Tua Tagovailoa likely to enter 2020 NFL Draft despite devastating hip injury

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn’t going to let a season-ending injury impact his NFL dreams.

According to reports, the highly ranked junior still plans on entering his name into the 2020 NFL Draft despite suffering a dislocated and fractured hip injury against Mississippi State on November 16th. He underwent surgery to repair the injury on Monday, and as expected was officially ruled out for the season.

The 21-year old could see his stock fall in the draft due to concerns about his recovery from the injury, but there are still many teams that reportedly have him on his radar (including the Miami Dolphins). He is still expected to be picked in the Top 15 if the draft were held today. Only time will tell if his stock rises or falls come April 2020.

The 2018 SEC Offensive Player of the Year has completed 180 passes for 2840 yards, registered a 71.4 pass completion percentage, 94.5 QB rating, and compiled 33 touchdowns and three interceptions in nine games this season.