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2017 PFL DRAFT (SEASON 2)

Round(Pick)          Player                   College
1(3)         WR Hakim Dockett                  Illinois
2(27)         DE Matt Oldham                Wisconsin
2(39)      OL Devin Patterson              Ohio State
3(50)        LB JonMike Spoto                       SMU
3(60)         HB Mike Hartley                S.C. State
4(73)     LB Jonathan Cummings   Jackson State
4(84)         CB Deuce Woods                    Howard
5(108)        S Darnay Taylor                  Tuskegee
6(132)         QB Levi Nichols                         UCF
7(156)       CB Andre London                       Iowa

The Hammerheads made a splash in the 2017 draft, regardless of the fact that the team dealt their first round draft pick in a deal that brought QB Donovan McNabb and WR Steve Smith to Ocean City. The Hammerheads maneuvered by dealing WR Isaac Bruce and young QB Philip Rivers to the Texas Slammers, netting Ocean City an extra first and second round draft pick. The first rounder turned into the much coveted 3rd overall selection in the PFL Draft. The third overall selection of the PFL Draft was 6'3" athletic WR Hakim Dockett - head coach/GM Josh

Biddle's most coveted player in the draft. Biddle, usually known for a defensive priority in the first round, explained his rationale behind the Dockett selection on conference call to the Hammerheads' radio show:"Dockett showed me so much during workouts that we would have been a fool to pass on him. Some may believe he was a reach since I don't know how high he was on other teams' draft boards, but this guy is the true definition of an impact player and a playmaker; therefore, he was #1 on our draft board. Every workout we saw something new and spectacular, whether it being his ability to go deep on the outside, his crisp route-running, or his ability to make tough catches in double or even triple coverage. He's amazing and we're extremely excited to get him onto the field this season". Dockett is expected to propell to the team's #1 receiver for opening day - quite an achievement given the depth and assortment of receivers on the Hammerheads' roster. Although each receiver has his own strengths and weaknesses, Dockett is a unique combination of all the strengths into one complete player.
     The Hammerheads had two second round draft picks and they used them to strengthen the trenches. The 27th overall selection was used on DE Matt Oldham. Oldham is a solid all-around defensive end who can stop the run and rush the passer. He has above average speed and above average strength for his position and Biddle felt he was a great value pick who can help bolster the Hammerheads' defensive line rotation. The 39th overall selection was used on OT Devin Patterson - a lineman primarily known for his pass blocking. Although tackle is his primary position, Biddle feels Patterson is versatile enough to play anywhere on the offensive line. LG and RT were the main weak spots for Ocean City, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Patterson lock up one of those two spots as starter - or at least, rotate.
     The Hammerheads owned two third rounders - 50th and 60th overall. The 50th overall selection was used on LB JonMike Spoto out of SMU. Spoto is a speedy LB who will compete to strip LB Takeo Spikes of his OLB position. Spoto brings new life, new energy, and more raw speed to the position - and should have an impact in some form for the Hammerheads' defense. The 60th overall selection was a surprise to Hammerheads' fans as they took HB Mike Hartley - much-younger brother of former PFL star and rushing champion HB Jim Hartley. Hartley is expected to compete for the backup runningback position behind HB Rudi Johnson - battling incumbant backup HB LaMont Jordan.
     Two fourth round picks yielded more defensive reinforcements - LB Jonathan Cummings and CB Deuce Woods. Cummings is another speedy LB who has height for coverage purposes - he has promise to be an above average linebacker and pass rusher - and he will compete with LB Spikes and fellow rookie LB Spoto for the ROLB spot. Woods is a fast CB who has height and could figure into the Hammerheads' defensive plans as dimeback and will surely have work on special teams.
     With the fifth round pick, Ocean City selected 6'4" S Darnay Taylor - a speed demon safety with the ability to cover a great amount of the field. He is slated to be the Hammerheads' 5th defensive back in quarter schemes. The Hammerheads believe Taylor was a steal both in terms of value and talent.
     In the 6th round, Ocean City selected QB Levi Nichols out of UCF. Nichols will be the #3 QB behind sophmore QB Earl Alford. Nichols is an above average prospect; however, it will be difficult for him to find playing time behind two superior talents.
     The 7th round selection for Ocean City was CB Andre London - a speedy prospect who lacks height. London looks to be the new Hammerheads' special teams standout and provides depth at the position.

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