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| Alton Pastor, WLB, Michigan Panthers (32) |
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1) Michigan Panthers - WLB Alton Pastor
Booger’s Pick – WR Joseph Daily (0-1)
Bottom Line: The worst team got the best player. The way it is supposed to be. Pastor’s speed and athleticism might give him a greater shot at impacting the game as a 3-4 inside linebacker or a 4-3 Will rather than trying to bulk up and play the edge. An ascending prospect with a high-end potential if he can continue to hone his craft.
2) Philadelphia Bell – LT David Campos
Booger’s Pick – David Campos (1-1)
Bottom Line: Campos is a smart, tireless worker with a winning background and experience at all three interior offensive line spots. While his feet are just average, his core strength and wrestling background could make him a favorite of teams looking for more strength at the center position. He will have occasional issues in pass protection, but his strength as a run blocker and ability to play with excellent hands and plus body control made him one of the first interior linemen to come off the draft board.
3) Washington Federals – CB Richard Brazier
Booger’s pick - RDE Timothy Despres (1-2)
Bottom Line: Average-sized, one-year starter with explosive athleticism and a loaded tool box. He has the feet, hips and agility to be a lockdown cornerback and the ball skills to make teams pay for looking in his direction. His lack of experience could show up early, but he has the confidence and competitive nature that should help him overcome those issues. He has the ability to become an All-Pro cornerback early in his career.
4) Denver Gold – RDE Timothy Despres
Booger’s Pick – DT William Lewis (1-3)
Bottom Line: Elite edge rusher from Anderson University who possesses rare explosiveness and the fluid-movement skills and agility of an NBA shooting guard. Good size, but he's never likely going to be a hold-your-ground run
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| Timothy Despres, RDE, Denver (8) |
5) Southern California Sun – TE Gregory Drayton
Booger’s Pick – WLB Alton Pastor (1-4)
Bottom Line: Drayton has struggled to live up to hype that has come with his play-making ability while at Michigan, but some scouts put the blame on the staff and scheme. He has elite athletic traits and raw talent, but must add polish to go along with those attributes. Should become substantially more productive as a pro, but the difference between "potential weapon" and "elite tight end" will likely be tied to his desire and overall football character.
6) Charlotte Hornets – CB Joseph Abernathy
Booger’s Pick - CB Joseph Abernathy (2-4)
Bottom Line: Talented height-weight-speed prospect who comes from championship bloodlines. Might need time for his technique to catch up with his traits. Coverage inconsistencies could cause him to struggle against quality competition early on, but his mental makeup and recovery talent should help him pull through. Has the instincts and run-support skills to become an early starter for a zone-cover defense, but it will be hard for teams who are looking at a lockdown, man corner to pass on.
7) Houston Gamblers – CB Eugene Holland
Booger’s Pick – CB Richard Brazier (2-5)
(OK, have to admit he was actually my #1 choice, but didn’t want to tip my hand. I’ll take what I posted…with an asterisk)
Bottom Line: Press-corner with experience at both cornerback spots and an ability to fit into a variety of coverage techniques. He plays with good top-end speed and has the ball skills to challenge and
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| Eugene Holland, CB, Houston (19) |
8) Jacksonville Bulls – RT David Fowler
Booger’s Pick - CB Eugene Holland (2-6)
Bottom Line: Four-year starter at left tackle for North Texas whose lack of length will likely force him inside on the next level. He has the athleticism to handle athletic interior rushers while being able to fit into diverse rushing attacks that ask more from the guards and centers. His ability to potentially line up at tackle, guard or center will only increase his value.
9) Tampa Bay Bandits – LDE William Lewis
Booger’s Pick – RT Johnathan Nash (2-7)
Bottom Line: Explosive defender who combines strength, quickness, and a muscle-car motor to drive him around the field making play after play. Has the hands and feet to be a quick-win specialist and the size to fit as a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive end who can reduce inside for pass-rush downs. He has all the athletic traits to become a high-impact player and possesses more than enough skill and talent to believe he will continue to elevate his game as a pro. Lewis has the potential to become the best defender from this draft class and a future all-pro.
10) San Jose SaberCats – WLB William McMartin
Booger’s Pick - SLB William McMartin (3-7)
Bottom Line: McMartin is a vicious hitter with elite playmaking range and an ability to toggle between 225 and 240 pounds. Athleticism gives him cover ability that former teammates never possessed. Has All-Pro potential as a 3-4 inside linebacker or a 4-3 weak-side linebacker, but concerns over his medical history could be a consideration, according to some teams.
11) Baltimore Stars - RT Jonathan Nash
Booger’s Pick - RDE Richard Delgado (3-8)
Bottom Line: Five-star recruit and three-year starter at left tackle for Kentucky who is a road grader
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| Jonathan Nash, OT, Baltimore |
12) Florida Blazers – C Dean Park
Booger’s Pick - FS Joel Harness (3-9)
Bottom Line: Because he's only played one year of SCFB football and hasn't been able to fully fill out his frame over the last five years, Park will require a projection and conjecture than most of the O-linemen in this year's draft. He clearly has elite athletic ability and foot quickness, but his lack of core strength and ability to sustain blocks against power across from him is a concern at this time. While he has All-Pro potential for a zone-scheme team, his floor will be a little lower than you might like in an early round pick.
13) Denver Gold – WR Joseph Dailey
Booger’s Pick - TE Gregory Drayton (3-10)
Bottom Line: Daily looks the part of a WR1 and has shown an ability to work all three levels of the field after coming back from his 1975 neck injury. Dailey is tough enough to be a high-volume target while working the middle of the field and his size and ball skills make him a formidable foe in the end zone. He'll have to be coached up with his routes and releases, but he has the talent to become a big safety blanket for a young quarterback.
14) Honolulu Hawaiians – MLB Douglas Oneal
Booger’s Pick: MLB Douglas Oneal (4-10)
Bottom Line: High-cut pass rusher with good athleticism but concerns regarding his ability to drop anchor against the run. Ironically, Oneal might be best suited as a penetrator which is something he fought against this season. His hands can be improved as pass rush weapons, but he has agility and footwork that can't be taught. Oneal can play on the edge in a 4-3 or 3-4 front and should be the next in a line of early contributing defensive ends coming out of Eastern Kentucky
15) Memphis Showboats – LG Franklin Thompson
Booger’s Pick - MLB Joseph Graham (4-11)
Bottom Line: Quality guard who operates with good balance and solid technique. Shows some good initial quickness and a smooth kick-slide out of his stance, but might be better in short areas as a guard rather than in open space as a tackle. He's athletic enough to operate in space, but power appears to be his calling card. His wide-hand approach in pass protection could be a difficult habit to break, but he has the natural power to withstand bull rush that might come with that. Thompson is a well-schooled, three-year starter for Fresno State who has chance to transition into an early starter.
16) Shreveport Steamer – WR Clarence Scott
Booger’s Pick - WR Clarence Scott (5-11)
Bottom Line: Scott is an instant-impact weapon who scored 23 touchdowns in just 112 touches. He
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| Clarence Scott, WR, Shreveport |
17) New Jersey Generals – RT Elvis Presley
Booger’s Pick: DT John Hunter (5-12)
Bottom Line: Four-year starter and two-time team captain for Southern California, Presley has been the consistent anchor along a Southern California offensive line that helped to produce several USFL running backs. Presley is a quality zone blocker with an ability to pull and lead the charge, but he might lack the play strength to become a reliable base blocker. His intelligence and ability to operate in space and protect the quarterback could make him an early starter with a ceiling of above-average USFL guard or center.
18) Chicago Blitz – CB Dennis Canning
Booger’s Pick - RG Elvis Presley (5-13)
Bottom Line: Full-time starter for better part of four years and one of the premier mirror-and-match cornerbacks in the game. Has the feet, athleticism and instincts for prolonged coverage responsibilities and his twitch will always have him near the throw. Best suited for all forms of man coverage. Should compete as special teams performer. Lacks run-support physicality to be an every-down corner, but he's talented enough to challenge for slot duties right away.
19) Oklahoma Outlaws – WLB Steven Delgado
Booger’s Pick - MLB Jeffrey Alfaro (5-14)
Bottom Line: Praised for both his football and personal character, Delgado has athletic gifts to go along with the character traits teams are looking for. His ability to cover ground, operate with loose hips in space, and finish his tackles make him a draft favorite for some teams. While it is easy to fall in love with the traits and potential, Delgado will have to take better routes to the ball and learn to keep himself clean against blocks. Should be able to compete for an early starting job as a 4-3 outside backer.
20) Arizona Wranglers – WLB Joseph Graham
Booger’s Pick - DT Roberto Rogers (5-15)
Bottom Line: Graham's missed tackles and lack of desired play strength could bother teams, but his consistent production is hard to ignore. Graham is a rangy, three-down linebacker who has a nose for the ball and special teams value. His downhill approach is made for attacking 4-3 defenses and he could become a good, early starter as a run-and-chase weak-side linebacker.
21) Michigan Panthers – WR Gerald Miller
Booger’s Pick - RT David Fowler (5-16)
Bottom Line: Miller will get dinged for his lack of speed and separation but he reminds me of another great WR with his strong hands, physical approach and ability to win the combat catches. Miller is missing some of the speed traits teams want from their WR1, but he could become a high-volume, possession target with the size to win some 50/50 throws down the field.
22) Portland Storm – RG Robert Brown
Booger’s Pick - CB Dennis Canning (5-17)
Bottom Line: Quality tackle who operates with good balance and solid technique. Shows some good initial quickness and a smooth kick-slide out of his stance, but might be better in short areas as a guard rather than in open space as a tackle. He's athletic enough to operate in space, but power appears to be his calling card. His wide-hand approach in pass protection could be a difficult habit to break, but he has the natural power to withstand bull rush that might come with that. Brown is a well-schooled, three-year starter from Washington who has chance to transition into an early starter.
23) Georgia Force – WR Jonathan Carlyle
Booger’s Pick - DE Donald Barry (5-18)
Bottom Line: Jack-of-all trades but master of none, Carlyle showed an ability to gain yardage and create scoring opportunities in a variety of ways on a talented Red Raiders offense. However, USFL teams will want to slot him into a more defined role, which is most likely at receiver. He is still learning the position and has separation quickness to create open throwing lanes, but while he's sharpening his route work, he could find early reps as a kick returner.
24) Cleveland Thunderbolts – SLB Charles Malizia
Booger’s Pick - RDE Leo Thompson (5-19)
Bottom Line: A long-limbed effort rusher who posted impressive numbers against the run and pass in just one year as a starter for Alfred. He is a tireless worker who pursues from snap to whistle and will be a tremendous resource for technique and pass-rush plans. While he is unlikely to win a race to the edge, he's a plus run defender who can get to the quarterback with plus hand work and relentless effort.
25) NY Stars – SS Larry Williams
Booger’s Pick - CB Edward Blanco (5-20)
Bottom Line: The ultimate Swiss Army Knife on the collegiate level, and will likely play a hybrid role on the next level that allows him to blitz, cover and chase, Williams’ draft value will be helped by his return ability and that is a role he should maintain throughout the earlier stages of his career. While Williams doesn't have the production teams expect from first-round defenders, he should benefit from a role that is more clearly defined on the next level.
26) Tampa Bay Bandits – FS Joel Harness
Booger’s Pick - RDE Stephen Coleman (5-21)
Bottom Line: Undersized free safety with the heart of a linebacker. Harness plays with a competitive desire that leaps off the field when you watch him thanks to elite football character and above-average explosiveness. While he is undersized, he makes up for it with his football instincts and plus play speed. He has the talent to become a play-making safety with All-Pro potential if he can sustain his health.
27) San Antonio Gunslingers – SS Edward Blanco
Booger’s Pick – LB Carl Keslo (5-22)
Bottom Line: Blanco is a height-weight-speed prospect to be sure, but he's not just a traits-based safety. He has the appetite for hitting that teams will want around the box and he has the speed and ball skills to range and help against vertical threats from a deep safety spot. The big area of concern will be his ability to play with better discipline in coverage and as a tackler. He has the ability to become a good, long-time starter in the league.
28) Pittsburgh Maulers – DT John Hunter
Booger’s Pick - WR Gerald Miller (5-23)
Bottom Line: Hunter lacked production along the interior and could benefit from a move to a defensive end spot in a 4-3 or 3-4 front. He is raw, but when he flashes, it can be blinding. He is an explosive, ascending prospect with All-Pro potential if he grows into his body and takes the necessary coaching from Pittsburgh.
29) Los Angeles Express – RDE Stephen Coleman
Booger’s Pick - CB Jessie Castillo (5-24)
Bottom Line: Ascending edge prospect who racked up impressive tackle for loss and sack numbers this year despite a relatively raw approach and skill set. He's a little stiff in his lower body, but flashes good athleticism once the ball is snapped. Coleman's motor is a translatable characteristic, but improved hand usage and pass rush mechanics are what could elevate his game to another level as a starting, 3-4 outside linebacker.
30) Tampa Bay Bandits – RG William “Willy Dilly” Dillion
Booger’s Pick - DT John Nelson (5-25)
Bottom Line: Spent his senior year as an intern for Anheauser Busch as a marketing major. Rumor has it his catch phrase will become extremely popular during a future championship caliber game. Otherwise, he is a strong edge presence with USFL caliber hand usage and play strength. Dillion is one of the most productive defensive linemen to come out in quite some time despite lacking the length and twitch that teams usually look for off the edge. His awareness and play traits should keep him near the action and he has the talent to step into a starting base end spot right away. Tampa’s coordinators view him as an early down, outside backer in a 3-4 with the ability to put his hand on the ground on sub packages.
31) New Orleans Voodoo – MLB Jeffery Alfaro
Booger’s Pick - WR Richard Lamp (5-26)
Bottom Line: Ascending pass-rush prospect who is still learning the fundamentals of his position thanks to a late commitment to the sport. Alfaro's movement ability in space creates interesting possibilities for teams looking for a twitched-up toy to play with. He lacks production, but his explosive characteristics off the edge will push him and give him a chance to play well above where others might have projected him.
32) Detroit Wheels – TE Zachary Powell
Booger’s Pick - CB Orville Davis (5-27)
Bottom Line: Ascending pass catching talent with elite athleticism and enough fight in his run blocking to believe that he can be lined up anywhere on the field at any time. Powell should annihilate opponents with monster numbers in speed and explosion, but his play on the field shows he's more than a warrior. He is still growing into his body and has to add to his play strength, but his playmaking potential and elite traits made him a first-round pick and a future All-Pro.
