Mississippi State DE Montez Sweat Has Pre-Existing Heart Condition

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Mississippi State DE Montez Sweat has a pre-existing heart condition that was revealed during the NFL Combine’s medical checks.  

Rapoport mentions that it was ultimately determined that Sweat’s heart condition is “low-risk” by doctors at the Combine, which is why he was still allowed to participate in drills.

Sweat wound up setting a Combine-record for defensive linemen, running the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds despite coming in at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds.  

Sweat’s agents issued the following statement regarding the news:

“Because of privacy issues we are not allowed to comment specifically. But I will tell you that this is not news. Montez is the same person that was medically cleared to play and dominate the SEC, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL combine. No change in health and no change in domination!” 

Rapoport says that NFL teams are in the process of assessing how they will handle the news of Sweat’s heart condition.

Sweat, 22, played two seasons at Mississippi State after transferring from Michigan State. Many draft analysts consider him to be a top-10 prospect in this year’s class.

During his college career, Sweat appeared in 27 games and recorded 105 tackles, 23.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a recovery.