This Isn't Good. Jaguars #1 Pick Justin Blackmon Arrested In Oklahoma

Once again we ask the question why someone who was a first round pick in the NFL draft, in line to make millions of dollars and be a cornerstone of a franchise do something as dumb as drinking too much then getting behind the wheel.

Jacksonville Jaguars #1 pick Justin Blackmon is the latest.  Blackmon, who was the fifth pick overall in the 2012 NFL draft, was arrested about 3 am by the Stillwater (OK) police department and booked at 10:22 in the Payne County Jail charged with aggravated DUI.
The Jaguars are aware of the arrest and have so far given the standard “no comment.”

According to NewsOK.com, Blackmon was stopped at approximately 3:01 a.m. in a white Chevy Tahoe going 60 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone.

According to the police report, Blackmon was observed to have an odor of an alcoholic beverage. He was unsteady on his feet, had slurred speech and admitted to consuming alcohol before driving.

Blackmon is expected to remain in custody until he sees a judge on Monday. Bond was set at $1000.
About is mind boggling is this is the second time Blackmon has been charged with a DUI. 

Back in October of 2010 Blackmon was arrested in Carrollton, Texas going 82 in a 60 mile per hour zone returning from a Dallas Cowboys game while playing at Oklahoma State.  He was charged with a misdemeanor DUI.

Blackmon's arrest becomes a PR nightmare for the Jaguars.  It calls into question if the Jaguars front office did any kind of background checks especially with a DUI arrest already on Blackmon's record.

For a franchise that's trying to reconnect with their fan base and make a go of it in North Florida/South Georgia this won't help their cause.

Blackmon was schedule to attend one of the team caravan stops in Waycross, GA on Friday. 

I'm willing to bet Blackmon might miss that.



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