Article: HEALTHY SUPPLEMENTS.(SPORTS)

Byline: Rachel Orland, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Only 38 players have been taken in the NFL supplemental draft since it started in 1977 - and last year, the league didn't have one because no players applied. Here are five of the best picks over the years:

Cris Carter

Wide receiver, Ohio State

Drafted: 1987, fourth round, Philadelphia Eagles

Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (1987-89), Minnesota Vikings (1990-2001), Miami Dolphins (2002)

Skinny: Carter had an outstanding 15-year career, reaching the end zone 130 times and amassing 13,899 receiving yards. He is third on the career receptions list with 1,101. He should become the ...

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