Another season, another injury in the season opener for Jordan Whittington. The redshirt freshman suffered a right knee injury late in the first half against UTEP. According to Texas officials, he will miss the entire second half.
After being targeted on a pass from quarterback Sam Ehlinger, Whittington limped off to the sideline. He never re-entered the game and will now miss the rest of the season opener.
Before exiting, Whittington managed two receptions for 45 yards plus one carry for 15 yards. With Jake Smith dealing with a hamstring injury, Whittington was Texas’ main slot receiver.
Last year, the former five-star prospect was dealing with a sports hernia in the season opener against Louisiana Tech. It caused him to miss the entire 2019 season.
Going forward, Texas could be thin at the slot receiver position. Smith is expected to be back for the Big 12 opener against Texas Tech but with a hamstring, you never know. Third-string Dajon Harrison opted out of the 2020 season.
Jordan Whittington done for the night (knee).
— Longhorns Wire (@LonghornsWire) September 13, 2020
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