Looking at the top of the 1965 NAAF draft pool, it appears like defence will be the name of the game. LB Marshall Langenbrunner and LB Sam Wheeler are the headliners and both really strong anchors for teams to build their defence around. Langenbrunner is very talented but had some focus issues in the past, however, college seemed to whip him into shape and he could be a strong piece. Wheeler draws a lot of Scotty Williams comparisons, however, there are many concerned with his slightly smaller size.
S Charles Clerk and DB Aquillo Ruiz will both be key pieces for teams looking to solidify their secondary. Some are expecting Clerk to slip a little due to his position at safety, however, he is a tough talent to miss and teams certainly will want to take a chance. Ruiz is likely to go early as there are several teams looking for a game-changing DB, and with Ruiz’s speed, he is a hot commodity.
The offence certainly will be more challenging to improve outside of the top prospect of OL Erik Nelson. Nelson should be a franchise lineman, but there will be questions of whether or not he will go early especially with all the defensive talent available. TE Hunter Ziegelbauer is creating a lot of talk as well, while he won’t blow it up offensively, he is practically an additional OL on the field and he could be a key factor for a team who loves to run the ball. “Big Z” still does have catching abilities as well, being able to outmuscle defenders for the ball.
The top QB is Ulysses Lawyer, who will likely need a season or two to develop. He has great arm talent, however, his decision-making and football IQ do need to improve at the next level. He is likely going to be a target for a team that has an aging QB, and they can help him grow underneath.
Overall, this draft class should have a lot of talent for teams to pick from and should provide a lot of talent for the next generation of the NAAF.
The Gains Report - Top 25 Prospects
1 - OL Erik Nelson - Vincent Desjardins - Kingsfan11
2 - LB Marshall Langenbrunner - Roger Roy - Scratch
3 - S Charles Clerk - Brad Cumberland - DireBear
4 - LB Sam Wheeler - Wally Flowers - Wallflower
5 - DB Aquillo Ruiz - Ivan di Marco - ItDoesntMatter
6 - TE Hunter Ziegelbauer - George Stefanakis - Dan O’Mac
7 - RB Tresean Jones - Johnny Armando - Stickman
8 - OL Joseph Samberg - Jay Hawkins - Jayhawk
9 - DB Rob Risker - Perry Matthews - Sevsdast
10 - WR Lloyd Lane - Jimmy Yamamoto - QCS
11 - QB Ulysses Lawyer - Sterling Brantley - Darknes
12 - DB Corey Ross - James Herr-O’Nark - JamHeronArk
13 - LB Patrick Hamilton - Brad Cumberland - DireBear
14 - OL Taylor Alexander - Ivan di Marco - ItDoesntMatter
15 - LB Conrad Kurst - Sterling Brantley - Darknes
16 - OL Amos Sewell - Sterling Brantley - Darknes
17 - OL Jordan Bryson - Timmy Bjarnathan - NoE38
18 - DL Brandon Hall - Vincent Desjardins - Kingsfan11
19 - RB Adam Zingaro - Ivan di Marco - ItDoesntMatter
20 - WR Jimmy Jack - George Stefenakis - Dan O’Mac
21 - LB Quinn Masters - Sterling Brantley - Darknes
22 - DL Tyrone Powers - Brad Cumberland - DireBear
23 - OL Paul O’Doherty - Sterling Brantley - Darknes
24 - QB Travis Jackson - Barry Williams - ZO82
25 - WR Justin Dubuque - Ivan di Marco - ItDoesntMatter
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27 - RB Ed Finley - Dewey Thomas - Rugrat
32 - OL Ted Cole - Howard Townsley - H-Town1141
37 - QB Corey Heckanast - Travis Ronnigen - Edgeworth
Draft Order - Round 1
1 - Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - Needs: DB, LB, WR - Picks: 1,13,25,28,31,37,49
2 - Indiana Victors - Needs: DL, LB, DB - Picks: 2,14,17,26,34,53
3 - Halifax Mariners - Needs: DB, LB, TE - Picks: 3,15,27,39,51
4 - Ottawa Royals - Needs: OL, DL, LB - Picks: 4,16,23,40,52
5 - Providence Gold Stars - Needs: DL, OL, LB - Picks: 5,29,32,41
6 - London Tigers - Needs: DL, DB, WR - Picks: 6,18,30,42,54
7 - Toronto Steelheads - Needs: LB, OL, DB - Picks: 7,19,43,55
8 - Boston Independents - Needs: OL, DL, LB - Picks: 8,20,44
9 - Louisville Thunder - Needs: WR, DL, OL - Picks: 9,21,33,38,45,57
10 - Montreal Rouge - Needs: DL, LB, TE - Picks: 10,22,50,58
11 - Long Island Raiders - Needs: DL, OL, RB - Picks: 11,35,46,47,56,59
12 - Buffalo Blue Wings - Needs: OL, LB, WR - Picks: 12,24,36,48,60
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