Jack Ikegwuonu, Philadelphia Eagle

[PhillyPhreak54]

IKEGWUONU RESOLVES CRIMINAL CHARGES
Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2008, 5:53 p.m.

In addition to a serious knee injury suffered in January, Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu also has been facing felony and misdemeanor charges arising from the alleged entry into an apartment and theft of a video game system.

But now Ikegwuonu has one less thing to worry about.  According to a source close to the situation, Ikegwuon9 has pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor criminal trespass charge.  The felony charge of residential burglary will be dismissed.

Ikegwuon9 will be placed on probation for 24 months, and he is required to perform 50 hours of community service.  He also has travel restrictions, but will be able to move from state to state in connection with his coming NFL job.

It's a prudent move for Ikegwuonu, since it removes the stigma of the pending criminal charges as teams prepare to consider drafting him.  We're told that multiple teams have been strongly suggesting the Ikegwuonu do what he can to resolve the charges.

Also, it's likely that Ikegwuonu's plea won't result in scrutiny under the league's Personal Conduct Policy, since the plea predates his entry into the NFL via the draft.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Well, I guess this is another way to use your picks and save your roster spots.

If they weren't getting good trade value, why not take a guy like this, basically a pick for next year's draft?



Whatever.  I'm kind of hoping he never makes it so that I don't have to learn to pronounce his name.

[SunMo]

is this a type of guy that would transition to safety?

[Rome]

i don't get this pick now.  later?  maybe.  there's guys still sitting there who would help now and they take a guy who won't see the field until '09 maybe?

dumb.

[SunMo]

trent cole was a project

[PhillyPhreak54]

EAGLES GAMBLE ON IKEGWUONU
Posted by Mike Florio on April 27, 2008, 1:41 p.m.

The Philadelphia Eagles have reeled in one of the potential steals of the draft on Sunday by nabbing Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu at the bottom of round four.

Ikegwuonu, who was rated as a potential first- or second-round pick, tore up his knee in January while working out in preparation for the draft, and criminal charges arising from the alleged theft of an Xbox raised a red flag in the post-Pacman era.

But Ikegwuonu is confident that his knee will recover, and just a few days ago he resolved the off-field situation by pleading to a misdemeanor.

Though he might not be able to contribute in 2008, it could work out to be a good investment for a team that will have Asante Samuel holding down one of the two starting positions into the next decade.

[hunt]

foxsports again:

I love this selection. With about a dozen draft picks, the Eagles take a flier on this Big Ten star who suffered a horrendous knee injury prior to the combine. Great value pick here. Eagles are doing some smart things on Day Two.

in other news, rome writes for foxsports.

[shorebird]

The upside on Ikeqwuonu is tremendous. This team could have the best CB tandem in the league in two years.

[Rome]

i also invented the intarwebz.

[Geowhizzer]

i also invented the intarwebz.

[Diomedes]

IKEGWUONU RESOLVES CRIMINAL CHARGES
Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2008, 5:53 p.m.

In addition to a serious knee injury suffered in January, Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu also has been facing felony and misdemeanor charges arising from the alleged entry into an apartment and theft of a video game system.

But now Ikegwuonu has one less thing to worry about.  According to a source close to the situation, Ikegwuon9 has pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor criminal trespass charge.  The felony charge of residential burglary will be dismissed.

Ikegwuon9 will be placed on probation for 24 months, and he is required to perform 50 hours of community service.  He also has travel restrictions, but will be able to move from state to state in connection with his coming NFL job.

It's a prudent move for Ikegwuonu, since it removes the stigma of the pending criminal charges as teams prepare to consider drafting him.  We're told that multiple teams have been strongly suggesting the Ikegwuonu do what he can to resolve the charges.

Also, it's likely that Ikegwuonu's plea won't result in scrutiny under the league's Personal Conduct Policy, since the plea predates his entry into the NFL via the draft.

Oh ho ho...not so fast

IKEGWUONU'S BROTHER KILLS PLEA DEAL
Posted by Mike Florio on April 27, 2008, 4:29 p.m.

So much for Wisconsin cornerback (now Eagles cornerback) Jack Ikegwuonu putting those criminal charges behind him.

According to WKOW-TV in Madison, Wisconsin, a plea deal aimed at getting the matter resolved before Ikegwuonu was drafted by an NFL team didn't go through, because Ikegwuonu's brother refused to agree to it.

Ikegwuonu and his brother, Willie, were busted in November 2006 for allegedly stealing an Xbox — the old-school kind, not a 360.

Even if his brother changes his mind at some point in the future, it was critical for Ikegwuonu to get the deal done before he officially joined the NFL.  As to any guilty pleas entered or convictions imposed moving forward, Ikegwuonu will most likely face potential penalties under the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

This could force Ikegwuonu to take his chances by going to trial.  The only problem is that he faces one felony count, and a conviction might disrupt not only his football career but also his freedom.

Ikegwuonu was selected by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2008 draft.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Go to jail for a year, heal up...see ya in 2009, kid.

[Feva]

^^^ ^^^

[Seabiscuit36]

I like the pick, and the fact that we now have Bunkley and Jack who can now afford xbox games, and dont have to steal them anymore

[PhillyPhreak54]

Reid's building a collection of mobsters.

Stealing video games, picking up hookers (and then getting beat like one) Winston Justice, post smokers Buck and Mikey P, what other miscreants do they have on this team?

Maybe Studebaker can preach to 'em.