Former Ohio State and current Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor is infamously known for his major role in the memorabilia-for-cash/tattoos scandal that resulted in a five-game suspension for him and a forced resignation for Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel.
Pryor, who had sold a handful of player-earned gifts—including his gold pants as a freshman—suffered the consequences.
The 6’6″, 230-pound freakish athlete felt pressured by the fans and media to forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL supplemental draft, which was held on August 23. Unfortunately for him, he missed the final week of training camp and then was suspended the first five games of the regular season because the league felt it was only fair after applying after the deadline.
Pryor was not allowed to participate in practices or team meetings, preventing him to learn the offense and develop as a pro quarterback as a rookie.
“It was extremely hard considering the circumstances,” Pryor said,…
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