#17 Drazah: Top 20 Players of Black Ops 6

The #17 Player of the Black Ops 6 season is the villain of the CDL, Zack “Drazah” Jordan of the Atlanta FaZe.

The Alaskan Assassin continued to be a do-it-all player in Black Ops 6, helping Atlanta FaZe take home two Major Championships. Finishing with a 1.01 overall K/D, Drazah remained a consistent performer who helped FaZe reach the Grand Finals of three Majors. While they stumbled in the end, Zach showed multiple times throughout the season that he can be a top player in the League, including during his peak 1.07 K/D in Stage II.

Season Review

After joining the Atlanta franchise to start Modern Warfare 3, Drazah was considered the perfect addition. He played at a high pace for an AR while being one of the best SND players in the League. Paired with the trio of Chris “Simp” Lehr, Tyler “aBeZy” Pharris, and McArthur “Cellium” Jovel, the team was cemented in the upper echelons of the League.

Atlanta FaZe entered the Black Ops 6 season as one of the top contenders, retaining their star-studded core. The team got off to an underwhelming start in Stage 1 qualifiers, finishing with a 4-3 record to secure the 6th seed heading into Major I in Madrid. During the first online Minor of the season, FaZe got revenge over the LA Thieves, winning 3-1 in the quarterfinals. They went on to take down Miami, Minnesota, and Carolina en route to winning the Minor and $20,000.

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FaZe showed their championship pedigree early at Major I in Toronto, making a run to the Winner’s Final after sweeps over Boston Breach and the Toronto Ultra. FaZe then took on LA Thieves in both the Winner’s Final and in one of the most thrilling Grand Finals of the season, winning both matchups. FaZe became the first team in the League to lift any hardware, proving that their 2024 Esports World Cup win was no fluke.

Stage II saw FaZe ramp up their performance. They dominated the online qualifiers with a 6-1 record and entered Major II with momentum. Their Hardpoint was fantastic across the entire stage (including the Major & Minor), going 16-5 to lead the League. Though they looked strong in the qualifiers, they were quickly eliminated in the second Minor by the Vancouver Surge. FaZe shook it off as an online loss and turned their focus to the Major in Texas.

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This time, they were chasing the three-peat. FaZe pushed through an easier bracket that included wins over Minnesota Rokkr and Cloud9 New York. It was another tournament where Atlanta faced the same team in both the Winner’s Final and Grand Final. In the Grand Final, they got their revenge for the Minor loss with a dominant 4-0 sweep over the Vancouver Surge to claim their second championship of the year. Drazah and Cellium, in particular, stepped up. Drazah ended with a 1.28 overall K/D and a 3.00 SND K/D, cementing FaZe’s peak form heading into the second half of the season.

While FaZe still looked strong in Stage III, cracks began to show. They finished 3-2 in the qualifiers with just a 4-6 Hardpoint record. They were upset by Vancouver in Upper Bracket Round 1 and eliminated in the Top 6 after another loss to the Miami Heretics. The team’s Hardpoint inconsistency became a growing concern, especially against top-tier teams. Despite the early exit, they remained one of the CDL’s best overall squads, though the gap between them and their rivals had noticeably narrowed.

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FaZe regained some of their footing in Stage IV. They finished the qualifier with a 4-1 record, locking in the #2 seed going into DreamHack. Their Hardpoint remained shaky (3-4 in qualifiers), but their SND was flawless (6-0). At the Major, the squad made a clean run to the Grand Finals, beating New York, Texas, and Miami, all by 3-1 scores. In the Finals, they faced rivals LA Thieves. Thieves were able to shut down FaZe’s SND, winning both maps and eliminating FaZe to take the championship. With Champs and the Esports World Cup looming, questions surfaced about whether FaZe’s inconsistency could once again lead to a Champs failure.

Heading into Champs for the first time in CDL history without the top seed, Atlanta hoped to secure another ring for their storied roster. The tournament began with FaZe getting thrashed by OpTic Texas, highlighting that the issues that plagued them throughout the year were still present. While they fought back against Carolina, the team lost to Miami in the next round, finishing in the Top 6. For the second year in a row, FaZe were outpaced by rivals when it mattered most.

The Esports World Cup was FaZe’s final chance to lift another trophy in Black Ops 6. After barely escaping OMiT in their opening pool play match, FaZe dropped back-to-back series and were eliminated. A Top 12 finish all but confirmed that sweeping offseason changes were imminent for the roster.

How Good Was Drazah in 2025?

Hardpoint

Drazah continued to be an impactful Hardpoint player in the League this season. The flex AR finished the year with a 1.04 K/D in the mode, maintaining a 1.02 on LAN. In per-10-minute data, Drazah posted above-average numbers in kills (24.9) and damage (3167). He also ranked among the top damage dealers, finishing with 4,000+ damage in 24% of his maps. During his best stretch in Stage II, he tallied a 1.10 K/D in Hardpoint with 3,240 damage and 62.7 seconds of hill time per 10 minutes. One of the more underrated players in the mode, Drazah, was instrumental to FaZe’s success in Hardpoint when they were clicking.

Despite concerns and inconsistency in certain stages, Atlanta FaZe still managed to post the 3rd-best Hardpoint record in the CDL at 52-35 (59.8%). On LAN, their record dipped slightly to 20-16 (55.6%). At Champs and EWC combined, they went just 3-6, losing their last four maps. FaZe excelled in rotations (55.9%, 1st in the CDL) but struggled in Holding (70.5%, 7th) and Breaking (24.6%, 10th). While they were 6-3 on Rewind and 11-7 on Red Card, their overall map pool lacked depth.

Search & Destroy

In the mode he’s most known for, Drazah finished with a 1.02 SND K/D. While his impact wasn’t as high as in previous years, he still contributed 0.67 kills per round, 104.8 ADR, and a 56.7% opening duel win rate. Notably, FaZe had a 48.3% win rate when Drazah had a negative K/D, the highest in the League, proving his influence extended beyond the stat sheet.

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As always, Atlanta excelled in Search & Destroy, finishing with a League-best 42-23 record (64.6%). They were even better on LAN, improving to a 69.0% win rate (20-9). Their dominance stemmed from two areas: opening duels and objective efficiency. They ranked 1st in opening duel win percentage (54.7%) and 2nd in conversion rate (76.3%). In post-plant situations, they were 2nd (65.9%), and they led the CDL in retake win rate (48.6%). These numbers helped FaZe achieve a top-3 offensive rate and the best defensive rate in the League.

Control

Control was Drazah’s weakest mode this season. He ended with a 0.95 K/D overall, which dropped to 0.90 on LAN. He posted below-average stats in kills (19.6) and damage (2,605) per 10 minutes, but still managed 1.7 ticks per attack. Stage II was his best performance in the mode, finishing with a 1.05 K/D, including a 1.07 K/D on the attacking side and 2.3 ticks per attack. When Drazah was performing, FaZe were one of the most formidable Control teams in the CDL.

Control has historically been one of Atlanta’s strongest modes, and this year was no different. They finished 2nd in the CDL with a 33-19 record (63.5%). However, they struggled at the end, going 1-5 in the mode at Champs and EWC. Before that, they posted a 13-4 LAN record, highlighting how far they had fallen in the year’s most important events. Despite the late-season collapse, FaZe still ranked 2nd in both offensive and defensive round win rates and were top 3 in ticks on both the attacking (3.9, 3rd) and defending (3.6, 3rd) sides.

A look ahead to Black Ops 7

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Drazah enters the Black Ops 7 offseason as one of the most sought-after free agents in the League. After his contract with Atlanta FaZe expired, the fast-paced AR is now a top target for teams looking to add a dynamic, high-impact presence to their lineup. Known for his clutch performances and fiery playstyle, Drazah has proven himself as a key piece on championship-caliber rosters over the past few seasons. Multiple organizations have reportedly shown serious interest, including Toronto Ultra and the Gentle Mates, both of whom are looking to upgrade their AR presence. Interestingly, a return to Atlanta FaZe is also on the table, as the organization has not ruled out bringing him back to continue building around Chris “Simp” Lehr in an attempt to rebuild the championship core.