Raji tested positive for marijuana

[painekiller]

According to the radio today, Raji failed the drug test at the combine. How does this effect his draft status and does this mean we never touch him even if he falls to 15?

[jppaul]

Maybe, maybe not but I wouldn't be surprised if this seriously hurts his draft stock. More than the smoking it seems to be a colossal mistake to commit an error like this on the eve of your biggest job interview.

Maybe he falls to us, maybe I would have to consider him if he did.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by painekiller

According to the radio today, Raji failed the drug test at the combine. How does this effect his draft status and does this mean we never touch him even if he falls to 15?

It didnt stop us from drafting Okoye.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by mussop

It didnt stop us from drafting Okoye.

Okoye did not test positive, he only admitted having tried marijuana in the past. There is a big difference IMO.

[HPF Bob]

Every year some first rounder gets hit with the drug rumor and half the time its disinformation from a team that is hoping others get scared off of the guy they want. I've learned to just ignore it.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Every year some first rounder gets hit with the drug rumor and half the time its disinformation from a team that is hoping others get scared off of the guy they want. I've learned to just ignore it.

The best was a few years back when teams started floating that Adrian Peterson was not "smart enough" to play RB. I remember that combined with the injury concerns it made him one of the most debated prospects ever on the HPF board.

Like BoB said, anything you hear in pre-draft april is best ignored.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by barrett

The best was a few years back when teams started floating that Adrian Peterson was not "smart enough" to play RB. I remember that combined with the injury concerns it made him one of the most debated prospects ever on the HPF board.

Like BoB said, anything you hear in pre-draft april is best ignored.

Since when did being smart have anything to do with the RB position?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by painekiller

According to the radio today, Raji failed the drug test at the combine. How does this effect his draft status and does this mean we never touch him even if he falls to 15?

If true, and the teams should know if it is, then it would point to his character issues I was concerned about. This makes him a bigger potential bust in my opinion because it reflects imaturity and a lack of being serious about football.

I'd still consider him because of his talent and what he could potentially do for our defense. However, depending upon who else is available, I may pass.