TCU wide receiver Eric McAlister suffered a broken foot while performing position drills during his Pro Day, according to sources via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The injury occurred as the draft-eligible prospect was showcasing his athleticism for NFL scouts and personnel during the critical pre-draft evaluation window.
The injury has been identified as a Jones fracture, a common but significant foot injury for skill position players. McAlister was widely projected to be a Day 3 selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. While the timing of the injury may cause his draft stock to slip slightly, sources indicate that the wideout should be recovered and ready to participate in football activities with plenty of time before the start of the regular season.
During his collegiate career, McAlister established himself as a dangerous vertical threat. Before joining the TCU program, he had a breakout campaign at Boise State in 2023. He finished that season with 47 catches for 873 yards and five touchdowns, averaging a robust 18.6 yards per reception. His combination of size and speed made him an intriguing prospect for teams looking to add depth to their receiving corps in the later rounds of the draft.
The TCU standout will now shift his focus toward rehabilitation as the league transitions toward the final weeks of the pre-draft evaluation process. McAlister is the latest prospect to face a late-cycle injury hurdle just as teams are finalizing their draft boards ahead of the event.
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