Suspended Buckeye players to enter Supplemental Draft?

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Although the abrupt Memorial Day resignation of Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is not expected to prompt significant ramifications in the NFL, the departure of the embattled Buckeyes sideline boss could result in a ripple effect in the league. Two sources from the college game and three NFL talent evaluators all told The Sports Xchange they expect the five OSU players suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of the 2011 season to at least consider the possibility of petitioning the NFL for inclusion in this summer's supplemental draft, and a source close to one of the players said he "remains committed" to returning to Columbus for 2011, but also conceded the departure of Tressel "puts some things up in the air." "I feel it's something at least a few of them will think about," one NFL scout said. Noted a college source: "[The resignation of Tressel] changes the dynamic a bit. Some of them might reconsider." The NCAA announced in December that five players, most notably quarterback Terrelle Pryor, were suspended for the opening five games this fall for selling rings and jerseys in violation of NCAA guidelines and for receiving improper benefits. The four other players were: offensive tackle Mike Adams, tailback Dan Herron, wide receiver DeVier Posey and defensive end Solomon Thomas. There was speculation at the time of the suspensions that Pryor might opt for the regular phase 2011 draft or the supplemental draft, but he said that was not the case, and was insistent he would return to school.

 

Source: CBS Sports

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If Pryor were to enter the supplemental draft, it would be really interesting to see where he gets taken.

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If Pryor were to enter the supplemental draft, it would be really interesting to see where he gets taken.

If Pryor enters the supplemental draft, I think it would be a good opportunity for a team that wants to stash him on the bench and develop his skills as a quarterback. The fact that you wouldn't need to start him right away and throw him in the line of fire is pretty appealing. He has a lot of upside, but he's going to be a bit of a project. I'd be surprised if a team uses any more than a fourth round pick on him, but you just never know these days...