Former LSU star Grant Delpit went down with a leg injury in Monday’s practice with the Cleveland Browns.
The team was concerned that Delpit had suffered an Achilles injury, meaning he’ll miss his entire rookie season.
On Monday night, Delpit’s fears were confirmed when Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported Delpit did indeed tear his Achilles.
#Browns rookie S Grant Delpit has suffered a torn Achilles, the MRI confirmed. This ends his promising season before it began.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2020
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This is an unfortunate injury for Delpit and the Browns. The No. 44 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft was having an outstanding camp with Cleveland and expected to start at safety.
Now, Delpit will have to wait a year before making an impact in the NFL.
Delpit, a two-time All-American at LSU, won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2019, given annually to college football’s top defensive back.
The Browns have faced several injuries thus far in training camp, with another former LSU star, cornerback Greedy Williams, also going down on Monday.
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#Browns Greedy Williams walked into fieldhouse with a trainer after being checked on sidelines
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 24, 2020
Cleveland opens its season on Sept. 13 on the road against the Baltimore Ravens.
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