Nick Fairley better get ready for a hearing with Roger Goodell.
Nick Fairley arrested again, continues to cloud his NFL future
For the second time in two months, Fairley was arrested in his hometown of Mobile, Ala., this time for suspicion of DUI and attempting to elude the police, according to FOX10 TV. The No. 13 overall pick in the 2011 overall draft was arrested for marijuana possession on April 3.
Drafted by the Detroit Lions to form a dangerous tandem at defensive tackle with Ndamukong Suh, Fairley has battled through injuries and off the field in his brief NFL career. While he has been affective when healthy, Fairley is going to need to stay out of trouble if he hopes to live up to his high potential.
But between Fairley and running back Mikel LeShoure, the Lions have had a fair share of legal issues stemming from the 2011 draft. Fairley could definitely face suspension for multiple games of the 2012 season, and if he doesn’t learn from it, could prove to be a player Detroit can’t rely on.
Given his talent and how early in his career it is, calling Fairley a bust is outrageous. But will be ever straighten up and be the player he is capable of, or will he let off the field troubles ruin his career?
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