According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Texas tight end sustained an ankle sprain on one of his 40-yard dash attempts Friday. Helm had to retry his first 40 attempt after being called for a false start. After taking a few steps, he could be seen landing awkwardly on his right foot.

His second attempt wasn't much better at 4.83.It turns out Helm sprained his ankle on a false start before his first attempt. Video shows the ankle turning as Helm attempted to slow himself and come to a stop.

Gunnar Helm suffered an ankle injury at the NFL Combine. The former Texas TE is expected to heal for the Texas Pro day.

The NFL Combine is in full swing as college football prospects prep for the next level. Texas tight end Gunnar Helm took the field over the weekend. His

Instead of focusing on combine metrics, Texas tight end Gunnar Helm opted to hone his all-around game in preparation for the NFL draft.

The Eagles have done their homework on tight end prospects. Gunnar Helm out of Texas likes what he's seen from the Eagles.

Texas tight end Gunnar Helm revealed an ankle sprain that he suffered at the 2025 NFL scouting combine. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Helm twisted his ankle during a false start on his 40-yard dash and completed the rest of his combine drills before an MRI showed the sprain.

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