SFLm Season 11 Expansion Draft Recap: Welcome to the Chaos
ARTICLE BY ELI DEIOMES [S'cylle Aldmiir] | SFLm Media Director
With the Boston Rebels officially folding and three fresh faces joining the league in the form of the San Diego Aces, Anchorage Wolves, and Birmingham Hellhounds, the SFLm underwent one of the most transformative events in its history: a full-blown expansion draft. Designed to reset the playing field and infuse new energy into the developmental league, the redraft was anything but ordinary.
Chaos reigned as teams juggled limited protections—up to three players, with staff members required to protect themselves if active. The result? Rookies, veterans, and team stalwarts alike were tossed into a massive player pool. What followed was a whirlwind of strategy, emotion, and more than a few surprise picks.
Round-by-Round Highlights
Round 1 - Shockwaves from the Start
Philadelphia Cougars kicked things off with WR Victor Rojas, setting an offensive tone early.
San Diego Aces made a smart defensive grab with CB Andre Brown.
Anchorage Wolves doubled down with Kevin Parker (WR), showing no hesitation in shaping an aggressive identity.
Rounds 2–4 - Building the Core
The influx of rookies became clear as players like Dakota West (QB, Rookie) and Joey Hightower (WR, Rookie) entered the fold.
Returning talents like Jordan Goodman (QB) and Jessy Fretz (HB) balanced the room with experience.
Rounds 5–8 - Value and Vision
Teams filled out depth with promising rookies like Zackary Babineau (OLB) and Paul Sachs (TE).
With 47 players available, defending champions San Jose Flight forfeited their final selection; time will tell if this is a decision they end up regretting later in the season!
Full Team Rosters & Insights
Players marked with "UA" were previously unassigned/rookie players
Philadelphia Cougars
WR Victor Rojas
HB Jessy Fretz
QB Mike Scmyzniak (Protected)
WR Laddam McBrownsky (Protected)
CB Drew Drizzy
DE Carlos Carter
OLB JC Wallace Jr
HB Smithers Witherson IV (UA)
Eli's Notes: Solid veteran core paired with youthful upside. Offense should click quickly
New York Gargoyles
CB Hudson Kruse
DT Mae West
HB Dominic Kane (Protected)
WR Ivan Lizzardi (Protected)
ILB Mike Alberts
OT Morgan Tauriel (UA)
TE Paul Sachs (UA)
QB Brady Hendrix (UA)
Eli's Notes: A powerful front seven and developmental QB depth make this a team to watch.
Birmingham Hellhounds
FS Scotty Kilganon (UA)
HB Lenore West (UA)
WR Hasbeen Keys (UA)
QB Jordan Goodman (Protected)
TE Django West (UA)
DE Fred Hines
OT Daemon Alucard (UA)
WR Davy Jones (UA)
Eli's Notes: Explosive potential, especially on offense. Boom-or-bust vibes are strong.
Anchorage Wolves
WR Kevin Parker
WR Joey Hightower (UA)
ILB Bobby Green
FS Spider Webb (Protected)
OLB Zackary Babineau (UA)
TE Sanj Singh
HB Aunt Tim
QB Michal Pajak (UA)
Eli's Notes: Possibly the league’s top WR corps. Defense has growing bite.
San Jose Flight
DE Dave Wolf (Rookie)
QB Brady White (Protected)
WR Jamar Shelton (Protected)
HB Rashaun Williams (Protected)
WR Aiden Teixeira (UA)
SS Cletus Youngblood
ILB Isaac Faison (UA)
Eli's Notes: Kept its foundation intact, but major depth losses could test early stamina.
San Diego Aces
CB Andre Brown
QB Dakota West (Protected)
SS Dondes Talacarne (Protected)
TE Goose Busters (Protected)
K Josh Gindt (UA)
WR Angel Maldonado (UA)
HB Caelum Rex (UA)
WR Terry Money (UA)
Eli's Notes: Smart, even-handed roster construction. Built to grow quickly.
Draft Superlatives
Best Rookie Haul: Anchorage Wolves
Most Strategic Draft: San Diego Aces
Most Electrifying Potential: Birmingham Hellhounds
Looking Ahead
With rosters finalized and rookies stepping into their new homes, the path forward for Season 11 is anything but predictable. Every team enters the race with a mix of confidence, unknowns, and something to prove. From seasoned veterans holding the line to brand-new rookies ready to make their names known, this class may just redefine the future of the SFLm.
Stay tuned for interviews, preseason previews, and the stories that will define the season ahead.
The draft may be over, but the real journey? It's just beginning. - ED