Report: B.J. Raji Tests Positive At Combine

Tony Pauline of SI.com reports the Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji tested positive at the Combine for an undisclosed substance. Pauline points out that the official list of positive results has not yet been circulated to the 32 NFL teams. Thus, the fact that Raji’s name has been leaked represents a serious breach of protocol. As a league source told us when the rumors were making the rounds that two first-round prospects had tested positive before the information made its way to the teams, “I have a hard time believing the information could have gotten out. It’s like stealing the Mona Lisa.” Pauline also reports out that Raji had tested positive for marijuana while at Boston College. Brian Murphy of Athletes First provided Pauline with this response: “We will not comment on rumors from unnamed sources. I do know that B.J. has been one of the hardest workers and nicest individuals that we at Athletes First represent. There is no doubt that he will be an invaluable addition to an NFL team both on the field as a player and in the community as a role model.” That’s all well and good. But if this information is false, Murphy needs to be issuing a statement that contains the names “Mike” and “Price.” Actually, the company’s experience with the former Alabama coach, who sued Sports Illustrated for defamation, likely means that SI.com was very careful about this one. Either way, the truth will likely come out soon enough, once the list makes its way to the 32 teams. And as we’ve previously said, anyone who tests positive in connection with a urine test that they know is coming either has a problem, or is incredibly dumb.