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	Dolphins	Arnold Walker	Baylor	RE	76	Superstar
1	2	Giants	Roman Townsend	Missouri	ROLB	74	Star
1	3	Buccaneers	Shaquille Johnson	Florida	LE	77	X-Factor
1	4	Titans	Chad Sykes	Wisconsin	RE	74	Star
1	5	Lions	Sean Strickland	Auburn	ROLB	75	Normal
1	6	Falcons	Donavan Henning	Clemson	ROLB	76	Normal
1	7	Commanders	Amir Martin	Louisville	WR	76	X-Factor
1	8	Cardinals	Moses Huntington	Stanford	RE	75	Normal
1	9	Bears	Gary Bowman	Washington	C	74	Star
1	10	Broncos	Richard Saxton	South Carolina	CB	77	Superstar
1	11	Patriots	Junior Hennings	Alabama	CB	83	Superstar
1	12	Rams	Deonte Baker	Memphis	QB	78	Star
1	13	Colts	Dewayne Bullard	UCF	MLB	76	Star
1	14	Saints	Corliss Hawkins	Washington State	HB	77	Superstar
1	15	Chargers	Cory Wilbon	Washington	DT	73	Star
1	16	Chiefs	Rashaun Marshall	UCF	RT	72	Star
1	17	Browns	Trent Calloway	Clemson	LT	74	Star
1	18	Jaguars	Chuck Purvis	Clemson	RT	73	Star
1	19	Bills	Steve Griffin	Alabama	LOLB	73	Superstar
1	20	Vikings	Rashaun Rainey	Tennessee	DT	76	Star
1	21	Bengals	John Michaels	Texas Tech	CB	76	Star
1	22	Steelers	Paul Hayes	South Carolina	QB	72	Star
1	23	Panthers	Trent Yates	Miami	ROLB	74	Normal
1	24	Falcons	Zach Love	Notre Dame	DT	76	Normal
1	25	Seahawks	Creed O'Neil	LSU	DT	72	Normal
1	26	Jets	Peyton Steele	Florida	QB	70	Normal
1	27	49ers	Jalen Harding	Miami	LOLB	74	Normal
1	28	Ravens	Vinny Quincy	Oregon	LG	76	Star
1	29	Packers	Miles Boston	Clemson	RE	73	Star
1	30	Raiders	Lance Cunningham	FAU	HB	76	Superstar
1	31	Cowboys	Marquise Miller	Texas Tech	DT	77	Normal
1	32	Texans	Landon Fox	Richmond	WR	70	Normal
2	1	Dolphins	Adonis Smith	TCU	RG	75	Star
2	2	Giants	Brandon McDonald	Louisville	FS	79	X-Factor
2	3	Buccaneers	Austin Royals	TCU	RT	73	Star
2	4	Titans	Mike Boss	Alabama	FS	77	Normal
2	5	Lions	Kahlil Phillips	Ohio State	RE	73	Normal
2	6	Eagles	Chris Swardson	West Virginia	LT	73	Star
2	7	Commanders	Mason Detmer	LSU	LT	73	Normal
2	8	Cardinals	Davon Bayless	South Carolina	QB	71	Normal
2	9	Bears	Frank Dailey	Tennessee	WR	75	Star
2	10	Broncos	Keon Pruitt	Ole Miss	LE	75	X-Factor
2	11	Patriots	Larry Elam	Oklahoma	LG	72	Star
2	12	Rams	Calvin McGriff	Alabama	WR	74	Normal
2	13	Colts	Daniel Brown	UCLA	LT	73	Star
2	14	Saints	Jason Langford	LSU	RE	74	Star
2	15	Chargers	Oscar Aldridge	North Carolina	RE	73	Star
2	16	Chiefs	Sheldon Hilton	Oklahoma	CB	76	Superstar
2	17	Browns	Rashad Freeman	UCLA	HB	72	Star
2	18	Jaguars	Deontay Carr	Mississippi State	RE	72	Normal
2	19	Bills	Curtis Phillips	Florida	RT	70	Star
2	20	Vikings	Brenton Baskerville	Clemson	WR	71	Star
2	21	Bengals	Mike Kirkland	Auburn	HB	76	Star
2	22	Steelers	Maurice Eason	Texas Tech	CB	76	Normal
2	23	Panthers	Matthew Allen	Auburn	DT	76	Normal
2	24	Eagles	Roy James	Arizona State	FS	73	Star
2	25	Seahawks	Sherrard Baskerville	FAU	CB	78	Superstar
2	26	Jets	Devin Payne	Clemson	TE	76	X-Factor
2	27	49ers	Colby Kaplan	Penn State	TE	75	Star
2	28	Ravens	Jayvon Corbett	LSU	HB	72	Star
2	29	Packers	Tyler Locke	Alabama	WR	73	Star
2	30	Raiders	Marcus Turner	LSU	LOLB	74	Star
2	31	Cowboys	Kevin Cherry	Kansas State	LE	74	Star
2	32	Texans	Glenn Wimbley	Washington	HB	72	Superstar
3	1	Dolphins	Zach Odom	Michigan	TE	74	Superstar
3	2	Giants	Terrell Smith	Tennessee	CB	74	Star
3	3	Buccaneers	Eddie Howell	Southern Illinois	LOLB	69	Star
3	4	Titans	Jaquayln Davis	USC	CB	72	Normal
3	5	Lions	Jacoby Kitchens	Ole Miss	FS	74	Star
3	6	Falcons	Tory Goode	Ohio State	TE	77	Normal
3	7	Commanders	Alphonso Hatchett	Georgia	WR	68	Normal
3	8	Cardinals	Johnathan Broughton	LSU	SS	74	Star
3	9	Bears	Rasheem Muldrow	Tennessee	RT	73	Star
3	10	Broncos	Immanuel McDonald	Iowa State	MLB	74	Normal
3	11	Packers	John Childress	Washington State	SS	72	Star
3	12	Raiders	Austin Craver	Arkansas	CB	74	Superstar
3	13	Colts	Mike James	TCU	C	72	Star
3	14	Saints	Max Murray	Clemson	TE	67	Normal
3	15	Chargers	Tremaine Camp	Miami	FS	72	Normal
3	16	Chiefs	Donovan Gooden	Houston	RE	68	Normal
3	17	Browns	George Knowles	California	CB	73	Normal
3	18	Jaguars	Quan Shipp	UCLA	MLB	75	Star
3	19	Bills	Michael Mims	Clemson	DT	69	Star
3	20	Vikings	Moses Barnes	Florida	ROLB	69	Normal
3	21	Bengals	D'Angelo Hatchett	Oklahoma	LG	73	Star
3	22	Steelers	Rich Lindsey	USC	LOLB	75	Normal
3	23	Panthers	Tremaine Oliver	New Mexico State	LOLB	65	Normal
3	24	Eagles	Isaiah Bartow	Clemson	LG	74	Star
3	25	Seahawks	Forrest Wilson	Alabama	MLB	72	Star
3	26	Eagles	Kelvin Gregory	Wisconsin	C	72	Normal
3	27	49ers	Carl Hendricks	USC	HB	75	Superstar
3	28	Ravens	P.J. Warmack	Michigan State	DT	68	Normal
3	29	Falcons	Ron Bowden	Alabama	LT	66	Normal
3	30	Raiders	Jarrick Biggers	USF	LOLB	70	Normal
3	31	Cowboys	Bart Leonard	Auburn	CB	70	Normal
3	32	Texans	Mike Sampson	UTEP	HB	73	Normal
4	1	Dolphins	Marshall Hail	Penn State	MLB	72	Star
4	2	Giants	Josh Peterson	Florida State	LG	73	Star
4	3	Buccaneers	Tyrone Justice	Wisconsin	LE	67	Normal
4	4	Titans	Trevon Hutchins	Michigan State	HB	66	Normal
4	5	Lions	Edward Oden	Texas	LOLB	69	Normal
4	6	Falcons	Mike Whitworth	Oklahoma	CB	69	Normal
4	7	Commanders	Dalvin Webb	William & Mary	FS	67	Normal
4	8	Cardinals	Demetrious Pittman	FAU	FS	68	Normal
4	9	Bears	Michael Tucker	Princeton	ROLB	65	Normal
4	10	Broncos	Theo Molden	Wyoming	CB	68	Normal
4	11	Patriots	Ian Powell	USF	TE	69	X-Factor
4	12	Raiders	Justin Wooden	Purdue	QB	73	Star
4	13	Colts	Carl Studebaker	Boise State	RG	66	Normal
4	14	Saints	Duke Boon	Texas	DT	72	Normal
4	15	Chargers	Dakota Garrison	Illinois	QB	67	Normal
4	16	Chiefs	Jamar Ward	Cincinnati	LG	66	Normal
4	17	Browns	Eric Glover	Washington State	LE	65	Normal
4	18	Jaguars	Archer Weaver	North Dakota State	QB	67	Normal
4	19	Bills	John Saunders	Oklahoma	TE	66	Normal
4	20	Vikings	Terrelle Stanley	Boston College	WR	71	Star
4	21	Bengals	Traylon Hampton	Penn State	FS	68	Normal
4	22	Steelers	Paul Gray	Wisconsin	LG	65	Normal
4	23	Panthers	LaMichael Greene	Iowa	CB	71	Normal
4	24	Eagles	Jahlil Lee	Oklahoma	ROLB	66	Normal
4	25	Seahawks	Chester Hemsley	Wisconsin	WR	71	Normal
4	26	Jets	Marvin Richards	Oregon State	LT	65	Normal
4	27	49ers	Michael Batten	Alabama	MLB	68	Star
4	28	Ravens	Nate Dean	Cincinnati	ROLB	68	Normal
4	29	Falcons	Darius Lawton	Clemson	DT	69	Normal
4	30	Raiders	Courtland Lippett	Southern Miss	SS	66	Normal
4	31	Cowboys	Ramon Pierson	Miami	WR	65	Normal
4	32	Texans	Jonathan Walton	Northern Illinois	QB	66	Normal
5	1	Dolphins	Bryce Easley	Michigan State	LE	68	Star
5	2	Giants	Willie McGowan	Georgetown	MLB	67	Normal
5	3	Buccaneers	Nicholas Williams	Florida State	WR	73	Normal
5	4	Titans	Rick Betts	Oklahoma State	MLB	67	Normal
5	5	Lions	Trent Pinkston	Ohio	HB	70	Normal
5	6	Falcons	Antwuan Cregg	Utah	HB	65	Superstar
5	7	Commanders	Rashaud Morgan	Boston College	HB	66	Normal
5	8	Cardinals	J.J. Bradley	N.C. State	TE	70	Normal
5	9	Bears	Kirk Rice	Vanderbilt	WR	69	Normal
5	9	Broncos	Randy Hunt	Tulane	WR	68	Normal
5	10	Broncos	Kyree Perryman	Oregon	SS	66	Normal
5	11	Patriots	Kasey Ridley	LSU	CB	72	Star
5	12	Rams	Jim Calhoun	Iowa State	RE	66	Normal
5	13	Colts	Nelson Lowry	Oregon	ROLB	65	Normal
5	14	Saints	J.P. Broyles	Ohio State	HB	69	Normal
5	15	Chargers	Brandon Fowler	Boise State	RG	68	Normal
5	16	Chiefs	Todd Quincy	Washington	RG	67	Normal
5	17	Browns	Kevin Knowles	UCF	TE	68	Normal
5	18	Jaguars	Reshard Richardson	Colorado	CB	72	Normal
5	19	Bills	Denario Brown	Louisville	LE	67	Normal
5	20	Vikings	Joe Woods	South Dakota	QB	66	Star
5	21	Bengals	De'Andre Kennedy	Ole Miss	LE	68	Normal
5	21	Broncos	Justin Goodson	Clemson	WR	69	Star
5	22	Steelers	Shane Boyce	Michigan State	TE	65	Normal
5	23	Panthers	Alex Jeffers	Tennessee	LG	69	Normal
5	24	Eagles	Kris Eubanks	UL Lafayette	QB	65	Star
5	25	Seahawks	Deon Baskerville	Notre Dame	CB	69	Normal
5	26	Jets	Michael Covington	Alabama	FB	69	Superstar
5	27	49ers	Keeshawn Waller	LSU	FS	66	Normal
5	28	Ravens	Michael Shaw	Ole Miss	MLB	64	Normal
5	29	Packers	Keshawn Green	Auburn	LOLB	64	Normal
5	30	Raiders	DeAndre Metcalf	Cincinnati	CB	71	Normal
5	31	Cowboys	Cassius Buchanon	Georgia Tech	CB	66	Normal
5	32	Texans	Courtland Logan	Utah	TE	67	Normal
6	1	Dolphins	Zach Alexander	Syracuse	FS	65	Normal
6	2	Bears	Emmett Ware	Florida	DT	66	Normal
6	3	Buccaneers	Calvin Goodwell	UCF	DT	68	Normal
6	4	Titans	Najee Gaines	Louisville	C	65	Normal
6	5	Vikings	Sebastian Hollenbach	Florida	C	66	Normal
6	6	Falcons	Jacoby Booker	Georgia	DT	68	Normal
6	7	Lions	Joey Kendricks	Clemson	MLB	67	Star
6	8	Bengals	Zach Stevens	Notre Dame	RG	65	Normal
6	9	Bears	Wes Buehler	Clemson	LT	65	Normal
6	10	Jets	Brandon Neil	USC	P	70	Normal
6	11	Patriots	Theo Kelley	Tulsa	MLB	67	Star
6	12	Rams	Glen Jett	UTSA	WR	71	Normal
6	13	Colts	Tremaine Mackey	SMU	FS	65	Normal
6	14	Saints	Julian Mann	Temple	TE	66	Normal
6	15	Chargers	Kendrick Webster	Texas	TE	67	Normal
6	16	Chiefs	Pat Strong	Michigan	CB	68	Normal
6	17	Browns	Tyrell Green	Penn State	CB	67	Normal
6	18	Titans	Donovan Weston	FAU	CB	69	Star
6	19	Bills	Danny Turk	Alabama	TE	65	Normal
6	20	Rams	Stephen McNeil	Kansas State	ROLB	68	Star
6	21	Bengals	Jelani Pitts	Michigan	WR	73	Normal
6	22	Steelers	Paul O'Neill	Buffalo	FB	71	Superstar
6	23	Panthers	Jalen McDowell	LSU	LOLB	67	Normal
6	24	Eagles	Dom Melvin	Oklahoma	DT	68	Normal
6	25	Seahawks	Joseph Housler	Notre Dame	ROLB	66	Superstar
6	26	Jets	Jacob Dugan	Boise State	K	68	Star
6	27	49ers	T.J. Huggins	Ohio State	LG	66	Normal
6	28	Ravens	Damarr Anthony	Alabama	LOLB	68	Normal
6	29	Patriots	Leonard Cooper	Villanova	SS	68	Normal
6	30	Raiders	Ian Bennett	Kansas State	P	67	Normal
6	31	Cowboys	Anton Prince	Ohio State	DT	64	Normal
6	32	Rams	Shawn Richards	Virginia	TE	68	Normal
7	1	Dolphins	Kevin Norton	Washington	LT	67	Normal
7	2	Giants	Daniel Forbes	Texas A&M	LT	67	Normal
7	3	Buccaneers	Sean Middleton	Florida State	RE	68	Normal
7	4	Titans	Mitch Serra	Kansas State	RG	66	Normal
7	5	Jaguars	Earl Burks	Ole Miss	TE	65	Normal
7	6	Falcons	Cris Conner	Penn State	WR	71	Normal
7	7	Texans	Brian Riddick	N.C. State	LE	65	Normal
7	8	Cardinals	Will Stephens	Florida	MLB	68	Normal
7	9	Bears	James Rouse	Ohio State	TE	64	Normal
7	10	Broncos	Miles Teague	Notre Dame	RT	67	Normal
7	11	Patriots	Mike Overstreet	TCU	CB	68	Normal
7	12	Texans	Leonard Aldridge	Clemson	LOLB	66	Star
7	13	Colts	Jacoby Henderson	South Carolina	RT	63	Normal
7	14	Saints	Marcus Dillard	Alabama	ROLB	63	Star
7	15	Chargers	Cassidy Parrish	Indiana	RE	68	Normal
7	16	Chiefs	Clifton Holman	Idaho	TE	68	Normal
7	17	Browns	Matthew Paul	Penn State	HB	66	Superstar
7	18	Titans	Christian Shields	Alabama	WR	71	Normal
7	19	Bills	Julian Cook	N.C. State	C	66	Normal
7	20	Vikings	Jojo Richards	N.C. State	WR	69	Superstar
7	21	Bengals	Mike Griffin	North Carolina	CB	67	Normal
7	21	Chargers	Jared Flannigan	Marshall	QB	66	Normal
7	22	Steelers	Collin Monroe	Clemson	RG	65	Normal
7	23	Panthers	Kareem Wayne	Alabama	ROLB	63	Normal
7	24	Eagles	Byron Grubbs	Arizona	MLB	66	Normal
7	25	Seahawks	Will Lynch	Georgia	QB	59	Normal
7	26	Jets	Rudy Streets	Clemson	DT	66	Normal
7	27	49ers	Dalton Bonner	Arkansas State	HB	66	Normal
7	28	Ravens	Daniel Devine	UCLA	HB	65	Normal
7	29	Packers	Jaylen Meredith	Florida	WR	68	Superstar
7	30	Raiders	Jalen Keenan	Louisville	CB	66	Normal
7	31	Cowboys	Tavarres Chambers	UCLA	RG	63	Normal
7	32	Texans	Marion George	California	SS	66	Normal