Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon likely has the talent to be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, but his history of domestic violence may result in him not being drafted at all.
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Robert Kraft says 'playing in the NFL is a privilege, not a right' as the Patriots reportedly take controversial Oklahoma running back off their draft board
Joe Mixon may be a first-round talent, but the Dolphins and now the Patriots both will not consider drafting him due to the domestic violence in his past.
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On Monday, the Boston Herald reported that the New England Patriots have removed Mixon from their draft board entirely.
New England owner Robert Kraft told the Herald earlier this week: "
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Because the Patriots are the NFL's gold standard, news that they won't consider him could influence other teams, too. That said, Mixon has reportedly met with the Lions, Bengals, Browns, and Saints.
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