NFL franchises are getting thorough.
Missouri quarterback Drew Lock was asked about a "disciplinary snag of some kind from ninth grade" during an interview with a team interested in selecting him in the 2019 draft. Lock then said he cheated on a math test, according to a report from NFL.com.
Chase Goodbread
How thorough is the background dive NFL clubs do on prospects? Missouri QB Drew Lock was asked in an interview about a math test he cheated on in the 9th grade. #SeniorBowl
According to the report, the team only knew he was disciplined for his actions. Lock volunteered the details.
Chase Goodbread
Bit of clarification here... Club only knew of a disciplinary snag of some kind from 9th grade and asked Lock what it was. Lock disclosed the details.
Lock threw for 3,498 yards and 28 touchdowns in his senior season for the Tigers. He is projected as a first-round pick in Sporting News' latest mock draft.