On Saturday, Virginia Tech’s wide receiver Ali Jennings suffered a left ankle injury in Saturday’s loss to Purdue. A transfer portal addition, the loss of Jennings is a big blow for Virginia Tech ahead of Saturday’s game against Rutgers.
Jennings was injured during the lone offensive series for the Hokies before play was suspended midway through the first quarter due to severe weather.
The 6-foot-2, 202-pound wide receiver was rolled up from behind when blocking on a pass play. He had to be helped off the field and carted to the locker room with his left ankle in a boot.
The Richmond, Virginia, native has proven to be a solid addition to Virginia Tech’s passing game after recording two touchdown receptions in week one against Old Dominion. In the season opener against Old Dominion, Jennings recorded five receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns.
WATCH: Virginia Tech WR Ali Jennings goes down after contact with his own teammate, Jaylin Lane.
Immediately grabbed his ankle and left the field on a cart with his foot in a boot. @WDBJ7Sports @BritMorganTV pic.twitter.com/tzXbvJhalS
— Anthony Romano (@ARomanoWDBJ) September 9, 2023
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In 2022, Jennings totaled 54 receptions for 959 yards and nine touchdowns while playing for Old Dominion. While playing for the Monarchs (2021-22), he recorded 116 receptions for 2,025 yards and 14 touchdowns. Before Old Dominion, Jennings played at West Virginia for two seasons (2019-20), logging 26 receptions for 240 yards and two touchdowns.
After Saturday’s game, Virginia Tech didn’t provide an official injury update for their starting wide receiver, and his status is unknown for the Hokie’s Week 3 matchup against the Scarlet Knights. If he can’t suit up next Saturday, it would be a tough loss for the Hokies.
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