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Senior Bowl Notebook: Noah Spence a top prospect with checkered past

MOBILE, ALA. | Noah Spence is arguably the best edge pass rusher here at the Senior Bowl.

He also has one of the most unflattering back stories.

Spence was a star when he signed with Ohio State. He was coach Urban Meyer’s first five-star commitment with the Buckeyes. Spence recorded eight sacks as a sophomore, but was banned from the Big Ten after multiple failed drug tests.

Spence admits he abused ecstasy.

He began to rehabilitate his image at Eastern Kentucky. Spence was credited with 11 ½ sacks this past season.