The NFL's decision to bar Mixon from the combine comes after Troy Vincent, the league's executive vice president of football operations, sent a memo to NFL teams reminding them of aspects of its combine participation policy. The memo, which was obtained by Rapoport, states "draft-eligible prospects will not be permitted to participate in any aspect of the combine if a background check reveals a conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving violence or use of a weapon, domestic violence, sexual offense and/or sexual assault. The NFL also reserves the right to deny participation of any prospect dismissed by their university or the NCAA.