Damone Clark was a guy that worked his tail off and did everything in his power to help the team win while at LSU. Clark never missed a game during his career in Baton Rouge, but when he went to the NFL combine, it was discovered (ironically enough, by a Cowboys doctor) that Clark actually had a herniated disc in his neck that would require surgery.

Imagine his surprise when coming off an incredible performance at the Senior Bowl, he found out he needed surgery for an issue that he didn’t know he had. On March 24, Clark had spinal fusion surgery and was expected by many to miss the 2022 NFL season before he was even drafted.
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