Colt McCoy will attempt to throw at NFL Scouting Combine

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy suffered what appeared to be a serious shoulder injury during the first drive of the National Championship game. It was later reported that McCoy suffered a pinched nerve in his throwing shoulder. The 2009 AT&T and ESPN All-America Player of the Year said today that he is close to 100% and he will attempt to throw at the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine.

“I see the doctors every week,” McCoy said. “I go through the rehab process every day. I’m healing much quicker than normal.”

McCoy is currently the No. 3 ranked quarterback by NFL Mocks. He has a high second-round grade and is behind first-round prospects Jimmy Clausen of Notre Dame and Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford.

The Texas standout said that he is currently throwing the ball 40 to 50 times a day. McCoy will not go through all of the combine drills if the doctors tell him that his shoulder requires more rest.

Over 300 players have been invited to attend the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine which will get underway February 24 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The annual job fair for NFL prospects will last until March 2. More than 600 NFL coaches, scouts, and general managers are in attendance for the event which runs Saturday through Tuesday.

You can see all of the combine invitees HERE.