One of the top WR prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft is WR DK Metcalf from Ole Miss. Much is known about his abilities on the football field, but little is known about the neck injury that prematurely ended his 2018 season. As a result of the neck injury, he missed the final five games of his college career but still declared for the NFL draft as a redshirt sophomore. Today’s article will attempt to identify the specific injury that he suffered in the October 13th win over the Arkansas Razorbacks. While there is little known about the neck injury, there are several clues that allow us to narrow down the possible diagnosis. We know roughly when he suffered the neck injury; this occurred during the first offensive series of the Ole Miss-Arkansas game. Looking at game film, he was targeted on one pass, which he caught for 49 yards, and after which he was able to play several more snaps before exiting the game after an Ole Miss field goal. During the 49-yard catch, Metcalf fell backward and hit the base of his neck, though he was able to get back up and finish the series. He was initially diagnosed…
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