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By Jay Dee
July 17, 2010
In 1977 the NFL instituted the supplemental draft. They wanted to give players that were unable to enter the regular draft for whatever reason a chance to achieve their dream of playing professional football.
The league also wanted to give teams another opportunity to fill out their rosters in the offseason.
If you count this year's class of BYU running back Harvey Unga and Illinois nose tackle Josh Price-Brent, there have been 40 players taken in the supplemental draft over the years.
Most never had much of an impact, but some were world class steals for the team the took a chance on them.
Let's have a look at the 10 best supplemental draft players taken in the 33-year history of this "second-chance" draft.
5. Mike Wahle-OG-Navy
Mike Wahle played 11 season in the NFL. He's protected Brett Favre, Jake DelHomme, and Matt Hasslebeck in that time.
In 1998, the Green Bay Packers used a second round pick to get Wahle and he never disappointed.
Wahle reached the Pro Bowl in 2005 while playing for the Carolina Panthers.
I've said it before, if you come from the supplemental draft and stay 11 seasons and reach a Pro Bowl, you deserve some recognition.
