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Caleb Williams will not take medical exams at NFL Combine

Presumed No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams makes rare decision to not partake in medical exams at the NFL Combine.

Quarterback Caleb Williams already announced he would not be working out at the NFL Combine this week. Now, it looks like he won’t partake in any medical exams with teams, either. CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones is reporting that Williams is skipping the medical examinations with teams. Jones is also reporting Williams will not sign off on having his medical records shared with all 32 NFL teams. Williams is still in Indianapolis attending the combine, however, and plans to meet with a handful of teams. He has already met with the Chicago Bears, who currently hold the No. 1 overall pick.

While it’s not uncommon for quarterback prospects to skip the workout portion of the combine, Williams’ refusal to partake in the medical exams is rare and possibly unprecedented. Jones says Williams could be the first prospect to attend the combine and not take part in the medical exams. He will, however, submit medical records to select teams individually, according to ESPN. Williams confirmed that when he met the media on Friday morning. “I’ll be doing the medical stuff, just not here in Indy,” Williams said. “I’ll be doing it at the team interviews. Not 32 teams can draft me, there’s only one of me. The teams that I go to for my visit, those teams will have the medicals and that will be it.”

The likely No. 1 overall pick has put up jaw-dropping plays on the field during his three seasons in college, including his sophomore year, which resulted in him winning the Heisman Trophy with 4,537 yards, 45 touchdowns, and five interceptions. But criticisms have mounted for Williams as well, from his emotional outbursts on the sidelines while playing for USC to his father’s perceived involvement behind the scenes. Williams plans to work out for teams on March 20th at USC’s Pro Day.

Gators News: August 7, 2020

Another week is nearly in the books on this Friday, with the number of sports returning to action growing as we race towards fall. 

Another week is nearly in the books on this Friday, with the number of sports returning to action growing as we race towards fall.

The Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports was released yesterday, with the Gators starting the season in the exact same spot is began in 2019 and ended at the conclusion of last season.

In other news, the Southeastern Conference announced its initial COVID-19 medical protocols for the upcoming SEC-only schedule set to kick off on Sept. 12. Here is the rest from around the Gator Nation.

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Tua Tagovailoa’s latest medical scans show ‘no concerns’ over progress

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s four-month medical scans are reported as “very good with no concerns”, suggesting he continues on his positive path to recovery, and in turn, will make teams at the top of the 2020 NFL draft very happy.

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s four-month medical scans are reported as “very good with no concerns”, suggesting he continues on his positive path to recovery, and in turn, will make teams at the top of the 2020 NFL draft very happy.

The Detroit Lions are surely one of the teams monitoring Tagovailoa’s progress as his health status will likely directly impact the team’s No. 3 overall draft pick.

There are mixed reports on whether or not the Lions would be interested in adding Tagovailoa themselves — although ESPN’s Matt Berry strongly says there’s “no chance” they draft him — but even if they aren’t interested in him as a player, other teams are.

Washington coach Ron Rivera, who holds the No. 2 overall pick, said they will bring in Tagovailoa for a visit and insists there is a legitimate interest. The Miami Dolphins, who hold the No. 5 overall pick, are still the Vegas front-runners to draft Tagovailoa. While NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah believes the Los Angeles Chargers, who hold the No. 6 overall pick, would be the team most likely to pull the trigger on a trade up to get the Alabama signal-caller.

If Washington selects Tagovailoa or accepts a trade for him, the Lions would have a chance to draft Ohio State’s Chase Young, arguably the best player in this draft class. And if Washington drafts Young, the Lions will have a chance to push the Dolphins and Chargers in a bidding war and potentially add more draft capital.

This is a win-win situation for the Lions, as long as Tagovailoa’s progress continues forward.

According to NFL.com, Tagovailoa’s doctor, Lyle Cain, is paraphrased as saying “the outlook is as positive as can be at the four-month mark, but the left-handed quarterback still has several weeks, if not longer, to go before he is in actual shape for NFL-level football activity. The time frame will be based on how his body responds to a steady progression of weight-training, running and drills related to quarterback play.”

Tagovailoa will likely be part of the NFL Combine medical rechecks next month and is scheduled to hold a private Pro Day on April 9th — expect the Lions to be paying close attention to both events leading up to the draft.