The specter of influenza haunts America every winter. The 2018 strain is particularly deadly. Even future NFL players at the combine aren't safe.

Former Buckeye defensive end Tyquan Lewis, who hoped to improve his draft stock with an impressive outing, is reportedly one of the inflicted in Indianapolis.

Lewis would be the second Buckeye unable to compete after Billy Price partially tore his pectoral muscle while bench pressing Thursday afternoon.