Ole Miss to Investigate Alleged Text Messages Between Laremy Tunsil, John Miller

After alleged text messages between offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and Ole Miss assistant athletic director John Miller emerged on Tunsil's Instagram account on Thursday, the University of Mississippi is set to launch an investigation.

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Tunsil's Lawyer Comments on Texts

Sunday, May 1

Tunsil's attorney, Steve Farese, didn't seem concerned about any inquiries into his client's texts during an appearance on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio (via Daniel Pauling of the Clarion-Ledger):

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My information is that issue, in and of itself, has already been discussed previously with the NCAA and there was nothing to it. Once the truth comes out about that text, and I hate to make a pun, but the text is taken out of context. And once it is found out what this is all about, it will be much to do about nothing.

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Ole Miss to Look into Tunsil Texts on Instagram

According to Ben Garrett of Ole Miss Spirit, the school intends to look into the situation to determine the authenticity and meaning of the messages:

While Tunsil's Instagram account has since been deleted, Chelsea Gates of 120 Sports provided screenshots of the alleged correspondence:

Tunsil also admitted he took money from a coach, per Hugh Kellenberger of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger:

Although Tunsil was once considered a surefire top-five pick, he fell to the Miami Dolphins at No. 13 Thursday after a video on Twitter allegedly showed him smoking marijuana, costing him millions of dollars.

ESPN's Russillo and Kanell provided a screenshot of the video of Tunsil allegedly smoking after the tweet was deleted:

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Laremy Tunsil was once thought to be a top-5 pick. That just went up in smoke. pic.twitter.com/qmfDUqxWqE

— Russillo and Kanell (@RussilloKanell) April 29, 2016"

The 21-year-old was suspended seven games last year for allegedly receiving improper benefits, so NFL teams were already aware of the possibility he had accepted money in college.

He is also being sued by his stepfather for allegedly attacking him in a June 2015 incident, per Daniel Paulling of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.

Tunsil comes with a great deal of baggage, but his talent is undeniable, and the ability to be a perennial All-Pro is present.

After slipping to No. 13, Tunsil's psyche could potentially be damaged, but if he uses it as motivation and enters the league with the idea that he has something to prove, it could help him reach his immense promise.

The Dolphins may very well have gotten the steal of the draft, but provided his off-field issues continue at the NFL level, then Miami will soon learn why 12 teams decided to pass.

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