The 2019 Pony Draft is now complete

AUDUBON PLACE - The Pony Draft is a BDFL original. The BDFL was the first fantasy football league to draft college players before the NFL. The Pony Draft creates interest and excitement in the off-season prior to the NFL Draft as BDFL teams try to peg who will be productive at the next level even before knowing where they will actually land in the NFL. Last season's #1 selection, Saquan Barkley was a "homerun" pick for the Duncanville Armadillos. It will be interesting who will ring the bell from this year's BDFL Pony Draft. The BDFL derived the name of the "Pony" draft from Rolling Rock's famous seven ounce pony beer that was popular until its discontinuation in the 1990s. The term pony as in a "pony of beer" has been used in the United States since the early 19th century due to the diminutive bottle while similar words have been used for a pony glass and a pony keg ever since then. Indeed, advertising for Rolling Rock back in the 1950s used the term "pony" generically, stating "Rolling Rock is the largest selling 7 oz. pony bottle of premium beer in Pennsylvania". Though they did not originate the "pony" term, the popularity of Rolling Rock's smaller bottles of beer doubtlessly reinforced it. Back in the day, one could refer to a regular Rolling Rock (12 oz.) or small (7 oz.) beer as a "horse" or a "pony" when ordering. The popularity of Rolling Rock's "pony" led to the standardization of the 7 oz. bottle size in America as major national brands introduced 7 oz. ponies in the early 1970s of which the most prominent was Miller High Life's pony beer in 1972. The BDFL has had a Pony Draft each spring since the inception in 2006. Thank you Rolling Rock for lending us this classic name and we plan to keep the BDFL Pony Draft rolling for many years to come. 

2019 BDFL Pony Draft Prospectus

2019 BDFL Pony Draft Results

2019 BDFL Pony Draft Misses

2019 BDFL Pony Draft NFL Predictions

#1 - Brookside Dogs

RB - Josh Jacobs  ALABAMA

This time last year, Josh Jacobs was the #3 running back at Alabama. This year, he is the first pick in the BDFL's Pony Draft and will probably be the first running back drafted in the NFL Draft which starts on April 25th in Nashville, TN.

#2 - Gulf Coast Gamblers

WR - D.K. Metcalf  OLE MISS

The Dixie Mafia stayed close to their roots with the second pick in the 2019 Pony Draft picking Metcalf who played at Ole Miss and is from Oxford, MS. D.K. is the top receiver in the 2019 draft class according to the BDFL's media experts.

#3 - Benton Bullets

TE - Irv Smith  ALABAMA

The Bullets made it a Bama homer pick as predicted by the BDFL's media experts, but the Bullerino threw everybody a curveball when he went with Irv Smith over Damian Harris. Smith deserved to be drafted, but maybe not this high.

#4 - Jugtown Juggernauts

QB - Kyler Murray  OKLAHOMA

The Juggernauts go for the jugular by taking Murray with the fourth pick of the Pony Draft. The rumor mill has the Cardinals trading Rosen and Kingsbury inserting Murray as the starter in Week 1. If so, this could be the steal of PD19.

#5 - Druid City Blitz

QB - Dwayne Haskins  OHIO STATE

Da Blitz tried to draft Jacobs in the five hole before checking his email, but settled on Haskins who may be the best QB in this class of signal callers. He only started one year for the Buckeyes, but could very well start in Week 1 of the NFL.

#6 - Black Creek Freebirds

TE - T.J. Hockenson  IOWA

This guy is getting a lot of pre-draft ink, but may not even be the best tight end coming out of Iowa this season. If he goes to the Patriots, Packers, Saints, or another team that knows how to use a tight end, I could be eating these words.

#7 - Mineral Springs Grenadiers

RB - Damien Harris  ALABAMA

The Grenadiers catch a break as Harris falls to the seventh pick of the 2019 Pony Draft. When I talked to Damien today in the lobby of Bryant-Denny, he said the Bears, Eagles, Chiefs and Cowboys had shown the most interest to date.

#8 - Magic City Mayors

QB - Drew Lock  MISSOURI

The BDFL's media experts love this pick. They think Lock could be a franchise quarterback down the road and could start some time during the 2019 season at a few places like Miami, Washington, Arizona, Tampa Bay or Oakland.

#9 - Duncanville Armadillos

RB - David Montgomery  IOWA STATE

From all accounts, this guy is NFL ready. He led the country in forced missed tackles last season and runs with an attitude. The Texas Armada had their sights set on him from the beginning of the draft and are thrilled to find him at #9.

#10 - Shades Creek Sloth Monsters

WR - Marquise Brown  OKLAHOMA

"Hollywood" certainly didn't do much against Alabama in the Orange Bowl, but he was probably still a little gimpy. Brown falls under the "he's hell when he's well" category which means, if he can stays healthy this will be a nice pick.

#11 - Altadena Dorians

TE - Noah Fant  IOWA

How can Iowa have two tight ends drafted in the first round of the Pony Draft? Two words. Corn fed. Both could go in the first round of the NFL Draft. Three tight ends were taken and three players from Iowa schools, both BDFL records.

#12 - Southside Cheetahs

RB - Trayveon Williams  TEXAS A&M

The BDFL's media experts had James Williams ranked higher than Trayveon in this RB class, but you can't question a four-time BDFL champion no matter how stupid their picks look on paper. Good thing the games are played on turf.

#13 - Western Hills Wildcats

RB - Benny Snell  KENTUCKY

Snell is one of four backs in SEC history to have three consecutive 1,000 yard rushing seasons, the others being Herschel Walker, Darren McFadden and Alex Collins. Snell is UK's all-time leading rusher breaking Sonny Collins' record.

#14 - Fairfield PowerSleds

RB - Darrell Henderson  MEMPHIS

Henderson may a bit of a sleeper, but you can't question his production while at Memphis. Last season with the Tigers, he rushed 214 times for 1,909 yards (2nd) for an 8.9 per carry average and scored 22 touchdowns (1st). I like his chances.

#15 - Fieldstown Bellcows

RB - Justice Hill  OKLAHOMA STATE

"With the 15th pick in the 2019 BDFL Pony Draft, the Fieldstown Bellcows use their inaugural selection to draft Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State". Not a bad way for a rookie to make his professional presence known in the BDFL.

#16 - Mt. High Blue Deacons

WR - N’Keal Harry  ARIZONA STATE

In the BDFL this guy will probably be known as Harry N. Keal and nicknamed "Dirty Harry". As a player he checks all the boxes for a Pro Bowl receiver. A five tool player...height, weight, speed, routes, hands, etc. Not bad for the 16th pick.

2019 BDFL Pony Draft Predictions