2075 Las Vegas Rounders Draft Review
1-11
Josue Shirley CB Miami
6'2" 208 lbs
Heading into the 2075 draft, the direction of the Rounders' 2075 draft campaign was still a mystery. Despite many of the top RB prospects sighted in Las Vegas, there was plenty of talk about the holes in the secondary and in the wide receiver room. When the Rounders came on the clock, CB Josue Shirley's name was called almost immediately. Shirley's size and skills will translate immediately to a safety spot in the CFL. He has the potential to be a standout at the next level following his illustrious career at the University of Miami, where he was a 2-time All-ACC First Team defensive back.
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2-11
Kent Frazer RB Virginia
5'11" 217 lbs
Even after Vegas' first pick, there were rumors of TurfToe trying to work his way back into the first round to grab a running back. Our sources indicate a trade with Tucson was called off after RB Kristopher Clinton was selected at 1.16 by Atlantic City. As more of the top runners came off the board, Vegas seemed happy to find Virginia's Kent Frazer sitting there at 2.11. Frazer's patience for blocks to develop between the tackles and his ability to get outside and find his second gear make for an intriguing prospect. Some question the size of his tank and whether the increased game schedule will be a limiting factor at the next level. After Noah Finley and the Rounders both neglected to pursue a contract extension during 2074, it looks as though Finley is not retiring and has come back for one final year in the Rounders backfield. He will be mentoring a young RB room and could potentially increase his team-leading attempts and yardage numbers before calling it quits in the CFL.
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4-11
Ronald Agranoff RB Tulane
6'0" 224 lbs
Just as the Rounders were expected to address the defense at 4.11 with a reported favorite, LB Nickolas Kempa, the Rounders surprised everyone and took another RB, Tulane's Ronald Agranoff. Agranoff brings more size and more CFL-readiness to the Vegas backfield. Agranoff applies a slightly more slippery approach than Frazer and can also find the next gear once in the open. It will be interesting to see how these pieces fit together in the Rounders' backfield.
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5-05
Lenny Grutz TE Pittsburgh
6'4" 256 lbs
After signing 2 free agent TE's leading up to the draft, many weren't expecting Vegas to draft one as well. Pittsburgh's Lenny Grutz brings some athleticism to the group with his speed, agility, and football skills, all of which were on display at the combine. The athleticism jumps off the tape as well, with a highlight reel as popular as the top skill position players. Grutz was not brought to Vegas to block, and new OC Korey Howe is known to make full use of as many TE's as he can convince the GM to sign. Pundits expect Grutz to make frequent appearances on SportsCenter in his rookie season.
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5-11
Freddie Urquoila RB UCLA
5'10" 200 lbs
Many had QB Dwayne Irey pegged to go to Vegas at 5.11, but Vegas missed their chance at 5.05 with Philly snagging their coveted kick holder at 5.06. Freddie is an interesting prospect coming out of UCLA, where he led his conference in receptions and receiving yards among RBs. Projected to be a 3rd down or change-of-pace back, Urquoila had a rough go of it at the combine. Some argue his 4.82 40 time is accurate, while others dodge the question and claim he plays faster than his times show. In either case, the 22 year old still needs to fill out and get faster if he plans to survive in the CFL. UCLA coaches rave about this kid's coachability despite struggling with standardized testing. Some men are just built for the game and it's Freddie's time to find out if he's one of them.
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6-10
Frank Beardsley G Georgia Tech
6'4" 315 lbs
OC Korey Howe brings the Air Coryell to Las Vegas for the first time in franchise history, and because of that, there has been a strategic shift in offensive line building in Sin City. Some of the moves before the draft illustrated this, and the Beardsley selection solidifies this approach by bringing a talented pass blocker in to take over swing Guard duties. Beardsley may never start in this league due to his lack of endurance, but he'll surely make a roster and be an invaluable piece to any CFL offensive line.
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6-11
Joel Farmer WR New Mexico
6'0" 192 lbs
Sometimes you just have to roll the dice. CB Perry Bjorlin was slated to be the Vegas dice roll in the 5th round, but he never made it, so backup dice roll candidate Joel Farmer was taken here. Farmer's 4.39 speed and maxed out Big Play Receiving bar just need one other bar to fit the mold, and it looks like Courage stepped up to the plate.
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6-19
Norm Beaver CB Arkansas
5'7" 184 lbs
Norm Beaver is used to being counted out due to his size. He claims to have been overlooked at every level he has played, including at Arkansas, where this walk-on earned a scholarship and a gig as a 3-year starter. Despite his 5'7", 184 lb frame, Beaver has elite man coverage skills along with a nose for the run game. He may not be knocking people out, but he makes open-field tackles a habit. He's slated to compete for the nickel spot on Day 1 in Vegas.
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