Prince Vegeta
No. 33 – Orange County Otters | |||||||||||||||||
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Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||||||
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Born: | Planet Vegeta, Japan Japan | March 1, 1999 (aged 67)||||||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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High school: | Homeschooled | ||||||||||||||||
College: | Homeschooled | ||||||||||||||||
ISFL Draft: | 2036 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||||||||||||
DSFL Draft: | 2035 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 | ||||||||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||
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Prince "Prince of All Saiyans" Vegeta (born March 1, 1999) is an American football safety for the Orange County Otters of the National Simulation Football League (NSFL).
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Early years
Jeffrey LaVert was born in Toronto, ON, Canada into a family of athletes. He was naturally gifted and was brought up playing hockey and was quickly recognized as an enforcer with his physicality on the ice. However, his skating ability always held him back as he had some difficulty skating and as a result his coach had introduced him to the world of football.
LaVert's size and physicality instantly made him a must-watch in high school as people used to line up hours before his games just to get the chance to see him play. He would constantly tear apart opposing defenses with his speed and size and although he may not have had the same level of football IQ as his peers, he definitely made up for it via other means. His hard-word mentality and grit-n-grind mentality helped him make leaps and bounds throughout his time in high school until he eventually blossomed into a 4-star recruit out of high school. He had a couple of offers from schools such as the University of Houston, Iowa and Penn State but eventually decided to become a Hawkeye due to some previous connections with the college.
College career
Jeffrey would struggle in his first season, only making 10 tackles in his first 4 games as a backup. He would tear his ACL in the 5th on a non-contact play as he was rushing the passer. But despite all of this the Hawkeye staff remained high on the freshman still citing how hopeful and excited they were for his return as a sophomore and boy, did he not disappoint one bit.
Jeffrey's hard work and dedication while rehabbing from his injury would pay major dividends as a Sophomore as he would have a solid season with 80 tackles, 2 interceptions and 6 Passes Deflected.
In his junior season, Jeffrey would see his draft stock sore as he took the college world by storm. He would hit triple digits in tackles with 102, force 2 fumbles, make 4 interceiptions and have 10 passes defended. He would also contribute on the special teams end with 2 kickoffs returned for TDs as part of a spectacular season in which he received multiple accolades for.
It would be his last season in college as he would forgo his remaining years of eligible in order to enter the prestigious S20 DSFL Draft.
Professional career
DSFL career
Season 19
Jeffrey would be claimed off waivers shortle before session 13 in the DSFL (S19). He would kick his career off against Tijuana with 7 tackles. Although he may not have filled the stat sheet like he did in the college season, it was a start to what seemed like could be an extraordinary career.
He would follow up that performance with a game against the Portland Pioneers in which he racked up 8 tackles and a pass deflected while holding his receivers to 5 receptions for 37 yards showcasing his ability to play close to the line of scrimmage and stuff the run but also cover players.
LaVert would truly show up under the bright lights of the playoffs against Tijuana however, in the Conference Championship game in the playoffs. He showed his ability to be a playmaker all over the field as he led his team in tackles and passes defended with 11 and 2 respectively. With his team down 17-10 closing in on halftime he had a crucial interception and returned it for a touchdown for his first ever pick-6. Although his team would eventually go on to lose the game, there was one thing undeniable about Jeffrey, he had something special about him. The moment he had stepped onto the field he had made a positive impact on his team and in the case that he doesn't get re-drafted by the Bucanneers, it will be missed.
Season 20
Jeffrey LaVert would somehow slip to the 4th pick in the DSFL draft after being considered a lock for 1st overall by many. His adversary, Cal Lidous would go 1OA as the prized gem of the Seawolves as LaVert would rejoin his beloved Buccaneers. Despite having an awful prospect showcase in which he put up a solid 2 tackles in 3 games, the regular season would start off with a bang as LaVert did not disappoint. LaVert would lead the best secondary in the DSFL onto success as he broke records in the league with 129 tackles (Most for a DB in DSFL History) and continued his postseason success as he once again forced 2 turnovers in his 2 games. The Buccaneers did not disappoint as their GMs, Scorycory and Frostbite swung a midseason deal to bring home a cornerback who had initially expressed interest in joining the Buccaneers (HeHateMe PickSix) and they would cement themselves as the best defense in DSFL history as they kept offenses to many lows while shutting them out most of the time. Despite all this success there was still 1 goal in mind at the end of the season, the Ultimini.
In the playoffs LaVert and the Buccaneers would blow their division rivals Norfolk out of the water in the first round 43-10. LaVert had 11 tackles, a Pass Deflection and an interception against his once alive adversary, Cal Lidous. However in the finals, that's where the trouble began. Reports had stated that the Buccaneers' QB Ramos was nursing an injury coming into the big game, but he quickly brushed the claims off, stating that they were falsely manufactured however, right off the bat there was clear visible discomfort from Ramos. He started the game missing wide open WRs down the field and then throwing a pick. The snowball continued until he helped lead the Buccaneers to a field goal late in the 4th. The only problem? The Greyducks had already scored 28 points, as they drove a dagger through the heart of the Buccaneers' defense after seeing their QB throw away their best opportunity at an Ultimini
Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | |||||||||
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Season | Team | Games | Reg | TFL | Total | Sack | Int | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD | Safety |
S19 | Myrtle Beach Buccaneers | 2 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
S20 | Myrtle Beach Buccaneers | 14 | 129 | 4 | 133 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
NSFL career
Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
4.27 s | 4.12 s | 7.18 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
11 ft 0.1 in (3.36 m) |
31 reps | 30 |
Season 21 (1st Season)
"Bruised and battered from the long DSFL season, Myrtle Beach’s star safety Jeffrey LaVert had collapsed while preparing for his team’s upcoming playoff game against the Norfolk Seawolves. “His body really couldn’t help it”, said his GM, Dax Frost. “His level of performance was truly unsustainable” said the Bucs’ first year star Leon McDavid while the team’s staff tended to LaVert. However, just as the situation appeared to be settled and the players were going back to doing their drills, a young, very short man flew from the stands into the sky. He glared at LaVert who was still down on one knee and looking hopelessly at the sky and proceeded to scream “GALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK GUNNNNNNNNNNNN” as the rest of the team watched a purple beam tear right through their teammates body. The strange visitor would not stop right there though, as he flew at Jeffrey’s lifeless corpse and delivered one final blow to his gut.
After the dust had settled there was no more Jeffrey, just a young Saiyan warrior. I’ll show him, I’ll show them all who they’re dealing with he thought to himself as he looked down at the former safety's corpse beneath his right foot.
There was no more Jeffrey LaVert. Just Prince Vegeta."
Following this shocking transformation, Prince Vegeta would be taken 1st Overall in the NSFL Draft following an extraordinary combine in which he finished top 10 all time in 40-yard dash time and top 5 in his class in several categories, proving his incredible athleticism. The rookie safety would immediately cement himself as the ultimate utility player in the Otters' defense. Playing a mix of Free Safety, Strong Safety and Nickel Back. Vegeta would have several noteworthy games against strong opponents, some including a 7 tackle, 1 sack performance against NOLA in Week 5, a 15 tackle, 1 Pass Deflection performance against YKW in Week 8, and a 12 tackle game against NOLA in Week 11. He quickly became known as a player who can step up when depended upon and has officially cemented himself in the team's long-term plans as he looks to lead them to multiple championships.
Season 22 (2nd Season)
Season 22 was one that featured many ups and downs for the young Prince Vegeta. As the Otters defense took a step forward adding big name prospects Big Edd and Deshun Jones, Vegeta found himself struggling to get tackles. For a safety that made a living collecting tackles (Record breaking 129 Tackles in a season in the DSFL and 91 tackles in his rookie season) it was definitely strange for him to be more involved in his oppositions backfield and in the passing game, but as the season went on he quickly got accustomed to it. He really separated himself from the pack and proved that he wasn't just another system player as he finished the season on an absolute tearing, notching 3 sacks in his last 3 games, and then 2 more on his way to the Ultimus.
The season was for the most part a very memorable one for the players on the Otters. The team came out firing on all cylinders until a rather disappointing loss early on against the San Jose Sabercats. However despite that, the Orange County Otters found a way to bounce back and once again win the conference as they had a 10-3 record. They handily disposed the Austin Copperheads as they got off to a hot start and held off a late comeback. Vegeta showed up as he had 7 tackles and a sack in the big game, but that's where it would end. In the following week the Otters would be under the bright lights on the biggest stage in the NSFL, the Ultimus. Vegeta would be nowhere to be found all game as the Otters offense got off to a hot start and then dwindled their big lead away as they choked the game away in the 4th quarter. Vegeta ended the game with 2 tackles and vowed to come back stronger than ever in order to avenge his horrible showed this season.
Season 23 (3rd Season)
Season 23 would bring many surprises into young Vegeta's career. The safety would finally enjoy a breakout campaign following 2 disappointing seasons after being selected 1st overall by the Orange County Otters. Determined to prove that he was deserving of that selection the young Vegeta had worked hard all offseason. Often working with Otter greats such as Ian Bavitz and Mason Brown. His offseason work had started showing dividends early on as he had 10 tackles, 1 PD and a sack in 4 games during the preseason, however it was during the regular season where Vegeta had truly shined and proved to the rest of the league that he was here to stay. After a 1 tackle, 1 PD, 1 INT performance in Week 1 of the regular season, Vegeta bounced back with 10 tackles against Honolulu, proving how versatile he could be on a game-to-game basis. Fast forward to Week 15 and Vegeta had a game for the ages. Vegeta flashed his hidden potential in a 44-6 routing against the San Jose Sabercats where he dropped a monsterous 4 tackle, 1 Sack, 2 PD, 2 INT, 1 TD performance against the same team that had just extended one of his so called "rivals" - HeHateMe PickSix. Unfortunately for Vegeta, the Otters would once again fall short in the playoffs as they were eliminated in the Conference Championship game to the Copperheads. However, his individual performances would net him runner up for Safety Of the Year and Performance Of the Year, showing signs of improvement after two disappointing seasons.
Professional career statistics
Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | |||||||||
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Season | Team | Games | Reg | TFL | Total | Sack | Int | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD | Safety |
2036 (S21) | Otters | 13 | 94 | 1 | 95 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
2037 (S22) | Otters | 13 | 71 | 0 | 71 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
2038 (S23) | Otters | 16 | 80 | 0 | 80 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Achievements and records
- Team
- SFC Champion (1): 2035 (S20)
- ASFC Champion (1): 2037 (S22)
- Individual
- DSFL Pro Bowl: 2035 (S20)
- NSFL Pro Bowl: 2038 , 2038
- DSFL Defensive Back of the Year Finalist: 2035
- DSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Finalist: 2035
- NSFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Finalist: 2036
- NSFL Breakout Player of the Year Finalist: 2037
- NSFL Safety of the Year Finalist: 2038
- ISFL Performance of the Year Award: 2038