NFL Draft 2011: Ryan Mallett a High-Risk, High-Reward Prospect?

April 18, 2011   ·   David G. Kindervater   ·   Jump to comments

NFL draft prospect Ryan Mallett is kind of an enigma.
On one hand, it's pretty clear he has the physical ability to become a success in the National Football League. OK, he may not be fleet afoot. But he stockpiled over 60 touchdowns and 7,000 passing yards in just two seasons at the University of Arkansas. Those are gaudy numbers to say the least, especially against SEC talent.
And his experience in a pro-style offense with the Razorbacks doesn't hurt his chances for NFL employment, either.
But here's where things get cloudy.
Mallett carries the dreaded "character concerns" label like a scarlet letter. Warranted or not, it's enough to cost a future NFL star millions of dollars. And in Mallett's case, it probably will, in the form of his first-round talent being a second-round selection.
Mallett was arrested for public intoxication a couple years ago, which might be enough of a red flag to scare some teams away. But rumors of past drug use went unaddressed in a...

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