Anakin Skywalker

Anakin Skywalker

Anakin Skywalker tells Obi-Wan that he is joining the ISFL.
No. 66 – Baltimore Hawks
Position:	Running Back
Personal information
Born:	(2037-11-05)November 5, 2037 (aged 23) Tatooine, U.S. Virgin Islands
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Username:	Forsucksfake
Career information
High school:	Tatooine School for Misfit Kids
College:	Jedi Temple University
ISFL Draft:	S43 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15
DSFL Draft:	S42 / Round: Undrafted
Career history
Kansas City Coyotes (2057-2059) Baltimore Hawks (2060-present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
3x DSFL Pro Bowl (2057-2059) DSFL rushing yards leader (2059)
Career DSFL statistics
Rushing yards: 2,283 Yards per carry: 4.2 Rushing touchdowns: 13 Receptions: 119 Receiving yards: 1,162 Receiving touchdowns: 7

Anakin Skywalker (born November 5, 2037) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Hawks of the International Simulation Football League (ISFL).

Early years

Anakin was born on Tatooine to Shmi Skywalker, a slave. His father is unknown, but some rumors have swirled that Anakin was the product of immaculate conception, with some Jedi pointing toward Midi-chlorians as being responsible. Most of his childhood was spent working for Watto, a cruel slaver who also owned his mother. Despite his rough upbringing, Skywalker remained vigilante and occupied himself with various hobbies, namely podracing and building and fixing droids and other appliances. His fortune was changed when Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his young padawan learner Obi-Wan Kenobi visited his home world. Jinn, who recognized Anakin as being force sensitive was drawn to the boy. Qui-Gon would soon declare the boy to be the Chosen One, a prophesized being who would restore balance to the force. Jinn would wager a deal with Watto for the boy's freedom, should the boy win in an upcoming podrace. The boy would win, and Watto released the child to the two Jedi.

College career

As a Jedi padawan, Anakin saw the beginning of the Clone Wars, after being rescued, along with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, by Mace Windu and the Jedi Order. As a Jedi Knight, General Skywalker was a fierce warrior and led many successful campaigns during the Clone Wars. The cost of war was brutal, but it afforded the young Jedi Knight the opportunity to travel beyond the outer rim, where he would eventually find himself navigating through the Milky Way Galaxy. Despite being from a galaxy far, far away, Earth seemed to be comprable to many of the planets and systems known to the Jedi Order. Skywalker spent enough time on Earth to learn the planet's various cultures, customs, and activities. One such activity that captured Skywalker's attention was American football. This discovery would be life-altering for the Jedi, as his need to prove himself made the idea of a career in professional football nearly impossible to ignore.

Professional career

DSFL career

(S42)

While serving in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker visited the earth and discovered the ISFL. He would agree to become a football player, signing with the Kansas City Coyotes of the DSFL as a wide receiver. His rookie season saw the Coyotes make the playoffs, after being crowned as Ultimini champions the season prior. Skywalker enjoyed a productive first year, catching 6 touchdowns along with over 800 receiving yards. Despite a slow start, Skywalker would become an impact player for the Coyotes as he seemed to have a nose for the endzone, highlighted by a mid-season game-winning touchdown catch against the Bondi Beach Buccaneers with under two minutes left to play. Skywalker had more strong showings over the course of his rookie season. While not garnering much awards season hype, the production was encouraging for the first-year player, especially since he was a pre-season waiver wire signing. A late-season push secured the Coyotes a playoff position. Skywalker's Coyotes were eliminated by the Minnesota Grey Ducks in the conference championship game, but the rookie secured a spot in that year's DSFL Pro Bowl Game.

(S43)

Skywalker’s second season in the DSFL was a struggle statistically. Prior to the regular season, he switched from wide receiver to running back. Sharing reps with Jason West, Skywalker managed to rush for 965 yards, but only scored four touchdowns on the ground while adding another receiving touchdown on the season. The Coyotes were once again able to make the playoffs down to the wire, but couldn’t beat the eventual Ultimini champion Portland Pythons. Despite the middling production, Skywalker was a Pro Bowler for a second consecutive season.

(S44)

In his second season as a running back, Skywalker had a career season. In week four, he rushed for four touchdowns, his total for the previous year, while carrying the ball for 207 yards. This explosion in production would propel Skywalker to a rushing crown, leading the league with 1,318 rushing yards and totaling nine touchdowns. For his efforts, Skywalker was named a Pro Bowler for the third straight year, ending his DSFL career with a Pro Bowl in each season. The Coyotes were able to clinch a playoff berth after a week 14 upset over the Tijuana Luchadores, who avenged their Ultimini loss the previous season in a rematch with Portland. At the conclusion of the S44 season, Skywalker was awarded the Offensive Performance of the Year at the ISFL/DSFL honors, capping off a successful DSFL career in Kansas City.

Career statistics			Rushing					Receiving
Season	Team	Games	Att	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD
2057 (S42)	Kansas City Coyotes	14	0	0	0	0	0	72	856	11.9	48	6
2058 (S43)	Kansas City Coyotes	14	225	965	4.3	43	4	18	157	8.7	29	1
2059 (S44)	Kansas City Coyotes	14	324	1318	4.1	55	9	52	461	8.9	14	0
Totals		42	549	2283	4.2	55	13	119	1162	9.8	48	7

ISFL career

S43 ISFL Draft

After signing with the Kansas City Coyotes as a post-draft waiver selection, Skywalker declared himself eligible for the S43 ISFL Draft. Early on, teams expressed interest in the young Jedi, with some mock drafts projecting Skywalker as a potential first-round draft choice. This type of attention made the Jedi knight swell with pride, a feeling his masters and fellow knights of the Jedi Order would have cautioned against. In the S43 ISFL draft, the Baltimore Hawks would select Skywalker with the fifteenth overall pick, the first of the second round. The Hawks had previously traded down from the twelfth pick, netting picks 15 and 20; with Tunkha Danstrol being taken with the 20th pick. The move was seen as a savvy one, with Baltimore filling out their roster with multiple picks in the middle of the draft, with Bertie Mannering-Phipps being picked right after. With the selection of Sam Mercury at 29th, Baltimore had solidified their future. Shortly after the draft, Skywalker signed a 3-year $3 million contract with Baltimore.

(S45)

Prior to the S45 season, Skywalker signed a one-year extension worth $4 million. After a successful career, Skywalker was called up to the Baltimore Hawks to replace Kumquat Archipelago, who left in free agency to join the Sarasota Sailfish. Skywalker was named one of the team’s captains for the season, which was a great honor for the rookie running back. Joining Skywalker in the backfield was fellow rookie Bertie Mannering-Phipps, who finished second in the DSFL with rush yards and tied for first in rushing touchdowns the prior DSFL season.

Rookie Campaign

Heading into S45, the Baltimore Hawks were one year removed from their most recent Ultimus title. The team had lost reigning MVP running back Kumquat Archipelago while Ceti Pyxis, who was the team's leading rusher the previous season, moved to tight end. The Hawks would end up fielding five rookies, a league high for the season. Skywalker's rookie season started mildly, as he was only able to gain 48 rushing yards as the Hawks were blown out by the Cape Town Crash, 31-17. The Hawks would start the season 0-2 as they lost a close game 19-16 to the Colorado Yeti, as Skywalker could only manage 36 rushing yards. Skywalker would score his first career ISFL touchdown in a week 3 win against the Chicago Butchers, while rushing for less than 30 yards. Week four would end up being the best game of Skywalker's career, where he set season highs in rush yards (100), touchdowns (2), and his longest run of the season (50). The Hawks would close out the season by winning 7 of their next 12 games. With a 9-7 record, Baltimore was able to secure a second seed in the ASFC playoffs. Baltimore's season would end in a first-round exit to the eventual ASFC champion Sarasota Sailfish. After the conclusion of the S45 season, Skywalker signed a two-year extension worth $6 million. At the S45 ISFL Awards, Skywalker was nominated for Offensive Rookie of the Year, which would end up going to Jay Cue III.

(S46)

Skywalker had a breakout sophomore season, setting career highs in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, while also jumping from 3.7 yards per carry to 4.3. As the primary running back in an offense that had become more balanced than it had been in years. In his season debut, Skywalker hit the endzone for two rushing scores. He was kept off the scoreboard until a shootout loss to Orange County, where he had a rushing and receiving touchdown. This started a tear across 7 weeks where he scored 11 total touchdowns. This production put Skywalker on the radar as a potential Offensive Player of the Year candidate. The S46 running back class was so superb that despite a great season, there was no Pro Bowl nod for Skywalker. After securing the first seed in the playoffs again, Baltimore was expected to make the Ultimus. Unfortunately, the Hawks lost in overtime to the Yellowknife Wraiths. This playoff disappointment spelled the end for the Preston Beatz era for the Hawks. Beatz was traded to the Yeti in exchange for for Wolfie McDummy Jr., Federico Americano, and National Treasure.

Career statistics			Rushing					Receiving
Season	Team	Games	Att	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD	Rec	Yards	Avg	Lg	TD
2060 (S45)	Baltimore Hawks	16	159	595	3.7	50	5	45	334	7.4	22	0
2061 (S46)	Baltimore Hawks	16	300	1285	4.3	50	12	39	363	9.3	54	2
Totals		32	459	1880	4.1	50	17	84	697	8.3	54	2

Awards and Honors

DSFL

• 3x Pro Bowl selection (2057-2059)

• 1x Rushing yards leader (2059)

• Offensive performance of the year (2059)

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