Potential No. 1 overall pick Bowers had knee surgery

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Potential No. 1 overall pick Bowers had knee surgery

NFLDraftScout.com
Feb. 15, 2011

Potential No. 1 overall pick Da'Quan Bowers had surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus and his availability for next week's Scouting Combine is unclear.

Bowers, a junior, led the nation in sacks with 15.5 in 2010. He's the top-ranked defensive end by NFLDraftScout.com and grew up in Carolina Panthers' country. He's considered one of a handful of realistic options for the Panthers to draft first overall in April.

According to the Charlotte Observer, citing Bowers' high school coach, Bowers underwent the arthroscopic procedure at the end of the season after the Tigers' loss to South Florida in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.

Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com senior analyst, said of Bowers: "Though surgery for a partially torn meniscus is not typically considered an injury that could derail a prospect's stock, the timing couldn't be worse for Bowers. The Clemson defensive end may have led the nation in sacks, but some question whether he has the explosive burst to replicate that success in the NFL. If he's unable to perform at his best in shuttle drills, the 40-yard dash and the jumps (broad jump, vertical) at the Combine, he'll be losing out on an opportunity to ease these concerns."

Clemson's Pro Day was originally scheduled for March 11, but the school's site currently lists the date as "TBD." However, he is reportedly training to participate in at least some of the drills at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The event runs from Feb. 24-March 1.



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[Brown Warrior]

Just might push him down to #6.

[YtownBacker]

That kind of injury isn't going to make much difference. I don't think he will drop at all unless it's a bit more then they are saying.

A partial tear of the meniscus isn't a big deal.

[Sez.EJ]

If that drops him to us at #6 .. awesome. That will just give us one more guy at #6 to pick and choose from out of a handful of guys worthy of that pick. On the downside It also makes Green less likely to be there. Steve Smith is not young and they don't have anyone else.

[Solon16]

To me....Bowers has a certain bust potential...In my opinion. I can't put my finger on it but...it "feels" that way to me. If it was me...I'd rather have Thaddeus

[Riffer X]

Originally Posted by Solon16

To me....Bowers has a certain bust potential...In my opinion. I can't put my finger on it but...it "feels" that way to me. If it was me...I'd rather have Thaddeus

Dude, are you getting Thaddeus Gibson confused with Cam Heyward or something?

[Solon16]

Originally Posted by Riffer X

Dude, are you getting Thaddeus Gibson confused with Cam Heyward or something?

LOL YES I WAS...LOL

[Alo]

I still think Bowers goes #1 overall.

[Brown Warrior]

Originally Posted by Alo

I still think Bowers goes #1 overall.

What's your top 6 right now, A?

[Solon16]

Originally Posted by Alo

I still think Bowers goes #1 overall.

Thanks Alo...I watched the Clip of Carimi vs. Heward I would have called two flags for holding on Carimi but thanks for the clip

YouTube - Cameron Heyward vs. Oregon, Rose Bowl

[Vegasdogg]

Scope of a knee? I think most kids need it anyway coming off 3 years of football. Football is tough, some need a touch up here and there. He can continue at a high level in 5-7 weeks.

[Solon16]

I still want Quinn