Supplemental Draft: Jarmon Goes To Washington

Expected to be one of the top defensive linemen in college football in 2009, Kentucky product Jeremy Jarmon will instead be suiting up for the Washington Redskins this fall. Washington selected the Tennessee native earlier today in the third round of the 2009 Supplemental draft. He was the only player selected in the draft.

Jarmon put his name into the draft after he tested positive for a substance banned by the NCAA and was suspended for his senior campaign, ending his college career. The news was a surprise to most in the college football world because the former ‘Cat is a bright young man and character is one of his strengths. The political science major even cleared it with Coach Rich Brooks before starring in the school’s production of “Weak/Side/Help”, where he played a quarterback who dabbled with steroids.

The word “beast” would best describe Jarmon’s physical presence on the gridiron. He is 6’3” and weighs 279 lbs. which, when combined with his strength and speed, makes him a force to be reckoned with. He can punish opponents with his potent rushing tactics and often finds himself in the backfield eerily close to the quarterback, or whoever may be the unlucky one holding the football. His durability is unquestioned, as Jarmon did not miss a game since appearing in all 13 games in 2006 as a freshman. The SEC product accumulated 38 tackles, 10 for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and six pass breakups in 2008 (All-SEC honorable mention by AP). His 2007 numbers were even more impressive: 62 tackles, 13.5 for loss, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and two pass breakups (second team All-SEC by the coaches).

Washington has already added defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth via free agency and former Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo with the 13th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft this off-season to bolster their defensive line. Jarmon will provide depth and could be the long-term answer at defensive end (see Jason Taylor), particularly if the ‘Skins decide to move Orakpo to outside linebacker as some have speculated. Drafting Jarmon means Washington will forfeit their 2010 third-round draft pick.

Other players who were eligible to be selected were Joe McMahon of Central Michigan, Demetrice Morley of Tennessee, Deon Murphy of Kansas St., Corey Surrency of Florida St., Blake Boyd of Western Kentucky, Dixon McKinner of Texas Tech and Southern Mississippi’s Torris Magee. Most recently, the San Diego Chargers selected defensive back Paul Oliver (Georgia) and the Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Omar Gaither (Maryland) in the 2007 Supplemental draft. No one applied for the 2008 Supplemental draft.

Other Supplemental draft notables include Brian Bosworth, AKA the Boz, whom the Seattle Seahawks selected coming out of Oklahoma in 1987. In 1989, the Arizona Cardinals tabbed Washington St. quarterback Timm Rosenbach and the Dallas Cowboys took Miami product Steve Walsh, while in 1993 the New York football Giants were smitten with a Dukie named Dave Brown who flourished under Steve Spurrier in Durham. All were first-round picks—none was worth it.

A pair of Supplemental picks that did pan out were Philadelphia’s selection of Cris Carter in 1987 and San Diego’s choice of noseman Jamal Williams in 1999.

Kenny Franek contributed to this piece.

Workout Watch: Sean Smith Has Several Visits

Utah cornerback Sean Smith has workouts with the St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, as well as visits to the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens this week.

Cornerback Sean Smith out of Utah is on his way to Philadelphia and Baltimore for private workouts with the Eagles and Ravens today. The Eagles traded Lito Sheppard to the New York Jets and Baltimore has released Chris McAlister and lost Corey Ivy to the Cleveland Browns in free agency, so each team could be looking to draft a corner come April.

Smith also has a visit to the Seattle Seahawks on the docket for this week, a tour that he will complete on Friday. The California native has workouts for the St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins as well. Miami lost Andre’ Goodman to the Denver Broncos in free agency, while the Browns (Cleveland On the Clock) and the Rams (St. Louis On the Clock) certainly have cornerback on their list of team needs. Cleveland owns a pair of second round picks.

Some teams may view Smith as a safety because of his size (6034, 214 pounds), adding to his potential value. Miami's Bill Parcells is known for liking players with size and Smith is most reminiscent of one of Parcells’ former players Marcus Coleman out of Texas Tech. Coleman came into the league as a safety, but was switched to cornerback by the then Jets Head Coach.

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Combine Confidential: Harvin To Sit Out Drills

University of Florida WR Percy Harvin said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he will participate in the 40-yard dash and the bench press but will not participate in any of the position drills. Harvin said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he believes he would not have any problems if a team asked him to play in the Wildcat formation because he played it in high school and college.

Combine Confidential: Pat White To Try WR

West Virginia QB Pat White said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he would love to play quarterback in the NFL but would be open to be a wide receiver or a returner if a team asks. He said some teams believe he can play quarterback while others think he will play another position. White ran the 40 in 4.49 seconds on Sunday.

White will be participating strictly as a quarterback in Indianapolis, but says he plans on doing wide receiver drills at his Pro Day back in Morgantown at the University of West Virginia.

The former Mountaineer had previously refused to play wide receiver while participating at the Senior Bowl, where he was Offensive MVP playing exclusively as a quarterback.

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