Michigan standout and likely first-round Draft pick David Ojabo tears achilles during pro day

It has now been confirmed that former standout Michigan defensive finish David Ojabo tore his Achilles on the workforce’s professional day Friday.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, docs anticipate Ojabo to be out six months, the identical period of time it took the Rams’ Cam Akers to return from his Achilles tear this previous NFL season.

It’s unlucky timing for Ojabo, who was anticipated to come back off the board in subsequent month’s NFL Draft through the first-round. In keeping with The Draft Community’s prospect rating large board, Ojabo charges because the No. 5 defensive finish and No. 24 general participant on this yr’s draft class.

Enjoying alongside fellow NFL Draft prospect Aidan Hutchinson, Ojabo’s draft inventory catapulted in his junior season. Ojabo racked up 11.0 sacks, 12.0 tackles for loss and 5 pressured fumbles taking part in within the Wolverines’ protection. He was named an All-Huge Ten choice and second-team AP All-American.

 David Ojabo #55 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after recording a sack towards the Penn State Nittany Lions through the first half at Beaver Stadium on November 13, 2021 in State Faculty, Pennsylvania. 
(Photograph by Scott Taetsch/Getty Photos)

Ojabo had groups buzzing about his long-term potential through the NFL Scouting Mix earlier this month, the place the 6-foot-4, 250-pound Ojabo ran a 4.55 40-yard sprint, top-of-the-line occasions for any defensive lineman on the Mix. Hutchinson stated Friday that he hopes Ojabo doesn’t fall within the draft because of the harm.

“I’m praying for him and hoping that it’s nothing long run or something that may have an effect on his draft inventory,” Hutchinson stated.