NFL supplemental draft
Definition
An annual draft event conducted by the National Football League (NFL) for players who become eligible after the regular draft, typically due to circumstances like academic ineligibility, late declarations, or other issues preventing participation in the primary draft.
Teams submit bids via email for draft rounds, with order determined by a lottery among teams forfeiting the corresponding pick in the next regular draft; it's a rare occurrence since 1977, producing stars like Cris Carter and Brian Bosworth.
Examples
The desperate GM threw a third-round pick into the NFL supplemental draft lottery, hoping to unearth the next Cris Carter from obscurity.
Like a football version of eBay's 'Buy It Now' for overlooked talent, the NFL supplemental draft lets teams bid on late-eligible players before training camp.
After bombing his finals, rookie hopeful Jamal pinned his pro dreams on the NFL supplemental draft—talk about a plot twist worthy of a sports movie.
Fans buzzed online as the Browns snagged a wildcard WR in the NFL supplemental draft, turning 'who dat?' into 'watch out!' overnight.