Character, speed making pro day news 
Character concerns dogging Davis, Cox
Rutgers OT Anthony Davis has been sliding down draft boards across the league due to character and work-ethic concerns, and opting not to take part in the Rutgers pro day sends up yet another red flag. There are conflicting reports about why Davis chose not to work out (illness, hamstring injury), but no matter the reason, teams are disappointed when they invest a trip to campus and don't see a top prospect work out. Making matters worse, Davis had to be convinced by phone to come to the facility and refused to weigh in once he got there. He is a first-round talent, but Davis' handling of the pre-draft process could cause him to slip out of the first.
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