It has been reported per ESPN’s Adam Schefter that OT prospect Jawaan Taylor has been advised by doctors to not perform at this year’s NFL Combine. This comes after news that his doctor, Dr. James Andrews, diagnosed with a mild distal hamstring strain.
NFL teams received notice that Florida OT Jawaan Taylor has been evaluated and diagnosed with a mild distal hamstring strain and Dr. James Andrews advised him to not perform at this week’s combine, per source. pic.twitter.com/cqlYKMgiUv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 25, 2019
The letter was sent to NFL teams to inform them of Taylor’s injury. He was considered to be a top offensive tackle prospect heading into the combine. It is uncertain how this will affect his draft stock at the moment, but he will have another chance to impress at Florida’s Pro Day.