A few new health updates on three key Alabama players came on Wednesday as the NFL Draft quickly approaches.
In a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris and wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle all received positive responses on some of their lingering injuries from last season.
Harris received some good news on his ankle which brought up no concerns and should not affect his draft stock according to the report.
Smith, who dislocated his finger in the national championship game against Ohio State is healing just fine without any issues down the line.
Two positive medical reports for two #Bama top prospects after a visit to Indy:
— RB Najee Harris’ ankle checked out well with no concerns & shouldn't affect his stock, sources say.
— WR Devonta Smith’s dislocated finger with torn ligaments is healing fine with no issues ahead.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 14, 2021
Waddle, who suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for most of the 2020 season, is healing properly and will still be viewed as one of the top receivers in the draft and is expected to be a first-round selection.
More #Bama news following medical exams: Jaylen Waddle, one the NFL Draft’s top receivers, also is healing properly following an ankle dislocation this season. He’ll still be a top pick and ready go. https://t.co/QA9vMdsEEO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 14, 2021
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