The Facts:
Olympic 100-meter champion Gatlin, facing a track and field suspension of up to eight years for failing a drug test last summer, is trying to launch a career in pro football as a wide receiver with the Buccaneers. "If [his speed] can transfer to football, you have a real threat," HC Jon Gruden said. "If it can't, then it won't work."
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Gatlin, who is participating in the Bucs' rookie mini-camp this weekend, said he last played football during his freshman year at Tennessee. The Bucs have been the only team to bring him in for a formal workout. The team will decide after this weekend whether to sign Gatlin and bring him back for the club's next mini-camp.
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