Jalen Robinette Denied Graduation From Air Force Academy

It was supposed to be a bit of a consolation prize for Jalen Robinette, the star wide receiver at the Air Force Academy. Denied the chance to participate in the NFL Draft in April, graduating from the Academy would be the next best thing.

But then Wednesday arrived. The graduation ceremony happened. And there was no Robinette.

The Academy had little to say beyond the fact the Academy leadership received information that "called into question" his eligibility to graduate.

All they would say is the information was not criminal and the information was not connected to Robinette's wishes to play professionally.

It was a big blow to Robinette, the academy's career receiving leader.

In April, he had hoped to receive a waiver to armed services rules requiring two years of active duty. Not only was he denied the waiver, the following the secretary of defense rescinded the order that allowed athletes to defer active service.

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He did still participate in rookie minicamps for the Patriots and Bills though neither signed him.

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