August ELF Offensive/Defensive Standout Performers
After the completion of the 2023 European League of Football (ELF) season, ALL22’s scouts did a thorough ranking of every position group in the league. This was used as an evaluation tool and resource for the understanding of this ever-growing league. With that in-depth analysis from our pro-trained scouts, we will refer back to those rankings in spots to help readers gain context.
With that being said, today we’re going to be discussing some notable performers in the month of August for the ELF season.
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WR Austin Mitchell (Paris Musketeers) - Southeastern Louisiana University (2017-21)
Citizenship: USA
Height: 5074v | Weight: 173v | Hand: 8v | Arm: 30 6/8v | Wingspan: 73 3/8v | 40: 4.61v | 10: 1.59v | 20: 2.65v | Shuttle: 4.48v | 3-Cone: 7.70v | Broad: 09’09”v | Vertical: 28.5v | Bench: 6v
August ELF Stats: 3 GP | 3 GS | 17 REC | 22 TGTS | 396 YDS | 6 TD | 23.29 YPR | 1 FMB
ELF Player Awards: N/A
Background: Mitchell got his pro start with the Dresden Monarchs for the 2023 season. He led the GFL with 94 catches and 1627 yards, while finishing second with 20 touchdowns. He signed with Paris this year and he’s had a great ELF debut season, currently sitting third in receiving touchdowns and fifth in receiving yards. He had an August to remember, including a four touchdown performance vs Berlin in week 11.
Player snapshot: A small framed receiver that shows nice patience to gain his desired leverage at the release. Sticks his foot in the ground and creates significant space with his burst. Showcases beautiful pace in his stem with no wasted movement in COD. Plays faster than he times on vertical routes, consistently getting behind defenders at this level. Finishes deep catch opportunities with good body control and dexterity to procure the ball. Can get walled-off in true jump ball scenarios due to his limited size.
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EDGE Johannes Zirngibl (Munich Ravens) - New Mexico Military Institute (2018)
Citizenship: Germany
Height: 6066v | Weight: 220v | Hand: N/A | Arm: N/A | Wingspan: N/A | 40: 5.24v | 10: 1.84e | 20: N/A | Shuttle: 4.82v | 3-Cone: 8.34v | Broad: 08’09”v | Vertical: 26v | Bench: 2v
August ELF Stats: 3 GP | 12 TOT | 6 SOLO | 6 AST | 5 SCK | 6 TFL | 1 FF | 1 FR
ELF Player Awards: N/A
Background: Zirngibl spent 2019-22 with the GFL’s Straubing Spiders to kick-off his pro career. He joined the ELF and Munich last season. He had an amazing season, grading out as ALL22’s 6th best DL out of 81 qualifiers. He’s rocking it again this year, currently sitting in the top 10 in sacks and tackles-for-loss.
Player snapshot: Long DE and 4i with elite height and length. Zirngibl possesses a good get off and converts it into power consistently with a physical strike. His motor is excellent, keeping his hands and feet active. Uses his very good leg drive to push the pocket when in the interior. In the run game, he consistently disrupts the backfield with his get off, hand usage, and alertness.
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RB Tomiwa Oyewo (Munich Ravens)
Citizenship: Ireland/Nigeria
Height: 5100e | Weight: 209e
August ELF Stats: 3 GP | 16 CAR | 114 YDS | 5 TD | 7.12 YPC | 13 REC | 17 TGTS | 210 YDS | 3 REC TD | 16.15 YPR
ELF Player Awards: N/A
Background: Oyewo spent the 2022 season with the Allgau Comets in the GFL. He moved to the ELF and Munich Ravens last season, finishing as ALL22’s third best RB out of 19 qualifiers. He’s been a TD machine this year, with a total of 15 in just nine games, including a four-TD performance against Prague in week 11.
Player snapshot: Oyewo shows very good speed to beat defenders to the edge, making him a big play threat whenever he touches the ball, using his elusiveness and creativity. He is limited to carrying the ball predominantly with his left arm. He shows average contact balance, as well as an unwillingness to consistently hit holes hard. As a receiver, he mainly aligns in the slot, showing serviceable route running and solid hands. He is a below average pass blocker, just getting in the way best he can. Oyewo projects as a good starter due to his speed and receiving ability.
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