The football community experienced a stir when Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby declared his intention to join the NFL Supplemental Draft.

One prevalent question is about the last supplemental draft pick who made a significant impact on game days. Here is a rundown of some standout supplemental draft picks in NFL history.

WR Cris Carter, Philadelphia Eagles

Cris Carter was a fourth-round pick in the 1987 supplemental draft and had a Hall of Fame career. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. Carter’s 16-season career included eight straight Pro Bowl selections from 1993 to 2000. He was also a first-team All-Pro in 1994 and 1999.

QB Bernie Kosar, Cleveland Browns

Drafted in the first round of the 1985 supplemental draft, Bernie Kosar spent 12 seasons in the NFL, nine with the Cleveland Browns. He achieved one Pro Bowl selection in 1987. Kosar recorded four seasons with over 3,000 passing yards and accumulated 124 touchdowns in his career.

DT Jamal Williams, San Diego Chargers

Jamal Williams entered the NFL in the second round of the 1998 supplemental draft. Over 13 seasons, primarily with the San Diego Chargers, he was a first-team All-Pro in 2005 and 2006 and made the Pro Bowl three times. Williams completed his career with 443 tackles, 55 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks.

WR Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns

Selected in the second round of the 2012 supplemental draft, Josh Gordon made an immediate impact with 137 receptions, 14 touchdowns, and over 2,400 yards in his first two years. He faced setbacks with suspensions due to substance abuse policy violations, missing the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Despite these challenges, his early career success was noteworthy.