Editors Note: We have a special treat for CheeseheadTV readers today. Dave-Te' Thomas is an NFL Draft Scout extraordinaire, producing the NFL Draft Guide the NFL hands out to the media and working directly with NFL teams as a scouting and talent evaluation consultant. Here are Dave''s thoughts on the upcoming NFL Supplemental Draft.
NOT-SO MAGNIFICENT SEVEN HOPE TO ATTRACT NFL ATTENTION IN THE 2015 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
On July 9th, the league will conduct a Supplemental Draft, featuring seven players that will no longer compete at the collegiate level. That list features Clemson starting left offensive tackle Isaiah Battle, who cites family issues as the reason for his departure, and West Georgia edge rusher/elephant back Darrius Caldwell, who failed academically at two major colleges before finding success at the Division II level.