In recent years, the NFL hasn’t had a need for a supplemental draft. In fact, 2019 was the last year a player was selected in the supplemental draft. But according to NFL writer Dane Brugler, it will be back for 2023 on July 11.
The supplemental draft is an opportunity for players who did not declare for the NFL draft to make their way to the NFL. This is typically because of some extreme change in circumstances after the deadline to declare which makes a return to college improbable or even impossible Players must apply and be granted eligibility.
