Breaking Down Injury Concerns for 2024 First Round Prospects
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The 2024 NFL Draft is still over a year away, but it's never too early to start breaking down the top prospects. And with the Buffalo Bills currently holding the No. 9 overall pick, it's important to take a close look at the players who could be available at that spot.
One of the most important things to consider when evaluating a prospect is their injury history. Injuries can derail a player's career, so it's important to know what kind of physical risks you're taking when you draft someone.
Here are some of the top 2024 first round prospects who have had injury concerns in the past:
- C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State: Stroud missed the final two games of the 2022 season with a shoulder injury.
- Bryce Young, QB, Alabama: Young missed the 2021 SEC Championship Game with a shoulder injury.
- Will Levis, QB, Kentucky: Levis has had multiple ankle injuries in his career.
- Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia: Carter missed the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game with an ankle injury.
- Derick Hall, OLB, Auburn: Hall missed the 2022 Iron Bowl with a knee injury.
It's important to note that not all of these injuries are major. Stroud's shoulder injury, for example, is not expected to be a long-term problem. However, it's still something to keep in mind when evaluating him.
When it comes to the Buffalo Bills, they have a history of drafting players with injury concerns. In recent years, they have selected players such as Tre'Davious White, Josh Allen, and Ed Oliver, all of whom have had significant injuries in their careers.
The Bills have been able to manage these injuries well, but it's something to keep in mind when they're making their draft decisions in 2024.
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