Update (July 16): The Redskins were awarded Jarmon in the supplemental draft, using a 2010 third-round pick to secure him.The NFL Supplemental Draft typically doesn't have a lot of names connected to it. The design of the supplemental draft was to give guys who have lost their eligibility a chance to latch on to a professional team without having to wait up of ten months to get drafted.
Rarely are there more than a couple notable players involved, and this year is no exception. The supplemental draft seems like the perfect situation for Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon, and he will attempt to take advantage of it.
Jarmon was suspended by the NCAA in May after testing positive for a banned substance. Since this was to be his senior season, his college eligibility has been exhausted, unless he wanted to try to play for an NAIA school. Jarmon has instead decided to try his luck with the supplemental draft.
"I just felt like the supplemental draft was the best situation for me," Jarmon said. "I wish it would have come a year from now, but I'm excited about the opportunity. I'm in Nashville working hard trying to get in the best shape I can, because I've got to go into this thing as ready as possible."It's probably a good decision for Jarmon. He's a pretty good player who should draw interest, and there was no benefit for him to play with an NAIA team for a season. He wouldn't get better, and there are obvious drawbacks because of the potential for injury.
Jarmon was second-team All-SEC a year ago, posting 4.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. He also dropped into coverage and was given credit for six pass breakups. Jarmon told the Lexington Herald-Leader that he will be heading to Philadelphia to meet with the Eagles. A team that selects Jarmon in any round of the supplemental draft has to give up their corresponding pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
As for Kentucky, seniors Corey Peters and Micah Johnson were already expected to be big-time leaders on the front seven, and both are NFL prospects, too. There is still talent in Lexington.
