Jordan Morgan, the Wildcats' top offensive lineman and an NFL draft prospect, suffered an apparent knee injury vs. UCLA on Saturday night.
Michael Lev Arizona starting left tackle Jordan Morgan will miss the remainder of the season, Wildcats coach Jedd Fisch announced Monday.
Morgan, one of the top tackles in the Pac-12 and a rising NFL draft prospect, appeared to injure his right knee during the first quarter of Arizona’s game at UCLA on Saturday night. Morgan was running in the open field to block for a screen pass when his leg gave out. Non-contact situations like that often end up being torn ACLs, but Fisch wouldn’t specify what the exact injury was.
Morgan, a fourth-year junior from Marana High School, had put himself in position to enter the draft after this season. He’s the second-highest-graded tackle in the Pac-12, according to Pro Football Focus, and had been charged with only one sack allowed this season. Arizona hosts Washington State on Saturday. The Wildcats need to win their last two games to secure a bowl berth.Contact sports reporter Michael Lev at [email protected]. On Twitter: @michaeljlev Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community.Contact reporter Michael Lev at [email protected].
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