Mississippi State defensive lineman Montez Sweat is considered one of the best pass-rushing prospects in this year's NFL Draft class. However, a heart condition has made some teams bearish on Sweat, which has caused his stock to drop.

Now, Sweat, who had initially planned to attend the draft next week, will be staying home for it.

“My devoted grandparents and a host of other family members helped me to get to this point in my life and I wanted to celebrate this special day with my family so we all chose to do so where it all started for me, Stone Mountain, Georgia,” Sweat told ESPN.

It's entirely possible that Sweat does simply want to spend that special day with his family, but the timing of Sweat's decision is a bit peculiar, as it comes right after a report that teams were taking him off of their draft boards.

Article Continues Below
More NFL News
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander against the Miami Dolphins during their football game on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
NFL rumors: Jaire Alexander considered Falcons, Dolphins before Ravens dealJaren Kawada ·
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) shake hands after a preseason game at Gillette Stadium.
Tom Brady’s WWE-style Fanatics Fest entrance interrupted by Eli ManningGuillermo Guajardo ·
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald with Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp
3 hottest Seattle Seahawks takes takes coming out of 2025 minicampLorenzo J Reyna ·
The Rams have this quartet to fuel the excitement of 2025 post minicamp
4 hottest Los Angeles Rams takes coming out of 2025 minicampLorenzo J Reyna ·
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) reacts before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs sends message to victim’s family after special prison releaseMiguel La Torre ·
image thumbnail
Packers insider admits Bears ‘won offseason’ in NFC North, with a catchOwen Crisafulli ·

Sweat was diagnosed with an enlarged heart at the Scouting Combine, and while doctors say that he can play with the condition, some NFL teams are naturally uncomfortable with the idea of having a kid with a heart issue on their team.

There is no denying Sweat's talent.

He is coming off of a spectacular senior campaign in which he racked up 53 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and a forced fumble. Not only that, but he posted an incredible time of 4.41 seconds in the 40-yard dash, the fastest time ever for a defensive lineman.

However, due to his health problems, he may fall a lot further than he originally expected.