With the 2017 Scouting Combine approaching and the issue of players being excluded for off-field misconduct front and center in the radar screen, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield may have blown his shot at attending next year’s annual why-am-I-watching?-because-it’s-on-TV non-football football gathering.
Mayfield currently is in jail on multiple charges, including disorderly conduct, fleeing, resisting arrest, and public intoxication.
Deadspin reports that a full report on the incident will be available on Monday. Based on the allegations, the charges eventually pursued, and the facts as determined by the NFL, Mayfield -- the early favorite for the 2017 Heisman Trophy -- may be forced to navigate the pre-draft process in 2018 without a chance to attend the ultimate pre-draft meat market.