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Jachai Polite Says He 'Wasn't Ready Mentally' After 'Tough' NFL Scouting Combine

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Florida edge-rusher and 2019 NFL draft prospect Jachai Polite told reporters at the Gators' pro day Wednesday that he "wasn't ready mentally" for a tough NFL Scouting Combine in which he received much negative press for his reported efforts. Per Mike DiRocco of ESPN.com:

"It's been pretty tough, but it's a major learning experience for me, something I've never been through in my life. I just keep learning every day. Nobody in my family has been through anything like this, so I had nobody to help me, really, other than my agent.