Damone Clark was a guy that worked his tail off and did everything in his power to help the team win while at LSU. Clark never missed a game during his career in Baton Rouge, but when he went to the NFL combine, it was discovered (ironically enough, by a Cowboys doctor) that Clark actually had a herniated disc in his neck that would require surgery.
Imagine his surprise when coming off an incredible performance at the Senior Bowl, he found out he needed surgery for an issue that he didn’t know he had. On March 24, Clark had spinal fusion surgery and was expected by many to miss the 2022 NFL season before he was even drafted.
Of course, the news of the injury and surgery couldn’t have come at a worse time because it was right before the draft. Who was going to draft a guy that they knew would probably be out for the season? In the fifth round of the NFL Draft, the same team that discovered the herniated disc is the one that chose him.
The Dallas Cowboys drafted Clark, and he has been activated on the 53-man roster as of Wednesday. The former LSU standout now has a chance to star as a rookie in the NFL.
Damone Clark back in practice. From the portion open to the media, he was moving well in special teams coverage and against the sled. #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/62oASzgZpn
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) October 26, 2022
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