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NEW YORK, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been declared eligible for the NFL supplemental draft, which is set for Monday. The supplement draft is for players who have eligibility issues or otherwise missed the regular NFL draft. It was scheduled for Wednesday but was postponed while NFL officials considered Pryor's eligibility.
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Pryor left Ohio State in June as part of the series of scandals at the Big Ten school. Pryor allegedly received improper benefits for selling memorabilia. The resulting investigation forced Buckeyes Coach Jim Tressel from his job.
The NFL's determination making Pryor eligible for Monday's draft stipulates that Pryor won't be eligible to practice or appear in the first five games of the 2011 season. Pryor had been suspended from Ohio State's first five games this upcoming season.
The NFL said Pryor "made decisions that undermine the integrity of the eligibility rules for the NFL Draft. Those actions included failing to cooperate with the NCAA and hiring an agent in violation of NCAA rules."
Five other players are also eligible for the supplemental draft. Georgia running back Caleb King heads that list and is joined by North Carolina defensive end Mike McAdoo, Northern Illinois defensive back Tracy Wilson, Western Carolina defensive back Torez Jones and Lindenwood defensive end Keenan Mace.
