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By Staff Writer — Imperial Football League Network
1.1 — WR Buddy Lane, Florida
Grade: A+
A true franchise cornerstone. Elite speed, polished routes, immediate impact on offense and special teams. Exactly the kind of blue-chip playmaker the rebuild needed.
1.23 — TE Javier Mathis, Louisville
Grade: A
A complete tight end with receiving talent and blocking strength. The trade-up was justified to land a multi-role, every-down contributor.
1.28 — RB Eric Diaz, Hampton
Grade: A-
A dynamic space player with burst, elusiveness, and receiving value. Complements the backfield perfectly, even if he’s not a bruiser inside.
2.17 — FS Daniel Grui, East Carolina
Grade: B+
Instinctive, steady, and versatile. Not flashy, but a strong schematic fit with real developmental upside on the back end.
4.17 — LB Eduardo Clark, Rutgers
Grade: B
An athletic weakside linebacker tailor-made for the Ogres’ 4–3 Under. Immediate special teams value with starting potential down the line.
5.1 — FB/TE Lionel Buckley, Purdue
Grade: B
A versatile H-back/TE project who brings blocking toughness and special teams reliability. Good value with room to develop.
5.16 — TE Darius Blair, Michigan
Grade: B+
A seam-capable tight end who pairs perfectly with Mathis. Adds flexibility to 12 personnel and brings dependable blocking and third-down value.
6.1 — WR Rob Starr, Georgia Southern
Grade: B
Steady, polished depth receiver with special teams usefulness. Strong pick for a developing WR room.
7.1 — LB Mercury Fahey, Iowa State
Grade: B-
A tough, high-motor linebacker with enough athleticism to grow and immediate special teams potential. Classic late-round grinder with a legitimate chance to stick.
Overall Draft Grade: A-
The Ogres executed a clear, cohesive vision: added speed, versatility, and toughness across the roster while building a young offensive core around Buddy Lane, Javier Mathis, and Eric Diaz. Day 3 added functional depth, upside athletes, and special teams contributors.
A strong, identity-shaping draft for a rebuilding franchise.
1.1 — WR Buddy Lane, Florida
Grade: A+
A true franchise cornerstone. Elite speed, polished routes, immediate impact on offense and special teams. Exactly the kind of blue-chip playmaker the rebuild needed.
1.23 — TE Javier Mathis, Louisville
Grade: A
A complete tight end with receiving talent and blocking strength. The trade-up was justified to land a multi-role, every-down contributor.
1.28 — RB Eric Diaz, Hampton
Grade: A-
A dynamic space player with burst, elusiveness, and receiving value. Complements the backfield perfectly, even if he’s not a bruiser inside.
2.17 — FS Daniel Grui, East Carolina
Grade: B+
Instinctive, steady, and versatile. Not flashy, but a strong schematic fit with real developmental upside on the back end.
4.17 — LB Eduardo Clark, Rutgers
Grade: B
An athletic weakside linebacker tailor-made for the Ogres’ 4–3 Under. Immediate special teams value with starting potential down the line.
5.1 — FB/TE Lionel Buckley, Purdue
Grade: B
A versatile H-back/TE project who brings blocking toughness and special teams reliability. Good value with room to develop.
5.16 — TE Darius Blair, Michigan
Grade: B+
A seam-capable tight end who pairs perfectly with Mathis. Adds flexibility to 12 personnel and brings dependable blocking and third-down value.
6.1 — WR Rob Starr, Georgia Southern
Grade: B
Steady, polished depth receiver with special teams usefulness. Strong pick for a developing WR room.
7.1 — LB Mercury Fahey, Iowa State
Grade: B-
A tough, high-motor linebacker with enough athleticism to grow and immediate special teams potential. Classic late-round grinder with a legitimate chance to stick.
Overall Draft Grade: A-
The Ogres executed a clear, cohesive vision: added speed, versatility, and toughness across the roster while building a young offensive core around Buddy Lane, Javier Mathis, and Eric Diaz. Day 3 added functional depth, upside athletes, and special teams contributors.
A strong, identity-shaping draft for a rebuilding franchise.