NFL Draft Jaylon Smith blown-out knee at NFL Combine - Page 2

oaklandhater · 02-26-2016, 04:13 PM

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/n...rt-year-022616

Docs finally get good look at Notre Dame star LB's blown-out knee at NFL Combine

By Alex Marvez @alexmarvez
Feb 26, 2016 at 3:13p ET
Although he isn't participating in any drills, Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith's visit to the NFL Scouting Combine was an important one.

Smith's left knee was examined Friday by team physicians to determine the extent of the injury sustained in Notre Dame's bowl game against Ohio State. Smith suffered multiple torn ligaments and possible nerve damage that could greatly damage the stock of a player who was considered a first-round lock in April's draft.

A source told FOXSports.com that Smith was walking at the combine wearing a DonJoy A22 brace roughly seven weeks after surgery.

"He looks good," the source said. "He just needs more time."

How much time is a matter of speculation that NFL teams must try to answer before deciding where to place him on their draft boards -- because nerve damage is more serious than torn ligaments.

Dr. David Chao, who was the long-time team physician for the San Diego Chargers, told co-host Bruce Murray and me on SiriusXM NFL Radio Friday that he believes Smith will need a "redshirt year" in 2016 before returning to play. Chao based some of his analysis upon watching a video Smith posted of his recovery.

Chao believes Smith was wearing an AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) brace that would indicate drop foot (also known as foot drop), a nerve ailment that prevents people from lifting the front part of their foot.

A source told FOXSports.com that two doctors with knowledge of the situation have differing opinions about the odds of Smith making a full recovery, with one far more optimistic than the other. Another doctor was far more pessimistic, listing Smith's odds for a full recovery at 10 percent.

The 6-foot-3, 229-pound Smith won the Butkus Award as the NFL's top linebacker in 2015 and led the Fighting Irish in tackles the past two seasons.

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**Rain Man** · 02-26-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Poor bowers dude was suppose to be #1 overall

Yeah, that cost him a lot of money up front, and then it got worse since he gets hurt during any month with an 'R' in it.

**SAUTO** · 02-26-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Weren't people saying the same thing about todd gurley last year before the draft ?

Not that I ever saw, but I also don't remember him having drop foot.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-26-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

One guy gave him a 10% chance of a full recovery

Ian Rappaport is reporting that he'll be out all of 2016 and maybe even 2017.

There's no way any team should spend anything other than a Day Three pick on him, at most.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-26-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Weren't people saying the same thing about todd gurley last year before the draft ?

No

Sandy Vagina · 02-26-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Ian Rappaport is reporting that he'll be out all of 2016 and maybe even 2017.

There's no way any team should spend anything other than a Day Three pick on him, at most.

definitely this. Team has enough brokedicks every year.

Mr. Laz · 02-26-2016, 06:09 PM

just saw on NFLN that Smith might have to sit his entire 1st season

Quesadilla Joe · 02-26-2016, 07:49 PM

If you want a comp for Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith's nerve damage -- it's what Marcus Lattimore was up against when he came out.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 27, 2016

Ouch. I don't think Lattimore even played a down in the NFL.

TigeRRUppeRRcut · 02-27-2016, 08:51 AM

We need to stop drafting players that come in damaged

**LoneWolf** · 02-27-2016, 09:09 AM

Let's make it an all Irish first four rounds.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

**Gonzo** · 02-27-2016, 10:30 AM

Burning a 1st rounder on this guy would be like betting on 22 black on a roulette wheel. ****ing moronic.

If he's there in the 3rd, go for it.

Chiefaholic · 02-27-2016, 10:43 AM

If he's definitely out the season, I'd take a chance on him at the bottom of the third. He won't make it to our 4th round selection. He has too much upside to not sacrifice his first season in exchange for a top ten pick at the bottom of the third.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-27-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Burning a 1st rounder on this guy would be like betting on 22 black on a roulette wheel. ****ing moronic.

If he's there in the 3rd, go for it.

shit, the way it sounds Jaylon could be had with a 5th or 6th rounder.

Sorter · 02-27-2016, 11:13 AM

Would bet he's drafted in a similar spot to that corner from Oregon.

O.city · 02-27-2016, 11:14 AM

So at what point in the draft do you take the risk.

I'd say if he's there in the 3rd I'd be interested.

**The Franchise** · 02-27-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

Would bet he's drafted in a similar spot to that corner from Oregon.

In the 7th? Id take him in the 4th.

02-26-2016, 04:13 PM
oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $7628993	Jaylon Smith blown-out knee at NFL Combine http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/n...rt-year-022616 Docs finally get good look at Notre Dame star LB's blown-out knee at NFL Combine By Alex Marvez @alexmarvez Feb 26, 2016 at 3:13p ET Although he isn't participating in any drills, Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith's visit to the NFL Scouting Combine was an important one. Smith's left knee was examined Friday by team physicians to determine the extent of the injury sustained in Notre Dame's bowl game against Ohio State. Smith suffered multiple torn ligaments and possible nerve damage that could greatly damage the stock of a player who was considered a first-round lock in April's draft. A source told FOXSports.com that Smith was walking at the combine wearing a DonJoy A22 brace roughly seven weeks after surgery. "He looks good," the source said. "He just needs more time." How much time is a matter of speculation that NFL teams must try to answer before deciding where to place him on their draft boards -- because nerve damage is more serious than torn ligaments. Dr. David Chao, who was the long-time team physician for the San Diego Chargers, told co-host Bruce Murray and me on SiriusXM NFL Radio Friday that he believes Smith will need a "redshirt year" in 2016 before returning to play. Chao based some of his analysis upon watching a video Smith posted of his recovery. Chao believes Smith was wearing an AFO (ankle-foot orthosis) brace that would indicate drop foot (also known as foot drop), a nerve ailment that prevents people from lifting the front part of their foot. A source told FOXSports.com that two doctors with knowledge of the situation have differing opinions about the odds of Smith making a full recovery, with one far more optimistic than the other. Another doctor was far more pessimistic, listing Smith's odds for a full recovery at 10 percent. The 6-foot-3, 229-pound Smith won the Butkus Award as the NFL's top linebacker in 2015 and led the Fighting Irish in tackles the past two seasons. 2 342 SHARES Alex Marvez NFL Notre Dame Fighting Irish Jaylen Smith
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Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $4138675	If you want a comp for Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith's nerve damage -- it's what Marcus Lattimore was up against when he came out. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 27, 2016 Ouch. I don't think Lattimore even played a down in the NFL.
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