One of the most disappointing first-round draft picks in recent history has been defensive Robert Nkemdiche. After three underwhelming seasons and showing up to training camp last year overweight and out of shape, he was released. He was picked up by the Miami Dolphins and later released.
He appeared in two games and had no stats.
He apparently is trying to get back in the league and get signed by a team.
Cardinals defensive lineman Corey Peters would like to see it happen. He tried to help Nkemdiche when they were teammates. It appears there were many conversations about what he needed to do as a professional.
“One thing about Robert, Robert is a good guy, a great guy, a person you want to have as a friend, but he has to grow up some,” Peters told reporters on a video conference. “People warned him about what was coming and what would happen.
“I talked to him recently and now I think that he has a better understanding and he seems to be working hard and doing things to make amends and trying to get back into the league. I hope he gets another opportunity.”
Nkemdiche’s talent abounded, but he never got it together. It would be quite impressive if he were to get another opportunity and to take advantage of it.
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