Jack says he could need microfracture surgery

UCLA linebacker Myles Jack is considered arguably the top prospect at his position in this year’s draft. In some circles, he’s even considered the top overall defensive player, ahead of even Florida State safety Jalen Ramsey. Jack is ridiculously athletic, able to range the entire field in both the run game and against the pass. He played running back in addition to linebacker during his college career, and he worked on some snaps as a safety and a slot corner as well.

On the field, he is everything you look for in an elite prospect. But … he has degenerative knee issues. Jack admitted as much on Wednesday, the day before the draft.

“(The degenerative problems are) there, but it’s nothing extreme,” Jack said, per the New York Post. “Down the line, possibly I could have microfracture surgery — potentially. Who knows what will …

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