2007 Draft Character Risks

SI Staff | Apr 5, 2007

2007 Draft Character Risks

Marcus Thomas

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Problems:<br> Suspended for three games early in his senior season because of a reported positive drug test (marijuana). Thomas was eventually dismissed from the team for failing to attend drug education classes as part of his reinstatement.

Eric Wright

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Problems:<br> Dismissed from Southern Cal following allegations of sexual assault and possession of 136 Ecstasy pills. The charges were eventually dropped, but teams will question his character and decision making.

Brandon Meriweather

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Problems:<br> Allegedly fired shots to protect a teammate during an attempted robbery. He was also suspended for one game for his involvement in a brawl during a home game with Florida International.

Ramonce Taylor

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Problems:<br> Taylor pleaded guilty to felony possession of marijuana and received a 60-day jail sentence, which he ended up serving in a work-release program, not in prison.

Nate Harris

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Problems:<br> Arrested and charged with armed robbery in 2002 as a high school senior. He accepted a plea agreement and spent six months in a Miami-Dade County boot camp.