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By Jon Dove

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) is congratulated by teammates following his pick six during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Michigan Wolverines lead at half 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) is congratulated by teammates following his pick six during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Michigan Wolverines lead at half 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) catches the ball for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Brent Grimes (24) misses the tackle during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) catches the ball for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Brent Grimes (24) misses the tackle during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

All combine drug screenings come back clean.

The combine is an event that creates a lot of pressure on the prospects. They’re asked to perform drills that could have a major impact on their draft stock. These drills have little to do with actual football skills and require the prospects to undergo special training.

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It’s human nature for people to make mistakes or have a lapse in judgment when faced with pressure. Over the years, some prospects made the decision to partake in illegal substances such as marijuana.

A drug test is part of the combine and it’s something the prospects know will take place. However, every year we have a handful of prospects who get flagged for a failed drug test. These failed tests bring all types of questions.

The biggest issue is that it’s possible that these prospects have a major problem. Their decision to take illegal drugs knowing a test is coming might signal that the drugs are more important than their football career.

It has become more important for teams to dig into a prospects personal life based on the NFL’s suspension policies. We’ve seen highly talented players such as Josh Gordon, Randy Gregory and Rolando McClain struggle to stay on the field due to drug suspensions.

Here’s hoping this year’s combine doesn’t have failed drug tests.

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