Former Fresno State defensive tackle Jason Shirley was chosen in the fifth round (No. 145 overall) of this weekend's NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Shirley, a 6-foot-5, 329-pounder, was limited to three games during his senior season because of suspensions.

Shirley was suspended the first two games for conduct detrimental to the team. He played three games, then was suspended a second time after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Police say he crashed a car into an apartment complex on Oct. 8. Shirley was charged with three misdemeanors: driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08% or higher, and hit and run.

Shirley appealed the suspension and provided medical documents that detailed a concussion he received days before the car crash.

He again was reinstated, but a few days after he was was charged with driving with a suspended license and expired registration. He was suspended again, this time for the remainder of the season.