Fabian Moreau injury update: UCLA corner out four to six months

UCLA Bruins cornerback Fabian Moreau tore his pectoral muscle and will be out four to six months. 

The NFL Draft has seen two top corners go down. First, Sidney Jones from Washington tore his Achilles’ tendon during his pro day. The curse continued when Fabian Moreau from UCLA suffered a torn pectoral muscle during his pro day. This injury will keep the 2017 NFL Draft prospect out for four to six months as he recovers.

Moreau had an outside shot at being drafted in the first round. However, this injury ends those hopes. Still, Moreau is one of the most talented corners in a very deep draft, so expect him to be picked at some point in the second or third round. He shouldn’t miss much playing time and has proven to be a quick learner throughout his college career.

Also, it’s not like teams aren’t aware of Moreau’s injury history. The far more concerning injury is his foot injury back in 2015. This injury caused him to miss most of the season.

At the NFL combine, Moreau ran a 4.38 40-yard dash, placing among the top corners in the event. His vertical jump of 38 inches and broad jump of over 11 feet each ranked in the top five corners. He’s very fast, but he’s still quicker than he is fast, which is impressive. Moreau’s size isn’t ideal at just 6-foot-0, but his overall athleticism and arm length should help him make up for it. He broke up 12 passes during the 2016 season with two interceptions.

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Moreau’s injury shouldn’t have much of an effect on him long-term. If this was a tendon or ligament injury involving the shoulder or lower body, there would be much more of a cause for concern. But a torn pectoral muscle puts his return in late July to late August. A six month return would be a bit rare.