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NFL Skips Supplemental Draft for Fourth Consecutive Year

6/27/2025

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The NFL has officially decided to skip the supplemental draft this summer, continuing a trend that began in 2019 when Jalen Thompson was the last player chosen. This rare opportunity for teams to select players with altered college eligibility has seen only 46 selections since 1977, and it appears no new talent will join that list anytime soon.

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The NFL has officially decided to skip the supplemental draft this summer, continuing a trend that began in 2019 when Jalen Thompson was the last player chosen. This rare opportunity for teams to select players with altered college eligibility has seen only 46 selections since 1977, and it appears no new talent will join that list anytime soon.