A second name is now in the supplemental draft mix. Syracuse linebacker Shyheim Cullen has submitted his name for the summer draft, Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk reports.
Cullen announced his paperwork for the midsummer event has been approved, and while no date has been publicly set, the linebacker broke some news in including “July 10” in his draft-related comment. The 2018 supplemental draft occurred on July 11.
He joins West Virginia wide receiver Marcus Simms in the draft pool. A three-year Orange contributor, Cullen was academically suspended from school before the spring semester. The NCAA ruling him ineligible, Cullen announced in May he would seek a spot in the supplemental draft.
Two players were selected in last year’s supplemental draft, with the Giants and Redskins respectively choosing defensive backs Sam Beal and Adonis Alexander. But Cullen has not put together much of a draftable resume. Part of Syracuse’s first-string defense for only part of one season, Cullen’s career-high for tackles is 31. Prior to 2018, he was a special-teamer for the ACC program.
Nevertheless, the supplemental draft now has two entries — both from programs that played in the 2018 Camping World Bowl.