TEAM GRADE COMMENTS
Charlotte A The Tigers made a major commitment to their defensive line in the first round, adding Johnpaul Grogan and Alfred Wollam, both of whom should contribute sooner rather than later. On offense, QB Douglas adds to a logjam of quality signal callers. He should be ably protected by OT Steve Aiken. Center Lepsis looks like he'll be a capable run blocker but a real liability in the pass game.
Springfield A Springfield grabbed what may be the standout player in the draft in DE Jerel Jennings. He should be a true difference maker in NPL. OG Gregory Harris should be an able pass-first blocker. DT Travis Davenport and WR Sean Scott, a major steal, are fine young prospects poised to contirbute down the road. WR Malcom Jenkins may never have the speed to be a major contributor, but LB Casey Baumwall has a chance to contribute down the road.
Pittsburgh A Kevin Phillips constitutes a genuine feature back for the Ravens. OG Rob Mandina should clear Phillipps' path for many years to come. CB Jerry Cerchio was a great choice in the early second. He should be an instant contributor to what's become a strong defense. The Ravens also added a trio of linebackers who may be solid contributors down the road. Alexander Tucker is the best of them. S Jim Joyner will need some luck to develop into more than a special teamer.
Loch Ness A- The Monsters struck it rich in the first round with CB Booker, C Braxton and WR Crimmel. all three should become major contributors. FB Edwards is more than solid for a rookie, and atlhetic QB Greg Crowell shows some potential to become a contributor down the road. S Adam Michel is a light hitter who may grow into a contributor in pass defense.
Camelot B+ This team needed an impact player on the defensive line, and it got it in the form of Sajon Washington. Offensive lineman T. Hoover II is headed for stardom pretty much wherever he plays on the line. Quarterback Chris Morrow is a promising prospect for the future, as is HB James Williams. C Damien Sims should also contribute eventually. LB Amos Broughton is a bit slow off the ball, and Terrance Williams needs to get into better shape before he's ready to play a large role on the defense.
Mars B+ Linebacker Dale Razzano seems likely to shoot quickly up the depth chart for Mars, while Safety Travis Henderson has a couple weaknesses to address. Corner Jeff Jones was an absolute steal for the Invaders, while FB Andre George and TE Daron Cureton look poised to be major contributors down the road. HB George Gold looks like a nice spot player, but QB Adam Cochran needs a lot of work before he can contribute.
Ouranos B TE Jim Franklin stands a good chance of starting right off the bat for Ouranos. QB Justin Peeples should be a good one if he hits the books. FB Elbert Jefferson won't be unseating Ricky Dinkins anytime soon, but he should be a solid backup. OT Brian Gaddy isn't quite as athletic as you'd like, but he looks like a potential starter down the road. Though P James Barber has a great physical skill set, he's not likely to consistently pin the opponent deep. S Ben Montgomery is a solid developmental prospect with some noticable holes in his game.
Chicago B The Blitz did its best work at halfback in this draft. First rounder Jon Oats turned out to be better than advertised in nearly every way. Taking him so early was a slight risk that payed off well for Chicago. B DeGraffnrd is another back who should be a contributor, though he doesn't bring the overall ability to the table that Oats brings. WR Fredrick Wright brings some speed to a team that has been at its best with a speedy WR corps. DEs Brian Williams and Jeremy Scovell (who needs to hit the weight room) lack star value but look like future contributors. LB Michael Richmond could get run over at times. CB Hank Hallock has the physical tools,but needs to attend to details.
New Jersey  B Center Darrien Hasanoglu highlights this season's Hitman draft class. Hasanoglu has the makings of a long-term starter. G Edwin Brandon adds to the line help, needing strength and conditioning but generally looking like a fine player. New Jersey also upgraded its TE corps wwith Jamon Edward and Robert Agnew. Even if neither turns into a star, they should both have long careers in NPL. CB Jason Spence and S Henry Minor are both fine athletes with holes in their games. G Mark Stockley looks like a longshot, unless he learns to pass block.
Canadian C+ Corner Jerry Banaszak and guard James Walls head up the Canadian draft class. These guys should both become long-term fixtures, though Walls could work some on his pass blocking. S Sammy Smith should be a contributor in a season or two if he works on his speed. HB Chuck Huntington has some good qualities, though he lacks first-rate overall athleticism. G Eric Ortiz looks like a solid developmental prospect, while T Kenyon Greer has most of the physical tools but could use some schooling. WR Eric Pupunu is a step slow.
Reno C The Rampage definitely had more hits than misses, with WR Donte Haynesworth, FB Rodney Samuels and LB Keith Lester looking like starters sooner rather than later. QB Cordell Fye has future starting potential, as does OT Anthony Cleman. CB Andre Burleson needs to work on his conditioning, though he has all the physical tools. CB Jerry Malone is a lesser version of Burleson. DT Hiram Connelly may not be fast enough to really contribute, but he looks like a sound DT otherwise.
Area51 C Defensive End Corey Davenport headlines the Alien draft class. Davenport is an explosive lineman who should bring big play ability to the table. S Malcolm Bell was a first round talent taken at the end of the second. corner Troy Mccoy has all the physical tools to become a star, if he can show the football smarts and dedication to get there. The Aliens also grabbed a pair of developmental QBs in Dan Kane and Corry Crawford. DE Matthias Roberts is a longshot, as is G Terry Williams.
Oakland C The Raiders made their biggest gains at offensive skill positions. Wide Receiver Allen Hererra is a burner, while Eric Burianek has the makings of a fine posession receiver. In the backfield, Cletidus Hurst is good across the board, though he's a long way from being a feature back. Kicker TyVaughn lives up to his billing as a quality player. LB Dale Priester shows signs of ability. The Raiders didn't come up with any difference makers on the lines, though. DTs Chavis and Feazell and C Derr all have a long way to go before being considered potential contributors. Chavis is the best of them.
Taiwan C- Tackle Derek Bronner, LB Jimmy Greco and G Dewey Milburn are the keys to this draft class. None are elite, but all are fine players. CB Tom Sanders has the physical tools, as does LB Devery Rattay. TE Jamaul Brinson would need to make some major progress to have much impact in the short term. CB Adrian Manuel has a chance down the road, but he has too many holes to plug to be an immediate contributor.
Bangor C- The Nor'easters' main accomplishment was to add another potential starting corner in the form of Steve Mccray. QB R. Archey looks to play a similar role, eventually taking over from current starter Ryan Robinson. TE Kenny Imahoff brings a high standard of athleticism though not of scholarship. HB Mobolaji Washington lacks athleticism but has the speed to contribute. Safety Sean Carter is one of the most athletic safeties in the draft, though certainly not among the brightest. The team also added bodies, though not quality, on the defensive front.
Carolina C- Carolina added a trio of solid linebacking prospects. None of these guys is perfect or a likely opening day starter, but they all show promise for the future, particularly Andy Mason. HBs Joe Ferraiuolo and Jeff Roberts are fast and quick, but neither is a complete back. The Pirates also added three slowish WRs, of which Neal Dotsy is the best.
Hong Kong INC No picks for the Cavaliers this draft.
Indianapolis INC Only one pick for the Speed, and it's not going to make or break Indy. This is a team set to dominate next year's draft.