Jarmon to enter NFL Supplemental Draft

Former UK defensive end Jeremy Jarmon confirmed via text message on Saturday that he will apply for the 2009 NFL Supplemental Draft. Jarmon was ruled ineligible for his senior season by the NCAA after testing positive for a banned substance.

UK Coach Rich Brooks told Catspause.com earlier this week that Jarmon intended to enter the Supplementary Draft, which began in 1977 and is designed for players who have lost their collegiate eligibility.

All 32 teams have an opportunity to make a selection in this year’s Supplemental draft but would lose their draft pick in the corresponding round of the 2010 NFL Draft. The Supplemental Draft is done by e-mail, with each team submitting to the league the name of the player(s) they are interested in along with 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.

Last year’s supplemental draft was cancelled after no players applied.