Suffering a freaky football injury can be prohibitive enough for a star as they prepare for a professional career, but the timing of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s rehab hit the most unexpected roadblock with the global coronavirus pandemic.
The pandemic has completely changed the way people are living, and the effect has dramatically altered the NFL offseason, particularly the 2020 NFL draft cycle. The pro day that Tagovailoa had tentatively slated for April 9 was canceled, along with all workouts for prospects across the country.
Tagovailoa’s situation is unique. He suffered a dislocated hip and posterior hip wall fracture against Mississippi State on Nov.