Okay, so I’ve been getting really into the NFL lately, and with the draft coming up, I wanted to try my hand at being a General Manager. I found this thing called a “mock draft simulator” and figured, why not? Let’s see if I can build a championship team.
First, I needed to find a simulator. I just googled “NFL mock draft simulator” and a bunch of options popped up. I picked one that looked pretty straightforward – no fancy graphics or anything, just the basics. I am not picky about interfaces as long as I can use it to simulate.
Once I got the simulator going, I had to choose which team I wanted to control. I’m a huge Patriots fan (yeah, yeah, I know, boo!), so obviously, I went with them. Then, the simulator started, and it was my turn to pick!
Now, I’m no expert, but I’ve been reading up on some of the top prospects. I knew the Patriots needed a quarterback, so my first pick was pretty easy. There was this highly-rated QB still available, and I snatched him up right away. I felt like a genius, honestly.
- First Round: Got my star quarterback!
- Second Round: Needed to protect my new QB, so I grabbed a big, strong offensive lineman.
- Third Round: Wide receiver, gotta give my quarterback someone to throw to, right?
I kept going like this, round after round, trying to fill all the team’s needs. It was actually kind of addictive! Sometimes, there’d be a player I really wanted, but another “team” would snag him before I got the chance. It felt surprisingly realistic, even though it was just a simulation.
After seven rounds, I had my team. Honestly, I was pretty proud of my drafting skills. I felt like I’d addressed all the Patriots’ weaknesses and built a solid roster. Of course, it’s all just pretend, but it was a fun way to get more involved in the draft process and learn about the different players.
Final Thoughts
I’d definitely recommend trying out a mock draft simulator if you’re into the NFL. It is not that hard. It’s a fun way to learn and kill time. Who knows, maybe I’ll even try another one with a different team next time, just to see what happens!