Prince Vegeta

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Prince Vegeta
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Prince of All Saiyans
No. 33 – Orange County Otters
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-01)March 1, 1999 (aged 62)
Planet Vegeta, Japan Japan
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Homeschooled
College:Homeschooled
ISFL Draft:2036  / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
DSFL Draft:2035  / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NSFL statistics
Total tackles:245
Tackles for loss:1
Pass deflections:19
Interceptions:8
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:0
Total touchdowns:2
Sacks:13
Career DSFL statistics
Total tackles:158
Tackles for loss:4
Pass deflections:10
Interceptions:5
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:3
Total touchdowns:1
Sacks:1

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).

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
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

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40‑yd dash 20‑ss 3‑cone Vert jump Broad BP Wonderlic
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.

Season 24 (4th Season)

Season 24 would not be a simple season for Prince Vegeta. The young star was entering his prime following an incredible season in which he was the runner up for Safety of The Year and led the International Simulation Football League in interceptions, however, his stats would take some significant damage following a season in which he had entered the Top 3 in the league in TPE among safeties.

Throughout the season Vegeta would struggle to get any stats, averaging just below 4 tackles a game while the strong defensive line and linebacker core would typically clean up plays before the young star could make any plays. Despite the struggles, the former 1st overall pick would still consistently manage to make big plays in the oppositions backfield as he amassed 6 sacks throughout the season. He may very well never win an award despite being nominated for multiple at this point (Eight, to be exact) but that has never stopped Vegeta from serving as a do-it-all safety on Orange County's terrifying "Fanta Curtain". Heading into S24 Orange County had a lot of questions from people regarding their potential success, particularly with an aging Franklin Armstrong set to play in his final season, and their competitors getting much stronger in recent seasons. Despite all this and an early deficit due to a horrible schedule, the Orange County Otters would keep the engine rolling and still finish near the top of the ASFC with a record of 9-7-0. Although the playoffs was one to forget following a big win against NOLA to continue their streak of ASFC Championship Game appearances, OCO still had a lot to look forward to with former DSFL MVP Suleiman Ramza looking to get called up and a new GM in place to help out the Front Office.

Season 25 (5th Season)

Prince Vegeta enjoyed an incredible renaissance season in 2040 (S25) after a horrible down year the season prior. His offseason training to improve his tackling and play recognition abilities worked wonders and as a result, the Prince found himself in more favourable spots to make tackles more often and it resulted in him seeing an increase in production in that area. Although he may have been in a position to finish tackles elsewhere, Vegeta did see a small dip in production when it came to rushing QBs as he was assigned less on blitzes and instead found himself playing more coverage. However, that did not stop him from getting 4 sacks either way as he continued to prove that he could still be effective at rushing passers. He also seemed to regain his ability to get interceptions with his play recognition as he enjoyed 5 interceptions and returning 3 of them for TDs. His incredible comeback season would win him the Safety Of The Year award along with the Defensive Performance of The Year award in a 3 INT, 2 TD game against the Arizona Outlaws.

Season 26 (6th Season)

Another year, another season for the Orange County Otters' star Safety, Prince Vegeta. However, this season would be a down season compared to his last one as he found it unable to replicate the success he found last season. This season he found himself playing up closer to the line of scrimmage and playing more Nickel Back and locking up opposing Slot Receivers successfully. This season he fell from 79 tackles the season prior to the 2nd lowest point of his career (His worst was 63 from back in S24). This time around, Vegeta saw a very slight increase in sacks as he found himself able to get to the QB once more than his previous season as he went from 4 sacks to 5. Unfortunately he was unable to improve upon his previous interception total of 5 as he saw it drop from 3, and additionally failed to reach the endzone a single time this season after reaching it 3 times in his previous season.

Season 27 (7th Season)

Similarly to Season 26, Vegeta found himself failing to meet the lofty totals he had reached in his breakout season of Season 25 where he brought home multiple trophies in Safety Of The Year and Defensive Performance Of The Year. Except this time he found himself making less of an impact than before. Prince Vegeta found himself playing more coverage this season that resulted in him hitting a career low in tackles with 57. Despite this he still did show signs of his strong do-it-all play with 2 sacks and 3 interceptions. Where Vegeta really showed his prowess however was in his coverage skills greatly improving from seasons past, where this time around he found himself finally eclipsing the double digit mark in Pass Deflections as he had 16 Pass Deflections earned in the season, whereas his previous career high was a mediocre 9. Along with that he had also managed to get a Forced Fumble and also recover his first fumble since his second season in the league!

Season 28 (8th Season)

Vegeta's slow descent following his breakout season in Season 25 stayed the course into Season 28 as he found his all-around play that he was once known for start to show cracks. What he was once used to getting every 3 games or so was now becoming a rare occurrence in his game. Although Vegeta slightly improved in tackling, going from 57 tackles a year ago to 60 this season, he saw his sacks and interceptions combined reach a career low. For the first time in his career, Vegeta would combine the two for a total of 4 as he had 2 interceptions and 2 sacks. He would also not put up any other significant stats as for the first time since Season 23, the star Safety failed to force a fumble in a season. Vegeta also saw his Pass Deflections take a dip from Season 27 to less than half going from 16 to 7.

Season 29 (9th Season)

Season 29 would be the last full season the franchise legend would spend on Orange County, or in the International Simulation Football League for that matter. Despite a great career and one that would span 10 seasons after being taken with the 1st Overall Pick in the Season 21 NSFL Draft, Vegeta always felt like he could never show his true potential to his beloved fans across Orange County, California. Despite that he tried his best to put his all towards his last season and it showed. He put together 65 tackles, and even though it may not be near his 93 tackle career high from his rookie season, it was still among the best of his last few seasons. Similarly he also put together a season in which he got 6 sacks, tying a career high he matched in S23 and S24 and 3 interceptions, around his career average. He also managed to find his ways as he got 9 Pass Deflections and a Forced Fumble, showing that he still had something left in the tank after a terrible Season 28 for the Safety.

Season 30 (10th Season)

The one and only Prince Vegeta would get injured after 4 games in the Season 30 of the ISFL. The longtime Orange County safety had slowly seen his production and snap count dwindle down but it was in Season 30 that he would see a drastic drop, putting together only 1 tackle in 4 weeks before getting injured for the rest of the season and calling it a career. Vegeta marked the day as easily the saddest day of his ISFL career as he found himself unable to compete at the high standards he and the fans had for himself. Although the Safety may never be considered as the greatest Defensive Back of his generation and may not have the same resume that others such as Mason Blaylock may have, the Safety ended his career as an icon in Orange County Otters history and was happy he could live up to the hefty cost Orange County had paid to take his player 1st overall in the Season 21 Draft.

Professional career statistics

Career statistics Tackles Sacks Interceptions Other
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
2039 (S24) Otters 16 63 0 63 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
2040 (S25) Otters 16 79 0 79 4 5 3 3 1 0 9 0
2041 (S26) Otters 16 66 1 67 5 4 0 0 1 0 7 0
2042 (S27) Otters 16 57 0 57 2 3 0 0 1 1 16 0
2043 (S28) Otters 16 60 0 60 2 2 0 0 0 0 7 0
2044 (S29) Otters 16 65 0 65 6 3 0 0 1 0 9 0
2045 (S30) Otters 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Achievements and records

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