Terrelle Pryor Hires Super Agent Rosenhaus

Added on Jun 13, 2011 by Jack Thurman in

NFL

Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor recently spurned the CFL, suggesting that his entire focus was on making the NFL. He took another step toward making that a reality on Monday by signing with superstar sports agent Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus is considered one of the most high powered representatives in sports with clients that include Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens and Pryor’s former teammate at Ohio State Chris “Beanie” Wells.

Pryor’s hope is to gain entry into the NFL in time for the 2011 season via a supplimental draft. Not only is Rosenhaus one of the better ‘power brokers’ in sports representation the fact that Pryor has hired an agent make him ineligible for further play at the college level. That is one of the criteria for gaining eligibility for entry into the NFL suplimental draft. Previously, Pryor’s representatives had suggested that Ohio State would provide him with a letter affirming his ineligibility but with the Rosenhaus hiring that’s no longer relevant. Rosenhaus has informed the media that he and his new client will hold a news conference in Miami at 2 PM Eastern on Tuesday:

“There will be some heartfelt things he’s going to say. It’s going to be very genuine.”

Since Pryor cannot be signed as a free agent by a NFL team due to the ongoing work stoppage the league is expected to hold a supplimental draft in August or September. Pryor wants to play quarterback at the NFL level but many experts aren’t sold on him for that position. His size and speed are without question but there’s concern about every other component of the position–arm strength, footwork, throwing mechanics and the ability to read defenses. In addition, his ignominuous departure from Ohio State isn’t exactly a compelling argument for his leadership skills and what NFL coaches refer to as ‘the intangibles’. Despite these misgivings, Dallas Cowboys’ GM Gil Brandt doesn’t see any reason for Pryor to change positions just yet but already has questions about his commitment:

“See if he can play the position first of all. But for him to play the position, I think it’s going to take a lot of training. It’s going to take a person really dedicated to playing football. The things that I hear, he maybe doesn’t have that type of dedication.”

Pryor announced last week that he wouldn’t return to Ohio State for the forthcoming season. He had already been suspended for the first five games due to ‘improper benefits’ in the form of cash and free ink (eg: tattoos).