Clemson's Nate Wiggins headed to Indianapolis looking to make headlines at the NFL combine while turning the heads of NFL scouts.

The Tigers cornerback did just that as he posted an unofficial time of 4.29 in the 40-yard dash on Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Following his run, Wiggins sustained an injury, reportedly straining his hip flexor, per the NFL Network.

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Wiggins is a projected first-round draft pick in April's NFL draft and ranked as the No. 25 overall prospect by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.

Nate Wiggins 40 time

Wiggins had a blazing official time of 4.28 seconds in his first attempt in the 40-yard dash. It was the best time of the day at the time of running. Using the NFL.com NFL Combine tracker, Wiggins' time of 4.28 is tied for the ninth-best overall 40-yard in NFL combine history.

Nate Wiggins injury update

According to NFL Network's Stacey Dales, Wiggins' day at the NFL combine ended quickly as he sustained a groin injury while running the 40-yard dash. Dales reported that Wiggins walked over to her on his way into the locker room and said he felt his groin "pop" and that it was "on fire."

Shortly after, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that it was a hip flexor injury for Wiggins, and that he would be reevaluated after getting ice put on it. He is expected to be OK for Clemson's pro day later this month as well, per Dales.

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