Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s health will directly impact his draft stock and the healthier he is ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, the better it will be for the Detroit Lions, as it should increase the value of the Lions’ third overall draft pick.
It was good news all around when, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Tagovailoa’s hip “fracture has healed”, indicating he continues on his track to recovery.
The three-month CT scan for #Bama QB and coveted draft prospect Tua Tagovailoa was as positive as possible, sources say. The fracture has healed. The hip and its range of motion is good. It’ll likely be another month before he’s cleared for football activities, tho, as expected.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 10, 2020
Tagovailoa was once considered the top overall prospect in this draft cycle but his hip injury — coupled with Joe Burrow’s sensational National Championship winning season — has complicated matters for his draft stock value. But if his health checks out, he’s back in contention at the top of the draft.
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With Chase Young (EDGE, Ohio State) also in the mix within the first three selections, these three prospects are players teams would consider trading up for making the Lions pick No. 3 overall very valuable.
Teams will get medical updates on all prospects at the NFL Combine at the end of the month and the trade rumor mill will likely to be in full motion in Indianapolis.
Stay tuned to Lions Wire for more updates on the situation as it continues to unfold.