And just like that, Tua Tagovailoa is cleared for full football activities
All clear!
#Bama QB Tua Tagovailoa had his four-month scans today on his dislocated hip, and sources described them as “very good with no concerns.” Essentially, as positive as possible. Accordingly, he’ll now begin the slow progression of activity to get his body ready for play.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2020
On Monday, former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was cleared for all football activities in advance of his private pro day scheduled for April 9.
And now, the NFL Draft has a new discussion topic.
.@MarcellusWiley doesn’t understand why Burrow should be a lock to go #1 over Tua
“As a talent evaluator, would you take one insane year or someone who had one insane career? Tua, in his career, has the highest passing rating efficiency ever.” pic.twitter.com/hud6kkI670
— Speak For Yourself (@SFY) March 10, 2020
All eyes will undoubtedly shift back to Tua, after his impressive college resume was tainted by three surgeries to repair a dislocated hip and injuries on both ankles.
Even with the injury blemishes, he had quite the college career.
And he holds quite a few records, too.
Tua Touchdowns.??@Tuaamann
2️⃣nd in the FBS in passing efficiency (204.9) and yards per attempt (11.0)
Third in the FBS with 3️⃣1️⃣ touchdowns and completion percentage (70.9)
The Crimson Tide’s career touchdown leader. 9️⃣4️⃣ (85 passing, 9 rushing)#BamaFactor #RollTide pic.twitter.com/Ye361xz8Ki
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) November 15, 2019
At the beginning of the 2019 season, he was considered a lock to go at No. 1. But a combination of injuries and the emergence of another star quarterback caused Tua’s name to drop down the ladder.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow became the overwhelming favorite for the top pick, after putting together what many consider the greatest single season in college football history.
Still, with Tua back to full health, Cincinnati might have a big choice to make: will the Bengals choose the solid quarterback with one wildly impressive season, or will they take the other, who had a mind-blowing college career riddled with injuries?
Seriously, some experts already have him going No. 2.
.@chad_reuter’s Three-Round Mock 2020 @NFLDraft:
2. WAS: QB Tua Tagovailoa
24. NO: QB Jacob Eason
104. PIT: QB Jalen Hurts
FULL: https://t.co/8B4LgvA2l2 pic.twitter.com/F80rHPorCZ— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2020
We can’t predict the future, but what we do know is that a healthy Tua equals a healthy debate regarding the top pick.
We don’t envy you, Cincinnati.
