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08:05 AM ET 06.05 | Wide receiver Justin Blackmon is again in trouble with the law, and on Monday reportedly pleaded not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor aggravated DUI in Oklahoma. [The DUI case] could have an impact on his rookie contract, which he has yet to sign. The player drafted in the fifth spot last year, Arizona's Patrick Peterson, got a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $19.5 million. The first 16 players drafted are eligible for fully guaranteed contracts, but the Jaguars could insist on clauses to void guarantees if he is arrested again. Blackmon's arrest comes just when the Jaguars were starting their caravan to try to sell tickets outside of Jacksonville. Blackmon is scheduled to appear at an event in Waycross, Ga., on Friday night.

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June 5, 2012  08:07 AM ET

Beware of WR's from Oklahoma.

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June 5, 2012  08:09 AM ET

You're not in Ardmore anymore, Justin...

Grow up!

June 5, 2012  08:09 AM ET

He's lucky no one got hurt. This is his wake-up call.

June 5, 2012  08:10 AM ET

"Alcohol! The cause of, and the solution to all of life's problems." -Homer Simpson

June 5, 2012  08:13 AM ET

He fought the law, and the law won.

June 5, 2012  08:17 AM ET

"The DUI case could have an impact on his contract"?

It will, big time. This is going to cost Blackmon some $$$$$.

June 5, 2012  08:21 AM ET

This guy was juiced up to look like an angel prior to the draft. Hopefully, it's not a sign of things to come.

June 5, 2012  08:28 AM ET

He pleaded not guilty after blowing more than twice the legal limit on the breath analyser. If I were the Jags, I'd be more worried about that attitude - it shows a lack of ability to learn from one's mistakes.

June 5, 2012  08:34 AM ET

The Jags would be wise to do so.

June 5, 2012  08:35 AM ET

The poor Jags get poorer

June 5, 2012  08:43 AM ET

Oh wait the Jags drafted him ???

LOL!!!

No wonder he was drunk.

June 5, 2012  08:45 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

Oh wait the Jags drafted him ???LOL!!!No wonder he was drunk.

Definitely mitigating circumstances.

June 5, 2012  08:47 AM ET

Well, I guess he's back to having his Mom drive him to practice.

June 5, 2012  08:56 AM ET

Aggravated DUI? I drove drunk cuz I was mad.

June 5, 2012  09:04 AM ET

I hope this isn't a sing of things to come.

June 5, 2012  09:14 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

I hope this isn't a sing of things to come.

Very nice Mangler...

June 5, 2012  09:24 AM ET

"Blackmon is scheduled to appear at an event in Waycross, GA on Friday night".......
In the words of Greg Allman...."I got one more silver dollar"......might need to spend it wisely....

June 5, 2012  09:41 AM ET
QUOTE(#12):

Oh wait the Jags drafted him ???LOL!!!No wonder he was drunk.

NICE

 
June 5, 2012  09:46 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Beware of WR's from Oklahoma.

Or quarterbacks and running backs from Texas...

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