Report: Ballard Tests Positive For Drugs At NFL Combine

Iowa's Christian Ballard answers questions at an Insight Bowl press conference at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday, December 26, 2010. (Cliff Jette/KCRG-TV9)

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By Richard Pratt

Story Created: Apr 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM CDT

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.

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