Terrelle Pryor Goes To Raiders In 3rd Round Of NFL Supplemental Draft

ESPN’s John Clayton reported on Monday afternoon that the Raiders viewed him as more of a receiver, and not a quarterback. That’s a believable argument considering Pryor’s size (6’6”, 230 pounds) and his speed (4.4 second 40-yard dash).

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday night that the Raiders actually view him as a quarterback, and not a receiver. So we’re not really sure who to believe.

Pryor caught three passes in his Ohio State career, gaining 20 yards, five yards and minus-one yard along with two touchdowns. He’ll have at least as much to learn in order to play WR as he would to become a suitable backup QB, but he’s proven himself to be a versatile athlete.

Actually, it’s not official until he signs his contract but, according to NFL Network, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, expects that to happen soon. Pryor is hopping on a plane to Oakland where he is indeed expected to sign his contract Monday evening.

Per John Clayton of ESPN, Pryor should receive a contract in the neighborhood of four years, $2.36 million with a $591,000 signing bonus.

We continue to identify Terrelle Pryor as QB Terrelle Pryor but that may not be his NFL position. Word came out before the supplemental draft took place that the Raiders may be thinking of playing him at a different position.

So...QB Terrelle Pryor? Maybe not.

Terrelle Pryor is a Raider after being selected with the 18th pick of the third round in the 2011 Supplemental Draft by Oakland on Monday. The destination is more than fitting for the troubled former Ohio State quarterback. Few are more easily enticed by pure, raw athletic talent than owner Al Davis and Oakland.

Pryor left Ohio State while the program was still under NCAA Investigation for improper benefits handed out in the form of tattoos in exchange for memorabilia. Pryor was to be suspended for the Buckeyes’ first five games of the regular season. As pressure from the investigation and from media mounted, Pryor decided to officially turn professional. Commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to let the Pryor play, but on the condition that he commute his sentence. Pryor will not be allowed to practice for first five weeks of the NFL season.

On Monday, the NFL’s supplemental draft will begin, and former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor will finally have his shot at entering the league. It’s normal for players to hold draft parties, but surely one wouldn’t bother making a big deal out of a supplemental draft that’s happening at 1 p.m. on a Monday. Welp.

I’m not saying that this is necessarily a lame or stupid idea for a party; I am saying that if you wanted to throw the most depressing party in history, “supplemental draft party” would be a pretty solid starting point. After the jump, please see my recommendations for throwing The Saddest Party Of All Time.

The 2011 NFL supplemental draft will take place on Monday, Aug. 22, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) as 32 NFL teams will have the option of selecting six available players including Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor, Western Carolina DB Torez Jones, Georgia RB Caleb King, Lindenwood DE Keenan Mace, North Carolina DE Mike McAdoo and Northern Illinois DB Tracy Wilson.

The NFL supplemental draft operates differently from the regular draft in April. It’s designed for those players whose status has changed since the deadline to apply for April’s draft. Usually, this means players who, after the deadline to apply for the draft, have been kicked off the team or ruled academically ineligible. It’s an opportunity for them to get into the NFL as opposed to waiting an entire year.