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If he's there at 1.32 they're not taking him. Not after Tomlin and Colbert both said character is more important to them than need. If this is true that is.
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Sources: WRs Harvin, Tate tested positive for pot
by Alex Marvez
Updated: April 22, 2009, 7:16 AM EST
The draft stock of Percy Harvin and Brandon Tate may have taken a hit. (what a clever pun...not!)
Two sources told FOXSports.com that both wide receivers tested positive for marijuana in February at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Before the test results became official, Harvin was considered a potential first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was projected as a first or second rounder after a solid college career at North Carolina.
Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages seeking comment.
Harvin and Tate were the only high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, the sources said. Fewer than a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs, one source said.
NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week. Players who failed are subject to entry into the NFL's substance-abuse program.
Sports Illustrated's Web site reported that Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji had flunked a combine drug test. Raji was not on the list of failed players, one source said, and SI.com has since retracted its story.
Harvin excelled as both a wide receiver and running back in Florida's spread offense. Harvin generated 1,303 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns in 2008. He also posted a blazing time of 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.
Profootballtalk.com originally reported last week that Harvin had tested positive.
Tate was having a monster season for North Carolina before tearing two knee ligaments midway through his senior campaign. He averaged 23.5 yards on his 16 receptions and was even more dangerous as a punt and kickoff returner. Tate's 397 all-purpose yards against McNeese State set a single-game record at UNC. Tate didn't work out at the Combine while still recovering from his injury.
by Alex Marvez
Updated: April 22, 2009, 7:16 AM EST
The draft stock of Percy Harvin and Brandon Tate may have taken a hit. (what a clever pun...not!)
Two sources told FOXSports.com that both wide receivers tested positive for marijuana in February at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Before the test results became official, Harvin was considered a potential first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was projected as a first or second rounder after a solid college career at North Carolina.
Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages seeking comment.
Harvin and Tate were the only high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, the sources said. Fewer than a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs, one source said.
NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week. Players who failed are subject to entry into the NFL's substance-abuse program.
Sports Illustrated's Web site reported that Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji had flunked a combine drug test. Raji was not on the list of failed players, one source said, and SI.com has since retracted its story.
Harvin excelled as both a wide receiver and running back in Florida's spread offense. Harvin generated 1,303 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns in 2008. He also posted a blazing time of 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.
Profootballtalk.com originally reported last week that Harvin had tested positive.
Tate was having a monster season for North Carolina before tearing two knee ligaments midway through his senior campaign. He averaged 23.5 yards on his 16 receptions and was even more dangerous as a punt and kickoff returner. Tate's 397 all-purpose yards against McNeese State set a single-game record at UNC. Tate didn't work out at the Combine while still recovering from his injury.
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