LSU Damone Clark is one of the top linebackers in this year's draft class, but NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that he underwent “spinal fusion surgery” on Thursday “after an MRI at the combine revealed a herniated disk”. Clark is likely to miss his entire rookie season, but he “is expected to make a full recovery.”
Highly talented and intelligent, things clicked for Clark during his senior season. After a solid season at LSU, he earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl, was paired with the Lions coaching staff, and started at the MIKE in the game.