Former Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell was selected 35th overall in this year's NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. The team was undoubtedly excited to have him and his 300-pound frame on the defensive line this year, but it looks like his season could be cut off before it even happens.
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Seahawks rookie DL Malik McDowell involved in a car accident and is not with Seattle in training camp. pic.twitter.com/Z3ADuVSnaS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 30, 2017
The severity of the accident is unknown, but coach Pete Carroll is making it sound like it could end the rookie's season right now:
#Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told reporters Malik McDowell could miss the season after his accident. The hope is he's back in town soon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2017
McDowell was a two-time second teamer on the All-Big Ten team in his last two seasons and recorded 7.5 sacks to go with 24.5 tackles for loss in his three years at Michigan State.
