Deionte Thompson undergoes surgery, to miss NFL Scouting

Alabama All-American safety Deionte Thompson is expected to miss the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine after undergoing wrist surgery, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. The surgery was performed Friday to repair a torn ligament in Thompson's wrist, and he is not anticipated to have any lasting problems, Rapoport said.

Thompson is expected to be one of the first safeties off the board at the NFL draft in April. In his three seasons at Alabama, Thompson had 112 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and three interceptions.

Alabama's pro day is set for March 19, but it is unknown whether Thompson will be able to participate. The combine will be held Feb. 26-March 4 in Indianapolis.