Jalin Hyatt shut down at NFL Combine following hamstring tightness

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is done at the 2023 NFL Combine. Some tightness in his hamstring during positional work is the concern, with Hyatt not wanting to risk anything further.

“#Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt, who ran a 4.40 40, felt tightness in hamstring doing position work, I’m told,” Rapoport said. “He shut it down today out of caution and will be ready for his Pro Day on March 30th.”

Hyatt was off to a good start in Indianapolis as Rapoport mentioned, running a 4.44 in the 40-yard dash. Workouts down on the field were only helping his draft stock as well, impressing in front of a ton of coaches, scouts, and general managers.

As most did in Knoxville, Hyatt broke out during the 2022 season alongside quarterback Hendon Hooker. He was able to haul in 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns on 67 receptions while guiding the Vols to a 10-win season. Hyatt added some individual hardware to his cabinet as well, winning the Biletnikoff Award.

Injuries are never a positive sign, even when it’s all precautionary. However, nothing seems too serious with Hyatt and he should be fine to workout at Tennessee’s Pro Day later in the month.

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The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.