Stephen Paea has surgery for torn right knee

[realtick]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stephen-Paea-to-undergo-surgery-for-lateral-meniscus-injury.html

MOBILE, Ala. -- Oregon State defensive lineman Stephen Paea will undergo surgery Thursday after damaging his lateral meniscus in his right knee during a practice drill at the Senior Bowl.

A magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed the injury. Initially, Paea was hopeful that it wasn't serious at all.

The 6-foot-1, 311-pounder expressed disappointment at the injury and said he hopes to bounce back soon.

"I hurt it on the second play of practice, they said I sprained it," Paea said. "It sucks, but I'll be back as soon as possible. I'll get back to work and get
back on the field. It could have been a lot worse."

 

[cowboyjoe]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stephen-Paea-to-undergo-surgery-for-lateral-meniscus-injury.html

MOBILE, Ala. -- Oregon State defensive lineman Stephen Paea will undergo surgery Thursday after damaging his lateral meniscus in his right knee during a practice drill at the Senior Bowl.

A magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed the injury. Initially, Paea was hopeful that it wasn't serious at all.

The 6-foot-1, 311-pounder expressed disappointment at the injury and said he hopes to bounce back soon.

"I hurt it on the second play of practice, they said I sprained it," Paea said. "It sucks, but I'll be back as soon as possible. I'll get back to work and get
back on the field. It could have been a lot worse."

how far do you think he will fall in draft now zoners?
with the knee injury, not being able to run at combine, etc

maybe 2nd or 3 rd, take a chance?

 

[YosemiteSam]

Wow, that really blows for him. :/

 

[dmq]

Perfect guy to get now that his stock just took a nose dive. Wonder if he would be ready to go for mini camp?

 

[realtick]

Perfect guy to get now that his stock just took a nose dive. Wonder if he would be ready to go for mini camp?

For some reason I don't think it's a complete tear (min. of 9-10 months), but just a tear of the miniscus, which takes 7-8 weeks to heal.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

3-5 weeks, hell be fine

 

[kevinhickey]

Jerry trades down, selects an OT and gets a extra 2nd. Now jump all over Paea with that extra pick.