[autotag]Owen Papppoe[/autotag]’s offseason of preparing for the NFL draft has reportedly experienced a setback with the former Auburn linebacker suffering a torn labrum, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Thamel is also reporting it is a “SLAP tear” tear and that while Pappoe will miss the Senior Bowl he will not require surgery and should be a full participant in the NFL Combine and Auburn’s Pro Day.
The former five-star recruit was a four-year starter for the Tigers and was twice voted as a team captain. He made 256 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, and defended nine passes in his times on the Plains.
Pappoe’s athleticism allows him to do everything from rush the passer to drop back in coverage, which is one of the reasons ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has him listed as his No. 6 inside-linebacker prospect in the draft.
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place in Kansas City, Missouri, and start on April 27 with the first round. Pappoe is one of several Tigers looking to hear their names called, including [autotag]Derick Hall[/autotag], who is a projected second-round pick.
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