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Former Texas WR Collin Johnson nursing injury, NFL Combine notes

Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson is nursing a hip flexor injury and will not test in a portion of the NFL Combine.

Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson can’t seem to catch a break from the injury bug.

Johnson suffered a hip flexor injury during training that will prevent him from working out at the NFL Combine this week. This isn’t necessarily crucial to test in these drills at the Combine, but considering Johnson’s injury-prone collegiate career, it’s something that teams will likely keep a close eye on.

After missing six games with Texas last season due to a nagging hamstring injury, Johnson was able to impress NFL scouts and executives at the Senior Bowl in January. Fortunately, he will have one more shot to showcase his full abilities at Texas’ Pro Day on April 1st.

In terms of measurements, Johnson is the tallest receiver at the Combine at 6’5 5/8″, but he wants to be known for more than just a big-bodied receiver. There’s no doubt that he will impress throughout the one-on-one interview portions, but Johnson has made it very clear that his injury-riddled past has made him a better person on and off the field.

“I feel like the injuries probably affected my stock, but at the end of the day, I can tell you that I’m better because of it. I’m a better man, and I know to enjoy my time on the field because I know it can be taken away from you at any given moment. So I’m very appreciative of any opportunity to keep playing.”

Johnson is confident in his athleticism and what he’s able to bring to the table, it’s just a matter of staying healthy.

 

 

WATCH: Former Longhorn Quandre Diggs delivers a huge hit

Former Longhorn Quandre Diggs delivered a huge hit to Irv Smith last night. The hit was so big, you could hear the two players colliding.

The Seattle Seahawks played host to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football last night. In the middle of the second quarter, the two teams were tied at seven. Quarterback Kirk Cousins found former Alabama tight end on an out route near the line of scrimmage. Former Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs quickly sniffed it out and delivered a monster hit.

Smith only gained three yards on the play. Once Diggs hit him, he immediately went down. The hit was so big, you could hear the two players colliding.

You can watch the hit here:

Diggs is having a great season for Seattle after being traded from Detroit. In the three games, he has forced two turnovers, an interception and a fumble. His interception came in a win against the San Fransico 49ers. Against the Philadelphia Eagles, he forced and recovered a fumble.

Diggs and the Seahawks beat Minnesota last night, moving into first place in the NFC West. Their final four games will come against the Los Angeles Rams, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, and San Fransico 49ers.

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