Tua Tagovailoa will have a pre-draft workout process; it just may be limited compared to most quarterbacks who have entered the draft. But the Alabama prospect is expected to be ready to throw by April, according to agent Leigh Steinberg (via Mike Rodak of The Birmingham News).
Tagovailoa, who declared for the draft last week, plans to hold an approximate 40-minute session in which he throws 60-80 passes for teams, Steinberg said. It is not certain the southpaw will be ready to throw by Alabama’s March pro day, but the other plan would be to hold an independent session closer to the draft.
Given the nature of his hip injury, this spring session might be all teams have to go on (as far as pre-draft work) going into the April 23 event. But as of now, the plan is for Tagovailoa to also work out for teams individually before the draft, per Rodak. As for the Combine, Tagovailoa will do interviews but will not go through the drill circuit or throw.
The two-year college starter is expected to be a first-round pick, with many mocking him to the Dolphins at No. 5 overall. The Crimson Tide superstar rocketed into the NFL draft picture with a dominant 2018 season, which ended with the then-sophomore throwing 43 touchdown passes and six interceptions for a one-loss team. This season, Tagovailoa had a 33-3 TD-INT ratio before being carted off in a mid-November game against Mississippi State. He underwent surgery soon after and is expected to make a full recovery, though he cautioned he may need to make some adjustments to account for his surgically altered hip.
Too injury prone, overrated… will see where he lands. Only way he survives is with a good line and some offensive weapons! IF big if !
You can say that about every QB ever
The Dolphins are the perfect team for him. He can basically red shirt his first season behind Fitzpatrick and heal fully. If he’s feeling good and the Dolphins aren’t in the playoff hunt, maybe he could start in Week 11 or 12 to get his feet wet. The other question is what will Miami do with the forgotten man in Josh Rosen? Wouldn’t be surprised to see a team like Indy or maybe even the Patriots to try and pry him away from Miami for a package of draft picks (maybe a 3rd & a 5th)? Miami got him for a 2nd round pick and teams will argue his value has gone down since that deal was made.
Keep sipping your earl grey tea and eating your fig newtons Dorothy. You left your brain in Oz! Dolphins are a write off just like your shuffleboard game.