Potential 1st-round pick Shane Ray cited for marijuana possession, issues apology
Shane Ray's draft stock may take a tumble.
The pass-rusher from Missouri was cited for Marijuana possession in Kansas City on Monday morning, according to Brandon Kiley of KTGR Sports Wire.
Tod Palmer of the Kansas City Star added additional details on the incident that included a traffic stop when Ray was allegedly speeding.
Ray was clocked speeding around MM 109 in Cooper County. Trooper smelled odor of marijuana (not burning) and some was found during search.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) April 28, 2015
Ray has a court date June 30 in Cooper County court for marijuana possession and failing to drive in the right lane.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) April 28, 2015
The possession charge is is a class A misdemenor under Missouri statute. He was not under the influence of marijuana while driving. No DWI.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) April 28, 2015
Ray issued a statement late Monday night.
#Mizzou pass-rusher Shane Ray speaks on his legal situation. He begins with an apology pic.twitter.com/dZ2KFXUsdx
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2015
Ray was a lock to go in the first round and some prognosticators feel he could go in the top 10 after a 14.5-sack season at Missouri. Things may change now for the edge-rusher, though, after this latest news and a recent injury scare.
A toe injury limited Ray to only the bench press at the combine and there has reportedly been some debate recently by NFL teams over whether or not the injury will require surgery.
Given the concerns over Ray's health and the proximity to the draft, the timing of this news couldn't be worse.