QB Terrelle Pryor spoke to the media Tuesday for the first time since leaving Ohio State and confirmed he will enter the NFL's supplemental draft.
Pryor appeared at a press conference in Miami with agent Drew Rosenhaus, who he hired on Monday.
"I'd like to say sorry to the coaching staff, say sorry to my teammates, say sorry to all Buckeye nation and all the Buckeye fans across the country," Pryor said. "I never meant to hurt anybody directly or indirectly with my conduct off the field, and I am truly sorry."
He also had some words for head coach Jim Tressel, who resigned amidst the scandal.
"In terms of coach Jim Tressel, a special shout out. I'm sorry for what all went down and I apologize with all my heart. I love you just like a father. You taught me a lot, and I apologize for putting you in a situation and taking you out of a job and a place that you loved to be," he said. "I regret the fact that you're not there anymore, and I regret the fact that I'm not there anymore."
The supplemental draft is expected to take place at some point in July. Teams may bid 2012 draft picks on Pryor.
The NCAA is investigating illegal benefits that Pryor may have received at Ohio State. He had already been suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season before deciding to leave Ohio State.
The way we see it
Pryor has been courted by the UFL and CFL, and some around the league believed it would be best for him to spend a season in one of those leagues before entering the NFL. But it's no surprise Pryor will enter the supplemental draft. Pryor certainly showed his athleticism in college, but there are questions about whether or not he can be a quarterback in the NFL. Some team will take a flier on him and place a bid, though likely not higher than a fourth-round pick.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/14/pryor-will-enter-supplemental-draft
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