Top CB prospect Nate Wiggins suffers hip injury at combine

INDIANAPOLIS — Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins, one of the highest-rated defensive backs in this year's NFL draft, showed off his elite speed but limped off the field inside the Lucas Oil Stadium to abruptly end his scouting month training.

Wiggins, the No. 16 player on Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest Big Board, ran a blistering unofficial time of 4.29 seconds on his only attempt in the 40-yard dash – the fastest among the first group of defensive backs to win the title. field Friday.

Wiggins then limped to the bench area, jumping at times to keep weight on his right leg, before being helped by a trainer.

He told the NFL Network on Friday's broadcast that he suffered a hip flexor injury.

Wiggins played in 34 games during his career at Clemson, making 18 starts. He finished with three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.