TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama tight finish Josh Ford will miss the rest of the season after getting injured late within the U, head coach Kalen DeBoer mentioned Monday.
Ford caught his second landing move of the season earlier than leaving within the fourth quarter of Saturday's recreation with an undisclosed harm. The Oklahoma State switch finishes the 12 months with 5 catches for 41 yards; his blocking has been an necessary asset to Alabama’s run recreation.
“He’s a uniter of our soccer group, a pacesetter,” DeBoer mentioned. “I feel we return to spring ball and speak in regards to the physicality of what he introduced and the way different guys, I feel, fed off of that.”
Ford had already performed via a considerable harm this season. He broke his arm in opposition to Mississippi State, underwent surgical procedure and returned in opposition to Georgia the next week.
“I do know he’s in all probability proper now attempting to determine how he’s nonetheless going to play this 12 months,” DeBoer mentioned.
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb mentioned Danny Lewis Jr. is the subsequent choice for Ford’s inline blocking obligations. Jay Lindsey additionally is predicted to have an expanded function, whereas starter Kaleb Edwards might tackle extra work.
DeBoer mentioned Ford will stay concerned with the group throughout his restoration.
“We’re going to have to seek out methods to make up the hole that he leaves,” DeBoer mentioned.
No. 7 Alabama (7-2, 5-2 SEC, No. 5 CFP) visits Vanderbilt (4-5, 1-5) on Saturday.
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