Tua gets sanctioned medical recheck … Alabama junior QB Tua Tagovailoa had a medical follow-up earlier today. The examination was conducted by an independent doctor selected by NFL physicians and it was similar to what players usually get if there are any questions remaining after their original physical. The results were distributed to all teams and, at least according to the player’s reps were “overwhelmingly positive.” Tagovailoa, a potential top 5 prospect for the 2020 draft, underwent surgery to repair a serious hip injury back in November and has just recently started to work out again. Tagovailoa has also been telling anyone would listen of late that he’s 100% again and will be able to play this fall. The problem for Tagovailoa, though, isn’t really whether he’s 100% now, its his long-term durability and whether he’ll be able to stand the rigors of an NFL season. And unfortunately, today’s exam isn’t likely to answer that question in any meaningful way. Indeed, as noted yesterday, there are reports that more than one team has taken Tagovailoa off their board because of the health issues. While Tagovailoa’s status is in question, there is a bit of a buzz that teams are taking another look at Oregon QB Justin Herbert as a potential top 5 pick. Herbert has always had elite physical tools, but had been downgraded because of questions about his leadership and pocket presence intangibles. On the other hand, while Herbert’s grade may be rising, one gets the impression that that of Utah State QB Jordan Love may be slipping. Like Herbert, Love has all the arm talent in the world, but is coming off a very inconsistent year for the Aggies. There had been reports that he had been flirting with a top grade until recently, but appears to have perhaps slipped in to the middle to latter part of the opening round.
