The recent announcement of Brendan Sorsby from Texas Tech entering the NFL Supplemental Draft has stirred excitement across the football community. This decision has reignited discussions about past players from the supplemental draft who made significant impacts in the league.
Notable NFL Supplemental Draft Picks
WR Cris Carter, Philadelphia Eagles: Cris Carter, selected in the fourth round of the 1987 supplemental draft, had a spectacular Hall of Fame career. He played for the Eagles, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Miami Dolphins. Throughout his 16 seasons, Carter was chosen for eight consecutive Pro Bowls between 1993 and 2000. He also earned first-team All-Pro honors twice, in 1994 and 1999.
QB Bernie Kosar, Cleveland Browns: Bernie Kosar, a first-round pick in the 1985 supplemental draft, enjoyed 12 seasons in the NFL. Nine of these were with the Browns. He was a Pro Bowler in 1987 and achieved four seasons with 3,000 or more passing yards. Kosar concluded his career with a total of 124 touchdowns.
DT Jamal Williams, San Diego Chargers: Jamal Williams, chosen in the second round of the 1998 supplemental draft, played 13 successful seasons. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2005 and 2006 and attended the Pro Bowl three times. Williams spent most of his career with the Chargers, aside from his final season with the Denver Broncos. He accumulated 443 tackles, 55 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks.
WR Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns: Selected in the second round of the 2012 supplemental draft, Josh Gordon made an immediate impact. In his first two seasons, he achieved 137 receptions, 14 touchdowns, and over 2,400 yards. His early success was notable but was overshadowed by later suspensions in 2015 and 2016 due to violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
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