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Largely considered one of the best players in the 2016 NFL Draft, Myles Jack did not hear his name called on Thursday night at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.

Jack played in just three games in his 2015 junior season at UCLA, totaling 15 tackles, and one interception. He suffered a torn right meniscus in practice last September, and never played another game.

Jack had limited participation in the NFL Scouting Combine, but the worries around his knee apparently were too much to overlook. The New York Post’s Bart Hubbuch detailed the severity of the injury:

Though Jack is expected to be available from Day 1 as a rookie, the knee now appears likely to require microfracture surgery — potentially a career-ender — in the next few years.

Jack admitted as much Wednesday, telling The Post the microfracture procedure is a possibility and that he would understand if that causes him to plummet in the first round.

“[The degenerative problems are] there, but it’s nothing extreme,” Jack said at an NFL event for prospects at Grant Park. “Down the line, possibly I could have microfracture surgery — potentially. Who knows what will happen?

“Nobody knows how long anybody is going to play in this league. To play three years in this league would be above average.”

Players typically aren’t that open about injuries, especially so close to the draft. Certainly teams appreciate his honesty, but Jack undoubtedly cost himself a first-round selection

The standout linebacker knew that there was a chance that he would fall. He told NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread, “I would understand if I fell,” Jack said. “This is a talented draft class, so if I was to fall, I wouldn’t take it personally.”

Jack knew he would fall due to his injury, but few people thought he’d drop all the way out of the first round.

About Harry Lyles Jr.

Harry Lyles Jr. is an Atlanta-based writer, and a Georgia State University graduate.