TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled short of the first down by linebacker Reuben Foster #10 and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game as defensive back Marlon Humphrey #26 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Surefire first-round talent suffers medical setback that could plummet his NFL Draft stock

Well that's less than ideal for sure.

Alabama is churning out some incredible talent this year for the NFL Draft, but it looks like one surefire first-rounder won't be able to boost his stock with any workouts or the Combine as he recently was under the knife. Linebacker Reuben Foster was the one to go undergo the surgery according to ESPN's Adam Caplan:

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SI.com's mock draft had him going No. 2 overall to the San Francisco 49ers and he's believed to be the best linebacker in the class. In fact, Pro Football Focus even named him the most complete linebacker in the class.