The annual NFL supplemental draft often comes and goes without much fanfare from the Carolina Panthers or any other team, despite occasionally allowing someone to grab a future star. Four NFL Hall of Fame members have been selected as a result of supplemental drafts, although three were a part of the USFL and CFL collapsed additions in 1984 – Steve Young, Reggie White and Gary Zimmerman. Chris Carter is the only player selected via the traditional supplemental draft to eventually earn a gold jacket.
Created for players who may have initially missed the NFL filing period for the traditional draft due to legal or eligibility issues, the supplemental draft allows teams the right to bid for candidates.