2024 MatScouts Dynasty Fantasy Wrestling Pre-Draft Preview

The beginning of the 2025 Season is upon which means it’s another year of the MatScouts Dynasty Fantasy League.

Since 2020, a full fledged Fantasy Wrestling Dynasty League, with some of the most favorite wrestling media members, has drafted and competed head-to-head in regular season duals, then competed for the ultimate prize… The Championship Trophy.

The format is simple: 

• 30 man rosters, one starter per weight plus two flex each week. 
• Head-to-Head and Total Points competitions during the regular season where each team can earn NCAA Championship team bonus points towards their final NCAA Team Point total. 
• Standard Fantasy Wrestling Scoring (+3 for a win by decision, -5 for a loss by tech, etc) in Dual Meets, and Modified Tournament Scoring for all Tournaments. In addition to this, we have a Ranked Incentive Bonus Scoring system, where wins against ranked wrestlers earn more points and losses against ranked opponents yields less negative points.
• The Final Standings depend on that team’s score based on standard NCAA tournament scoring.
   

Past Final Standings:

2021 Season: 1st- Tony DiMarco (me!) 146.5 pts  ;  2nd- Eric Knopsnyder 128 pts ; 3rd- Jeff Upson 117.5 pts ; 4th- John Foster 117 pts

2022 Season: 1st- Tony DiMarco (me!) 170.5 pts  ;  2nd- Todd Szewczyk 138 pts ; 3rd- Brian Miller 127 pts ; 4th- Dan Seifring 124 pts

2023 Season: 1st- Tony DiMarco (me!) 173 pts  ;  2nd- Dan Seifring 157 pts ; 3rd- Brian Miller 134.5 pts ; 4th- Dysen Gould 125.5 pts

2024 Season: 1st- Tony DiMarco (me!) 201.5 pts  ;  2nd- Willie Saylor 146.5  pts ; 3rd- Dan Seifring 137.5 pts ; 4th- @Jagger712 136 pts

The MatScoutsDynasty League Draft is scheduled for Wednesday Oct 23 at 8:30pm (ET). Here is the draft order for the first round of the draft: 

1st Overall Pick: 

Jeff Upson

Team: Team Power

2024 NCAA Pts: 46

Quick Notes: A good mix of upperclassmen with some Sophomores and Freshmen sprinkled throughout, though the scale definitely tilts towards the older side. Immediate needs include depth at 125, 133 & 285 and starter caliber additions for 141 & 157

2nd Overall Pick: 

Brian Miller

Team: One More

2024 NCAA Pts: 67

Quick Notes:  The most Seniors on any of the League Rosters (12), coupled with nine Juniors makes this season either a “One More Ride” or a “Tear It Down & Rebuild” kind of vibe. Immediate needs include… depth at every weight that will be there two or three years from now (aka, youth).

3rd Overall Pick:

Earl Smith

Team: The Ninnie’s Propaganda

2024 NCAA Pts: 93

Quick Notes: Opposite of Team One More, Earl’s roster has the least amount of Seniors coming into the season.Immediate needs include starter caliber wrestlers for 149, 165, & 285, and depth with best available on the board.

4th Overall Pick:
Joe Caprino

Team: Hoagie Squad

2024 NCAA Pts: 122.5

Quick Notes: Another older team with the majority of starters being Seniors, though half of the weights on his roster have Freshmen ready to take the reigns. Immediate needs include depth at 125, 184, & 197 as well as future plans for 285.

5th Overall Pick:

Todd Szewczyk

Team: Meeseeks & Destroy

2024 NCAA Pts: 123.5

Quick Notes: Luckily for Todd, O’Toole is moving out to separate and cover more ground with Mesenbrink this season. The middle of the roster is top-heavy with Seniors but some questions on what the roster will look like after 2025. Immediate needs include depth across the board, but more so at 141, 157. And 285 (where Catka will be in a roster battle).

6th Overall Pick: 

John Foster

Team: The Incredible Bulks

2024 NCAA Pts: 126

Quick Notes: A few Senior redshirts coming this season will be throwing him a curveball when it comes to NCAAs, but a contingent of Sophomores ready to step in forms a solid foundation. Immediate needs are 149 (obviously), depth at 133, 165, and 197 for the future.

7th Overall Pick: 

Jagger712

Team: Jagoffs

2024 NCAA Pts: 136

Quick Notes:  Pretty even distribution and depth with a lot of Sophomore and Freshman starters. A huge bonus is the return of AJ Ferrari, who up until now was just a wasted roster spot. Immediate needs include 141, future planning for 149, and depth at 157 through 184.

8th Overall Pick:

Dan Seifring

Team: Danny B’ Mobbin

2024 NCAA Pts: 137.5

Quick Notes: Juniors and Sophomore abound, Dan is pretty set for the next couple of years, though only one Freshman on the roster does not provide long-term stability. Immediate needs include future plans for 285, depth at the upper weights, and to look for best available on the board at any weight.

9th Overall Pick:
Willie Saylor

Team: Brain Power

2024 NCAA Pts: 146.5

Quick Notes: The league’s namesake, Willie’s “Trust The Process” movement since 2021 has started to bear fruit. Even distribution of Freshmen and Sophomores look to have a steady foundation with NCAA champion contenders with the seasoned vets. Immediate Needs include depth at 125, 184, & 285, along with future depth at 149 & 165.

10th Overall Pick:

Tony DiMarco

Team: Cael Chips

2024 NCAA Pts: 201.5

Quick Notes: This might be the season that the reigning 4-time champ doesn’t go home with the trophy. The team is getting older, with the second highest number of Seniors along with a lot of Juniors to boot. Immediate needs include starter caliber wrestlers for 125 and 165, along with future depth needs for 174 through 197. Some youth in the lower weights wouldn't hurt either.