Not The Start He Expected

Rashard Mendenhall was on top of the world a week ago. Funny how things can change in a week.

Mendenhall was drafted 23rd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in last weeks NFL Draft. He then flew to Pittsburgh and joined the team for their first mini-camp. During only his first day of practice, Mendenhall tweaked his hamstring and had to sit out the rest of the three day camp - not the kind of start a first round draft pick is looking for. (Mednenhall is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the Steelers open camp this summer.)

Unfortunately it doesn't end there for Mendenhall. While back in Illinois this weekend, Mendenhall was robbed at gun point. Police report at roughly 2 AM Monday morning, Mendenhall was robbed of his wallet and cell phone while strolling along Chicago's South Side lakefront. Mendenhall was not hit or punched and was uninjured during the stick up; however it was a very scary moment for the NFL rookie. No one has been arrested for the crime.