donald Maddox & 2051 5.? (????) were traded to Philadelphia for 2049 2.11 (MLB John Hubbard), 2049 1.21 (RG Larry Smith), 2050 2.25 (DT Gary Bell) & 2050 2.23 (CB Noel Lamb)
Traded for:
MLB John Hubbard (2+ backup)
RG Larry Smith (2+ backup)
DT Gary Bell (1+ backup)
CB Noel Lamb (1+ backup)
Traded away:
TE Chris Kerr (3+ starter)
CB Robert Shearer (2+ starter/1 backup)
C Donald Maddox (1+ starter/2 backup)
????
This trade became a 4 for 4 player trade after getting 6 seasons of Kerr including 2 ALLPRO selections but it's too early to pick a winner.
2043 1.5
QB John McCord 28/876' 1" 231 lbs
Montana
Los Angeles takes the 2nd QB off the board in McCord. There was much debate entering the draft which QB would be selected first as scouts believe McCord is a safer selection despite not having the full upside of Beaucamp. Los Angeles let QB Payne walk via free agency and they have veteran QB Christopher Armstrong on the roster but McCord will get every opportunity to win the starting job.
Grade A
He played just 1 season with Los Angeles before being traded to Orlando in 2044 where he signed a 6 year/69.3 million dollar contract extension in 2046. He played 33 games including 20 starts where he had 4,463 yards passing, 25 TD passes, 25 INTs and a 71.75 QBR.
QB John McCord, 2044 4.1 (QB William Karnes), 2044 6.1 (DT Michael Wilson) & 2044 7.1 (RG Michael Short) were traded to Orlando for QB Matthew Whitney & 2044 2.25 (CB Steven Thompson)
Traded for:
QB Matthew Whitney (never played)
CB Steven Thompson (1 starter/6 backup)
Traded away:
QB John McCord (1 starter/5 backup)
QB William Karnes (cut)
DT Michael Wilson (7+ starter)
RG Michael Short (cut)
Los Angeles lost this weird 2 player for 4 player trade as they got 2 players but QB Whitney never played a snap for them and walked in free agency where he would go on to be selected to 4 ALLPROs plus win a league MVP while being a future HOFer. The player they kept played 7 seasons but only 1 as a starter. They gave up 4 players but only 2 players made a roster and they combined for 8 seasons of starts and 5 seasons of backup.
2043 1.24
CB Jonathan Kimbrough 33/846' 0" 187 lbs
Miami, Ohio
Los Angeles took their potential future francise QB with their first 1st round pick so they go defense with their second in DB Kimbrough. He has elite cover skills and lacks the elite speed to become a lockdown corner in the league. He still has all the talent to start in the XFL at corner or safety.
Grade A-
He played 2 seasons with Los Angeles before being traded to Pittsburgh in 2045 where he signed a 6 year/39.2 million dollar contract extension. He played 121 games including 79 starts where he had 498 tackles, 6 sacks, 13 hurries, 6 forced fumbles, 116 knockdowns, 25 interceptions and a 48.2 catch allowed percentage on 485 passes defended.
CB Jonathan Kimbrough was traded to Pittsburgh for 2046 3.28 (RT Keith Scott) & 2047 2.16 (C Cecil Stewart)
2046 3.28 (RT Keith Scott) & 2048 3.17 (WR Kenneth Ong) were traded to Kansas City for FS Jimmie Proctor & WR Dustin Herrington
2047 2.16 (C Cecil Stewart) was traded to Atlanta for WR Harry Walker, 2047 3.15 (RG Keith Currier) & 2048 3.32 (LG Julio Napoli)
2048 3.32 (LG Julio Napoli), 2048 4.16 (LT John Courtemanche) & 2048 5.1 (K Rocco Hobbs) were traded to Phoenix for RG Eddie Martinez
Traded for:
FS Jimmie Proctor (3 starter)
WR Dustin Herrington (1 starter)
WR Harry Walker (cut)
RG Keith Currier (1 backup)
RG Eddie Martinez (3+ starter)
Traded away:
CB Jonathan Kimbrough (5+ starter/1 backup/CC)
RT Keith Scott (3+ starter/2 backup)
C Cecil Stewart (4+ backup)
WR Kenneth Ong (3+ backup)
LG Julio Napoli (1+ starter/2 backup)
LT John Courtemanche (2+ starter/1 backup)
K Rocco Hobbs (cut)
Thr trade of CB Kimbrough led to 3 more connected trades where LA got 5 players who combined for just 8 seasons and 1 player remains active. LA gave up 7 players who combined for 11 seasons of starts, 13 seasons of backup plus 1 Conference Championship and 6 players remain active so another lost trade for LA.
2044 1.1
SLB Frank Gilbert 38/916' 1" 237 lbs
Arizona
Los Angeles waste no time in selecting the consensus top pick in the draft. Gilbert was the captain of the national champion Arizona football team. He led the nation's top college defense where his speed, run defense & pass coverage made him a dominant defender. Experts feel he can easily transition to the XFL.
Grade A+++
He played 3 seasons with Los Angeles before being traded to New York in 2047 where he signed a 6 year/88.6 million dollar contract extension. He played 101 games including 86 starts where he had 568 tackles, 4 sacks, 9 hurries, 8 forced fumbles, 90 knockdowns, 27 interceptions and a 41.0 catch allowed percentage on 400 passes defended. He was named ALLPRO in 2049 with New York.
SLB Frank Gilbert, 2048 6.16 (P Daniel Moore), 2048 7.17 (CB Steven Lamontagne) & 2048 6.27 (WR Sean Richards) were traded to New York for 2047 1.19 (CB Joseph Rhea), 2047 2.21 (C Donald Maddox), 2048 3.26 (TE David Moore and 2048 1.23 (WR Craig May)
CB Joseph Rhea, 2051 7.? (????) & 2052 7.? (????) were traded to Philadelphia for 2050 4.23 (DT Chad Santana) & 2051 5.? (????)
TE Chris Kerr, CB Robert Shearer, C Donald Maddox & 2051 5.? (????) were traded to Philadelphia for 2049 2.11 (MLB John Hubbard), 2049 1.21 (RG Larry Smith), 2050 2.25 (DT Gary Bell) & 2050 2.23 (CB Noel Lamb)
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2048 1.23 (WR Craig May) was traded to Atlanta for C Robert Epps, RB Peter Chappel & 2048 1.32 (LT Richard Dobson)
Traded for:
CB Joseph Rhea (1 starter/2 backup)
C Donald Maddox (1 starter)
TE David Moore (3+ backup)
C Robert Epps (2 starter)
RB Peter Chappel (2 backup)
LT Richard Dobson (3+ starter)
MLB John Hubbard (2+ backup)
RG Larry Smith (2+ backup)
DT Gary Bell (1+ backup)
CB Noel Lamb (1+ backup)
DT Chad Santana (
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Traded away:
SLB Frank Gilbert (4+ starter/ALLPRO)
P Daniel Moore (3+ starter)
CB Steven Lamontagne (1+ backup)
WR Sean Richards (1+ backup)
CB Joseph Rhea (2+ backup)
C Donald Maddox (1+ starter/2 backup)
WR Craig May (1+ starter/2 backup/XFL Titles)
TE Chris Kerr (3+ starter)
CB Robert Shearer (2+ starter/1 backup)
C Donald Maddox (1+ starter/2 backup)
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The trade of Gilbert led to 5 interconnected trades where Los Angeles got 12 players in exchange for 13 players. It's still too early to gage a winner.
2044 1.21
CB Bernard Jernigan 39/815' 11" 182 lbs
Southern California
Los Angeles suffered through a miserable 2043 season but the fan base is encouraged by the mid-season arrival of a new owner. They had the #1 overall pick in this draft and selected the consensus #1 talent in the draft with LB Gilbert. They use their 2nd 1st rounder to further improve the defense by selecting a quality CB who should start immediately.
Grade A-
He played 4 seasons with LA before they allowed him to walk in free agent in 2048 where he signed a 6 year/93.8 million dollar contract with Vegas. He played 91 games including 22 starts where he had 153 tackles, 2 hurries, 3 forced fumbles, 46 knockdowns, 3 interceptions and a 52.2 catch allowed percentage on passes defended.
2045 1.9
MLB Leo Schaefer 36/865' 11" 256 lbs
Boston College
Los Angeles uses it first of two 1st round picks to take the highly rated & versatile LB Schaefer. Scouts not only ranked him the best pure MLB in the draft but also the best edge rusher in the draft. He was used as both in college and depending on how he does in training camp will ultimately dictate how LA uses him in the XFL.
Grade A
He played parts of 5 seasons with LA after signing a 4 /24.4 million dollar contract extension in 2047 before being traded to Montana prior to week 8 of the 2049 season. In 2050 he signed a 4 year/72.0 million dollar contract with Dakota. He played 80 games including 19 starts where he had 101 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 12 knockdowns and a 42.9 catch allowed percentage on 98 passes defended.
MLB Leo Schaefer, CB Ronald Miller, 2050 4.15 (FS Leonard Carter) and 2051 3.? (????) were traded to Montana for 2050 1.15 (WR Trevor Warrior) & 2050 7.15 (QB Matthew Powers)
Traded for:
WR Trevor Warrior (1+ starter)
QB Matthew Powers (cut)
Traded away:
MLB Leo Schaefer (2+ backup)
CB Ronald Miller (1+ starter)
FS Leonard Carter (1+ backup)
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Ends up being a 1 player for 4 player trade but it's too early to declare a winner.
2045 1.18
SS Russell Bryne 33/786' 0" 189 lbs
Southern California
LA used their 2nd 1st rounder to select the 2nd best safety on the board who most scouts believe can transition to CB in the XFL. Thats their 2nd defensive addition in the 1st round which could help their 15th ranked defense from last season improve into the top 10. He isn't necessarily the best man coverage DB but has elite B&R skills which can translate to the XFL as a press corner. What he lacks in man cover skills, he makes up for with great speed & quickness. He also showed great run stuffing, tackling and ball striping skills in college.
Grade A
He played 6 seasons with LA after signing a 4 year/24.4 million dollar contract extension in 2047. He played 85 games including just 6 starts where he had 71 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumbles, 15 knockdowns, 6 interceptions and a 47.1 catch allowed percentage on 85 passes defended.
2046 1.14 Los Angeles
MLB Robert Shearer 34/796' 0" 244 lbs
Nebraska
LA selects the top rated LB in the draft and if he loses some weight he can approach solid speed to play LB in the XFL. He has elite run stuffing along with solid pass rush and coverage skills to be a 3 down LB (4 down vs Buffalo) in the XFL.
Grade A
He played 2 seasons with LA before being traded to Philadelphia in 2048 where he signed a 6 year/38.2 million dollar contract extension. He played 73 games including 49 starts where he had 346 tackles, 7 sacks, 13 hurries, 5 forced fumbles, 39 knockdowns, 8 interceptions, 1 pick 6 and a 54.4 catch allowed percentage on 248 passes defended.
TE Chris Kerr, CB Robert Shearer, C Donald Maddox & 2051 5.? (????) were traded to Philadelphia for 2049 2.11 (MLB John Hubbard), 2049 1.21 (RG Larry Smith), 2050 2.25 (DT Gary Bell) & 2050 2.23 (CB Noel Lamb)
Traded for:
MLB John Hubbard (2+ backup)
RG Larry Smith (2+ backup)
DT Gary Bell (1+ backup)
CB Noel Lamb (1+ backup)
Traded away:
TE Chris Kerr (3+ starter)
CB Robert Shearer (2+ starter/1 backup)
C Donald Maddox (1+ starter/2 backup)
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Despite 1 player hasn't even been drafted yet, it's clear LA lost this 4 for 4 player trade since the 4 players they recieved have combined for 6 seasons as backups but all remain active while they gave up 4 players who have combined for 6 seasons of starts, 3 seasons of backup and 3 remain active while 1 player has yet to be drafted.
2047 1.10
WLB Donn Warren 36/816' 0" 228 lbs
Iowa
The 3rd ranked LB is the 3rd LB taken in the 1st round with the top 2 ranked LBs still on the board. It's become increasingly clear that all the mock drafts and pre-draft rankings haven't come close to each team's draft board. Warren was a finalist for Butkus award and clearly seen as one of the top LBs in the draft. Warren has the complete package of speed, quickness, strength & intelligence to go along with his ability to stop the run, rush the passer and play coverage which makes him a candidate to play either inside or outside linebacker. LA had the 14th ranked defense last season but was 25th in pass defense so I expect Warren to eventually become the MLB and captain the defense.
Grade A+
He played parts of 3 seasons with LA before being traded to Daytona prior to week 8 of the 2049 season where he signed a 6 year/87.7 million dollar contract extension. He played 56 games including 38 starts where he had 273 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 hurry, 2 forced fumbles, 47 knockdowns, 8 interceptions and a 48.3 catch allowed percentage on 263 passes defended.
WLB Donn Warren & RB John Sheller were traded to Daytona for 2050 1.29 (WLB Roger Mattox), 2051 1.? (????), 2051 3.? (????) & 2052 3.? (????)
Traded for:
WLB Roger Mattox (
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Traded away:
WLB Donn Warren (
RB John Sheller (
2047 1.19
SLB Joseph Rhea 39/816' 0" 224 lbs
Tennessee
Los Angeles doubles up with their 2nd pick of the 1st round taking another LB who was ranked 2nd best LB in most mock drafts. Rhea has elite speed at LB but is a bit undersized which leads most experts to believe he will transition to DB in the XFL. He showed above average M2M skills in college along with pass rush and the ability to play zone defense. This means his best position might be safety or outside linebacker in pass coverage. Concerns about his work ethic cropped up during interviews which might of been theMM. reason he slipped in the draft and will something to monitor in TC.
Grade A
He played parts of 3 seasons with LA after signing a 4 year/45.1 million dollar contract extension before being traded to Philadelphia prior to week 8 of the 2049 season. He played 53 games including 16 starts where he had 105 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 5 knockdowns and a 51.2 catch allowed percentage on 43 passes defended.
CB Joseph Rhea, 2051 7.? (????) & 2052 7.? (????) were traded to Philadelphia for 2050 4.23 (DT Chad Santana) & 2051 5.? (????)
Traded for:
DT Chad Santana
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Traded away:
CB Joseph Rhea (
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2048 1.17
SS Frank Child 34/836' 0" 211 lbs
Tulsa
This is the 6th season under the current owner and the francise has missed the postseason for 8 straight seasons but they have been close several times. They had the 13th ranked offense & 19th ranked defense last season so they used their 1st rounder on a DB with good speed and elite coverage skills. Child is a sure tackler who can punish receivers across the middle so he may be best suited as a SS in the XFL.
Grade B+
He played 3 seasons with LA on his 4 year rookie contract. He played 43 games including 40 starts where he had 271 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 hurry, 5 forced fumbles, 44 knockdowns, 8 interceptions and a 38.9 catch allowed percentage on 283 passes defended.
2048 1.32
LT Richard Dobson 20/786' 3" 304 lbs
Nebraska
It took until the 32nd pick of the 1st round before I was surprised and caught without notes on a player selected. LA takes just the 2nd offe] in the 1st round and it's the combine stud who blew scouts away with his incredible strength, high IQ and immense discipline. They grow offensive linemen in Nebraska and Dobson has a chance to be a stud but there are some concerns about Dobson's motivation to play in the XFL as he has many different interest off the field including a tech startup he is a co-owner in.
Grade B+
He played 3 seasons with LA on his 4 year rookie contract. He played 41 games including 41 starts where he allowed 26 sacks during 2,184 pass blocks and 69 tackles during 1,400 run blocks while he committed 7 penalties.
2049 1.16
CB Ronald Miller 39/836' 0" 183 lbs
Florida State
Los Angeles lands this undersized DB out of Florida State who boasts elite speed. Scouts love his potential and if he can live up to the hype he could be special. Even if he fails to live up to his potential, his speed will lead him to make plays on defense.
Grade A+
He played ½ a season with LA before being traded to Montana prior to week 8 of the 2049 season. He played 27 games including 19 starts where he had 85 tackles, 28 knockdowns, 2 interceptions and a 49.2 catch allowed percentage on 126 passes defended.
MLB Leo Schaefer, CB Ronald Miller, 2050 4.15 (FS Leonard Carter) and 2051 3.? (????) were traded to Montana for 2050 1.15 (WR Trevor Warrior) & 2050 7.15 (QB Matthew Powers)
Traded for:
WR Trevor Warrior (1+ starter)
QB Matthew Powers (cut)
Traded away:
MLB Leo Schaefer (2+ backup)
CB Ronald Miller (1+ starter)
FS Leonard Carter (1+ backup)
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Ends up being a 1 player for 4 player trade but it's too early to declare a winner.
2049 1.21
RG Larry Smith 47/866' 1" 317 lbs
Rutgers
The build-up to the 2049 has hundreds of mock drafts along with draft grades for hundreds of players. Two things were made abundantly clear during all of this, there was no 1st round QB in this draft class & only 1, maybe 2 OL were going in the 1st round. With the 21st pick of the 1st round, Los Angeles takes the 4th OL of the draft which proves a point....what the he'll do the so called experts know! RG Smith does have the size, strength and potential to become a starter in the XFL but while he is an accomplished run blocker, it's his pass blocking skills in a passing league which raised all the questions in the first place. Smith joins CB Miller as 1st rounders this year for LA who has gone 23-17 in the first 8 games of the season but 14-26 in the last 8 games of the season the past 5 years.
Grade A-
He played 2 seasons with LA on his 4 year rookie contract. He played 11 games including 5 starts where he allowed 3 sacks during 239 pass blocks and 6 tackles during 108 run blocks while he committed 0 penalties.
2050 1.6
CB Kevin Kangas 34/856' 1" 204 lbs
Ball State
Los Angeles has 3 1st rounders this draft and they use selection #1 on a DB as the run on defensive backs continues. Kangas is a hair slower than Waite who went before him in the draft but his overall coverage skills match up about the same. Kangas did have some issues in college with disciplinary suspensions which hurt his draft status a little but he still went 6th overall based on his overall potential. If he can reach that potential without stumbling up then he could become another elite DB in the XFL.
Grade A
2050 1.15
WR Trevor Warrior 42/866' 1" 192 lbs
Acorn State
Los Angeles uses their 2nd of 3 1st rounders on a WR after taking a DB with their first selection. Warrior is just the second WR taken in the 1st round and despite some off the field issues in college, he has all the tools along with very good speed and elite quickness to become a top WR in the league. If he can put those issues in the past and has a good camp then LA can take that next leap to challenging Phoenix in the NXC West.
Grade A
2050 1.29
CB Roger Mattox 31/766' 0" 193 lbs
Westminister
Los Angeles uses their 3rd 1st rounder on another DB in Mattox. He has decent speed and solid coverage skills but scouts believe he has the talent to play LB in the XFL based on his tackling, pass rush and run defense skills. Irregardless, Mattox should find a home on LA's defense and could play both LB & DB depending on the defensive scheme.
Grade A-
2051 1.17
WLB Steve Williams6' 1" 230 lbs
Occidental
Los Angeles takes the 3rd player not on the draft top 25 players list. LB Williams is a slightly undersized LB out of a small college program who scouts like his speed & quickness for the position. His strength is run stopping but he has average M2M cover skills for a LB and below average pass rush skills. Scouts have concerns about his tackling, strength & discipline but maybe Los Angeles can turn him into an ALLPRO talent. Only time and the training camp will tell if he was a good pick or not.
Grade B
2052 1.15
SS Keith Aronson 32/835' 11" 224 lbs
Miami
Los Angeles has finished right around .500 in 6 of the last 8 seasons and have found themselves just outside the playoffs during a 12 season postseason drought. They select a LB/DB tweener with the 15th overall pick. Aronson is undersized to play LB but if he drops a few pounds he can become a DB with elite speed. Scouts really love him as a SS which appears to be the Challengers plan for this player. Love this pick!
Grade A+
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