When Mixon was a freshman in 2014, he punched a young woman in the face at a restaurant which broke four bones in her face. Mixon entered a plea to misdemeanor assault and has paid his price legally. The details surrounding the events are out there on many sites and media outlets.
Regardless, the owners and general managers will ultimately have to decide if Mixon is worth the risk. In any case, there is so much to sift through here. There will be a lot of comparison to wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was drafted last year by the Kansas City Chiefs.