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We picked a winner, broke down some thoughts, engaged in arguments, and have come to the conclusion these arguments will never end. Good.

Cleveland Browns—GOLD

1.) Carlos Arredondo WR, Schurr (5)

2.) Terris Jones RB, California (22)

3.) Tre Evans LB, San Dimas (39)

4.) Mitchell Crockom WR, Alhamrba (56)

5.) Isaac Valdez QB, San Gabriel (73)

6.) Mark Avila DT, Schurr (90)

Notes: Best overall draft period.

Best Value Pick: Terris Jones

Reach: Tre Evans, perhaps.

Seattle Seahawks—SILVER

1.) Aaron Cantu QB, Schurr (4)

2.) Kendrec McDade RB, Azusa (21)

3.) Justin Winrow DE, San Dimas (38)

4.) Edson Gomez WR, Keppel (55)

5.) Chris Salgado DL, Alhambra (72)

6.) Abraham Ochoa WR, Azusa (89)

Notes: Near perfect draft, save for homer pick.

Best Value Pick: Justin Winrow

Reach: Edson Gomez, could have been signed as free agent.

New Orleans Saints—BRONZE

1.) Keith Smith LB, Charter Oak (17)

2.) Mike Williams OT, Burbank (34)

3.) Nick Escoe RB, Pasadena (51)

4.) Mike Chavez S, Arroyo (68)

5.) Manny Salcedo QB, Baldwin Park (85)

6.) Jesse Ili FB, West Covina, (102)

Notes: Excellent draft for world champions

Best Value Pick: Manny Salcedo

Reach: Nick Escoe, perhaps.

Dallas Cowboys—4th Place

1.) Albert Perez OT, Schurr (13)

2.) Elijah Henley CB, Diamond Ranch (30)

3.) Charlie Hosea LB, Burroughs (47)

4.) Max Ruckle RB, Temple City (64)

5.) Kyle Cota QB, Crescenta Valley (81)

6.) Jackson Diamond CB, Burbank (98)

Notes: Cannot understand why people didn’t like this draft.

Best Value Pick: Elijah Henley

Reach: None

Detroit Lions—5th Place

1.) Christian Morgan LB, San Dimas (2)

2.) Javier Lozano OT, Arroyo (19)

3.) Leon Youngblood LB, Charter Oak (36)

4.) Andrew Jackson WR, Santa Fe (53)

5.) Brandon Taylor CB, Diamond Ranch (70)

6.) Dakota Behr TE, South Hills (87)

Notes: Good draft but needs interior defender.

Best Value Pick: Brandon Taylor

Reach: Christian Morgan, debate surrounds system played in.

Arizona Cardinals—6th Place

1.) Kevin Bocanegra OT, Charter Oak (12)

2.) Kohl Adams-Hurd WR, Burroughs (29)

3.) Adam Colman QB, Burbank (46)

4.) Jeff Vargas G, South Hills (63)

5.) Mark Covarrubias CB, San Gabriel (80)

6.) Nick Castillo RB, Schurr (97)

Notes: A really good draft that suffers because no one was picked to replace the departing Karlos Dansby.

Best Value Pick: Adam Colman, front line insurance for Matt Leinart.

Reach: None.

Cincinnati Bengals—7th Place

1.) Taylor Beyer OT, California (10)

2.) Sam Bethany WR, Burbank (27)

3.) Rocky Moore QB, La Canada (44)

4.) Garrett Fulbright RB, Whittier Christian (61)

5.) Jeff Stamps K, Diamond Ranch (78)

6.) Casey Horine WR, Bonita (95)

Notes: A good draft, couple questions

Best Value Pick: Rocky Moore

Reach: Jeff Stamps, could have been signed as a free agent.

Green Bay Packers—8th Place

1.) Adam Muema RB, Charter Oak (11)

2.) Stevie Yortsos S, San Marino (28)

3.) Daniel Reyes OT, Charter Oak (45)

4.) Miles Bevel CB, South Hills (62)

5.) Rudy Robles LB, Whittier Christian (79)

6.) Steven Rivera QB, Arroyo (96)

Notes: An underrated draft.

Best Value Pick: Miles Bevel

Reach: Steve Rivera (See Taylor Lagace & Dennis Rufus)

St. Louis Rams—9th Place

1.) Jeff Worthy DT, Whittier Christian (1)

2.) Kevin Running QB, Valley Christian (18)

3.) Ulises Ochoa RB, Burbank (35)

4.) Greg Parham CB, Rosemead (52)

5.) Chris Rodriguez WR, Arroyo (69)

6.) Maurice Dupleasis LB, West Covina (86)

Notes: Solid draft, but missed needs on offensive line.

Best Value Pick: Chris Rodriguez

Reach: Parham in fourth round.

San Francisco 49ers—10th Place

1.) Dujawn Jones CB, Monrovia (7)

2.) Matt O’Malley G, Temple City (24)

3.) Matt Phillip OT, Arroyo (41)

4.) Paul Flores QB, Gladstone (58)

5.) Grant Haggard DL, Monrovia (75)

6.) Taj Teague RB, Pomona (92)

Notes: Filled its holes.

Best Value Pick: Taj Teague

Reach: Paul Flores

Washington Redskins—11th Place

1.) Jacob Shirley QB, South Hills (3)

2.) Geoffrey Vaughns RB, South Hills (20)

3.) Garrett Clapper DT, Charter Oak (37)

4.) Javier Sanchez OT, Rosemead (54)

5.) Wardell Crutchfield III, Baldwin Park (71)

6.) Amari Staten RB, Diamond Ranch (88)

Notes: More questions than answers here.

Best Value Pick: Amari Staten

Reach: Jacob Shirley, only started a handful of games.

Minnesota Vikings—12th Place

1.) Gus Viramontes QB, Diamond Ranch (16)

2.) Kevin Attanasio CB, California (33)

3.) Ellis McCarthy DT, Monrovia (50)

4.) Todd Davis LB, Paraclete (67)

5.) Lavonte Barrett TE, Paraclete (84)

6.) Nick Bueno QB, Monrovia (101)

Notes: This draft could be a homerun or a bloop single to right.

Best Value Pick: Lavonte Barrett

Reach: Ellis McCarthy (See Taylor Lagace, Dennis Rufus, & Steven Rivera)

San Diego Chargers—13th Place

1.) Dalton Williams RB, Burroughs (14)

2.) Daniel Harriman DT, Bonita (31)

3.) Dillow Howes S, Charter Oak (48)

4.) Leonard Rhodes FB, Walnut (65)

5.) Josh Wiley LB, South Hills (82)

6.) Ryan Longoria WR, Los Altos (99)

Notes: Not a bad draft, but not great either.

Best Value Pick: Leonard Rhodes

Reach: Dalton Williams, could have been taken in a later round. Terris Jones was still on the board.

Tennessee Titans—14th Place

1.) Justin Sutton DT, Temple City (8)

2.) A.J. Powell S, Charter Oak (25)

3.) Christian Lazaro WR, Baldwin Park (42)

4.) Jesus Vargas FB, La Puente (59)

5.) Justin Smith QB, Temple City (76)

6.) Cody Sykes WR, Bonita (93)

Notes: You get a free bowl of soup with a draft like this.

Best Value Pick: A.J. Powell

Reach: Cody Sykes

New York Jets—15th Place

1.) Jarron Williams S, Muir (15)

2.) Arthur Brown RB, San Gabriel (32)

3.) David Schuil LB, Arcadia (49)

4.) David Spratt WR, Temple City (66)

5.) Ify Umodu WR, South Hills (83)

6.) Phillip He LT, Arcadia (100)

Notes: Dan Brown needs to break the code to unlock these mystery picks.

Best Value Pick: David Spratt

Reach: Arthur Brown

Atlanta Falcons—16th Place

1.) Josh Lowden LB, Monrovia (9)

2.) Dennis Rufus WR, Charter Oak (26)

3.) Ryan Kohler RB, San Dimas (43)

4.) Jordan Canada, South Hills (60)

5.) Rayes Barrera LB, South Hills (77)

6.) Evan Highly P, Bonita (94)

Notes: Falcs in need of a federal bailout

Best Value Pick: Evan Highly, if he you let him do something more than just punt.

Reach: Dennis Rufus (See Taylor Lagace)

Denver Broncos—17th Place

1.) Taylor Lagace WR, Arcadia (6)

2.) Brandon Golden CB, Charter Oak (23)

3.) Adrian Hernandez OT, South El Monte (40)

4.) Joshua Spence DT, Mt. View (57)

5.) Derrick Johnson LB, Monrovia (74)

6.) Ricky Johnson RB, West Covina (91)

Notes: People lose their jobs for drafts like this.

Best Value Pick: Brandon Golden

Reach: Taylor Lagace, talented but just too young.