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WolverineFan said:
Here's what most consider to the be the top 5 QB prospects next year.

Sam Darnold (R-So, USC)
- Great talent but if he declares he will be coming out as just a sophomore and prospects with that limited amount of experience tend to struggle with transition.

Josh Rosen (Jr, UCLA)
- Anointed a top-5 pick as a recruit but has only completed 59% of his passes and has 33 TD / 16 INT in 2 years as starter and scouts already question his attitude and love for football.

Mason Rudolph (Sr, Oklahoma State)
- Air raid QB. Checks boxes but pre-draft will be very important to see how much success is his talent or Mike Gundy offense.

Luke Falk (R-Sr, Washington State)
- Air raid QB. Checks boxes but pre-draft will be very important to see how much success is his talent or Mike Leach offense.

Josh Allen (R-Jr, Wyoming)
- Checks all the boxes physically but only completed 56% of his passes and threw 15 INT's in first year as a starter.
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Other than Darnold, this class doesn't look any better than this years class! But, I guess we have to wait and see how they mature and develop this year, plus there's always a few guys that aren't on the radar now but will be by the end of next season. I guess it's always that way.
 
Insideop said:
Other than Darnold, this class doesn't look any better than this years class! But, I guess we have to wait and see how they mature and develop this year, plus there's always a few guys that aren't on the radar now but will be by the end of next season. I guess it's always that way.
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Luke Falks a STUD
 
JR Texan said:
Aaron Wilson‏ @AaronWilson_NFL
Texans working out Texas running back D'Onta Foreman (Texas City) today at their local prospect day. Worked out for Bill Belichick this week
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Really like him & fits need for power back that can take it between tackles but cannot find place for him in my new mock. For now, I have Elijah Hood as udfa (probably wishful thinking on my part) if passes medicals
JR Texan said:
Aaron Wilson medical.

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Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson had a private workout Friday for the Texans, according to a source
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I have Texans taking him #89.
 
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The Houston Texans are on the Home Stretch After Hosting Their Local Pro Day
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PATRICK STARR
9:34 AM

The Houston Texans hosted a local pro day. We break down some of the bigger names at that showed up on Saturday.

The Houston Texans had a busy weekend, holding their local pro day at the Methodist Training Center this past Saturday. This local pro day is different compared to other private workouts or visits. Since we have seen plenty of questions asking what are the different types of meetings, workouts, and exactly what is a local pro day, we will break down exactly what happens in this environment in which the NFL franchise hosts local prospects.





2017 Houston Texans Draft Prospect List
A running list of 2017 NFL Draft Prospects the Houston Texans have met with during the draft process.


byPatrick Starr
State of the Texans
03/30/2017




As we know, the Texans, along with the other NFL teams are allowed 30 draft eligible players to visit the team’s home faculty or another location for a one-day physical examination. The players on these visits cannot be timed and tested. They can have interviews and written tests that the prospect can complete for the respective team.

The number of prospects tested by a team on college campuses is unlimited. Teams can time eligible players with infield tests and have them take written tests in the prospect’s hometown or on campus, college post-season all-star game (East West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, etc.), or league approved workouts (NFL and Regional Combines). If teams to choose to meet with players on college pro-days the team has to go through the university’s Pro Liaison.

The local pro day consists of prospects that attended college or reside in the “metropolitan area” of the Texans. The team can give a physical examination without counting against the 30-player limit of visits the NFL allows. If the Texans provided any type of transportation for a prospect, then it would count towards their 30-player visit list. A player who attends college or lives in the “metropolitan” area may be timed and tested but if they are provided transportation, the NFL franchise personnel may not time or test them.

The league determines the metropolitan area with the Rand-McNally Road Atlas.

The exact number of players who were at the Texans local pro-day is unknown but with the rich tradition of football talent pumped out from high schools and colleges in the state of Texas, there were some solid prospects in attendance.

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University of Texas workhorse D'Onta Foreman was invited to the Texans regional pro day. Foreman (Texas City) was the Longhorns best offensive weapon in 2016 and lead the team with 2,028 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns on 323 carries. His 2016 season led him to win the 2016 Doak Walker Award, leading to a decision to forego his senior season in favor of entering the NFL Draft.

In 28 career games and only 10 starts, Foreman’s Longhorn career saw him rush for 2,782 yards and 20 touchdowns. His career rushing mark ranks him 9th all-time in school history. His 13 straight 100-yard rushing performances in 2016 was a school record.

In order to run a good workout with receiver and tight ends for pass catching, having a quarterback who can throw is important. The Texans invited Texas A&M and former Oklahoma quarterback, Trevor Knight. Knight was a post-graduate transfer from the University of Oklahoma and was named the Aggies starter when he arrived to College Station in 2016. With the Sooners, Knight threw for more than 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in three seasons. His best season for the Sooners came in 2014, when he threw for 2,300 yards with 14 touchdowns with 12 interceptions as he started 10 of 13 games.

Also, SMU quarterback Matt Davis attended the pro day to help get his name in position for the Texans to get a closer look. Davis missed a good portion of the 2016 season with a torn ACL but in 2015, he threw for 2,263 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also rushed for 761 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns.


One other name to watch is Virginia safety Kelvin Rainey, who was a four year starter at safety for the Cavaliers. In 43 games, Rainey had 158 total tackles, with 5 pass deflections, and 2 fumble recoveries. The former Stratford High School product was seen talking at length with Texans defensive back coach John Butler after the workout.



Here is the known list of prospects who attended the Texans Regional Pro-Day.



DEFENSIVE BACKS


Kelvin Rainey, Virginia

Jomal Wiltz, Iowa State

Decorian Johnson, McMurray University

Brian Allen, Utah

Josh Gibson, Missouri



LINEBACKERS


Eric Wilson, Cincinnati,

Isaiah Irving, San Jose State



Claude George, Texas A&M

Deon Hollins, UCLA



DEFENSIVE LINE


Damond King, Texas Southern

Paul Boyette Jr., Texas

Doug Webb, Harvard

Tommy Hoskins, Colorado School of Mines



OFFENSIVE LINE


Dimitric Camiel, OT, Indiana



WIDE RECEIVER


Deante' Gray, TCU

Derrick Griffin, Texas Southern

Greg Ward Jr., Houston

Jacorey Warrick. Texas





RUNNING BACK


Dreon Johnson Townson

Kade Harrington, Lamar



TIGHT END


Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin

Sean Irwin, Colorado
 
JR Texan said:
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Matt Visinsky
The Houston Texans are on the Home Stretch After Hosting Their Local Pro Day
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PATRICK STARR
9:34 AM

The Houston Texans hosted a local pro day. We break down some of the bigger names at that showed up on Saturday.

The Houston Texans had a busy weekend, holding their local pro day at the Methodist Training Center this past Saturday. This local pro day is different compared to other private workouts or visits. Since we have seen plenty of questions asking what are the different types of meetings, workouts, and exactly what is a local pro day, we will break down exactly what happens in this environment in which the NFL franchise hosts local prospects.





2017 Houston Texans Draft Prospect List
A running list of 2017 NFL Draft Prospects the Houston Texans have met with during the draft process.


byPatrick Starr
State of the Texans
03/30/2017




As we know, the Texans, along with the other NFL teams are allowed 30 draft eligible players to visit the team’s home faculty or another location for a one-day physical examination. The players on these visits cannot be timed and tested. They can have interviews and written tests that the prospect can complete for the respective team.

The number of prospects tested by a team on college campuses is unlimited. Teams can time eligible players with infield tests and have them take written tests in the prospect’s hometown or on campus, college post-season all-star game (East West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, etc.), or league approved workouts (NFL and Regional Combines). If teams to choose to meet with players on college pro-days the team has to go through the university’s Pro Liaison.

The local pro day consists of prospects that attended college or reside in the “metropolitan area” of the Texans. The team can give a physical examination without counting against the 30-player limit of visits the NFL allows. If the Texans provided any type of transportation for a prospect, then it would count towards their 30-player visit list. A player who attends college or lives in the “metropolitan” area may be timed and tested but if they are provided transportation, the NFL franchise personnel may not time or test them.

The league determines the metropolitan area with the Rand-McNally Road Atlas.

The exact number of players who were at the Texans local pro-day is unknown but with the rich tradition of football talent pumped out from high schools and colleges in the state of Texas, there were some solid prospects in attendance.

USATSI_9640387.jpg
Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
University of Texas workhorse D'Onta Foreman was invited to the Texans regional pro day. Foreman (Texas City) was the Longhorns best offensive weapon in 2016 and lead the team with 2,028 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns on 323 carries. His 2016 season led him to win the 2016 Doak Walker Award, leading to a decision to forego his senior season in favor of entering the NFL Draft.

In 28 career games and only 10 starts, Foreman’s Longhorn career saw him rush for 2,782 yards and 20 touchdowns. His career rushing mark ranks him 9th all-time in school history. His 13 straight 100-yard rushing performances in 2016 was a school record.

In order to run a good workout with receiver and tight ends for pass catching, having a quarterback who can throw is important. The Texans invited Texas A&M and former Oklahoma quarterback, Trevor Knight. Knight was a post-graduate transfer from the University of Oklahoma and was named the Aggies starter when he arrived to College Station in 2016. With the Sooners, Knight threw for more than 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in three seasons. His best season for the Sooners came in 2014, when he threw for 2,300 yards with 14 touchdowns with 12 interceptions as he started 10 of 13 games.

Also, SMU quarterback Matt Davis attended the pro day to help get his name in position for the Texans to get a closer look. Davis missed a good portion of the 2016 season with a torn ACL but in 2015, he threw for 2,263 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also rushed for 761 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns.


One other name to watch is Virginia safety Kelvin Rainey, who was a four year starter at safety for the Cavaliers. In 43 games, Rainey had 158 total tackles, with 5 pass deflections, and 2 fumble recoveries. The former Stratford High School product was seen talking at length with Texans defensive back coach John Butler after the workout.



Here is the known list of prospects who attended the Texans Regional Pro-Day.



DEFENSIVE BACKS


Kelvin Rainey, Virginia

Jomal Wiltz, Iowa State

Decorian Johnson, McMurray University

Brian Allen, Utah

Josh Gibson, Missouri



LINEBACKERS


Eric Wilson, Cincinnati,

Isaiah Irving, San Jose State



Claude George, Texas A&M

Deon Hollins, UCLA



DEFENSIVE LINE


Damond King, Texas Southern

Paul Boyette Jr., Texas

Doug Webb, Harvard

Tommy Hoskins, Colorado School of Mines



OFFENSIVE LINE


Dimitric Camiel, OT, Indiana



WIDE RECEIVER


Deante' Gray, TCU

Derrick Griffin, Texas Southern

Greg Ward Jr., Houston

Jacorey Warrick. Texas





RUNNING BACK


Dreon Johnson Townson

Kade Harrington, Lamar



TIGHT END


Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin

Sean Irwin, Colorado
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Most of these guys are late rd picks or UDFA. Basically camp fodder. But, you never know when you might find that one gem or 2 that can help your team out during the season when starters go down or may be a guy that turns into a starter down the road. So teams have to do their due diligence. Will be interesting to see if the Texans draft or sign any of these guys and if they make it through camp.
 
Insideop said:
Texans must really be interested in Villanova OT Seaton. He's coming for a visit today. http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/...ckle-Brad-Seaton-visiting-Texans-11065752.php

For a guy that wasn't invited to the Combine he sure is getting a lot of attention! I think the Texans have had several meetings with him already so I won't be surprised if they try to draft him in the mid rds. Could be the "sleeper" OT in the Draft.
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Let's talk to Charlie Casserly .

See ... what he has is that small school experience you just can't teach . It's like Thorn having the biggest weenie in 3rd grade class . Not because he was manly but because he was 15 see . That gives that player some strut see and I've seen this before see and therefore I liken Seaton to a young Seth Wand see .
 
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Honoring Earl 34 said:
Let's talk to Charlie Casserly .

See ... what he has is that small school experience you just can't teach . It's like Thorn having the biggest weenie in 3rd grade class . Not because he was manly but because he was 15 see . That gives that player some strut see and I've seen this before see and therefore I liken Seaton to a young Seth Wand see .
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I haven't seen enough of Seaton to make this determination.

There have been some very good small school OL drafted throughout the yrs. Not that I have any faith in Ricky's ability to identify/draft one.
 
I am comfortable that Lamp and Dion Dawkins can play RT and eventually left. I also like Davenport in 4th even if it takes a year to end up on left.

Seaton:
STRENGTHS
Three-year starter with surprising lateral quickness and agility for such a tall player. Patient on the move and takes good angles to reach defenders outside shoulder on play-side zone. Uses consistent footwork to mirror and sustain his blocks on the move. Has body control to handle work-up assignments to linebackers on combo blocks. Will adjust his second level assignment and find work when his initial target is out of range. Good balance leads to easier redirects inside against stunts and twists. Displays adequate anchor against bull-rushers.
WEAKNESSES
Quickness of kick-slide is average. Could have trouble handling left tackle pass pro responsibilities in NFL. Punch rhythm is predictable and can be timed up by a studious defensive end. Will need to improve his play strength to help him do a better job of redirecting defenders when they get to his edges. Hands tend to land a little wide and his punch lacks snap. Height forces him into disadvantage from leverage standpoint. Plays with too much waist-bending as run blocker in attempt to lower pad level. Struggles to create push as drive blocker.
BOTTOM LINE
There are a handful of very tall tackles with good athleticism in this draft, but most of the others lack a functional anchor to hold up against power. Seaton isn't a power player, but he appears to have enough natural core strength to project as a swing tackle best-suited to the right side. His ability to operate on the move could appeal to zone running teams.-Lance Zierlein
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JR Texan said:
Aaron Wilson‏ @AaronWilson_NFL
Texans working out Texas running back D'Onta Foreman (Texas City) today at their local prospect day. Worked out for Bill Belichick this week
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Foreman is currently listed by CBS at #142 overall, lower 4th round prospect. I can only guess it's because of the depth at RB in this years draft. I doubt seriously that he's still around in the 4th round, but if he is run to the podium with his name. I saw this kid a couple times at Texas City H.S. and he was a man among boys, damn he was impressive.
 
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Aaron Wilson

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Old Dominion DL Rashaad Coward, Wyoming TE Jacob Hollister and Grambling WR Chad Williams visited Texans this week, according to sources
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I like Hollister. From PFF:

Player comparisons: Julius Thomas, Miami Dolphins

Hollister – like Thomas – is an above-average athlete at the tight end capable of stretching the field deep while consistently terrorizing defenses at the short-to-intermediate levels. Neither are ever going to be proficient run blockers, but both are guys who can be lined up in multiple spots to create mismatches within the passing game.

Bottom Line: Hollister could prove to be one of this years steals of the draft. While he does have a number of concerns regarding his ability as a run-blocker, he’s got legitimate skills as a receiving option capable of hurting a defense at all three levels of the field regularly. He’s a fluid route-runner who is capable of creating late separation and is strong at the catch point. If Hollister is able to add some strength while maintaining his athleticism we could be looking at future star
 
Texans updated meet and greet list:

A running list of draft prospects the Houston Texans have met during the 2017 NFL Draft Process.

Please note this is the known list to this point, there are plenty prospects the team has talked to and/or worked out not known.



  • (N) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
  • (EW) Shrine Game
  • (SB) Senior Bowl
  • (P) Pro Day
  • (C) NFL Combine
  • (V) Visit
  • (W) Workout
  • (L) Local Pro Day on April 8th


By Position


QUARTERBACK
Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech (C) (Read Here)

Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech (C)

Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin, (L,W) (Will Workout as a tight end)

Trevor Knight, Texas A&M, (L) (Read Here)

Matt Davis, SMU (L)

RUNNING BACK
Dreon Johnson Townson (L)

Kade Harrington, Lamar (L) (Read Here)

Dalvin Cook, Florida State (C) (Read Here)

Wayne Gallman, Clemson (C) (Read Here)

D'Onta Foreman, Texas (L) (Read Here)

James Conner, Pittsburgh (V) (Read Here)



TIGHT END
O.J. Howard, Alabama (SB,C) (Read Here)

Jordan Leggett, Clemson (C)

Colin Jeter, LSU (EW) (Read Here)

Taylor McNamara, USC (EW) (Read Here)

Jeremy Sprinkle, Arkansas (SR) (Read Here)

Gerald Everett, South Alabama (SR) (Read Here)

Evan Engram, Ole Miss (SR) (Read Here)

Cole Hikutini, Louisville (C) (Read Here)

Sean Irwin, Colorado (L)

Jacob Hollister, Wyoming, (V)





WIDE RECEIVER
Brandon Riley, WR, Nebraska (P) (Read Here)

Deangelo Yancey, Purdue (V) (Read Here)

Deante' Gray, TCU (L)

Derrick Griffin, Texas Southern (L) (Read Here)

Greg Ward Jr., Houston (C,P,L) (Read Here)

Jacorey Warrick. Texas (L,W)

David Moore, East Central Oklahoma, (V)

Chad Williams, Grambling State, (V)



OFFENSIVE LINE
Julie'n Davenport, OT, Bucknell (P,W) (Read Here) (Mike Devlin Worked Him Out)

Dan Skipper, OT, Arkansas (P) (Read Here)

Taylor Moton, OT/OG, Western Michigan (SR,C) (Read Here)

Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin (C) (Read Here)

Cameron Robinson, OT, Alabama (P,W)

Garett Bolles, OT, Utah (C) (Read Here)

Brad Seaton, OT, Villanova, (W,V)

Avery Gennesy, OT, Texas A&M (V)

Sam Tevi, OT, UTAH (W)

Dimitric Camiel, OT, Indiana (L)

Dieugot Joseph, OT, Florida International (V)

Isaac Asiata, OG/C, Utah (W) (Read Here)

Forrest Lamp, OT/G, Western Kentucky (V) (Read Here)



DEFENSIVE LINE
Rashaad Coward, Old Dominion (V) (Read Here)

Joey Ivie, Florida (P) (Read Here)

Chris Wormley, Michigan (SR,C,P) (Read Here, Anthony Weaver at the Pro Day)

Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama (SR) (Read Here)

Carlos Watkins, Clemson (C) (Read Here)

Grover Stewart, Albany State (P) (Read Here)

Bryan Cox, Florida, (P)

Damond King, Texas Southern (L)

Paul Boyette Jr., Texas (L)

Doug Webb, Harvard, (L)

Tommy Hoskins, Colorado School of Mines (L)

Nazair Jones, North Carolina (V)

LINEBACKERS
Tarell Basham, Ohio (P,W) (Read Here)

Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt (C) (Read Here)

Harvey Langi, BYU (P) (Read Here)

Garrett Sickels, Penn State (C) (Read Here)

Jayon Brown, UCLA (C) (Read Here)

Deon Hollins, UCLA (L)

Ryan Anderson, Alabama (W) (Took place on April 7th)

Eric Wilson, Cincinnati, (L)

Isaiah Irving, San Jose State (L)

Claude George, Texas A&M (L)

Tyus Bowser, Houston, (L)


DEFENSIVE BACKS
Adam Jones Northwestern State (P,L) (Read Here)

Marcus Maye, (C,P) (Read Here, Vrabel at Pro Day)

Brendan Langley, Lamar (SR,L) (Read Here)

Leon McQuay, USC (EW,W,V) (Read Here)

Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut (SR,P) (Read Here)

Cameron Sutton, Tennessee (C) (Read Here)

Jalen Myrick, Minnesota (C) (Read Here)

Tedric Thompson, Colorado (C) (Read Here)

Montae Nicholson, Michigan State (C) (Read Here)

Jabrill Peppers, Michigan (C) (Read Here)

Kelvin Rainey, Virginia (L) (Read Here)

Jomal Wiltz, Iowa State (L)

Decorian Johnson, McMurray University (L)

Brian Allen, Utah, (L)

Josh Gibson, Missouri, (L)

Adoree Jackson, USC, (V) (Read Here)
 
Wolf6151 said:
Foreman is currently listed by CBS at #142 overall, lower 4th round prospect. I can only guess it's because of the depth at RB in this years draft. I doubt seriously that he's still around in the 4th round, but if he is run to the podium with his name. I saw this kid a couple times at Texas City H.S. and he was a man among boys, damn he was impressive.
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I don't understand why formen's rated so low on all these draft boards.
 
JR Texan said:
Aaron Wilson

✔@AaronWilson_NFL
Wisconsin offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk was visited by Texans line coach Mike Devlin; his combine medical recheck checked out very well
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I like everything about Ramczyk..........except his labrum tear/repair. Many hip labrum tears are associated with hip joint boney irregularities. There are no real detailed reports of which part of the labrum was torn or to what extent. His rehab could easily take 4-6 months, especially in a 300+ player. Furthermore, the “sports hip triad” (labral tear, adductor strain, and rectus strain) is described as a common injury pattern in the elite athlete....just one more thing to look forward to. Lastly, keep in mind that Ramczyk has developed his condition after only 3 seasons of college football.........the first 2 seasons at a lesser football competition level...........then a full year off because of transfer rules.................and only last year being a high level competition with the Badgers. His years of trauma is only beginning.......and he has already shown a red flag for a significant injury known to be progressive.

If Ramczyk had only an arthroscopic debridgement of the labrum in the interest of getting him functional sooner, he can expect a 66.6% chance of recovering as opposed to a 90% chance with a repair. But either way that hip continues to be a concern the more trauma he incurs in the course of play...........and this is not to even bring in the conversation of compensatory injuries due to any compromise of the hip joint.
 
mussop said:
IMO he's a first round talent.
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Chad Reuter has Basham going to the Texans in the 2nd rd in his latest 6rd mock on the nfl.com website. Can't say I agree with all his picks (No OT in all 6 rds!) but I did like this pick and think it could be highly possible. I'm sure the Texans will be looking for another OLB/DE type since they lost Simon. I just don't know what round they will get one. Watt is one they could target in the 1st if all the OT's and QB's they like are gone.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
I like everything about Ramczyk..........except his labrum tear/repair. Many hip labrum tears are associated with hip joint boney irregularities. There are no real detailed reports of which part of the labrum was torn or to what extent. His rehab could easily take 4-6 months, especially in a 300+ player. Furthermore, the “sports hip triad” (labral tear, adductor strain, and rectus strain) is described as a common injury pattern in the elite athlete....just one more thing to look forward to. Lastly, keep in mind that Ramczyk has developed his condition after only 3 seasons of college football.........the first 2 seasons at a lesser football competition level...........then a full year off because of transfer rules.................and only last year being a high level competition with the Badgers. His years of trauma is only beginning.......and he has already shown a red flag for a significant injury known to be progressive.

If Ramczyk had only an arthroscopic debridgement of the labrum in the interest of getting him functional sooner, he can expect a 66.6% chance of recovering as opposed to a 90% chance with a repair. But either way that hip continues to be a concern the more trauma he incurs in the course of play...........and this is not to even bring in the conversation of compensatory injuries due to any compromise of the hip joint.
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CND, your opinion is good enough for me. We should pass on Ramczyk, we don't need another guy that's injured all the time and can't stay on the field.
 
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