Washington Redskins Select Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon in 2009 Supplemental Draft

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Published: July 16, 2009

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... (288.8 per game) for the 2008 season, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder wanted more from his defense in 2009. 

First, Snyder reached into to wallet to lock-up free agents DT Albert Haynesworth and CB DeAngelo Hall, then the ‘Skins drafted Texas pass rusher Brian Orakpo in the first round (13th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

On Thursday another piece was added to defensive coordinator Greg Blache’s unit, as the Redskins selected Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon in the third round of the 2009 NFL Supplemental Draft—correspondingly the team now loses their pick in that round in the 2010 NFL Draft. 

Jarmon was ruled ineligible for the 2009 NCAA season after testing positive for a banned substance in February and opted for entry into the Supplemental Draft after losing an appeal in May.

In three years at Kentucky, the former second team All-SEC pick in 2007 recorded 121 tackles and 17.5 sacks.  Jarmon (6’3",...

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