American NFL considers banning academically ineligible players from Scouting Combine

In response to the criticism arising from the Aaron Hernandez case, the NFL is considering a change that, in our view, ultimately will have no impact on the decision of teams to take chances on players with questionable backgrounds.According to Bruce Feldman of CBSSports.com, the NFL isconsidering barring academically ineligible prospects from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.Feldman, citing an unnamed NFL source, reports that the possibility is

“being discussed because of the increased scrutiny on the maturity and commitment of the prospects entering the NFL.”

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