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Penn State’s offensive tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu had to end his on-field workout at the NFL scouting combine on Sunday due to a thigh injury.
Thigh Injury Halts Fashanu’s Workout
Fashanu, who ranked No. 9 on ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest Big Board, ran an official time of 5.11 seconds in the 40-yard dash, along with a 32-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-1 broad jump. However, he had to halt his workout during the position drills.
After a brief discussion with the athletic trainers and wearing a hoodie, Fashanu remained on the field. At the same time, the other offensive linemen in his group completed their drills, often cheering them on. He informed NFL Network that he still expected to be ready for Penn State’s pro day on March 14.
Fashanu served as a two-year starter at left tackle for the Nittany Lions and would likely have been a top-10 pick in the 2023 draft if he had not decided to return to Penn State for another season.
However, Fashanu wasn’t the only offensive tackle to sustain an injury during the combine.
Georgia‘s Amarius Mims ranked sixth in Kiper’s tackle ratings, did not participate in the position drills after suffering a right hamstring injury.
Amarius Mims’ Injury and Performance
On his first attempt, Mims ran an impressive 40-yard dash time of 5.07 seconds at a height of 6 feet 7¾ inches, weighing 340 pounds. But he injured his hamstring on his second attempt. Mims was then sidelined as trainers applied ice to his upper right leg.
Like Fashanu, Mims remained on the field and observed the rest of his group during the position drills.
Mims stands out as one of the biggest players in the draft, boasting an 86¾-inch armspan, the longest among combine participants.
Conclusion of the NFL Scouting Combine
The combine will officially conclude Monday morning, when the offensive linemen, the last position group left at the event, complete the bench press.
This report used information from ESPN.
