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	Tyrone Matthews	N.C. State	SS	80	Star
1	2	Commanders	Andrew Stephens	LSU	LT	75	Star
1	3	Broncos	Daniel Quinn	Florida	LOLB	76	Star
1	4	Chargers	Jerry Haywood	Oklahoma	CB	80	Superstar
1	5	Buccaneers	Bryan Haynes	UCF	WR	75	Normal
1	6	Seahawks	Tanner Pittman	Arkansas	QB	78	Superstar
1	7	Titans	Colt Skaggs	Oklahoma State	ROLB	75	Star
1	8	Giants	Jeremiah Matthews	Houston	QB	74	Star
1	9	Saints	Jason Logan	Florida	QB	75	Star
1	10	Colts	Kaleb Miller	TCU	ROLB	75	Normal
1	11	Cowboys	Danny Dansby	Alabama	WR	78	Star
1	12	Patriots	Cal Hicks	South Carolina	LT	73	Star
1	13	Cardinals	Shonn Benson	Michigan	LOLB	76	Normal
1	14	Dolphins	Matthew Heyward	Penn State	RE	76	Normal
1	15	Bills	Bryan Griffith	North Carolina	RT	74	Normal
1	16	Vikings	Austin Joyner	Buffalo	HB	75	Star
1	17	Raiders	Trent Carney	Ole Miss	QB	77	Normal
1	18	Jaguars	Sean Patton	Southern Miss	CB	78	Normal
1	19	Eagles	Frank Harris	Mississippi State	WR	75	Star
1	20	Panthers	Justin Garfield	LSU	TE	76	Superstar
1	21	Steelers	Marcus Hines	Louisville	WR	70	Normal
1	22	Rams	Josh Bradley	South Carolina	RT	72	Star
1	23	Chiefs	Damarious Winston	North Carolina	FS	77	Superstar
1	24	Jets	Joshua Booth	Missouri	QB	76	Star
1	25	Falcons	Morgan Pryor	USC	WR	76	Star
1	26	Lions	Evan Curtis	Ole Miss	RG	76	Normal
1	27	Bengals	Ben Harris	Notre Dame	LOLB	75	Superstar
1	28	Ravens	Melvin Bazley	Purdue	CB	78	Superstar
1	29	Browns	Josh Parks	Michigan	WR	76	Star
1	30	Packers	Donnell Warner	Washington	LT	74	Star
1	31	49ers	Mike Winkler	Tennessee	LT	74	Superstar
1	32	Texans	Sheldon James	Florida State	HB	77	Normal
2	1	Bears	Kevin Generals	Alabama	RE	76	Star
2	2	Commanders	Klay Johnston	Oregon	LG	73	Star
2	3	Broncos	Lucas Guerrero	Notre Dame	RE	71	Normal
2	4	Chargers	Sam Holland	Wisconsin	C	74	Star
2	5	Buccaneers	Russell Walters	Hawaii	QB	73	Normal
2	6	Seahawks	Donald Whiteside	Florida	RE	73	Superstar
2	7	Titans	Adrian Irons	Wisconsin	RT	74	Normal
2	8	Giants	Caleb Warner	Alabama	LE	73	Star
2	9	Saints	Phillip Basnight	Oregon	SS	77	Star
2	10	Colts	Christopher Gilmore	Oklahoma	HB	76	Star
2	11	Cowboys	Eric Gilmore	Texas A&M	ROLB	64	Normal
2	12	Patriots	William Saxton	North Carolina	RE	77	Star
2	13	Cardinals	Anthony Doyle	Alabama	C	77	Star
2	14	Dolphins	DeMarco Groves	Auburn	WR	76	Star
2	15	Bills	Dalton Carroll	Iowa	CB	79	Star
2	16	Vikings	Charleston Galloway	Notre Dame	FS	74	Normal
2	17	Raiders	Will Etienne	Auburn	LG	72	Star
2	18	Jaguars	DaVonte Eason	Arizona State	C	78	Star
2	19	Eagles	Ja'Mario Friedman	Washington	LE	74	Star
2	20	Bears	Cedric Ford	Oregon State	CB	76	Superstar
2	21	Steelers	Aaron Fields	Clemson	LE	72	Normal
2	22	Panthers	Johnny Sullivan	Washington	SS	73	Star
2	23	Chiefs	Taj Tarpley	Penn State	HB	72	Normal
2	24	Jets	George Tuck	Washington	LOLB	74	Star
2	25	Falcons	Eric Parra	Liberty	QB	70	Superstar
2	26	Lions	Scott Wilkerson	Florida	LT	73	Star
2	27	Bengals	Larry Hannah	Washington	RT	74	Star
2	28	Ravens	Demetrious Little	Florida	RE	69	Normal
2	29	Browns	Dillon Northcutt	Colorado	MLB	73	Star
2	30	Packers	Cory Woodley	North Dakota State	CB	69	Normal
2	31	49ers	Keelan Harper	North Carolina	RE	68	Normal
2	32	Texans	Dion Woodard	Oregon	DT	69	Normal
3	1	Bears	Eric Butler	South Carolina	LG	71	Normal
3	2	Commanders	Levi Dawkins	Mississippi State	SS	75	Normal
3	3	Broncos	Nick Brackett	USF	TE	73	Star
3	4	Chargers	George Bernal	Wisconsin	TE	67	Normal
3	5	Buccaneers	J.D. Watson	Alabama	FS	71	Star
3	6	Seahawks	Derrick Curry	Georgia	SS	74	Normal
3	7	Chiefs	Jacoby Small	West Virginia	RE	69	Normal
3	8	Giants	Ricky Scarborough	Georgia	HB	75	Superstar
3	9	Saints	Malachi Hills	Oregon	RG	75	Star
3	10	Colts	Gill Springs	Colorado	CB	72	Superstar
3	11	Cowboys	Jonathan Norwood	Florida	LOLB	63	Normal
3	12	Patriots	Trey Sutton	Iowa	C	75	Star
3	13	Cardinals	Carl Howard	USC	ROLB	72	Normal
3	14	Eagles	Blake Dickinson	Oklahoma	TE	64	Normal
3	15	Bills	DaShawn Heyward	Idaho	SS	67	Normal
3	16	Jaguars	Bob Stephenson	Colorado	FS	67	Normal
3	17	Raiders	Imani Younger	Washington	HB	80	Superstar
3	18	Jaguars	Melo Chatman	Oregon State	RG	73	Star
3	19	Eagles	Braxton Minor	Florida	WR	71	Normal
3	20	Panthers	Daniel Riley	TCU	CB	74	Normal
3	21	Steelers	Curtis Bernard	Oregon	LE	67	Normal
3	22	Rams	Enrique Streeter	Texas A&M	MLB	77	Normal
3	23	Chiefs	Callum Bullard	Alabama	ROLB	66	Normal
3	24	Jets	Vonn Medlock	Syracuse	FS	63	Normal
3	25	Falcons	James Coleman	Miami	LE	66	Normal
3	26	Jets	Nyles Mincey	UCF	CB	75	Normal
3	27	Bengals	Randall Dillon	Washington	MLB	70	Superstar
3	28	Ravens	Deion Young	Boise State	CB	69	Normal
3	29	Browns	Quincey McKenzie	Clemson	DT	73	Star
3	30	Packers	LiAngelo Reynaud	Nebraska	RE	66	Normal
3	31	49ers	Bob Browning	Maryland	CB	71	Normal
3	32	Texans	Brandon McMichael	Virginia Tech	FS	70	Normal
4	1	Bills	Dorian Owens	Arkansas	LOLB	65	Normal
4	2	Commanders	Sidney Fowler	Michigan State	RE	70	Normal
4	3	Broncos	Caleb Pounds	Louisville	FS	68	Star
4	4	Chargers	DaWann Hunt	Alabama	CB	68	Star
4	5	Buccaneers	Kevin Colon	Georgia	ROLB	68	Normal
4	6	Seahawks	Jeremy Thomas	Missouri	HB	68	Star
4	7	Titans	Rakkim Jackson	LSU	WR	73	Normal
4	8	Giants	Caleb Peterson	Pittsburgh	ROLB	67	Normal
4	9	Saints	Tre Townsend	N.C. State	WR	72	Star
4	10	Colts	Tyler Batch	Alabama	LOLB	63	Normal
4	11	Cowboys	Larry Murphy	Penn State	CB	67	Normal
4	12	Patriots	Cordale Burrell	Ohio State	DT	73	Star
4	13	Cardinals	Tony Hoffman	Eastern Michigan	QB	66	Normal
4	14	Dolphins	Joe Mitchell	Ohio State	DT	65	Normal
4	15	Bills	Everett McCollum	Clemson	RG	71	Star
4	16	Jaguars	Cortney Cowan	Houston	SS	68	Normal
4	17	Raiders	Amari Peterson	Ohio State	DT	66	Normal
4	18	Jaguars	Dalvin Franks	Wisconsin	HB	72	Star
4	19	Eagles	Alex Lowry	West Virginia	SS	67	Star
4	20	Panthers	Max Hagan	Miami	DT	63	Normal
4	21	Steelers	Deionte Jefferson	Auburn	FS	65	Star
4	22	Rams	Ben White	Texas	CB	71	Star
4	23	Chiefs	Shane Burke	Ohio State	LOLB	69	Normal
4	24	Jets	Rashard Floyd	Ohio State	WR	73	Normal
4	25	Falcons	George Hart	Ohio State	LT	66	Normal
4	26	Commanders	Peter Matthews	LSU	CB	65	Normal
4	26	Eagles	Josh Anderson	Oklahoma State	RT	66	Normal
4	27	Bengals	Tim Tate	Virginia Tech	HB	75	Normal
4	28	Ravens	Kerry Turner	TCU	TE	67	Star
4	29	Patriots	Matt Black	Texas	HB	69	Normal
4	30	Packers	Jake Dawson	N.C. State	LG	72	Normal
4	31	49ers	Jeremiah Stanley	Oregon State	QB	67	Normal
4	32	Texans	Jason Warrick	Southern Utah	WR	73	Star
5	1	Bears	Artavious Peck	North Dakota State	ROLB	66	Normal
5	2	Commanders	D'Angelo Larson	Purdue	RG	66	Superstar
5	3	Dolphins	James McCleod	Rhode Island	TE	68	Normal
5	4	Chargers	Vince Rogers	Ohio State	LT	67	Normal
5	5	Buccaneers	Arthur Timmons	Tennessee	CB	73	Star
5	5	Falcons	Christian Brown	South Dakota	SS	64	Normal
5	6	Giants	Brad Kroft	FAU	RG	68	Normal
5	7	Titans	Juan Henley	Eastern Michigan	FS	68	Normal
5	8	Panthers	Derron Rose	Alabama	SS	68	Normal
5	9	Saints	Cordell Tate	Syracuse	HB	69	Star
5	10	Colts	Courtney Barrington	Miami	LE	66	Normal
5	11	Cowboys	Brandon Garland	Florida	TE	65	Star
5	12	Colts	Leonard Greco	Hawaii	MLB	63	Normal
5	12	Patriots	Carson Barwin	Notre Dame	LE	68	Normal
5	13	Cardinals	Carmelo McCain	Texas A&M	SS	66	Normal
5	14	Dolphins	Denard Honeycutt	Miami	CB	68	Normal
5	15	Texans	Andrew Walker	Wisconsin	DT	65	Star
5	16	Vikings	Kyle Cook	Georgia	CB	68	Star
5	17	Raiders	Pierre Briggs	Kansas	WR	73	Normal
5	17	Texans	Bryan Hinton	West Georgia	WR	68	Normal
5	18	Jaguars	Demetrious Ruffin	Iowa	ROLB	68	Normal
5	19	Bears	Randy Matthews	Illinois	WR	67	Normal
5	19	Eagles	Damion Pearson	North Carolina	WR	71	Normal
5	20	Panthers	Dan Colombo	Auburn	LG	67	Normal
5	21	Steelers	Ben Russell	Nevada	HB	70	Normal
5	22	Steelers	Elijah DuBose	Penn State	RE	67	Normal
5	23	Chiefs	Adonis Brown	Illinois	DT	67	Normal
5	24	Jets	Adonis McNeal	Penn State	CB	68	Normal
5	25	Falcons	Marlon Alexander	Stanford	LE	69	Normal
5	26	Lions	Brandon Colbert	Buffalo	LOLB	68	Normal
5	27	Bengals	Cam Hyde	Iowa	WR	70	Normal
5	28	Ravens	Glenn Simmons	Virginia Tech	QB	65	Normal
5	29	Vikings	Jacob Hartman	Michigan	LG	66	Normal
5	30	Packers	Jacob Hernandez	Washington	TE	65	Normal
5	31	49ers	Bobby Ramsay	Iowa	TE	66	Normal
5	32	Eagles	DeSean Muldrow	Duke	LE	65	Normal
5	32	Seahawks	Damien Jones	Louisville	WR	66	Star
6	1	Bears	Brian Barlow	Indiana	HB	67	Normal
6	2	Commanders	Alan Meredith	Memphis	SS	66	Normal
6	2	Raiders	Roman Curtis	FAU	WR	65	Normal
6	3	Broncos	Gio Chamberlain	Toledo	LE	68	Normal
6	4	Chargers	Kyle Fowler	Wyoming	DT	69	Star
6	5	Lions	Antoine Mooney	West Georgia	TE	68	Normal
6	6	Seahawks	Will Sherwood	UCLA	RG	68	Star
6	7	Titans	Justin Harris	South Carolina	TE	67	Normal
6	8	Bills	Mick Farley	Arizona	QB	64	Normal
6	9	Saints	Treyvon Wilcox	LSU	MLB	67	Normal
6	10	Colts	Grant Bibbs	Louisville	TE	73	Star
6	11	Cowboys	Chad Schwartz	South Carolina	P	70	Normal
6	12	Chargers	Demetrious Watson	Massachusetts	HB	72	Normal
6	13	Cardinals	Ronald Carmichael	Auburn	MLB	64	Normal
6	14	Bears	Solomon Cowan	USF	DT	70	Normal
6	15	Bills	Dom Sullivan	Texas Tech	CB	69	Normal
6	15	Titans	James Manning	Georgia	CB	65	Star
6	16	Browns	Damion Wilber	Louisville	LOLB	65	Normal
6	17	Raiders	Johnnie Bruce	LSU	DT	69	Star
6	18	Jaguars	Mike Hoffmann	Florida	LG	65	Normal
6	18	Raiders	Harvey Austin	South Carolina	WR	69	Star
6	19	Broncos	Dionte Tapp	Florida State	CB	69	Normal
6	20	Panthers	Lance Fulton	Tennessee	HB	60	Normal
6	21	Rams	Bret Smith	Penn State	DT	67	Normal
6	22	Broncos	Lindsey McClain	Rice	HB	69	Normal
6	23	Jets	Al Hampton	Appalachian State	WR	71	Normal
6	24	Jets	Daniel Brooks	Connecticut	ROLB	65	Normal
6	25	Broncos	Jonathan Devlin	Oklahoma State	LOLB	63	Star
6	26	Browns	Tyrell Shaffer	Butler	WR	73	Star
6	27	Bengals	Paul Blake	USC	C	64	Normal
6	28	Ravens	Theo Harris	New Mexico State	HB	69	Normal
6	28	Saints	Damien Morgan	New Mexico	MLB	60	Normal
6	29	Browns	Mike Peerman	Montana	TE	64	Normal
6	29	Cardinals	John Gay	Oregon State	WR	65	Normal
6	30	Packers	Clark Reynolds	Indiana State	QB	68	Normal
6	31	49ers	Terrelle Shields	Rutgers	ROLB	64	Normal
6	31	Falcons	Christian Burroughs	Richmond	WR	68	Normal
6	32	Bears	Edward Guy	Michigan	FS	68	Normal
7	1	Dolphins	Jalen Davidson	Utah	LG	69	Normal
7	2	Steelers	Frank Gibson	Auburn	MLB	67	Normal
7	3	Steelers	John Whiteside	Oregon State	SS	68	Star
7	4	Patriots	Charles Clinton	San Jose State	FS	67	Normal
7	5	Buccaneers	Jon Jacobs	Oklahoma	TE	67	Normal
7	6	Seahawks	DeAndre Turner	Pittsburgh	HB	67	Normal
7	7	49ers	Delonte Walden	UL Monroe	WR	68	Normal
7	8	Giants	Kevin Wilkerson	Wisconsin	LG	66	Normal
7	9	Eagles	Floyd Miller	Boston College	DT	65	Normal
7	10	Colts	Tyrone Atkinson	BYU	CB	69	Normal
7	11	Browns	Clayton Mooney	Michigan	WR	69	Normal
7	11	Lions	Ben Farrell	Duke	RT	67	Normal
7	12	Patriots	Dillon Lewis	Southern Miss	ROLB	64	Star
7	13	Panthers	Trevor Love	Auburn	C	63	Star
7	14	Dolphins	Keon Oakman	Texas	CB	67	Star
7	14	Steelers	Ben Fells	Michigan	WR	65	Normal
7	15	Giants	Roland Whitehead	Arizona	FS	65	Normal
7	16	Browns	Cade Lewis	Wisconsin	QB	57	Normal
7	17	Raiders	Greg Farrell	Mississippi State	CB	67	Normal
7	18	Jaguars	Xavier Hargrave	Georgia	MLB	65	Normal
7	19	Steelers	Juan Wiggins	Florida	DT	66	Normal
7	20	49ers	Jamal Newhouse	Stanford	LT	66	Normal
7	21	Colts	Dwight Armstead	Clemson	MLB	63	Star
7	21	Steelers	Landry Christian	Notre Dame	ROLB	64	Superstar
7	22	Falcons	Joe Love	North Carolina	MLB	63	Normal
7	23	49ers	Colin Flynn	TCU	RT	64	Normal
7	23	Lions	Jamie Claxton	LSU	LT	64	Normal
7	24	Chiefs	Nolan Moulton	Utah	HB	64	Normal
7	24	Vikings	Brenton Bradford	Kansas State	LOLB	60	Normal
7	25	Lions	Al Wise	Penn State	QB	61	Normal
7	25	Patriots	Jahlil Davis	Kansas State	LOLB	62	Normal
7	26	Lions	Ciante Abraham	Florida State	RE	65	Normal
7	27	Bengals	Cordale Ferrell	Missouri	WR	69	Normal
7	28	Broncos	Gerald Seward	Georgia	MLB	66	Normal
7	28	Ravens	Joseph Roth	Iowa State	LE	62	Normal
7	29	Chargers	Lance Etienne	Utah	CB	67	Normal
7	31	Panthers	Rich Knapp	Oklahoma State	LT	64	Normal
7	32	Texans	Kenny Vernon	Central Michigan	QB	56	Normal