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Anonymous NFL Draft Source: Montez Sweat's Heart Condition 'Wouldn't Stop Us'

Montez Sweat was diagnosed with a heart condition at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, but it does not appear to be having any effect on his draft stock.

Teams have compared the situation favorably to Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, who had to leave the 2018 combine after being diagnosed with a heart condition, per Dane Brugler of The Athletic.

“It is something to monitor, but it wouldn’t stop us from drafting Sweat,” an NFL source said. “Hurst was off our board. Sweat will probably need regular checkups.”

Sweat has not disclosed the medical condition, but Brugler reported it's not considered serious, and he “hasn’t had any past episodes or episodes in his family.