http://newerascouting.com/blog/ Big loss for Georgia, but a very intriguing prospect for the supplemental draft. Many thought he was the top CB in next year's class, and he's coming off his stellar game against Calvin Johnson. I think there's a very good chance some team will spend a 2nd rounder to grab Oliver.
I would definitely be willing to give up a 2nd round pick for him now because he would have been a 1st round pick next year. Very good player, if the Jets could get him that would be huge IMO
Why would the guy enter the supp. draft this year as a possible 2nd rounder, when he could play next year, contend as one of the top CB's in the draft and command some real $. Are there academic/personal issues?
Thursday, May 17, 2007 Georgia's Oliver ineligible for 2007 season Athens, GA (Sports Network) - The University of Georgia announced on Thursday that senior cornerback Paul Oliver has failed to meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements and will be ineligible to play the 2007 season. Oliver, who had 57 tackles and three interceptions in 13 games last season, plans to petition the NFL for entry into the supplemental draft this summer. "We'll miss him for sure," said Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt. "Of course, he could have made a decision to leave for the draft immediately after his junior season. He was aware there could be risks but he decided to continue in school and get closer to his degree. His best opportunity now to continue his playing career is through the supplemental draft coming up in July." Oliver's situation does not preclude him from remaining enrolled in school. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/cfootballnews.asp?articleID=202643
^^ That'll do it! He'll be a good pickup and probably go for a second or third rounder. Any speculation on which teams might make a push for him? The Giants are still very week in their secondary, so are the Bills... anyone else?
This was dated 2005 but the concept remains the same: What is the Supplemental Draft and how does it work? The 2005 Supplemental Draft will be held on July 14th, where a handful of college players will test their luck in the draft with NFL teams. The Supplemental draft is for college players that have either lost their eligibility after the regular NFL draft deadline or have decided to forego their final year(s) of eligibility to pursue a NFL career. Here are some of the rules and specifics: - NFL teams can opt not to use their pick if they so desire. - The order is done much like the NBA draft, with a lottery determining the outcome. - The draft is now conducted via email, where it was formerly held by conference call. There are seven rounds, just like the regular draft. - When a team's pick comes up, they can opt to use that pick or not too. By using a pick in the 2005 supplemental draft, that team will forfeit their pick in the corresponding round in the 2006 college draft. An example of this was when the Houston Texans selected RB Tony Hollings with their second round pick in the supplemental and had to forfeit their regular second rounder for him.
So hes as thick as a post but a good football player, do they make good NFL players? Listening to what Revis said about the playbook , I would think an academic brain would be needed
i mean why not sign them as UDFA's i know they waited till after the time of the draft... but in essence they no long go to college no more.. and do you think there salaries are lower then the rookies who made the regular draft??
Maybe to be an UDFA there is a requirement that you have completed college? I'm not sure. I don't know if their salaries are lower. The Bengals signed an OLB last year who alot of folks had taken a liking too (his name escapes me)- I believe that he was had for a 3rd round pick. I'm curious to see how his salary compares to other 3rd round talent.
I don't know how many of you watch college football but Oliver is a lockdown corner who absolutely owned Calvin Johnson last year. This guy is as good as Revis or Leon Hall
a 3rd rounder would be great for this kid. my prediction is someone scoops him for a 2nd. he has some ridiculous talent. however, his academic issues will likely stop the jets from making the move.
Rumors are that there might be a team or two willing to use a first rounder on him. If I were the Cowboys, I'd really consider it with their own plus Cleveland's first for next year. I know there will be a lot of teams willing to use a 2nd for him, especially the better teams in the league.
You do not have to have graduated college to be an UDFA. Darrius Walker, the RB from Notre Dame, is an example from this year. He entered the draft as a Junior, didn't get drafted, and signed as an UDFA with the Bears I think. You are a UDFA if you didn't get drafted in the draft year that you entered. Oliver didn't enter this year's draft so he wouldn't be eligible do be a UDFA. The LB you are thinking of that got drafted by the Bengals in the 3rd of last year's supplemental draft is Ahmad Brooks from UVA.
Paul Oliver should've entered the draft this year...he would've probably been the a top 3 corner depending on his 40 time.
I wouldnt be shocked to see the Pats take a waiver on him(and the thought makes me vomit). It really looks like they are going for one last hoorah over the next 2 years or so, have a need in the secondary, and again have 2 first rounders next year..
