The final season of Kamal Hadden’s football career with Tennessee ended too soon.
Hadden missed Tennessee’s final six games due to an injury sustained during the Vols’ defeat to Alabama. Hadden chose to watch a bowl game to cap off his college career rather than participate in one.
Hadden stated, “I kind of feel like when it first happened, it was a big setdown for me because I feel like I let my coaches down and my team down, just having such a good year.” “Then it was all over, you know, just a little play that I always made, a routine play.”
Before getting hurt, Hadden had not let up a touchdown throw in his whole season as a cover man. In his seven games, he picked off three passes, one of which he recovered for a touchdown against South Carolina. However, his college career terminated after just one play.
Hadden’s season was officially over when he had shoulder surgery five days later. His emotional rehabilitation was considerably quicker than his physical recovery, which took months.
“Having my mom and everyone else there with me and my team with me really took a few days,” Hadden remarked. “There was really nothing I could do about it. Whatever your emotions, you are unable to handle it.
Hadden was present at the NFL Combine, although his involvement was restricted to on-field workouts. Hadden participated fully in Wednesday’s Tennessee Pro Day.
With the NFL Draft just four weeks away, pro day performance is crucial right now. Hadden’s Pro Day performance, which included scouts from all 32 teams, had the potential to alter the course of his professional career, particularly in the absence of an NFL Combine appearance.
Hadden was content to perform for scouts despite his lingering injury concerns.
Hadden remarked, “I felt amazing.” “You know, I think I prepared pretty well, and I did what I could.” I simply demonstrated my abilities there, and you know, I always think I look good when