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The Texas Longhorns will be without star left tackle Connor Williams for the foreseeable future.
After suffering an apparent left knee injury in the second quarter of Saturday’s 27-24 double overtime loss to No. 4 USC, an MRI on Sunday has revealed that the All-American Williams “sustained a sprain of the medial and posterior collateral ligaments,” as well as a meniscus tear, which will require surgery, Texas announced Sunday evening.
"Longhorn team doctors have determined that the junior All-American left tackle sustained a sprain of the medial and posterior collateral ligaments in his left knee. Williams also sustained a meniscus tear, which he is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on in the next week to 10 days. There is no timetable on his return at this point and a further update will be provided following surgery."
Williams, a junior, is the Longhorns only offensive team captain, and is widely projected as a first round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
On my way to a full recovery. Nothing has yet to change. 1-0 everyday. #HookEm https://t.co/YcQ0gpNR10
— Connor Williams (@Connorwi1liams) September 17, 2017