Patriots 1st Round Draft Pick Wynn Out for Season with Torn Achilles
Saturday, August 18, 2018
This is the second straight year in which the Patriots first draft pick tore his ACL prior to his rookie season after Derek Rivers did it last year.
He was selected to sure up the line with the loss of Nate Solder to free agency. Solder signed with the New York Giants for a reported $62 million deal.
The Injury
Early in the first quarter, Wynn hobbled off the field under his own power following an offensive play in which he was on the offensive line.
He was taken into the blue medical tent upon getting off the field.
After a short stay in the tent, he was carted into the locker room.
The injury was initially ruled an ankle injury.
About Wynn
The Patriots drafted Wynn with the #23 overall pick out of Georgia in last April’s draft.
At Georgia, Wynn made 39 starts at left tackle to help the Bulldogs to the 2017 SEC Championship.
According to Pro Football Focus, Wynn allowed just five pressures during the 2017 season, and just 26 pressures in his 2,609 college snaps.
He was also named a team captain in his senior season.
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