Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

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Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

By Ryan Craig

Apr 22, 2009

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Brandon Tate tested positive for marijuana at February's NFL combine, two sources told FOXSports.com Tuesday night.

The former North Carolina wide receiver and kick returner didn't work out at the combine this year because he was still recovering from knee surgery after tearing two ligaments during his senior season.

Tate, who finished his career with an NCAA-record 3,523 career combined kick-return yards, suffered a season-ending injury to his knee while returning a first-quarter punt against Notre Dame last season.

Before the injury, Tate was having a remarkable senior season. The 6-foot-1 pass-catcher was averaging nearly 24 yards per reception on 16 grabs through five games, while also gaining 143 yards on 11 carries on the ground.

North Carolina Head Coach Butch Davis appeared on The Insiders on 99.9-FM, The Fan ESPN Radio Wednesday afternoon and said the he had not received any official notification from the NFL about a positive test from Tate.

"To be honest, I don't know anything (about it)", said Davis. " The NFL has always traditionally notified the player and the coaches. ... And we haven't received any notification, so basically I don't really have anything I can add to the rumors."

Most scouts had Tate pegged as an early round pick before his injury, and even a mid-rounder afterwards. If reports of his failed test are true, he may not be drafted at all.

The FOXSports.com article also says that former Florida superstar Percy Harvin reportedly failed the same drug test.

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RE: Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

Wolfpack fans like you are idiots. Go do a line with your boy, David Thompson. He was probably juiced up in college to.
- Posted by larrys080

How about you make me some fries before you go snort a line with Danny Green and his father you stupid hick.

RE: Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

It was a dumb thing to do. He'll realize that one day, if he doesn't already.

It's hard to feel sorry for people that have the world in the palm of their hand, only to do something stupid and blow it. Like Michael Vick. He probably lost 100 million dollars, and for what. Something as stupid as dog fighting.

RE: Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

You have to be kidding! What an idiot! He could become a multi-millionaire and he is risking it all for some pot. He will still make a lot of money but this WILL make him fall in the draft and cost him a lot as well.

RE: Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

Wonder if he made any attempt to get it out of his system after smoking? Tate, if you're gonna smoke a blunt, do something to get it out of your system. If you're toying with your future earnings, don't do it at all.

RE: Report: UNC's Tate failed drug test at NFL combine

Two Words......Micheal Phelps. Did you guys call him a thug or did you want him to serve chicken while working at McDonalds. Tate was dumb for doing this but so was the GOLDEN boy Phelps.
- Posted by MR EVANS

Mr Evans - EXACTLY! And, Phelps had pictures. I'm not condoning it, but don't crucify the guy either. I do wonder why he did it when he knew he would be tested, but hopefully he'll get his act together and have a successful career.

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