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Alabama's Nick Saban Had Successful Hip Surgery, Won't Be at 2019 NFL Draft

Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban reportedly won't be in attendance at Thursday's NFL draft following hip replacement surgery.

On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com shared an announcement from Dr. Lyle Cain revealing Saban, 67, underwent successful surgery and will not be appearing in the green room during the 2019 draft.

"Coach is resting comfortably and we anticipate a full recovery," Cain said. "He should be able to return to work in the very near future."

Saban has coached collegiately at Toledo, Michigan State, LSU and Alabama and with the Miami Dolphins in the NFL, but he is best known for turning the Tide into a national powerhouse.