Busch Light

Busch Light

London Royals
Personal information
Born:	(2015-04-14)April 14, 2015 (aged 47) Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:	Topeka Central High School
College:	University of Alabama
DSFL Draft:	2038  / Round: 2 / Pick: 6
ISFL Undrafted:	2039
Career history
Roster status:	Active

Busch Light (born April 14, 2015) was an American football player for the New Orleans Secondline of the International Simulation Football League (ISFL) S25-S32. He previously played three seasons for the London Royals of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL).

Early years

Busch Light was born in Topeka, Kansas to Mother Sarah and Jackson. Light began his sports career as a baseball player in high school. It did not take long for the football coach to notice his dedication to the team which might translate well to the football team. The Topeka Central High School Steelers was a disgruntled team, plagued with academic and disciplinary suspensions. Light united the team and played on both sides of the ball as a linebacker and a fullback. Light helped bring a struggling high school team to the state championship, where the Topeka Central High School Steelers would be beat 23-17 in overtime.

College career

Light was not heavily recruited with the option to play at a few smaller programs coming out of high school. He followed his dream of playing for the Crimson Tide and walked on at Alabama. He quickly became popular with the coaching staff for his dedication in the weight room; however, he never made it onto the field due to the depth on the team. After an unfortunate injury to the starter, Light played in the National Championship his junior year where he finished the game with a sack, five tackles, and a game-sealing interception. This performance would put him on the map and elevate him to starter the following year. His senior year he would be the star of the defense.

College career statistics

Career statistics			Tackles				Coverage		Safeties	Touchdowns	Blocks
Season	Team	Games	Tck	TFL	FF/FR	Sck	Int	PD	Sfty	TD	Blk P/XP/FG
2037 (S22)	University of Alabama	14	111	11	2/1	3	2	12	1	2	1/0/0

Professional career

DSFL career

Busch Light became popular in the Prospect Bowl where he turned the heads of many DSFL teams. A possible first-round pick, he was surpassed and fell to the end of the second round to be drafted by the London Royals. The Royals, known for having stellar linebackers, are expected to have a dominant defense following the S23 Prospect Draft. Light was drafted by the London Royals in the second round, 14th overall. Busch Light’s first season on the London Royals was a success. The Royals ended the season 7-7 and headed to the semifinals where they faced the Kansas City Coyotes and narrowly lost 14-13. Individually Light put on a star performance alongside the other Royal rookies. Light finished top 10 in the league in tackles and 2nd (tied) in forced fumbles. Between Light and fellow rookie linebacker Juan Domine, they amassed 282 touchdowns. Light finished 3rd in linebacker of the year voting and 4th in defensive player of the year voting. Light’s first season in the DSFL made him an interesting prospect going into the ISFL draft.

In Light's second year in the DSFL he teamed up with Juan Domine again to create one of the best linebacking cores in the DSFL. This year they were accompanied by Burfict, and the three dominated offenses across the DSFL. The season ended with the Royals defense leading the conference in points against, total yards, rushing yards, and passing yards. The Royals defense was second in the league in points against and passing yards, and third in the league in total yards and rushing yards. This proved important on their way to an Ultimini victory. In the NFC championship the Royals would hold the Pythons to only three points. Light was a key contributor with seven tackles. In a much closer championship match, the Royals would beat the Seawolves twenty-four to seventeen. Light lead the team with seven tackles in the Ultimini championship. After a stellar performance in his second year in the DSFL, Light was nominee for linebacker of the year with Juan Domine for the second year in the row. Light and Domine would finish third and second in voting, respectively. Light is expected to be called up by the New Orleans Second Line this year to play beside Quenton Bode. Light is sure to be on the Defensive Rookie of the Year watch list. Light has been putting in work off of the field, both in the weight room and working on his fundamentals in coverage, working on becoming the sideline to sideline player he was drafted to be.

DSFL career statistics

Career statistics			Tackles			Sacks	Interceptions		Other
Season	Team	Games	Reg	TFL	Total	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD	Safety
2038 (S23)	Royals	14	116	2	118	6	0	0	0	3	1	10	1
2039 (S24)	Royals	14	116	2	118	3	0	0	0	2	1	2	0
2040 (S25)	Royals	14	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Busch Light was contacted by multiple ISFL teams leading up to the draft. A highly anticipated prospect, Light was expected to go in the late first round on draft day. Busch Light was among four top ISFL prospects out of London known as the “Royal IV” consisting of Juan Domine (1st overall pick), Harrison Andrews (4th overall pick), Gunner Thorbjornsson (6th overall pick), and Busch Light. Light would fall slightly in the draft and was selected by the New Orleans Second Line at round 2, pick 5. It is expected that Light will stay in the DSFL for another season in pursuit of the Ultimini, Linebacker of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and MVP. Light went on to sign a massive three year, thirteen-million-dollar contract with a mutual option in the third year. The contract is frontloaded with 8 million coming in the first year of the contract. It is said that the NOLA locker room will be adding a Busch Light emoji per the contract.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	265 lb (120 kg)	4.34 s	4.31 s	7.46 s	30.7 in (0.78 m)	125.7 in (3.19 m)	40 reps	30

ISFL career

After a short role as a mentor in the DSFL with the London Royals, Busch transitioned to the NOLA Secondline in S26. Busch was an immediate upgrade to the linebacking core for NOLA. He had over 100 tackles in his rookie season, and played a lot in coverage with 15 pass deflections. His first two years in the season, Busch reached the Ultimus. Unfortunately, the Secondline fell short in S26 and S27. Throughout the rest of his career, Busch was a team player, but not a star by any means. He shined in S28 with 6 sacks and 11 pass deflections. His final season was a surprise spectacular performance, topping 100 tackles for the first time since his rookie season, and catching a personal best 4 interceptions. Throughout his career he had over 500 tackles, 12 forced fumbles, 18 sacks, 12 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns. Busch retired earlier than anticipated after S32. After retirement, he began coaching his nephew's (Miller Light's) peewee football team. Busch would coach Miller from elementary school through high school.

Professional career statistics

Career statistics			Tackles			Sacks	Interceptions		Other
Season	Team	Games	Reg	TFL	Total	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD	Safety
2041 (S26)	Second Line	16	130	6	136	1	3	0	0	4	3	4	0
2042 (S27)	Second Line	16	107	2	109	1	2	0	0	1	0	15	0
2043 (S28)	Second Line	16	82	0	82	1	0	0	0	2	0	7	0
2044 (S29)	Second Line	16	92	4	96	6	2	0	0	3	0	11	0
2045 (S30)	Second Line	16	81	6	87	4	3	0	1	2	1	7	0
2046 (S31)	Second Line	16	55	1	56	3	1	0	0	2	1	5	0
2047 (S32)	Second Line	16	104	5	109	3	4	0	1	1	0	12	0

Achievements and records

Individual

• 2038 Drafted #14 Overall by the London Royals
• 2038 DSFL LBoTY Nominee
• 2038 DSFL DPoTY Nominee
• 2039 Drafted #17 Overall by the New Orleans Second Line
• 2039 DSFL LBoTY Nominee

Team

• 2041 ISFL Ultimus Appearance in NOLA
• 2042 ISFL Ultimus Appearance in NOLA