According to Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com, guard Isaiah Hookfin will be out for two to three weeks. The redshirt freshmen suffered a shoulder injury in practice this week.
If Hookfin does miss the maximum timeline of three weeks, the guard would miss the season opener against UTEP. The Longhorns are scheduled to host the Miners on Sept. 12.
However, Brian Davis of the Austin States-American is reporting Hookfin will be ready to go for the opener.
Hookfin is going into his second year with the program. He sat out all of last year, taking a redshirt year. Now, Hookfin is projected to be the starting right guard against UTEP.
Redshirt sophomore Willie Tyler was supposed to start, however, he opted out of the 2020 season on Aug. 19.
With Derek Kerstetter moving from right tackle to center, the interior offensive line will consist of Junior Angilau, Kerstetter, and Hookfin. All three will be playing their respective positions for the first time in college.
Texas redshirt freshman guard Isaiah Hookfin will miss the next two to three weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury in practice this week, according to my sources.
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) August 27, 2020
Texas redshirt freshman OL Isaiah Hookfin sustained a shoulder injury in practice on Tuesday, school announces. He is still expected to play against UTEP.
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) August 27, 2020
Texas’ offensive line is expected to be a strength this season, even with injuries. Protecting quarterback Sam Ehlinger and giving him time to make plays is what makes the Texas offense work.
Just over two weeks from the UTEP game, the Longhorns will be working to remain healthy. A couple of weeks off the practice field will make sure Hookfin is ready to go on Sept. 12.
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