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LSU ATC · Apr 22, 2009

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Sources: WRs Harvin, Tate tested positive for pot

The draft stock of Percy Harvin and Brandon Tate may have taken a hit.

Two sources told FOXSports.com that both wide receivers tested positive for marijuana in February at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Before the test results became official, Harvin was considered a potential first-round pick after leaving the University of Florida following his junior season. Tate was projected as a first or second rounder after a solid college career at North Carolina.

Joel Segal, the agent who represents both players, didn't return messages seeking comment.

Harvin and Tate were the only high-profile players to flunk their combine drug tests, the sources said. Fewer than a dozen players tested positive for recreational drugs, one source said.

NFL teams received the drug-test results earlier this week. Players who failed are subject to entry into the NFL's substance-abuse program.

Sports Illustrated's Web site reported that Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji had flunked a combine drug test. Raji was not on the list of failed players, one source said, and SI.com has since retracted its story.

Harvin excelled as both a wide receiver and running back in Florida's spread offense. Harvin generated 1,303 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns in 2008. He also posted a blazing time of 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.

Profootballtalk.com originally reported last week that Harvin had tested positive.

Tate was having a monster season for North Carolina before tearing two knee ligaments midway through his senior campaign. He averaged 23.5 yards on his 16 receptions and was even more dangerous as a punt and kickoff returner. Tate's 397 all-purpose yards against McNeese State set a single-game record at UNC. Tate didn't work out at the Combine while still recovering from his injury.

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tirk · Apr 22, 2009

so if you're declaring early, you'd think you would make sure to pass a simple drug test.

harvin was falling well before this --seemingly out of the top 15 --while pat white is moving up. although anyone taking white in the top 2 rounds must try him at qb to justify their pick. not so sure thats going to work out but slaton has proven to be a quality starter.

harvin is costing himself some serious cache. i think he and claude wroten are friends.

tirk · Apr 22, 2009

also the global report that bj raji from bc tested positive months ago turns out to be false? he didnt show up on the reported nfl failure list.

i bet hes got a happy attorney and an unhappy agent.

gumborue · Apr 22, 2009

tirk said: ↑

so if you're declaring early, you'd think you would make sure to pass a simple drug test.
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marijuana can hang around in your system a while (a month). i wouldnt be shocked if he couldnt hold out that long