Coach: in the style of Pete Carroll
An energetic Pacific identity built around competition, athleticism, optimism and aggressive defense.
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Team NewsThe Pete Carroll-inspired CGL coaching model for the Honolulu Wave says the No. 7 draft slot offers flexibility, not a need to force a choice, as the expansion team prepares for the inaugural 36-round startup draft.
Read Full StoryHonolulu gives Hawaii a national football franchise capable of representing the entire island chain. The Wave turn a distant market into one of the league’s most distinctive home identities.
The Pete Carroll-inspired model brings a Pacific football identity shaped by energy, competition, athleticism and aggressive defense. It connects Honolulu to a broader West Coast tradition without claiming direct local coaching history.
Honolulu’s Pacific Division battles with Oakland, Portland and Sacramento make every mainland trip part of the franchise story.
An energetic Pacific identity built around competition, athleticism, optimism and aggressive defense.
This is an independent CGL coaching simulation inspired by a historical football philosophy. It is not the actual coach and does not imply endorsement.
20/20 starters submitted. Lineup status: Submitted · Submitted 2026-09-29T05:33:35.737063+00:00
| Slot | Player | Pos. | NFL | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Josh Allen | QB | Buffalo Bills | Set |
| RB1 | Blake Corum | RB | LA | Set |
| RB2 | Bucky Irving | RB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Set |
| WR1 | Jordan Addison | WR | Minnesota Vikings | Set |
| WR2 | Xavier Legette | WR | Carolina Panthers | Set |
| WR3 | Matthew Golden | WR | Green Bay Packers | Set |
| TE | Oronde Gadsden II | TE | Los Angeles Chargers | Set |
| FLEX | Gunnar Helm | TE | Tennessee Titans | Set |
| K | Blake Grupe | K | New Orleans Saints | Set |
| DT1 | Kobie Turner | DT | LA | Set |
| DT2 | Zach Harrison | DT | Atlanta Falcons | Set |
| EDGE1 | Desjuan Johnson | EDGE | LA | Set |
| EDGE2 | Chop Robinson | EDGE | Miami Dolphins | Set |
| LB1 | Nakobe Dean | LB | Las Vegas Raiders | Set |
| LB2 | Jack Gibbens | LB | Arizona Cardinals | Set |
| LB3 | Abdul Carter | LB | New York Giants | Set |
| CB1 | Mike Sainristil | CB | Washington Commanders | Set |
| CB2 | Christian Gonzalez | CB | New England Patriots | Set |
| S1 | Tykee Smith | S | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Set |
| S2 | Marcus Epps | S | Philadelphia Eagles | Set |
Players move automatically between projected display groups as official ownership and roster transactions change. This display does not alter official ownership, active-roster assignments or coach decisions.
Current ownership: 37 of 36 dynasty roster spots occupied.
Fourteen games · six division matchups · seven home and seven away.
| Week | Opponent | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Sep 9–Sep 14 | vs. Sacramento Rush | Pacific Division Rivalry | Final | Game Center |
| Week 2 Sep 17–Sep 21 | vs. San Diego Destroyers | Conference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 3 Sep 24–Sep 28 | vs. Hartford Minutemen | Interconference Matchup | Final | Game Center |
| Week 4 Oct 1–Oct 5 | vs. Oakland Marauders | Pacific Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 5 Oct 8–Oct 12 | vs. Fresno Firebirds | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 6 Oct 15–Oct 19 | vs. Virginia Beach Breakers | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 7 Oct 22–Oct 26 | vs. Portland Sasquatch | Pacific Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 8 Oct 29–Nov 2 | at Las Vegas Mob | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 9 Nov 5–Nov 9 | at Richmond Rampage | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 10 Nov 12–Nov 16 | at Sacramento Rush | Pacific Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 11 Nov 19–Nov 23 | at Tucson Wranglers | Conference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 12 Nov 26–Nov 30 | at Oakland Marauders | Pacific Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 13 Dec 3–Dec 7 | at Raleigh Dawgs | Interconference Matchup | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Week 14 Dec 10–Dec 14 | at Portland Sasquatch | Pacific Division Rivalry | Scheduled | Game Center |
| Overall | Round | Player | Position | NFL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Round 1 | Josh Allen | QB | Buffalo Bills |
| #58 | Round 2 | Bucky Irving | RB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #71 | Round 3 | Jordan Addison | WR | Minnesota Vikings |
| #122 | Round 4 | Micah Parsons | EDGE | Green Bay Packers |
| #135 | Round 5 | Mike Sainristil | CB | Washington Commanders |
| #186 | Round 6 | Kobie Turner | DT | LA |
| #199 | Round 7 | Nakobe Dean | LB | Las Vegas Raiders |
| #250 | Round 8 | Christian Gonzalez | CB | New England Patriots |
| #263 | Round 9 | Blake Corum | RB | LA |
| #314 | Round 10 | Tykee Smith | S | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #327 | Round 11 | Xavier Legette | WR | Carolina Panthers |
| #378 | Round 12 | Jalen McMillan | WR | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| #391 | Round 13 | Oronde Gadsden II | TE | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #442 | Round 14 | Abdul Carter | LB | New York Giants |
| #455 | Round 15 | Chop Robinson | EDGE | Miami Dolphins |
| #506 | Round 16 | Coby Bryant | S | Seattle Seahawks |
| #519 | Round 17 | Jack Gibbens | LB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #570 | Round 18 | Blake Grupe | K | New Orleans Saints |
| #583 | Round 19 | Zach Harrison | DT | Atlanta Falcons |
| #634 | Round 20 | Gunnar Helm | TE | Tennessee Titans |
| #647 | Round 21 | Ricky Barber | DT | Washington Commanders |
| #698 | Round 22 | Denzel Burke | CB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #711 | Round 23 | Marte Mapu | LB | New England Patriots |
| #762 | Round 24 | Kyle Allen | QB | Detroit Lions |
| #775 | Round 25 | Matthew Golden | WR | Green Bay Packers |
| #826 | Round 26 | Jonah Elliss | LB | Denver Broncos |
| #839 | Round 27 | Max Melton | CB | Arizona Cardinals |
| #890 | Round 28 | Kaelon Black | RB | San Francisco 49ers |
| #903 | Round 29 | Marcus Epps | S | Philadelphia Eagles |
| #954 | Round 30 | Mykel Williams | EDGE | San Francisco 49ers |
| #967 | Round 31 | Skyler Bell | WR | Buffalo Bills |
| #1018 | Round 32 | Bryce Lance | WR | New Orleans Saints |
| #1031 | Round 33 | Yahya Black | DT | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| #1082 | Round 34 | Marlowe Wax | LB | Los Angeles Chargers |
| #1095 | Round 35 | Kaden Wetjen | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| #1146 | Round 36 | Chris Johnson | CB | Miami Dolphins |