For anyone hoping that this year’s draft would happen without more drama, they have been seriously mistaken. The NFL community was hit with news of another draft prospect getting injured in a car crash barely a day ago. Wide receiver Michael Jefferson was involved in a fatal car crash, that claimed the life of at least one other person.
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The 6’4″ wide receiver established himself as a good prospect for the wideout position in his senior year. With 51 receptions for 810 yards and 7 touchdowns, he is undoubtedly one that teams would love to take a gamble with. However, all that seems a bit bleak after what happened. At this point, there are a lot of questions unanswered. Including if he is in a position to start the season.
Michael Jefferson needs surgery after being involved in a multi-car crash
Jefferson was involved in a car crash in Alabama, that claimed the life of one other person. According to reports, Jeffero’s Chevy Impala was struck head-on by a Dodge Charger. A Nissan Maxima also ended up crashing into Jefferson’s car moments later. The 55-year-old man driving the Charger lost his life on the scene. While Jefferson sustained multiple serious injuries and unneeded surgery.
Reportedly, Jefferson sustained multiple breaks on a leg, which could prove to be damning news. Losing a talented player even before the draft begins is definitely something that fans don’t want to see. There are no further updates about his injury, though. So can still recover and become healthy in time to start his career in the NFL this year.
Jefferson could potentially be a mi round draft pick this season
Michael Jefferson has without doubt impressed many with his senior season’s performance. Howver, there are some who are still worried about his chances of making it to a roster. NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein writes, “Jefferson is a tall target with build-up speed and a receiving style that gets better the further he gets from the line.”
“He doesn’t have the short-area quickness to elude NFL press effectively and could struggle to uncover against tight man coverage over the first two levels. He has decent ball skills and works into the zones effectively, but he will have a challenging time making an NFL roster,” Zierlein adds. Will we see Jefferson donning a uniform this season?
