“[The degenerative problems are] there, but it’s nothing extreme”, Jack said at an National Football League event for prospects at Grant Park.
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UCLA linebacker Myles Jack is considered arguably the top prospect at his position in this year’s draft.
Jalen Ramsey is another player who could be selected as early as third by San Diego, and is a player that some teams would consider moving up for whether that be at three or a few picks later if the Chargers were to pass on him. He himself admitted that it’s possible he’ll eventually have to underdog microfracture surgery, which could force teams to pull his name off their draft boards if true. Uncertainty hangs over top prospects like linebackers Myles Jack and Reggie Ragland, who both have lingering medical concerns. Who knows what will happen?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Jack’s draft slot has an over/under of 8 for tonight. The team holds the No. 14 pick in the draft this year and they have the opportunity to pick best player available instead of reaching for a need. They want a decade of dominant play.
After Jack’s knee, Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch’s arm presents the next most intrigue in tonight’s first round. But lately, concerns over Jack’s knee injury has him sliding in mock drafts.
Regardless of which quarterback goes where (although it seems most believe it will be Goff to Los Angeles, and Wentz to Philadelphia), the real drama will begin Thursday night when the Chargers are on the clock, as their move will go a long way in determining how the early part of the 2016 draft plays out.
In case you’re wondering what microfracture surgery is, here’s a very quick, very simple primer: It’s a surgery technique where the doctor drills tiny holes in the underlying bone in order to fix cartilage.
The honesty from Jack about his knee was shocking and has certainly hurt his draft stock, as he looked like a good fit for the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fifth pick not too long ago.
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As I have been saying all week, my understanding is that they will not take Myles Jack.
