Mike McAdoo on NFL teams' radar for today's supplemental draft
Aug
22
8/22/2011 10:18:10 AM | More
Although much of the hype for today's Supplemental draft revolves around former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, there is another player garnering interest from NFL teams.
According to Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, fifteen to 20 NFL teams have contacted former University of North Carolina defensive end Michael McAdoo in advance of today's NFL supplmental draft.
McAdoo is an intriguing prospect because at 6-foot-7, 245 pounds, the rangy, athletic pass rusher can operate as a 3-4 outside linebacker or a 4-3 defensive end and still has the frame to bulk up and add additional pounds.
"The first thing I bring to the table is passion about the game," McAdoo said in a telephone interview. "I'm very confident. I love the game of football. I’m somebody who works hard and goes hard every down. I can bring a lot to whatever team decides to pick me on Monday.”
"I like both positions. I like rushing the passer. It really doesn’t matter. I just want to play football wherever they put me."
McAdoo had 29 tackles, 10 for losses and 3 1/2 sacks in two years while playing in a rotation.
McAdoo was ruled ineligible for last season due to academic fraud and sued the university and the NCAA seeking damages, alleging that he was deprived of the opportunity to succeed and that the NCAA based its decision on incorrect factual information.
His request for an injunction was ultimately denied, though.
