Nine of our twelve teams were at least intermittently present during the online draft on Thursday night. Here is an analysis of the results (in draft order):
1. Spiked Vipers: After having the last pick in the draft in 2025, SpiVi got to go first this time around. They not only won the Best Draft award but have put together quite a formidable team. Gibbs and Pickens and Lamar Jackson? Look out. Grade: A- (Yahoo! Grade: B+)
2. Renegades: Thanks to the thunderstorms that rolled through on draft night, autodraft took over for Coach Val this year and put together a decent squad. She probably wouldn't have picked 3 WRs in a row (or a backup TE), but it turned out ok. Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: B-)
3. Baltimorons: Yahoo! didn't give out any A draft grades this year, but it did give the 'Morons an F. I don't think it's that bad, especially with a decent set of RBs and the best TE in the game. And if Mahomes returns to form things could be even better. Grade: C (Yahoo! Grade: F)
4. the HAW: The CAPS got no love from Yahoo! either, with a draft day projected record of 2-12. They will win more than a couple games, even if they did pick a D and K slightly early. They're solid. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: D-)
5. Yuengling Brewers: This team is also better than the grade they were given. A talented core is rounded out by the earliest pick of a Kicker in recent memory. They just need to hope their starters can stay healthy. Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: D+)
6. Stiletto Stompers: Yikes. There is no award for worst draft, but the Stompers are at the bottom of Yahoo!'s list. I'd like to say it isn't that bad, but it's not good either. Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: F)
7. Misfits, Inc: It's been reported that a new CEO has taken over the Corporation, and the first draft under fresh leadership turned out ok. They're strong at WR but have to root for Dak for the second year in a row. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: C)
8. Predacons: Our 2x defending champ once again waited too long to take a QB. Four RBs in the first six picks give them a quality backfield but left holes elsewhere. Grade: B (Yahoo! Grade: B+)
9. Dumbbums: The 'Bums are right down the middle this year. Some good, some bad, some we'll have to wait and see. But surely better than Yahoo! thinks. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: D+)
10. Lightning: Taking a TE two rounds in a row was a bit odd, but this team has a lot of star power. They'll be able to keep up with anyone if they can stay away from injuries. Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: C-)
11. Phys. Ed. Phenoms: An autopicked team should probably not get an almost failing grade from the platform that autopicked for it. There are a lot of Ravens here but that could be good? Grade: C (Yahoo! Grade: D-)
12. Marauders: Coach Hoss went RB/WR for the first three times around the turn, giving them some good skill players but a tough decision at QB every week. But, the Rams D, too! Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: D-)
The Comm-nosticator makes his first predictions soon. Stay tuned.
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