According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, citing sources, former ASU wide receiver Jaelen Strong has a fractured bone in his wrist, which Rapoport says likely needs surgery.
Potential 1st round Arizona St WR Jaelen Strong has a fractured bone in his wrist, sources say. Likely needs surgery at some point.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2015
In two seasons with ASU, Strong had 157 catches for 2,287 yards and 17 touchdowns. One of his bigger concerns entering the draft was his speed, but he answered that with a 4.44 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine.
Strong is attempting to be the first Sun Devil taken in the first round of the NFL draft since Terrell Suggs was selected No. 10 in 2003 by the Baltimore Ravens.
In ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft (updated April 9), Strong was projected to go No. 18 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs, the fifth wide receiver off his board.
The first round of the NFL draft is April 30, and will be held in Chicago. Strong will be in attendance.
Update (2 p.m.)
Jaelen Strong said he got the injury on Nov. 1 and played five games with it. ASU defeated Utah 19-16 in overtime that day.
Old news. That happened Nov 1st. I'm fine. Played 5 games with it and I'm sure you couldn't tell. Don't believe everything you hear.
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) April 15, 2015
Still, Rapoport said teams want a status update on the bone in his wrist.
#ASU WR Jaelen Strong is among players headed for combine rechecks this weekend. Teams want a status update on the small bone in his wrist
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2015
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