Report: No nerve damage for Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith

[RS12]

What was feared to be a devastating injury and a potentially complicated recovery for Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith's injured left knee reportedly has a much brighter outlook following reconstructive surgery.

Smith is expected to make a full recovery from repairs of a torn ACL and a torn LCL (lateral collateral ligament), according to Sports Illustrated. There was a fear of nerve damage in the knee, a complication which could have made for a difficult and unpredictable recovery. However, a source told SI the nerve "was healthy and in great condition," adding the procedure "went about as well as it possibly could have. ... What we do know is there's going to be a full recovery. The repair is solid, and he's very optimistic. We're optimistic. And Jaylon is ready to get going with his rehab."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...o-nerve-damage-for-notre-dame-lb-jaylon-smith

 

[RS12]

So much for the third round dream.

 

[QT]

2nd round? Reminds me of getting Sean Lee in the 2nd.

 

[Bigdog]

Has he decided to come out? Would be nice to get him in the 2 but evene better in the 3

 

[texbumthelife]

To go along with this news, Jaylon is about as hard of a worker and as fit as a man can be. If anyone could have a miraculously quick recovery to 100%, it's this kid.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I could see him going late first.

I would strongly consider him at 33

 

[ghst187]

2nd round? Reminds me of getting Sean Lee in the 2nd.

And then lee missing like 30 games in six years

 

[Hailmary]

So much for the third round dream.

2nd is still a bargain if he's still there for us. Tyler Byod in the third and I'll be a happy camper.

 

[stilltheguru88]

Stay away from guys who wont produce NEXT YEAR.

 

[Avery]

He won't escape the 1st; a playoff team will take him. Even though he'll miss at least half a season, he's too talented to fall too far.

 

[btcutter]

Imaging we take a QB with 4th and Jaylon with 33rd pick.

Neither playing in 2016. This board will have a melt down.

 

[Fredd]

Imaging we take a QB with 4th and Jaylon with 33rd pick.

Neither playing in 2016. This board will have a melt down.

I would wet myself with glee

 

[jazzcat22]

He won't escape the 1st; a playoff team will take him. Even though he'll miss at least half a season, he's too talented to fall too far.

A team with the luxury to take him. GB, NE though both need defense that can step in and play, even the Steelers. But I could see them doing, as they have the teams overall.
Teams that have a luxury to do this would be the Bengals, Seahawks, Cardinals from a defensive point.