Former Florida OT pulls out of NFL Combine drills due to injury

Former Florida OT Richard Gouraige made it to the NFL Combine, but he won’t be performing any drills.

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that Gouraige woke up with a swollen ankle attributed to a “pain tolerance test” during his medical exam. Due to the swelling, he won’t be taking part in the linemen showcase on Sunday in Indianapolis.

#Florida OT Richard Gouraige came into the Combine healthy, but woke up with a swollen ankle after a pain tolerance test created an injury, sources say. He had been planning to do all drills, but now won’t be able to thanks to the situation caused during his medical exams.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2023

Gouraige was with Florida for 5 seasons. A multi-year starter at left tackle, he declared for the 2023 NFL Draft instead of using the NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver for a sixth season.

Projections before the Combine had Gouraige as a likely late-round pick. Gouraige may now need a strong showing at Florida’s Pro Day on March 30 to help his NFL Draft stock recover.