Will the Eagles Take a Shot at a Player in the Supplemental Draft?
by Bob_Q on Jun 28, 2010 12:03 PM EDT
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PrintThere has been a lot of talk over the past few weeks about who will be declaring for this year's supplemental draft because, let's face it, what else are football writers going to talk about this time of year? Soccer? Anyway, while the Eagles haven't been mentioned directly with any of the following players, they have drawn significant interest from several NFL teams, so there's a good chance that Andy Reid and company are paying close attention to this year's crop of college cast-outs.
For those of you that don't know how the supplemental draft works (I didn't until last year), players who are not eligible to declare for the NFL Draft due to academic or disciplinary matters may enter the supplemental draft pool. Teams can then bid on the players using their draft picks from the following season. Priority for each team is pre-determined based on 2009 records. The team who offers the highest pick earns the rights to the player. Usually, only one player gets chosen each year, but some choices have panned out nicely, such as Ravens OT Jared Gaither and Chargers/Broncos DT Jamal Williams. Most recently, the Redskins selected DE Jeremy Jarmon with a 3rd round pick in last year's supplemental draft, but Jarmon has yet to garner much playing time so the jury's still out on him.
So, will anyone be worth an Eagles draft pick this year? Let's take a look at who's available:
Harvey Unga - RB/FB, Brigham Young
Easily the most sought-after prospect in this year's supplemental draft, the former BYU star is expected to have more than 20 NFL teams attend his pro day workout on July 8th. During his four years as a Cougar, Unga racked up 3,455 yards on the ground, averaging 4.9 yards per carry to become the school's all-time leading rusher. He displayed nice hands out of the backfield and a bruising running style that could translate to either the halfback or fullback position at the pro level.
Vanness Emokpae - FB, Truman State
Listed as a receiver at Truman State, the 6'1" 240 lb Emokpae has played at nearly half the positions on the team (including wildcat QB, kickoff returner, and even punter), but projects to be a fullback or H-back at the pro level. He has already been contacted by 25 different teams to schedule a workout, but will likely only garner a seventh round pick.
Joshua Price-Brent - DT, Illinois
The 6'2" 330 lb Illinois defender was ranked as a top 150 player in this year's draft pool, but was declared academically ineligible and therefore barred from entering the draft. During his senior year, Price-Brent accumulated 29 tackles and three sacks while starting all twelve games. He could garner a fourth or fifth round pick from teams willing to take a chance on him, but be warned: he has a history of disciplinary problems and a DUI to boot.
Jeremiah Masoli - QB, Oregon
The former Oregon quarterback was kicked off the team recently after pleading guilty of burglary and received twelve months probation. During his two seasons with the team, though, he presented a dual threat by throwing for 3,891 yards and 28 touchdowns with 11 interceptions and rushing for 1,386 yards and 23 touchdowns. No word yet on whether Masoli is officially declaring, however. He still has one year of eligibility left and could opt to transfer to a division 1-AA school.
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I don’t think we will but if they were too it would probably be the DT. If we didn’t take Kafka in the draft I wouldn’t mind taking Masoli the only problem there though is he can be insanely inacurrate and if people complained about McNabb well sometimes he can make McNabb look like Peyton Manning. I was shocked to see in the tip sheet on ESPN that people want him as a QB I thought if he were to make it to the NFL that he would definately have to switch to either RB or WR but some teams want try him as a QB first.
With 13 draft picks, a couple guys that will also be rookies coming back from the IR last year (Ingram and Tupou), and a handful of new faces in Tapp, Bell, Sims, Hall, Hall (different one), etc, I don’t think the Eagles will be willing to part with a pick next year for a guy that may not even make the team.
Formerly Bye, Dawk :(
The only one that I think would be a possibility is Unga.
But I think that Charles Scott is a better ball player than him anyways.
I don't know what it is about your face,
[holds up fist]
but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
Eh
Probably none of them, if I had to pick? Maybe the DT.
BYU products scare the crap out of me.
Don’t know enough about Truman State for me to know if he really has any talent.
Masoli is interesting but has a lot of issues and we drafted Kafka, I don’t see any space for him.
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
The only recent BYU one thats panning out that I can even think of is
Austin Collie and he has Peyton. Are there more?
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jeremiah masoli
despite his recent issues with the law, i really like masoli. he always seemed like a better more nfl ready version of tim tebow. i’m no scout…..but i really like his style of play. and he seemed like he made pretty good decisions(on the field) i say give the kid a chance. it will be cheap, and he could be a quality contributor down the road if he can just get his head straight.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
Reid went to the Y
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that's the point
Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - C&H
by alcatraz0109 on Jun 28, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
If I were to guess I would go with yes
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why, because he's white, in the NFL and stationed in Utah?
Just like every white receiver is like Wes Welker? Such a stereotype, but I would guess he was as well. Sucks we think that way.
In Kolb we trust
Lol nah I was raised Mormon and certain names just sound Mormon
And Chad Hall is just a Mormony sounding name haha.
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the only one who i would pick would be the DT
but obviously the Eagles wouldnt go for a personality like that
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Pass.
All we’d do is add bodies to positions where we have plenty of people to compete: backup DT (Laws, Dixon, Owens, Boo) and RB3 (Scott, Buckley, Mallett). And we don’t need a backup FB.
Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - C&H
Reid will most likely use a first to get that Mormon RB...
we need a player this year we can “save”
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
By the way, regarding Unga… Seems all he did to get shamed by BYU was bang his girlfriend.
Formerly Bye, Dawk :(
Yeah I thought that was a pretty ridiculous rule
Still, one could argue that it shows that Unga has trouble following the rules (BYU enforces a strict no-banging policy). In a league run by Goodell, we need players that can toe the line, no matter how stupid the rules are.
by Bob_Q on Jun 28, 2010 3:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol
Funny interpretation about BYU products.
I love Unga. I live right off BYU campus and Unga was by far my favorite player on the Cougars the last 3 years. That’s ahead of Austin Collie, Max Hall, John Beck, and recently drafted Dennis Pitta (Who is going to tear it up for the Ravens).
I don’t think the Eagles have a place for Harvey on the roster but I wish they did. The kid is a bruiser and runs very well.
As for the BYU conduct rules. It’s obviously a religious thing. I really wish that BYU would have let him come back after his expulsion but in a way i’m glad they didn’t. It shows that the athletes are not above everyone else and the rules. Unga doesn’t have a problem following rules.
For the record, Unga came to BYU and told them that he had broken the rule. If anything that should show that he is willing to admit his mistakes despite the consquences. He’s a great character guy. He might not end up on the Eagles though I would love for another BYU Cougar to end up on the Eagles but he’s going to be a pretty decent RB/FB in the NFL.
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Stockton to Malone- The perfect combination!!
"I think he just said, 'Oh my Gosh,' or whatever they say in Provo."- ESPN talking about QB. Max Hall after BYU defeated third ranked Oklahoma (2009).
MonSTARZ forever!
Masoli
It was smart by him to enter the supplemental draft, but I’m not sure if anyone would take a chance at him. He was successful in college, and could have been a high pick if he wasn’t kicked off the team. Only if he controlled his behavior…… The Eagles won’t pick him because of his behavior issues….. we don’t need him anyway
eff you we winning anyway
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"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix
by philly420pdxhilo on Jun 29, 2010 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Masoli is an idiot.....
He was handed a GOLDEN opportunity to lead a team that may very well contend for a BCS championship, AND be a legit Heisman candidate and he threw it all away for what, a laptop and a couple of blunts?!?! I SERIOUSLY doubt that Andy Reid would want to touch that trainwreck, especially after having to deal with the soap opera that is Michael Vick.
As a Duck homer, it hurts badly to see him fall so far, so fast, but he only has himself to blame. He screwed up my favorite college team, I would never want him to get the chance to screw up my beloved Iggles as well…
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix
by philly420pdxhilo on Jun 29, 2010 1:18 AM EDT reply actions
I feel the same way
And he would never get playing time anyways.
by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 30, 2010 5:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Dennis dixon
Is so much better than masoli
Desean Jackson- Im Number 1, the real deal, The 1(0)ne to Watch.
Interview while at Cal.
by dday on Jun 29, 2010 2:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
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