Before the first pick.
Same twelve managers. A new season of unfinished business.
Editorial rankings based on Season 3 record, scoring and playoff performance, known championship history and SHD experience. No Season 4 roster has been drafted. These are conversation starters, not player projections or a statistical forecast.
Published 2026-09-10 · Rankings may change dramatically after Draft Day.SHD editorial predictions
Pre-draft picks for discussion. These are predictions, not confirmed outcomes or statements from managers.
Cuylle of Duty
The defending champion gets the editorial nod after three straight playoff wins. Repeating remains a prediction, not an expectation of a guaranteed result.
The Italian Beast
The 15–5 record and league-leading points make Alessandro the pre-draft choice to set the regular-season pace again.
Redhead
More than 10,000 points behind a 7–13 record makes Redhead an appealing rebound pick.
Dr. Julien Raisin/AliceAaeeuhh
A former runner-up coming off 3–17 has both a record of previous success and substantial room to improve.
Titanic
Titanic has a championship and a recent #8-over-#1 upset. That is enough to keep the field looking over its shoulder.
Cuylle of Duty
Chris eliminated the #2 seed, won his semifinal and finished with 717.40 championship points.
Cuylle of Duty vs Titanic
Cuylle of Duty vs Titanic: the reigning champion against the inaugural champion and Season 3 upset specialist.
Phil the Thrill
Phil enters Year 2 after 6–14. A fresh draft and a full season of experience leave plenty open.