Neiron Ball, who became a rookie linebacker after surviving a rare blood vessel disorder, is in a clinically induced coma since September 16 after an aneurysm erupted in his brain.
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Ball, 26, was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) after having a headache following a 2011 practice at the University of Florida. The condition may vary in severity, and after surgery, Ball regained his position to the point where he resumed his career in Florida and was eventually drafted in the fifth round by the Raiders in 2015.
According to the Aneurysm Foundation and AVM, who spoke to Ball's family on Tuesday: "We thought that Neiron's AVM was destroyed, that does not seem to be the case as it developed an aneurysm that erupted. His family asks for ongoing prayers.
The Raiders issued the following statement: "The Raiders demand that Neiron Ball and his family be kept in the thoughts and prayers of the Raider Nation during this difficult time. Ball is currently in a medically induced coma after suffering a cerebral aneurysm on September 16th. "
With the Raiders, Ball is bonded with a 10 year old boy who had a MAV two years ago, a story that was reported in the Mercury News on October 22, 2015.
As a rookie of the Raiders, Ball played in special teams and was starting to earn more time in defense before getting his first NFL start against the San Diego Chargers during Week 7. Ball played 18 before to have a knee injury without contact.
Having already undergone a knee microfracture surgery in Florida, after recovering from his AVM, he still had to undergo knee surgery. He never recovered completely and was finally released by the Raiders having played six games with nine tackles and a sack.
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