The College Draft
Each offseason brings a fresh crop of college prospects into the league through the college draft — your cheapest route to new, young talent.
How the draft works
Section titled “How the draft works”- Two rounds, ten picks each — one selection per club, per round.
- Worst record picks first. The draft order runs in reverse of the standings, so the clubs that struggled most get first crack at the best prospects. Finish near the bottom and the draft is your consolation.
When you’re on the clock you can make your pick or pass. Each prospect comes with a college background and an overall rating to guide you.
Judging prospects
Section titled “Judging prospects”Draft prospects carry an overall rating like any other player, but they’re young and unproven — the number is a projection, not a certainty. Some picks will exceed it; some won’t pan out. That’s the gamble of the draft.
Weigh a prospect’s age and upside alongside his rating — a raw teenager may be years from his ceiling but worth the wait.
Signing your picks
Section titled “Signing your picks”Drafting a player isn’t the end of it — you then sign him to bring him onto your books. Signed draft picks join on four-year contracts, so a good pick is a long-term asset locked in at a young player’s wage.
Prospects you sign but aren’t ready to play can wait in your youth team until they’ve grown into the senior squad.