2004 Draft File

[nilodor]

Go here for the file:
http://www.geocities.com/engg317/fof.html

With the combine coming up I thought this would be a good time to release my 2004 draft file for FOF 2K4. The file is upto the whole Clarett decision.
There may be some JR. who did not declare for the draft in the file, if you find one let me know and I will remove them. Also this is the first version and I expect to release another one as the draft approaches.
The file includes the following players:

Edit: To save space removed this list of players because its not current

[sooner333]

Josh Fields, without doing any research, I believe is still at Oklahoma State (this is just because I think he was a freshman in 2001 when he beat OU at Owen, which would make him just a junior last year.

[sooner333]

DOLA:

Jonathan Jackson of OU is staying for his senior year.
Mark Clayton of OU is staying for his senior year.
Jamal Brown of OU is staying for his senior year .
Vince Carter of OU is staying for his senior year.
Dante Nicholson of OU is staying for his senior year.
Lance Mitchell of OU was given a medical redshirt and will be back for 2004.
You don't have at DT Kory Klein, who was a solid player in his career for OU (I think he played as a freshman on the 2000 championship team).
You don't have LB Pasha Jackson of OU, who didn't play much as the 3rd LB (OU used nickel a lot), but is solid enough to get a look.

[nilodor]

Fields is still a junior and not in the draft. I'm going to imagine there will be a few more. The problem is when I originally made this file the resource I was using included some Jr's. Yesterday when I wanted to remove all the juniors that hadn't declared I realized the site had changed its list of players removing some of the previous juniors. I plan on releasing an update sometime around the beginning of march, after the whole underclassmen deadline passes. Looks like I'll allready have Mike Williams to add.

[nilodor]

Ok, I found a site that lists Jr's not declared so I think I removed most of them. I have posted the updated player list and posted the file.

Roethlisberger Ben
Manning Eli
Losman J.P.
Harris Josh
Smith Brad
Rivers Philip
Navarre John
McCown Luke
Pickett Cody
Clausen Casey
Kegel Matt
Kent Robert
Rislov Scott
Lorenzen Jared
Wimprine Danny
Schaub Matt
Rutherford Rod
Van Pelt Bradlee
Chandler Nathan
Schneider Ryan
Beutjer Jon
Sorgi Jim
Smoker Jeff
Dinwiddie Ryan
Krenzel Craig
Symons B.J.
Mauck Matt
Fife Jason
Michna Russ
Glavic Marko
Flanigan Ryan
Roberson Ell
Eakin Kevin
Jones Kevin
Jackson Steven
Jones Greg
Moore Mewelde
Turner Michael
Perry Chris
Gore Frank
Bell Tatum
Cobbs Cedric
Echemandu Adimchinobe
Wilson Quincy
Jones Julius
Miree Brandon
Payton Jarrett
Perry Bruce
Russell Fred
Knight Derrick
Carthon Ran
Alexis Rich
Williams Shaud
Kincade Keylon
Lewis Jermelle
Wright Jason
Lord Jammal
Russell Fred
Anthony Charles
Abron Zack
Mikell David
Douglas Chris
Green Jermaine
Karney Mike
Tapeh Thomas
Fleming Troy
Davies Judd
Wilson Travis
Easlick Doug
Pierce Mark
Polite Lousaka
Williams Ivan
Jefferson Paul
Lawton Luke
Golden Jonathan
Wade Alex
Jasmin Chad
Joe Branden
Burrough Tim
Tant Matthew
Johnson Brandon
Cervantes Edgar
McHugh Sean
Lee Brad
Toal Greg
Fofana Moe
Clarke Demoine
Leach Vonta
Floberg Mathew
Luzar Kase
Williams Roy
Williams Reggie
Clayton Michael
Woods Rashaun
Jenkins Michael
Evans Lee
Wilford Ernest
Darling Devard
Newson James
Berrian Bernard
Cotchery Jerricho
Thorpe Craphonso
Morant Johnnie
McCoy Derek
Watts Darius
Henderson Devery
Hamilton Derrick
Stubblefield Taylor
Colbert Keary
Johnson B.J.
Brown Tony
Anderson Jason
Abney Derek
Beard Kevin
Luke Triandos
Parker Samie
Mann Maurice
Sheldon Dan
Geathers Jason
Johnson Tony
Jenkins Justin
Hosack Aaron
Starling Kendrick
Roby Courtney
Young Lance
Collins Chris
Danielsen Lane
Krause Ryan
Terry James
Perez Carlos
Davis Marque
Winslow Jr. Kellen
Watson Ben
Troupe Ben
Utecht Ben
Wilson Kris
Ryan Sean
Dugan Jeff
Anderson Courtney
Euhus Tim
Hartsock Ben
Gaines Michael
Acker Kyle
Cucci Stephen
Cooley Chris
Ghent Ronnie
Holmes Chris
Peters Jason
Rader Jason
Edwards Brock
Bailey Josh
Pierce Brett
Clarke Andrew
Bajema Billy
Cramer Casey
Walker Mike
Holmes Alex
Blizzard Bobby
Dreessen Joel
Zureki Kevin
Joerg Josh
Magee Travon
Coleman Chris
Willis Keith
Strecker Adam
Andrews Shawn
Gallery Robert
Carey Vernon
Dorsey Nat
Rogers Jacob
Pape Tony
Starks Max
Brooks C.J.
Colledge Daryn
Wharton Travelle
Butler Kelly
Alabi Anthony
Jones Adrian
Rimpf Brian
Droege Robert
Babyak Michael
Colmer Chris
Hall Antonio
McPeek Nate
Strojny Drew
Stallings Tre'
Andrews Stacy
Douglas Ivan
Terry Adam
Cavka Marko
Chambers Kirk
Wilson Mark
Bell Jacob
Dumas Eric
Snee Chris
Leckey Nick
Clarke Adrien
Snell Shannon
Herrera Anthony
Erickson Mike
Locklear Sean
Incognito Richie
Crawford Regis
Bishop Bryce
Reuber Alan
Parquet Jeremy
Darilek Trey
Mayes Sam
Respert Jason
Hayes Joseph
Alexander Dennis
Peterman Stephen
Sigler Kurt
Terry Jeb
Christensen Quinn
Jones Kimani
Crittenden Monreko
Reed Rodney
Walker Greg
Tate Joe
Spencer Chris
Smiley Justin
Bryant Lamar
Smith Chavis
Holloway Tillman
Milligan Sean
Harker Paul
Vance Forest
McDonald Calvin
Clabo Tyson
Sanders Darrick
Holman Mike
Faaita Tim
Kajioka Shayne
Huyser Brett
Collins Carmen
Newton Nick
Brown Brian
Stepanovich Alex
Grove Jake
Ricker A.J.
Herron Alex
Cecil Toby
Wells Scott
Ghilani Todd
Hadnot Rex
Hardwick Nick
Romeo Nick
Pearson Dave
Colburn Justin
Walker LaMons
Fraser Keoki
Bachert Todd
Bailey Kevin
Reilly Hugh
Seitze Nick
Wilfork Vince
Harris Tommie
McNeil DeMarco
Starks Randy
Tubbs Marcus
Dockett Darnell
Johnson Travis
Washington Donnell
Kennedy Brandon
Williams Corey
Campbell Darrell
Edwards Dwan
Leisle Rodney
Sapoaga Isaac
Mosley C.J.
Kelly Tommy
Goodwin Douglas
Williams Jeremey
Miller Josh
Burt Larry
Bryant Anthony
Hilliard Cedric
Smith Will
Kiwanuka Mathias
Udeze Kenechi
Odom Antwan
McCray Bobby
Hill Marquise
Taplin Greg
Ball Dave
Adibi Nathaniel
Scott Darrion
Hilton Isaac
Harriott Claude
Nyenhuis Gabe
Shull Andrew
Swancutt Bill
Schobel Bo
Colas Cols
Green Roderick
Emanuel Kevin
Burns Vincent
Thornton Kalen
Poppinga Brady
Phillips Shaun
Johnson Shawn
Smith Tyson
Dansby Karlos
Williams D.J.
Thomas Dontarrious
Lehman Teddy
Boulware Michael
Pope Kendyll
Fox Keyaron
Buhl Josh
Harris Marques
Hickman Bryan
Moore Lewis
Richmond Greg
Wiley Grant
Williams Demorrio
Thomas Patrick
Stanley Ronald
Brantley Kellen
Mitchell Kevin
Brown Isaac
Vilma Jonathan
Seigler Richard
Roach Freddie
Watson Courtney
Peace Robert
Davis Rod
Duffy Nick
Mascoe Chad
Smith Daryl
Augustin Allen
Dailey Marc
Royal Roderick
Holdcraft Ray
Harrell Jonathan
Farrior Matt
Jackson Don
Garrison Jeremiah
Seward Adam
Robinson Vegas
Koutouvides Niko
Gamble Chris
Strait Derrick
Hall DeAngelo
Vasher Nathan
Ratliff Keiwan
Poole Will
Jordan Randy
Perkins Antonio
Carroll Ahmad
Robinson Dunta
Smith Keith
Colclough Ricardo
Brooks Greg
Thomas Joey
Thornton Bruce
Jennings Kelly
Brown Rufus
LeSueur Jeremy
Alexander Roc
David Jason
Wynn Dexter
Marshall Alfonso
Cox Curome
Greer Jabari
Jackson Marvin
Richardson Lawrence
Burress Leonard
Samuels Stanford
Gardner Rich
Anderson Dwight
Huff Michael
Duff Vontez
Rutledge Jonas
Starks Scott
Jolivette Michael
Taylor Sean
Everage Brandon
Schweigert Stuart
Baker Rashad
Williams Madieu
Shivers Jason
Ware Matt
Sanders Bob
Earl Glenn
Oliver Eric
Powell Josh
Pruitt Etric
Leonhard Jim
Reid Dexter
Scott Guss
Allen Will
Moorer Medford
Reed J.R.
Lewis Keith
Jones Sean
Curry Kentrell
Kaeding Nate
Smith Brent
Bennett Billy
Hunt Aaron
Jones Donnie
Larson Kyle
Scates Cody
Lee Andy
Lavalais Chad
Farmer Clarence
Curtis Randall
Magnone Glenn
Becher Ryan
Clarett Maurice
Fitzgerald Larry
Sam P.K.
Butler Kelly

[cthomer5000]

I have come to plead for the inclusion of Rutgers players

DE Raheem Orr Regarded as a fierce pass rusher and a punishing tackler, Orr led all BIG EAST Conference defensive linemen with 82 tackles, including a league best 19.5 tackles for loss. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Orr was also second in the Conference with 8.5 sacks. Orr, who served as co-captain and led Rutgers to a 5-7 record, its highest win total since 1998, was also recipient of the Touchdown Club Award, presented annually to the individual “whose performance, leadership and dedication on and off the field has had the greatest impact on Rutgers football.”
Selected to Play in Blue-Gray Game
Was named by The Sporting News as the BIG EAST’s “Littlest Known Pass Rusher”.
Was named team MVP

CB/KR Nate Jones 2002 co-Big East special teams player of the year
Was named to a few pre-season all-american teams as a special teamer
Had 2 100 yard kickoff returns for touchdowns in 2002 against Tennessee and Syracuse

[nilodor]

Just for you ct, I'll see they make it into the next update

[JeeberD]

Yay...Trey Darilek made it in. :)

[cthomer5000]

Just for you ct, I'll see they make it into the next update

you're the man. I would say Orr is realistically a 5th round pick at best... while Jones would be 7th round/undrafted.
I think both will at least be undrafted free agents in real life, with Jones having a legit shot to land as a 5th CB, kick/punt returner.

[mmartin68]

Where do I put this file?

[Dutch]

Thanks Nilodor!

[famatu]

Does anyone have a .faf copy of this file that works? I tried changing it from *.txt to *.faf but it still stays a text file.

Thanks!

[JeeberD]

http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd/2004.faf

That should work for ya...

[nilodor]

bump,
Skydog, any chance of logging this in the giant reference thread of doom?

[BigJohn&TheLions]

How do I change the file extension?

[3ric]

How do I change the file extension?

Right-click on the file to bring up the file properties. At the top of the properties window there should be a text field with the full file name, with the extension, just edit it there and press enter.

[JeeberD]

Is the link I provided not working correctly?

[3ric]

It works for me.

[nilodor]

I updated the file with
Mike Williams
Raheem Orr
Nate Jones
and tweaked a couple of ratings.
Look for one more update closer to draft time.

Also JeeberD, did you want to host a .faf version of this file? Geocities won't let me upload anything that isn't an image or text file.

[AgPete]

Does anyone have a .faf copy of this file that works? I tried changing it from *.txt to *.faf but it still stays a text file.

Thanks!

I had the same problem. :( I hope Jeeber hosts the .faf file again. :)

[nilodor]

I may have a solution.

Try this. (Note these are for XP, they may work for other versions of windows)
Goto the folder where the file is in
Click Tools on the headerbar
Click subsection folder options
Click the tab view
Remove the checkmark in the box labelled hide extensions for known file types
Click on the 2004faf.txt file (you should now see the .txt extension)
Rename the file to 2004.faf
Import the file into FOF 2K4 and enjoy

Hopefully this works

[JeeberD]

Also JeeberD, did you want to host a .faf version of this file? Geocities won't let me upload anything that isn't an image or text file.

No problem. Give me just a couple of minutes to get it up for you... :)

[AgPete]

No problem. Give me just a couple of minutes to get it up for you... :)

Thanks Jeeber. :) Also, thanks for the suggestion above Nilidor, I didn't get a chance to try it so I'll just go ahead and download Jeeber's link.

[JeeberD]

Here's the file...

http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd/2004.faf

And I guess the previous link that I gave should work as well... :)

[j25352857]

I have a question maybe someone here can answer... why do the player ratings fluctuate so much each time I open up the draft file within the game? I'm not using the x-factor, so I wouldn't think this would happen with the game.. any thoughts?

[nilodor]

The x-factor applies to only the roster file you start the game with. The draft files are unaffected by the x-factor that you can toggle on or off.

[nilodor]

Where do I put this file?


You can put the file in any directory you want. You will just have to find it when you click import draft.

[j25352857]

ok... but it imports differently each time, with players having different ratings.. is this something that is suppossed to happen with the game?

[nilodor]

ok... but it imports differently each time, with players having different ratings.. is this something that is suppossed to happen with the game?

Yes, that is something that is supposed to happen with this game.

[j25352857]

so then... imported draft files are just basically "window dressing" in this game then? I mean... I'm not quite understanding what the point is other than to just have real names and such, if the ratings aren't "set." I guess I don't get why the game does this. I could understand the ratings changing from season to season, after having played with the roster set, but I wouldn't expect it to be different each time from before the draft. Thanks for explaining it though.

[nilodor]

It's not like they are window dressing. The ratings are more like quasi-set. If a player has a high rating in the draft file, for sake of example someone with 90's across the board. More often than not he will be close to this (+/- 15). Sometimes the player may be alot worse or alot better. This represents the overall uncertainty in the draft.

[Hurst2112]

You also have to remember that you don't have the eyes of god for the ratings. You are going by certain ratings of people on your staff.

If we all went with Mel Kiper's assesments, well, a lot would be different (hehe) but we would all follow 1 set of ratings for each player.

It is a cool concept if you think about. Makes for great replay value as well.

[dacman]

Bumpage -- are you still working on this at all nilodor? The other guy who did a draft file I know of is AWOL.

[nilodor]

Yup, I'm hoping I'll put the finishing touches on the final version before the draft. I'm just tweaking some ratings and removing Maurice and Mike from the file. Or maybe I shouldn't? What do you guys think? Overall though, I wouldn't expect it to be too much different than the last one.

Skydog, if you are reading this, I think you should reference this is the giant thread of reference.

[JeeberD]

Put a link to this thread in the Reference thread and SD will link it for you.

And I think you should take the guys out...

[Ragone]

I'd leave them in personally.. cause i get the feeling they'll be in the supplemental draft anyway

[nilodor]

I have updated the file probably for the last time, unless I made some major screw up. JeeberD, would you do the honours of hosting the file again?
The link to the file is
http://www.geocities.com/engg317/fof.html

Enjoy!

[JeeberD]

Not a problem... :)

http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd/2004.faf

[j25352857]

what changes were made?

[Ze_Devil]

I'm having some trouble importing the draft file... specifically, FOF is crashing every time. Maybe the fact that I'm a complete n00b to FOF means I'm missing something, but I can't figure it out. I hit import draft class, select the 2004.faf I grabbed off this thread, and crash goes the FOF

Anyway, any help anyone?

Thanks

[JeeberD]

Hmmm...I'm having the same issue. I wonder if this something from my end?

[JeeberD]

Dola-

OK, I redownloaded nilodor's file and it's working for me now. Give me a sec to upload the new file and we should be ready to go...

[JeeberD]

Double Dola-

Give it another shot, Ze Devil. It should be working now. :)

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I'm not sure why it wasn't working right but I'm glad it's working now...

[nilodor]

Changes were:

Ratings tweaks to reflect combine and workout results. Removed some players who are no longer in the draft. However with FOF's built in variability it is not tremendously different than before.