Three years later than hoped, Shawn Oakman is ready to start again.
Oakman, a star defensive lineman out of Baylor, was primed to be an early pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. However, two weeks before the draft, he was arrested and accused of raping another student. Any potential pro hopes were placed on hold at that moment as NFL teams moved on past another troubled prospect.
A jury in Waco, Texas determined that Oakman was not guilty last Thursday, and now the former star is looking for his chance in the NFL. In 2019 Oakman is ready to finally enter the NFL if a team will have him—and all of the risks involved.