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Arden Key explains why he didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
By Adam Spencer
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LSU DE/OLB Arden Key is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft class, but he has a lot to answer for.
His junior year in 2017 didn’t go according to plan, due to injuries and other off-field issues. However, his 2016 stats (including 11 sacks) make him a borderline first-round talent.
At the NFL Combine this weekend, Key didn’t run the 40-yard dash, explaining that an injury is still causing him discomfort:
Arden Key tells the @NFLNetwork that the right knee injury he suffered this year is the reason he's not ready to run the 40-yard dash today.
Key said he will run the 40 at #LSU Pro Day. Will participate in all other drills today at the combine.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) March 4, 2018
NFL teams won’t like that an injury like that is lingering, but it’ll be interesting to see how he fares at his Pro Day.
If he has a big performance, he could still be in the first round in April. For now, though, he is giving teams more reasons to question him.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
