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Former Iowa lineman Ballard failed drug test at Combine, report claims
Former Iowa defensive lineman Christian Ballard was one of two NFL prospects who failed a drug test at the NFL scouting combine in February, Fox Sports reported this morning.
Ballard tested positive for marijuana use, as did former Georgia outside linebacker/defensive end Justin Houston, according to Fox Sports.
Both players have clean criminal backgrounds and no previous reports of marijuana use.
Check back for updates to this developing story.
Iowa's Christian Ballard celebrates teammate Micah Hyde's 72-yard interception return for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the 2010 Insight Bowl against Missouri at Sun Devil Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in Tempe, Ariz. Iowa won, 27-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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