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The Chicago tribune reports thatOff-field issues will dog some NFL draft prospects
If every draft prospect were a choirboy, the first few rounds would play out very differently from how they will end up. Here are some of the prospects who scouts say could be affected by "character" concerns.
Alex Boone, OT, Ohio State: Repeated incidents involving alcohol don't bodewell for his draft stock.
Jonathan Casillas, LB, Wisconsin: He has had a couple of drunken-driving episodes, and scouts question his maturity.
Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois: The Illini's top defensive standout is considered a handful for coaches, as he was demoted in spring practice and benched for the start of a game.
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Arian Foster, RB, Tennessee: He has an arrest in his past for disorderly conduct and is considered difficult to deal with.
Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa: Scouts question his work ethic, and the Tribune's 2008 Silver Football winner had to sit out the 2007 season with academic issues.
Bruce Johnson, CB, Miami: Suspended for being late to practices and missing practices.
P.J. Hill, RB, Wisconsin: Arrested twice for driving under the influence.
Rey Maualuga, LB, Southern California: He was arrested for suspicion of misdemeanor battery, and in a separate incident benched for getting out of hand at a party.
Kory Sheets, RB, Purdue: Sheets was considered a finger-pointer who eventually was prohibited from speaking to the media after criticizing a teammate.
Andre Smith, OT, Alabama: He isn't a thug, but he has made a series of poor decisions off the field that will affect his stock.
Donald Washington, CB, Ohio State: He was benched for violating team rules.
Lardarius Webb, CB, Nicholls State: He was kicked out of Southern Mississippi for violating team rules.
Morris Wooten, LB, Arizona State: He has been suspended for violating team rules, and coaches have found him difficult.