Season 29 Draft Recap: Future Stars and Hidden Gems Set to Ignite the 2K Online Franchise

SALEM, OR — The 2K Online Franchise Draft for Season 29 has been one for the books, with teams meticulously selecting players they believe will carry their franchise to glory in the coming seasons.

As we dissect the draft choices and their potential impacts, let’s delve deeper into the standout players and uncover the hidden gems that could surprise many in the upcoming season.

Standout Picks: A Closer Look

• Lloyd Rucker, LOLB, Texas A&M, to the Dallas Cowboys is not just a defensive addition but a strategic move to enhance the team’s agility on the field. With an overall rating of 61, Rucker may seem like a project, but his athleticism and knack for finding the ball make him a valuable asset in pass coverage and run-stopping. Lloyd Rucker Profile.
• K.J. Whitfield, LE, Pittsburgh, selected by the New Orleans Saints, boasts an overall rating of 65, reflecting his robust defensive skills and ability to break through offensive lines. Whitfield’s pass-rushing technique and speed off the edge will be key factors in pressuring quarterbacks and disrupting plays. K.J. Whitfield Profile.
• Kelvin Bennett, SS, Virginia, now with the Baltimore Ravens, shines with a star-development trait, indicating his high ceiling and potential to become a cornerstone of the Ravens’ defense. Bennett’s versatility in coverage and tackling prowess make him a dual threat against the pass and the run. Kelvin Bennett Profile.
• Morgan Wilkerson, WR, Kentucky, drafted by the Cleveland Browns, enters the league with an overall rating of 70, making him one of the draft’s more polished receivers. Wilkerson’s route running, hands, and ability to make plays after the catch could quickly turn him into a favorite target in Cleveland’s offense. Morgan Wilkerson Profile.
• Cam Newton, DT, Northwestern(not to be confused with the quarterback of the same name), chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers, brings a physical presence to the defensive interior with an overall rating of 66. Newton’s strength and ability to disrupt the backfield will be crucial for the Chargers in solidifying their defense against both the run and pass. Cam Newton Profile.

Hidden Gems of the Draft

Amidst the high-profile selections, one player stands out as a potential hidden gem of the Season 29 Draft:

• Kelvin Bennett, SS, Virginia, despite being a later pick, carries a star development trait, which is a rarity for players not selected in the early rounds. Bennett’s skill set, including his exceptional awareness, tackling, and coverage abilities, combined with his development potential, positions him as a steal of the draft. His ability to read quarterbacks and make game-changing plays could see him rise quickly as a key defensive player for the Ravens. Kelvin Bennett Profile.

Bennett’s selection represents the kind of draft-day decisions that can transform a team’s future. With the right development and guidance, Bennett and others like him could outperform many players drafted ahead of them, making the most of their opportunity in the 2K Online Franchise.

Season 29 Outlook

As teams gear up for Season 29, the draft’s outcomes have set the stage for a fiercely competitive season. The rookies’ integration into their respective teams, their development, and how quickly they adapt to the professional level will be intriguing to follow. With hidden gems like Kelvin Bennett poised to make an immediate impact, the season ahead promises to be as unpredictable as it is exciting.

Stay tuned to 2KOLF.com for ongoing coverage, player highlights, and in-depth analysis as the new season unfolds. The journey from draft day to the playoffs is just beginning, and every play counts in the quest for the championship.

ROUND	PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	SCHOOL	POSITION	OVR	DEV TRAIT
1	1	Bears	Caleb Williams	USC	QB	84	X-Factor
1	2	Commanders	Jayden Daniels	LSU	QB	80	Star
1	3	Patriots	Drake Maye	North Carolina	QB	81	Star
1	4	Cardinals	Marvin Harrison Jr	Ohio State	WR	84	X-Factor
1	5	Chargers	Joe Alt	Notre Dame	RT	84	Superstar
1	6	Giants	Malik Nabers	LSU	WR	80	Superstar
1	7	Titans	JC Latham	Alabama	LT	80	Star
1	8	Falcons	Michael Penix Jr	Washington	QB	72	Normal
1	9	Bears	Rome Odunze	Washington	WR	80	Superstar
1	10	Vikings	J.J. McCarthy	Michigan	QB	79	Star
1	11	Jets	Olumuyiwa Fashanu	Penn State	LT	81	Superstar
1	12	Broncos	Bo Nix	Oregon	QB	78	Star
1	13	Raiders	Brock Bowers	Georgia	TE	85	X-Factor
1	14	Saints	Taliese Fuaga	Oregon State	LT	80	Star
1	15	Colts	Laiatu Latu	UCLA	RE	79	Star
1	16	Seahawks	Byron Murphy II	Texas	LE	78	Star
1	17	Vikings	Dallas Turner	Alabama	ROLB	79	Star
1	18	Bengals	Amarius Mims	Georgia	RT	80	Star
1	19	Rams	Jared Verse	Florida State	LOLB	78	Star
1	20	Steelers	Troy Fautanu	Washington	RT	80	Star
1	21	Dolphins	Chop Robinson	Penn State	ROLB	78	Star
1	22	Eagles	Quinyon Mitchell	Toledo	CB	80	Superstar
1	23	Jaguars	Brian Thomas Jr	LSU	WR	78	Star
1	24	Lions	Terrion Arnold	Alabama	CB	82	Superstar
1	25	Packers	Jordan Morgan	Arizona	RG	80	Star
1	26	Buccaneers	Graham Barton	Duke	C	79	Star
1	27	Cardinals	Darius Robinson	Missouri	RE	74	Normal
1	28	Chiefs	Xavier Worthy	Texas	WR	78	Star
1	29	Cowboys	Tyler Guyton	Oklahoma	LT	76	Star
1	30	Ravens	Nate Wiggins	Clemson	CB	77	Star
1	31	49ers	Ricky Pearsall	Florida	WR	79	Star
1	32	Panthers	Xavier Legette	South Carolina	WR	76	Star
2	1	Bills	Keon Coleman	Florida State	WR	73	Star
2	2	Chargers	Ladd McConkey	Georgia	WR	80	Star
2	3	Falcons	Ruke Orhorhoro	Clemson	RE	78	Star
2	4	Commanders	Jer'Zhan Newton	Illinois	DT	78	Star
2	5	Patriots	Ja'Lynn Polk	Washington	WR	77	Star
2	6	Titans	T'Vondre Sweat	Texas	DT	78	Star
2	7	Rams	Braden Fiske	Florida State	LE	77	Star
2	8	Eagles	Cooper DeJean	Iowa	CB	77	Star
2	9	Saints	Kool-Aid McKinstry	Alabama	CB	77	Star
2	10	Texans	Kamari Lassiter	Georgia	CB	75	Star
2	11	Cardinals	Max Melton	Rutgers	CB	74	Star
2	12	Raiders	Jackson Powers-Johnson	Oregon	LG	80	Star
2	13	Packers	Edgerrin Cooper	Texas A&M	MLB	76	Star
2	14	Panthers	Jonathon Brooks	Texas	HB	81	Star
2	15	Giants	Tyler Nubin	Minnesota	SS	78	Star
2	16	Jaguars	Maason Smith	LSU	DT	74	Normal
2	17	Bengals	Kris Jenkins	Michigan	DT	82	Star
2	18	Commanders	Mike Sainristil	Michigan	CB	78	Star
2	19	Steelers	Zach Frazier	West Virginia	C	77	Star
2	20	Colts	Adonai Mitchell	Texas	WR	75	Star
2	21	Commanders	Ben Sinnott	Kansas State	TE	73	Star
2	22	Browns	Mike Hall Jr	Ohio State	DT	82	Star
2	23	Dolphins	Patrick Paul	Houston	LT	75	Star
2	24	Cowboys	Marshawn Kneeland	W. Michigan	RE	73	Star
2	25	Buccaneers	Chris Braswell	Alabama	LOLB	73	Normal
2	26	Packers	Javon Bullard	Georgia	FS	78	Star
2	27	Texans	Blake Fisher	Notre Dame	RT	77	Star
2	28	Bills	Cole Bishop	Utah	FS	74	Star
2	29	Lions	Ennis Rakestraw Jr	Missouri	CB	76	Star
2	30	Ravens	Roger Rosengarten	Washington	RT	73	Normal
2	31	Chiefs	Kingsley Suamataia	BYU	LT	79	Star
2	32	49ers	Renardo Green	Florida State	CB	74	Normal
3	1	Jets	Malachi Corley	W. Kentucky	WR	73	Normal
3	2	Cardinals	Trey Benson	Florida State	HB	79	Star
3	3	Commanders	Brandon Coleman	TCU	LT	74	Star
3	4	Patriots	Caedan Wallace	Penn State	RT	68	Normal
3	5	Chargers	Junior Colson	Michigan	MLB	75	Star
3	6	Giants	Andru Phillips	Kentucky	CB	72	Star
3	7	Cardinals	Isaiah Adams	Illinois	LG	70	Normal
3	8	Panthers	Trevin Wallace	Kentucky	MLB	74	Star
3	9	Cowboys	Cooper Beebe	Kansas State	C	75	Star
3	10	Falcons	Bralen Trice	Washington	ROLB	75	Normal
3	11	Bears	Kiran Amegadjie	Yale	LT	68	Normal
3	12	Broncos	Jonah Elliss	Utah	ROLB	70	Normal
3	13	Raiders	DJ Glaze	Maryland	RT	71	Normal
3	14	Texans	Calen Bullock	USC	FS	85	Superstar
3	15	Colts	Matt Goncalves	Pittsburgh	RT	70	Normal
3	16	Bengals	Jermaine Burton	Alabama	WR	72	Normal
3	17	Seahawks	Christian Haynes	Connecticut	RG	75	Star
3	18	Cardinals	Tip Reiman	Illinois	TE	69	Normal
3	19	Rams	Blake Corum	Michigan	HB	78	Star
3	20	Steelers	Roman Wilson	Michigan	WR	77	Star
3	21	Browns	Zak Zinter	Michigan	RG	75	Star
3	23	49ers	Dominick Puni	Kansas	RG	72	Star
3	24	Cowboys	Marist Liufau	Notre Dame	MLB	69	Normal
3	25	Packers	MarShawn Lloyd	USC	HB	74	Star
3	26	Buccaneers	Tykee Smith	Georgia	SS	75	Star
3	27	Cardinals	Elijah Jones	Boston College	CB	72	Normal
3	28	Packers	Ty'Ron Hopper	Missouri	ROLB	70	Normal
3	29	Buccaneers	Jalen McMillan	Washington	WR	71	Normal
3	30	Ravens	Adisa Isaac	Penn State	LOLB	73	Normal
3	31	Eagles	Jalyx Hunt	N/A	LOLB	69	Normal
3	32	Bills	DeWayne Carter	Duke	DT	70	Normal
3	33	Jaguars	Jarrian Jones	Florida State	CB	72	Normal
3	34	Bengals	McKinnley Jackson	Texas A&M	DT	70	Normal
3	35	Steelers	Payton Wilson	N.C. State	MLB	72	Star
3	38	Rams	Kamren Kinchens	Miami	SS	71	Normal
3	39	Commanders	Luke McCaffrey	Rice	WR	71	Normal
4	1	Broncos	Troy Franklin	Oregon	WR	78	Star
4	2	Panthers	Ja'Tavion Sanders	Texas	TE	69	Normal
4	3	Patriots	Layden Robinson	Texas A&M	RG	70	Normal
4	4	Cardinals	Dadrion Taylor-Demerson	Texas Tech	FS	70	Normal
4	5	Chargers	Justin Eboigbe	Alabama	LE	69	Normal
4	6	Titans	Cedric Gray	North Carolina	MLB	71	Normal
4	7	Giants	Theo Johnson	Penn State	TE	76	Star
4	9	Falcons	Brandon Dorlus	Oregon	LE	76	Star
4	10	Patriots	Javon Baker	UCF	WR	74	Star
4	11	Packers	Evan Williams	Oregon	FS	69	Normal
4	12	Raiders	Decamerion Richardson	Mississippi State	CB	69	Normal
4	13	Ravens	Devontez Walker	North Carolina	WR	78	Superstar
4	14	Jaguars	Javon Foster	Missouri	LT	67	Normal
4	15	Bengals	Erick All	Iowa	TE	68	Normal
4	16	Jaguars	Jordan Jefferson	LSU	DT	70	Normal
4	17	Colts	Tanor Bortolini	Wisconsin	C	72	Normal
4	18	Seahawks	Tyrice Knight	UTEP	MLB	67	Normal
4	19	Steelers	Mason McCormick	South Dakota State	RG	71	Normal
4	20	Dolphins	Jaylen Wright	Tennessee	HB	76	Star
4	21	Seahawks	A.J. Barner	Michigan	TE	67	Normal
4	22	Bears	Tory Taylor	Iowa	P	73	Star
4	23	Texans	Cade Stover	Ohio State	TE	65	Normal
4	24	49ers	Malik Mustapha	Wake Forest	SS	70	Normal
4	25	Buccaneers	Bucky Irving	Oregon	HB	76	Star
4	26	Lions	Giovanni Manu	Univ. British Columbia	LT	68	Normal
4	27	Eagles	Will Shipley	Clemson	HB	74	Star
4	28	Bills	Ray Davis	Kentucky	HB	74	Star
4	29	49ers	Isaac Guerendo	Louisville	HB	74	Normal
4	30	Ravens	T.J. Tampa	Iowa State	CB	69	Normal
4	31	Chiefs	Jared Wiley	TCU	TE	72	Normal
4	32	Lions	Sione Vaki	Utah	HB	69	Normal
4	33	Chiefs	Jaden Hicks	Washington State	SS	74	Star
4	34	Jets	Braelon Allen	Wisconsin	HB	73	Normal
4	35	49ers	Jacob Cowing	Arizona	WR	71	Normal
5	1	Seahawks	Nehemiah Pritchett	Auburn	CB	71	Normal
5	2	Chargers	Tarheeb Still	Maryland	CB	70	Normal
5	3	Cardinals	Xavier Thomas	Clemson	ROLB	69	Normal
5	4	Commanders	Jordan Magee	Temple	MLB	68	Normal
5	5	Chargers	Cam Hart	Notre Dame	CB	69	Normal
5	6	Bills	Sedrick Van Pran-Granger	Georgia	C	66	Normal
5	7	Colts	Anthony Gould	Oregon State	WR	69	Normal
5	8	Falcons	JD Bertrand	Notre Dame	MLB	69	Normal
5	9	Bears	Austin Booker	Kansas	RE	69	Normal
5	10	Broncos	Kris Abrams-Draine	Missouri	CB	71	Normal
5	11	Titans	Jarvis Brownlee Jr	Louisville	CB	69	Normal
5	12	Broncos	Audric Estime	Notre Dame	HB	70	Normal
5	13	Raiders	Tommy Eichenberg	Ohio State	MLB	69	Normal
5	14	Bengals	Josh Newton	TCU	CB	70	Normal
5	15	Saints	Spencer Rattler	South Carolina	QB	67	Normal
5	16	Colts	Jaylon Carlies	Missouri	ROLB	67	Normal
5	17	Eagles	Ainias Smith	Texas A&M	WR	69	Normal
5	18	Jaguars	Deantre Prince	Ole Miss	CB	67	Normal
5	19	Rams	Brennan Jackson	Washington State	ROLB	68	Normal
5	20	Eagles	Jeremiah Trotter Jr	Clemson	MLB	67	Normal
5	21	Browns	Jamari Thrash	Louisville	WR	72	Normal
5	22	Panthers	Chau Smith-Wade	Washington State	CB	69	Normal
5	23	Dolphins	Mohamed Kamara	Colorado State	LOLB	70	Normal
5	24	Chiefs	Hunter Nourzad	Penn State	C	69	Normal
5	25	Bills	Edefuan Ulofoshio	Washington	ROLB	68	Normal
5	26	Commanders	Dominique Hampton	Washington	ROLB	67	Normal
5	27	Cardinals	Christian Jones	Texas	RT	68	Normal
5	28	Packers	Jacob Monk	Duke	C	66	Normal
5	29	Colts	Jaylin Simpson	Auburn	FS	67	Normal
5	30	Ravens	Rasheen Ali	Marshall	HB	71	Normal
5	31	Giants	Tyrone Tracy Jr	Purdue	HB	70	Normal
5	32	Jaguars	Keilan Robinson	Texas	HB	68	Normal
5	33	Bills	Javon Solomon	Troy	LE	69	Normal
5	34	Packers	Kitan Oladapo	Oregon State	SS	67	Normal
5	35	Saints	Bub Means	Pittsburgh	WR	70	Normal
5	38	Jets	Jordan Travis	Florida State	QB	66	Normal
5	39	Eagles	Trevor Keegan	Michigan	LG	66	Normal
5	40	Jets	Isaiah Davis	South Dakota State	HB	68	Normal
5	41	Cowboys	Caelen Carson	Wake Forest	CB	76	Normal
5	42	Saints	Jaylan Ford	Texas	LOLB	70	Normal
6	1	Vikings	Walter Rouse	Oklahoma	LT	63	Normal
6	2	Steelers	Logan Lee	Iowa	LE	69	Normal
6	3	Seahawks	Sataoa Laumea	Utah	LG	68	Normal
6	4	Patriots	Marcellas Dial	South Carolina	CB	69	Normal
6	5	Chargers	Kimani Vidal	Troy	HB	66	Normal
6	6	Titans	Jha'Quan Jackson	Tulane	WR	69	Normal
6	7	Giants	Darius Muasau	UCLA	MLB	67	Normal
6	8	Dolphins	Malik Washington	Virginia	WR	70	Normal
6	9	Eagles	Johnny Wilson	Florida State	WR	68	Normal
6	10	Falcons	Jase McClellan	Alabama	HB	69	Normal
6	11	Falcons	Casey Washington	Illinois	WR	67	Normal
6	12	Texans	Jamal Hill	Oregon	ROLB	68	Normal
6	13	Lions	Mekhi Wingo	LSU	DT	74	Normal
6	14	Eagles	Dylan McMahon	N.C. State	C	64	Normal
6	15	Cardinals	Tejhaun Palmer	UAB	WR	66	Normal
6	16	Raiders	D.J. James	Auburn	CB	69	Normal
6	17	Browns	Joe Milton III	Tennessee	QB	79	Star
6	18	Bengals	Tanner McLachlan	Arizona	TE	65	Normal
6	19	Steelers	Ryan Watts	Texas	CB	67	Normal
6	20	Rams	Tyler Davis	Clemson	DT	71	Normal
6	21	Falcons	Zion Logue	Georgia	DT	64	Normal
6	22	Dolphins	Patrick McMorris	San Diego State	FS	64	Normal
6	23	Saints	Khristian Boyd	Northern Iowa	DT	71	Normal
6	24	Panthers	Jaden Crumedy	Mississippi State	RE	67	Normal
6	26	Packers	Travis Glover	Georgia State	RT	65	Normal
6	27	Vikings	Will Reichard	Alabama	K	73	Normal
6	28	Bills	Tylan Grable	UCF	RT	63	Normal
6	30	Browns	Nathaniel Watson	Mississippi State	LOLB	71	Normal
6	31	Seahawks	Michael Jerrell	Findlay	RT	66	Normal
6	32	Raiders	Dylan Laube	New Hampshire	HB	66	Normal
6	33	Rams	Joshua Karty	Stanford	K	74	Star
6	34	Lions	Christian Mahogany	Boston College	RG	70	Normal
6	35	Packers	Kamal Hadden	Tennessee	CB	67	Normal
6	38	Jaguars	Cam Little	Arkansas	K	70	Normal
6	39	Rams	Jordan Whittington	Texas	WR	69	Normal
6	40	Bengals	Cedric Johnson	Ole Miss	RE	71	Normal
6	41	Panthers	Jarrett Kingston	USC	RG	68	Normal
6	42	Cowboys	Ryan Flournoy	SE Missouri State	WR	68	Normal
6	43	Rams	Beaux Limmer	Arkansas	C	66	Normal
6	44	Ravens	Devin Leary	Kentucky	QB	58	Normal
6	45	Bills	Daequan Hardy	Penn State	CB	66	Normal
6	46	Buccaneers	Elijah Klein	UTEP	RG	68	Normal
7	1	Bills	Travis Clayton	None	RT	63	Normal
7	2	Commanders	Javontae Jean-Baptiste	Notre Dame	RE	65	Normal
7	3	Raiders	Trey Taylor	Air Force	FS	69	Normal
7	4	Bengals	Daijahn Anthony	Ole Miss	FS	67	Normal
7	5	Chargers	Brenden Rice	USC	WR	69	Normal
7	6	Cardinals	Jaden Davis	Miami	CB	66	Normal
7	7	Browns	Myles Harden	South Dakota	CB	68	Normal
7	8	Ravens	Nick Samac	Michigan State	C	63	Normal
7	9	Raiders	MJ Devonshire	Pittsburgh	CB	66	Normal
7	10	Vikings	Michael Jurgens	Wake Forest	C	61	Normal
7	11	Patriots	Jaheim Bell	Florida State	TE	65	Normal
7	12	Vikings	Levi Drake Rodriguez	Texas A&M-Commerce	RE	66	Normal
7	13	Cowboys	Nathan Thomas	UL Lafayette	RT	66	Normal
7	14	Raiders	Jonah Laulu	Oklahoma	DT	70	Normal
7	15	Broncos	Devaughn Vele	Utah	WR	66	Normal
7	16	Jaguars	Myles Cole	Texas Tech	RE	65	Normal
7	17	Bengals	Matt Lee	Miami	C	63	Normal
7	18	Texans	Solomon Byrd	USC	RE	61	Normal
7	19	Saints	Josiah Ezirim	Eastern Kentucky	RT	64	Normal
7	20	Seahawks	Michael Barrett	Michigan	MLB	65	Normal
7	22	Jets	James Williams	Miami	MLB	68	Normal
7	23	Browns	Jowon Briggs	Cincinnati	DT	69	Normal
7	24	Bengals	Justin Rogers	Auburn	DT	65	Normal
7	25	Buccaneers	Michael Pratt	Tulane	QB	59	Normal
7	26	Ravens	Devin Culp	Washington	TE	63	Normal
7	27	Texans	Marcus Harris	Auburn	DT	67	Normal
7	28	Chiefs	C.J. Hanson	Holy Cross	RG	66	Normal
7	29	Packers	LaDarius Henderson	Michigan	LT	63	Normal
7	30	Ravens	Sanoussi Kane	Purdue	SS	67	Normal
7	31	49ers	Tatum Bethune	Florida State	LOLB	65	Normal
7	32	Titans	Jaylen Harrell	Michigan	ROLB	64	Normal
7	33	Raiders	Cornelius Johnson	Michigan	WR	67	Normal
7	34	Rams	KT Leveston	Kansas State	LG	67	Normal
7	35	Packers	Kalen King	Penn State	CB	65	Normal
7	38	Broncos	Nick Gargiulo	South Carolina	LG	66	Normal
7	39	Jets	Jaylen Key	Alabama	SS	66	Normal