At the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, edge-rusher prospect David Ojabo astonished teams and analysts. People have expected the athlete to be a first-round pick in the NFL. However, he sustained a knee injury, putting his future in jeopardy. A video went viral that revealed the lack of empathy for new opportunities. Kyler Murray is one of these athletes, and he conveys his displeasure with the scenario.
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The DE athlete suffers an ACL injury Friday at the Wolverines’ Pro Day in Michigan. His current status remains a mystery entering April’s draft. It is indeed completely unfair for Ojabo, and perhaps he’ll recover considerably speedier from his setback.
Kyler Murray voices his concern
In a tweeted video shared by Bucky Brooks, while running exercises in front of scouts, Objabo, a projected first-round pick, is seen clutching his left knee. The video also shows that after he fell on the turf, a person took the ball away and no one came in to check on the athlete.
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Moreover, Brooks shares his opinion, where he questions the scarcity of empathy over new prospects. He states, “I know the [NFL] is a cold business but watching the lack of concern or empathy from the scouts, coaches, and observers following David Ojabo’s injury bugs me…”
I know the #NFL is a cold business but watching the lack of concern or empathy from the scouts, coaches and observers following David Ojabo’s injury bugs me. Perhaps someone should’ve checked on him instead of grabbing the ball and moving to the next drill. Just a thought.. pic.twitter.com/28aR88zJfk
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) March 20, 2022
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray quotes his response over a tweet, saying, “This is wild… smh.”
Following tests, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports on Saturday that Ojabo’s injury is officially a torn Achilles in the knee. However, a coin has two sides.
A scary sight at @UMichFootball pro day. Edge rusher David Ojabo sustained injury in pass rush drill. Went down clutching left leg. Not sure if ankle or leg but he had to helped off field. pic.twitter.com/moL8FmbYb0
— Jeffri Chadiha (@jeffrichadiha) March 18, 2022
In a different capture by NFL senior columnist Jeffri Chadiha, people surrounded the athlete as medical help comes in to check over the athlete.
Is David Ojabo a gifted prospect?
David Ojabo, a 6’4″, 250-pound defensive end, had a fantastic performance at the NFL combine, running a 4.55 40-yard dash. It makes him one of the fastest defensive linemen at the event this year.
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Ojabo was born in Nigeria, grew up in Scotland, and travels to the United States in search of the next stage in his athletic career. In 13 games in 2021, the 21-year-old athlete had 35 tackles,12 for loss, 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. He offered the Wolverines one of the deadliest pass rushes in NCAA football; along with Heisman runner-up Aidan Hutchinson (14 sacks).
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David Ojabo can be a godsend for Atlanta if the team thinks he can contribute right away once he’s fit. The athlete may miss round one depending on the seriousness of his ailment, but he may still be a factor for clubs towards the end of the frame.
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