BigTron
06-06-2009, 11:35 AM
Here is a player we could look at... DL.
http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.asp?S=10487233&nav=menu203_4
Former UK Star Jarmon To Try NFL Supplemental Draft
Posted: June 5, 2009 05:46 PM
Updated: June 5, 2009 05:46 PM
By Darrel Bird at The Catspause
Jeremy Jarmon's football career could continue sooner than later now that the standout defensive lineman intends to enter his name in the 2009 NFL Supplemental Draft.
"I wish him well in the supplemental draft," Kentucky coach Rich Brooks said. "Hopefully, things will work out for him, which I think they will."
Jarmon was the celebrated Kentucky player who put his name into consideration for the regular NFL draft last winter, but opted to return for his senior season. Those plans, however, changed dramatically on May 23 when Jarmon announced that his UK career was over after testing positive for a substance banned by the NCAA. He purchased dietary supplements from a local retailer and began taking them without first consulting the UK training staff.
With his collegiate career ended and the regular NFL Draft already over, the supplemental draft was Jarmon's only option to play this year.
The NFL Supplemental Draft, which has existed since 1977, was designed specifically to allow underclassmen who find themselves ineligible for the upcoming college season a vehicle for entering the NFL.
The league uses a weighted three-step, semi-lottery system to determine the order of the supplemental draft.
Teams with six wins or less last season participate in the supplemental draft's first lottery. That group includes the Lions, Chiefs, Rams, Seahawks, Bengals, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars and Packers. The winless Lions would have the biggest advantage to pick first in the weighted system followed by the Chiefs and Rams with two wins each.
The second group consists of non-playoff teams and follows the same weighted system. Those teams include the Patriots, Jets, Bills, Texans, Broncos, Cowboys, Redskins, Bears, Buccaneers, Saints and 49ers.
The third group contains the 12 playoff teams from last season - the Falcons, Dolphins, Ravens, Titans, Colts, Chargers, Giants, Eagles, Vikings, Panthers and Super Bowl contestants Cardinals and Steelers.
After the order is determined, each team submits to the league the name of the player(s) they are interested in, as well as the round of the supplemental draft they would like to choose them. The team that submits the highest bid is awarded rights to the player.
The most important rule to remember from the Supplemental Draft is that it comes with a price. If a team uses a pick in the Supplemental Draft, they must forfeit their choice in the corresponding round of next year's NFL Draft.
Historically, the NFL Supplemental Draft has seen highs and lows. Last year, for example, it was cancelled when no players registered. In 2007, the Chargers used a fourth-round pick on Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver. Baltimore used a fifth-round pick on Maryland offensive tackle Jared Gaither.
The draft has even made big news when Bernie Kosar and Brian Bosworth were taken in the special draft in 1985 and '87, respectively. But those instances, including Kosar's maneuvering to play for his hometown Browns and bypassing the regular draft, brought about rule changes to close loopholes.
The draft also has been beneficial to teams. Of nine players taken over the last decade, two have become Pro Bowlers - Chargers nose guard Jamal Williams and Seahawks offensive guard Mike Wahle.
There are even Kentucky ties. Former UK running back Rod Stewart, the offensive MVP of the Cats' 21-0 Peach Bowl victory over North Carolina in 1976, was taken in the 1979 Supplemental Draft.
A few NFL teams have reportedly also voiced early interest in Jarmon. The Memphis native had been one of UK's most productive players the past three seasons, totaling 130 career tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks. In addition, he was named Second Team All-Southeastern Conference by the league's coaches for his play during the 2007 season.
http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.asp?S=10487233&nav=menu203_4
Former UK Star Jarmon To Try NFL Supplemental Draft
Posted: June 5, 2009 05:46 PM
Updated: June 5, 2009 05:46 PM
By Darrel Bird at The Catspause
Jeremy Jarmon's football career could continue sooner than later now that the standout defensive lineman intends to enter his name in the 2009 NFL Supplemental Draft.
"I wish him well in the supplemental draft," Kentucky coach Rich Brooks said. "Hopefully, things will work out for him, which I think they will."
Jarmon was the celebrated Kentucky player who put his name into consideration for the regular NFL draft last winter, but opted to return for his senior season. Those plans, however, changed dramatically on May 23 when Jarmon announced that his UK career was over after testing positive for a substance banned by the NCAA. He purchased dietary supplements from a local retailer and began taking them without first consulting the UK training staff.
With his collegiate career ended and the regular NFL Draft already over, the supplemental draft was Jarmon's only option to play this year.
The NFL Supplemental Draft, which has existed since 1977, was designed specifically to allow underclassmen who find themselves ineligible for the upcoming college season a vehicle for entering the NFL.
The league uses a weighted three-step, semi-lottery system to determine the order of the supplemental draft.
Teams with six wins or less last season participate in the supplemental draft's first lottery. That group includes the Lions, Chiefs, Rams, Seahawks, Bengals, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars and Packers. The winless Lions would have the biggest advantage to pick first in the weighted system followed by the Chiefs and Rams with two wins each.
The second group consists of non-playoff teams and follows the same weighted system. Those teams include the Patriots, Jets, Bills, Texans, Broncos, Cowboys, Redskins, Bears, Buccaneers, Saints and 49ers.
The third group contains the 12 playoff teams from last season - the Falcons, Dolphins, Ravens, Titans, Colts, Chargers, Giants, Eagles, Vikings, Panthers and Super Bowl contestants Cardinals and Steelers.
After the order is determined, each team submits to the league the name of the player(s) they are interested in, as well as the round of the supplemental draft they would like to choose them. The team that submits the highest bid is awarded rights to the player.
The most important rule to remember from the Supplemental Draft is that it comes with a price. If a team uses a pick in the Supplemental Draft, they must forfeit their choice in the corresponding round of next year's NFL Draft.
Historically, the NFL Supplemental Draft has seen highs and lows. Last year, for example, it was cancelled when no players registered. In 2007, the Chargers used a fourth-round pick on Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver. Baltimore used a fifth-round pick on Maryland offensive tackle Jared Gaither.
The draft has even made big news when Bernie Kosar and Brian Bosworth were taken in the special draft in 1985 and '87, respectively. But those instances, including Kosar's maneuvering to play for his hometown Browns and bypassing the regular draft, brought about rule changes to close loopholes.
The draft also has been beneficial to teams. Of nine players taken over the last decade, two have become Pro Bowlers - Chargers nose guard Jamal Williams and Seahawks offensive guard Mike Wahle.
There are even Kentucky ties. Former UK running back Rod Stewart, the offensive MVP of the Cats' 21-0 Peach Bowl victory over North Carolina in 1976, was taken in the 1979 Supplemental Draft.
A few NFL teams have reportedly also voiced early interest in Jarmon. The Memphis native had been one of UK's most productive players the past three seasons, totaling 130 career tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks. In addition, he was named Second Team All-Southeastern Conference by the league's coaches for his play during the 2007 season.