Acura Skyline

Acura Skyline

A young Acura Skyline showed athletic prowess from a young age
No. 17 – Undrafted
Position:	Runningback
Personal information
Born:	(1999-02-15)February 15, 1999 (aged 63) Santa Clara, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Santa Clara High School
College:	University of California, Los Angeles
ISFL Undrafted:	2037
Career history
Roster status:	Active

Acura "The Lion King" Skyline (born February 15, 1999) is an American football runningback for the Undrafted of the National Simulation Football League (NSFL).

Early years

Acura Skyline was born in Santa Clara, California, to two college professors. Despite his parents' desires that he commit fully to academics, Skyline showed a natural athletic skill from a very young age, especially in the one sport his parents were most staunchly against: Football. Skyline had a natural quickness and tremendous foot speed, resulting in early attention from college recruiters initially due to his performances in the 100 Meter Dash at the Junior Olympics. Ultimately, despite playing varsity all four years and taking Santa Clara High all the way to two CIF championship games, Skyline was unable to carry his team to a ring due to a lack of defensive talent on the roster. In his two CIF championship games, Skyline put up monster stat lines of 32/225/3 and 29/233/4. Fortunately, the disappointing losses were not the end of football for Skyline, and in his senior year he committed to joining the UCLA Bruins.

College career

Skyline began his college career backing up the senior starter on UCLA's team, but quickly experienced an "I've arrived" moment when he rushed for 100 yards on 7 carries in his first game for the Bruins. Skyline took over as starter in his second game, and continued impressing all throughout his true rookie season by rushing for over 1000 yards. In his second year, Skyline continued to put up big numbers, but struggled with bone spurs in his left foot after only 4 games and spent the rest of the season recovering and rehabbing. Skyline has said in interviews that the hardest thing about rehab for him was not being able to help his team on the field, but he developed major leadership skills in the locker room and often served as a player coach, flashing a developed football IQ beyond just the blistering speed and agility that scouts had seen up to this point. In his third and final year, Skyline looked stronger than ever racking up 963 yards across his first six games, but unfortunately the season ended in disappointment. Skyline had his NCAA eligibility revoked when it was discovered that he was accepting money for autographs. Skyline decided not to even appeal his status revocation in an unprecedented move, and instead spent the rest of the school year campaigning for athletes to be able to earn money off of their own likenesses while playing in college and preparing for the DSFL draft. In September of 2019 California Governer Gavin Newsom passed the Fair Pay to Play Act, allowing athletes to profit off of their likenesses and rebuking the NCAA. Skyline is often credited as one of the activist athletes who brought attention to the issue.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	210 lb (95 kg)

Acura Skyline began his career in Season 22 with the London Royals. It was the Royals' first season as a franchise, and Skyline was excited at the prospect of making history with the first European DSFL team. However, despite a stellar individual season, the Royals generally had a season that could be expected from a brand new franchise, finishing tied for last place with a 5-9 record. Skyline however thrived in the situation and took it upon himself to put the team on his back and make an attempt at making the playoffs, but the goal was ultimately not achieved. Skyline made a real case for DSFL MVP by leading the league in both rushing yards and kick return yards, notching 1761 yards on tremendous 5yds/carry efficiency. In addition to showing his ability as a week in, week out, workhorse running back, Skyline also flashed an ability to make big plays in clutch moments. In Week 6 against the Minnesota Grey Ducks, Skyline found his team in overtime against a top tier defense and little hope of making it out alive. To everyone's surprise, Colby Jack handed off the ball in a key moment and Skyline took the ball 74 yards to the house in a walk off TD victory. Later, in Week 13 once again against division rivals the Minnesota Grey Ducks, the Royals found themselves in a must win game in their attempt to desperately secure a quickly evaporating playoff dream. Skyline rose to the occasion, strapped up, and took the ball 87 yards to the promised land in order to make a statement, leading to a Royals victory. However, despite the heroics, the Royals unfortunately missed out on a playoff berth, leaving Skyline angry and motivated to get inconceivably better over the offseason. To Skyline, individual accolades mean nothing without team success.

Professional career statistics

			Rushing						Receiving				Kick Returns			Punt Returns
Season	Team	GP	Att	Yds	Avg	Yds/G	Long	TD	Rec	Yds	Long	TD	Yds	Avg	KR TD
2036 (S21)	Royals	14	349	1761	5.0	125.8	87	10	10	79	16	0	761	20.0	0

Achievements and records

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