A source told ESPN’s Schefter that Peppers, who has a history of cramping, was ill after flying to Indianapolis from San Diego, so he drank eight to 10 bottles of water as he was the first athlete to run for both the linebackers and defensive backs.
Breaking: Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers tested positive for a diluted sample at the NFL scouting combine. (via @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/92pOpMDXrT
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 24, 2017
Browns tackle Joe Thomas on Peppers failed test (which could have been from drinking too much water before the combine):
No player should ever have a "failed test" for a dilute sample. Especially at the combine where players frequently chug water to gain weight
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) April 24, 2017