When Curry Sexton arrived for a tryout with the Minnesota Vikings last month he was confident he would earn a contract with the team and compete for a roster spot throughout the summer.
For two days, it seemed like the former Kansas State receiver and Abilene native was on his way. He was adapting to a new playbook and making nifty catches, including a touchdown grab on a go-route early into his second practice. But that high quickly evaporated. As Sexton reeled in the football he felt pain in his leg. It over extended and he was diagnosed with a pulled hamstring.