Presented By Brent’s Plumbing
The Eastern Touch Football League offseason officially shifted into overdrive following one of the deepest and most intriguing drafts in recent memory. Franchise quarterbacks came in with vastly different philosophies — some prioritized speed, others defensive versatility, while a few simply trusted their instincts and hunted value.
Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to hand out the grades.
Some teams built juggernauts. Others drafted upside. And a few may have quietly positioned themselves to shock the league.
Team Heaney | A+
Andrew Heaney stepped back into the draft room like he never left.
No rust. No hesitation. Just another masterclass in roster construction.
Team Heaney may have assembled the most complete roster in the entire ETFL, balancing elite top-end talent with absurd value throughout the middle and late rounds. It starts with Bohdan Gluch, Nathan Lewis, and Joe MacDonald — three franchise-calibre players who can dominate on both offence and defence.
That alone would have been enough to make noise.
But Heaney kept cooking.
Landing Nathan Fischer in the sixth round could end up being the steal of the entire draft. Fischer has previously led the league in scoring and remains one of the most impactful two-way players in ETFL football. Then somehow, in the 11th round, Heaney grabbed Paul Vanleyden — arguably one of the league’s premier centers and a player quarterbacks dream about having underneath.
This roster is deep, experienced, explosive, and balanced.
The rest of the league should be concerned.
Team Clarke | A+
For someone new to the ETFL, Clarke drafted like a seasoned veteran.
There was no panic, no reaching, and no wasted selections. Every round felt calculated.
Josh Devine headlines the squad and enters the season as one of the most feared players in the entire draft pool. The chemistry between Devine and the rookie quarterback already exists through their Ruff Ryderz connection, and that familiarity could make Team Clarke dangerous immediately.
But this wasn’t just a one-player draft.
Adrian McIntosh, Luca Cairns Celebre, Matthew Singh, Thomas Lawrence, and Connor Tamblyn give this roster athleticism, versatility, and two-way toughness across the board. On defence, Clarke quietly stole Sheldon Maxham and Khalil Fenton in the seventh and eighth rounds — two legitimate defensive stars who could transform the identity of this team.
This group has swagger, balance, and serious upside.
Don’t be surprised if Team Clarke becomes a contender much sooner than expected.
Team Pacas | A
Rob Pacas entered the draft with a vision.
And that vision was speed.
Team Pacas may very well be the fastest roster in the league from top to bottom, starting with the selection of Anthony Barrett first overall. Barrett — known league-wide as “Baadmon” — is one of the most electrifying players ETFL football has ever seen. Very few players in league history can turn a routine five-yard hook into an 80-yard touchdown the way he can.
Defences will have nightmares trying to contain him.
And while opponents focus on Barrett, players like Chris Fealy, Ryan Dale, and Alex Leonidakis are going to feast in space. Grae Hayes adds another elite two-way talent capable of impacting the game anywhere Pacas needs him.
Defensively, Team Pacas may not overwhelm teams physically, but they project as the definition of “bend but don’t break.” They’ll force opponents to earn every yard while their offence pressures teams into shootouts.
If this team gets rolling in transition, good luck catching them.
Team Glavic | A
At this point, Marko Glavic’s drafting ability is becoming nearly as dangerous as his play on the field.
This roster is beautifully constructed.
Glavic blended explosive vertical threats, reliable possession receivers, and elite defensive specialists into one of the most balanced teams in the ETFL. Khari Francis and Khosya Henderson bring game-breaking speed capable of blowing the top off any defence.
Meanwhile, Dylan Hutcheson and Yasser Zaheed should thrive in the intermediate passing game, giving Glavic reliable chain-movers who understand spacing and timing.
Then there’s the reliability factor.
Myles Daly and Trae Wright are exactly the kind of sure-handed targets quarterbacks love — dependable receivers who consistently make the catch that matters. Heinz Stork was another brilliant value selection, giving Team Glavic a steady center and underneath security blanket.
Defensively, this team could be nasty.
Frank Wilson, Eric Perez-Salas — widely regarded as the GOAT of rushers — and Daniel Gagne give Glavic a defensive core capable of disrupting any offence in the league.
This team feels built for playoff football.
Team Scoop | A-
Nobody drafts more specifically to their quarterback identity than Scoop.
And once again, he stayed true to exactly who he is.
One of the few quarterbacks in the league who fully utilizes the center position, Scoop made a perfect selection in Adrian Pardinas. Pardinas’ athleticism, hands, and ability to exploit underneath coverage should become a nightmare for opposing defences forced to focus on Scoop’s elite outside weapons.
And those weapons are terrifying.
Matthew Vieira, Chris Miller, and Brent Shepherd are among the most talented two-way players in the ETFL. They can route defenders up on offence and completely erase opponents on defence.
Then came the steal.
Domenic Gnurlantino somehow slid to the sixth round despite possessing explosive playmaking ability that could dramatically outperform his draft slot. If he develops quickly within Scoop’s system, this pick may age incredibly well.
James Green and William Jeyaveeran add further toughness and depth to a roster that already feels dangerous.
This team knows exactly who they are.
And that clarity matters.
Team Toi | B+
There’s a lot to like about Team Toi.
Jordan Campbell emerged last season as one of the league’s elite offensive weapons, and stepping into the WR1 role this year could elevate him even further. Jason Segree remains one of the most dependable two-way players in the ETFL, while Presh Singarajah brings elite lockdown ability at corner.
But this draft comes with questions.
Aaron Karamath has historically been an elite-level talent capable of changing games on both sides of the ball. However, injuries have slowed him in recent seasons. If healthy, grabbing him in the third round could become one of the steals of the draft.
But health remains the key variable.
Team Toi also took several swings on newcomers to the league. That creates mystery — and volatility. New players can completely transform a roster, or they can struggle to adapt to the speed and complexity of ETFL football.
This team’s ceiling is very high.
But their range of outcomes may be wider than anyone else’s.
Team Paras | B+
Jeffrey Paras literally phoned this draft in.
Despite drafting remotely and working at a disadvantage throughout the process, he still managed to put together a roster with legitimate firepower.
Kearaun Francis remains one of the premier two-way superstars in the league — an elite receiver and dominant defender capable of taking over games. Quentin Chevalier has proven himself as one of the ETFL’s best scoring threats over recent seasons, while Alex Fedosen gives Paras one of the league’s most reliable centers underneath.
And then there’s Mike Sperling.
He may not have the same speed he once did, but he remains a human JUGS machine. If the football touches his hands, it’s getting caught.
Defensively, Jamall Brown, David Smith, and Kamar Anglin should make this group difficult to attack consistently.
Still, several question marks remain.
Daeshaun Jupiter-Deane possesses elite talent, but rumour has it that availability may be a concern. Jacob “Twitch” Jenikovszky enters the league with tremendous pedigree as a U18 Team Canada standout, but translating youth dominance into the men’s league is never automatic.
Paras also selected four relatively unknown players, and two have already dropped from the roster.
This team has talent.
But compared to some of the league’s top contenders, there’s a little more uncertainty attached to it.
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