Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins suffered a minor injury after stealing the show during the NFL Combine on Friday.
Wiggins ran a 40-yard dash time of 4.29 seconds on Friday, which is a fraction smaller than the record that former wide receiver John Ross set back in 2017 (4.22 seconds):
Unfortunately, Wiggins suffered a minor injury after the jaw-dropping 4.29-second 40-yard dash time. According to Stacey Dales of NFL Network, Wiggins felt a pop and was later informed that he suffered a hip flexor.
The good news is that Wiggins told Dales he expects to be just fine for his upcoming Pro Day:
The 6-foot-2, 185-pound Wiggins is regarded as one of the elite defensive prospects in this year’s draft class. Many project Wiggins to be a top-20 pick, with ESPN’s Mel Kiper placing the Clemson stalwart 16th on his big board.
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A native of Atlanta, Georgia, the 20-year-old Wiggins earned First-team All-SEC honors in 2023 after tallying two interceptions, a pair of forced fumbles and six pass defenses. The Tigers finished 9-4 and capped off their season with a 38-35 victory over Kentucky in the Gator Bowl.
Over his three seasons with the Tigers (27 total games), Wiggins tallied three interceptions, 21 pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one sack.
The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan and run from Apr. 25 to 27.
