Oklahoma football: Offensive lineman Tyler Evans reinjures knee

Coach Bob Stoops said the injury occurred during a drill at Tuesday's practice, and that Evans' knee will require a second surgery.

 
By Jason Kersey | Published: March 14, 2013    Comment on this article Leave a comment

NORMAN — Oklahoma senior guard Tyler Evans reinjured the ACL in his right knee this week, coach Bob Stoops announced Thursday.

Evans tore his right ACL early in fall camp last August and redshirted through the 2012 season.

photo - Oklahoma's Tyler Evans laughs as he answers a question during an interview in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. After a loss on Saturday, the Sooners are left to focus on the Big 12 title and hope for the best in the BCS chase. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: OKSO105
Oklahoma's Tyler Evans laughs as he answers a question during an interview in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. After a loss on Saturday, the Sooners are left to focus on the Big 12 title and hope for the best in the BCS chase. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: OKSO105

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Stoops said the injury occurred during a drill at Tuesday's practice, and that Evans' knee will require a second surgery.

“Very unfortunate for him,” Stoops said, adding that Evans' football future is now uncertain.

Evans started 29 career games during his first three seasons on campus.



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