Sporting News · Feb 25, 2016
Draft prospect Duke Williams says character is 'seventh round'
Duke Williams is undoubtedly an extremely talented receiver, and could make some big plays for a team in the NFL. But his off-field transgressions at Auburn could hold him back from being a top draft pick this May.
"I'm a first-round pick no matter what," Williams said while at the NFL Scouting Combine, via NFL.com. "But off the field I'm a seventh-round pick. My character is seventh round."
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Williams experienced a slew of troubles at Auburn until his dismissed from the team in October for fighting in a club. He said Thursday he received counseling for his attitude and that he "cried night after night" after the Tigers let him go.