5 NFL players jailed for drug possession feat. Jamal Lewis and Travis Henry

Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis
Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis

#3 Sam Hurd

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd

Sam Hurd was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys prior to the 2006 NFL season. He spent the first five years of his career with the team, recording 53 receptions for 739 yards before joining the Chicago Bears for one season.

Following the 2011 season, Hurd was arrested by ICE for allegedly intending to distribute large amounts of cocaine and marijuana. While his case was pending, he failed two drug tests in 2012 and was indefinitely put in jail. About a year later, he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

#4 Jamal Lewis

Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis
Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis

Jamal Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the fifth overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. He spent six years with the team and won a Super Bowl ring before playing three seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year for his 2003 season with the Ravens. He became one of only eight players ever to exceed 2,000 rushing yards in a single season.

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Following the 2004 NFL season, Lewis was charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine after his personal cell phone was linked to a drug dealing case. He spent about a year on trial before accepting a plea agreement and ultimately serving four months in prison before being released.

#5 Ryan Leaf

San Diego Chargers QB Ryan Leaf
San Diego Chargers QB Ryan Leaf

Ryan Leaf was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the second overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft. He is widely considered one of the biggest busts in NFL Draft history. He recorded 14 passing touchdowns and a massive 36 interceptions in just 21 games.

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Leaf was first arrested for possession of illegal drugs in 2009 and was sentenced to 10 years of probation. He was arrested twice more in 2012 for possessing drugs and was eventually sentenced to five years in prison. He was released on parole after serving about two and a half years.

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