Jeremy Jarmon-supplemental draft on July 16

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon only wanted to lose a few pounds. Instead, he lost his final season of eligibility.

He wanted to set an example. Instead, he feels as if he has been made one.

That's why Jarmon, suspended by the NCAA after a failed drug test in the spring, is working hard at the D-1 Training Center in this Nashville suburb in preparation for the NFL supplemental draft on July 16. Jarmon, Florida State wide receiver Corey Surrency and Central Michigan offensive lineman Joe McMahon are hoping to be selected.

Jarmon is focusing on strengthening his hips and adding an explosive quality to his pass rush by executing set after set of lunges while carrying 265 pounds of weights.

"I think when I show up on July 9 in Lexington [for a pro day workout], I will show them exactly what they're looking for," Jarmon said. "I definitely feel I have a lot to offer. I can play in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4. I've worked hard and my [game] films speak for themselves."

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Jarmon was an All-SEC selection in 2007, when he was fourth in the league with nine sacks. He had a sore shoulder last season and managed just 4.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss, but he still was a key figure on a defense that also included cornerback Trevard Lindley, linebacker Micah Johnson and tackle Corey Peters in its nucleus.

Jarmon said he was so excited about the possibilities for the 2009 season that he wanted to set an example for his younger teammates. He planned to cut about 8 pounds from his 6-foot-3, 286-pound frame.

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A third player has officially submitted paperwork to enter the 2009 NFL Supplemental Draft. Central Michigan offensive tackle Joe McMahon joins Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon and Florida State wide receiver Corey Surrency as eligible prospects in the silent-auction set to take place on July 16th.

The 6’3, 300-pound McMahon has starting experience at both guard and center. The NFL Draft Bible projects him as a sixth or seventh round bid. The Sports Studies major was forced to leave school due to academic reasons.

Earlier in the day, Jarmon visited with the Philadelphia Eagles. It is unknown if he worked out for the team. In January, the NFL Draft Advisory Board told Jarmon he had a third-to-fifth round grade.

Surrency is unlikely to be selected due to character concerns, which would make him free to sign with any NFL team.

Check back for more updates leading up to the draft as we plan to profile the final player pool available. The deadline to enter is July 6th.

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CloakNNNdagger said:

Every time I see these "fine dining" supplemental draft "menus," I have to slap myself and remind myself of the nausea, vomitting and diarrhea I developed watching Milford Brown (6th round) and Tony Hollings (2nd round).

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