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Former USC star Su'a Cravens not concerned about concussions, CTE

LOS ANGELES – Former USC linebacker/safety Su’a Cravens, who worked out for NFL scouts at the school’s pro day Wednesday, offered his perspective on the subject of CTE and concussions as they relate to a career in football.

Summed up: He’s not worried about it.

Asked specifically if CTE, officially known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, was a concern as he’s set to begin his NFL career, Cravens said: “No. No, I know I’m going to the game where I’m going to hit and sometimes you’re going to use your head to hit and you might get a concussion.