In addition to a serious knee injury suffered in January, Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuono also has been facing felony and misdemeanor charges arising from the alleged entry into an apartment and theft of a video game system.

But now Ikegwuono has one less thing to worry about.  According to a source close to the situation, Ikegwuono has pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor criminal trespass charge.  The felony charge of residential burglary will be dismissed. 

Ikegwuono will be placed on probation for 24 months, and he is required to perform 50 hours of community service.  He also has travel restrictions, but will be able to move from state to state in connection with his coming NFL job.

It’s a prudent move for Ikegwuono, since it removes the stigma of the pending criminal charges as teams prepare to consider drafting him.  We’re told that multiple teams have been strongly suggesting the Ikegwuono do what he can to resolve the charges.

Also, it’s likely that Ikegwuono’s plea won’t result in scrutiny under the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, since the plea predates his entry into the NFL via the draft.