The_Philster
07-09-2003, 06:40 PM
Three weeks ago, when Tony Hollings applied for entry into the NFL's supplemental draft, there was some question as to whether or not the exiled Georgia Tech tailback would even be selected in the lottery designed for special-cases prospects.
But given his on-campus workout last week, and the level of attention he has generated from several teams seeking a young tailback, the question now has changed dramatically. It now seems a matter of how high Hollings will be chosen Thursday, when the supplemental draft, which includes six players, is conducted.
Until the last few days, conventional wisdom had been that Hollings would not be chosen before the fourth round. But a survey of franchises legitimately interested in Hollings, who petitioned for inclusion in the draft after he was declared academically ineligible for the '03 season, indicated there is now a possibility he could be chosen higher....
more (http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1578578.html)
But given his on-campus workout last week, and the level of attention he has generated from several teams seeking a young tailback, the question now has changed dramatically. It now seems a matter of how high Hollings will be chosen Thursday, when the supplemental draft, which includes six players, is conducted.
Until the last few days, conventional wisdom had been that Hollings would not be chosen before the fourth round. But a survey of franchises legitimately interested in Hollings, who petitioned for inclusion in the draft after he was declared academically ineligible for the '03 season, indicated there is now a possibility he could be chosen higher....
more (http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1578578.html)