Chris Ballard on drafting Seth McGowan despite legal history: "I'm a second chance guy"
Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard defended the decision to draft running back Seth McGowan, who was arrested in 2020 for theft during his time at Oklahoma and served three months in jail. Ballard emphasized McGowan's personal growth and support from coaches at New Mexico State and Kentucky as key factors in the decision. Stating he is a 'second chance guy,' Ballard expressed confidence in McGowan's ability to succeed in the NFL.
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