Florida wide receiver and return specialist Andre Debose will
miss the 2013 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his
left knee at Tuesday night's practice, the first full contact practice
of camp.
"I know that Andre is disappointed," UF coach Will Muschamp said.
"He had been doing very well in camp and we were more than pleased with
his effort and attitude. Andre was hurt in a non-contact situation. He
just planted his foot and there was a tear. He will have surgery after
the swelling goes down.
“It is unfortunate and you feel bad anytime that someone is injured, and the coaching staff and our team will be very supportive in assisting Andre during his recovery."
Debose, a redshirt senior, will be eligible to petition the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility, meaning there is a chance he could return next season.
Debose has not been much of a factor in the passing game throughout his career, catching only three passes for 15 yards last season, but he's one of the top kickoff return men in SEC history, bringing back four for touchdowns.
He has made 29 receptions for 543 yards and four touchdowns in his UF career, along with 58 kick returns for 1,592 yards and the school-record four touchdowns.
Debose holds the UF career record for kickoff return average (27.4 yards per return) and ranks second in SEC history.
“It is unfortunate and you feel bad anytime that someone is injured, and the coaching staff and our team will be very supportive in assisting Andre during his recovery."
Debose, a redshirt senior, will be eligible to petition the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility, meaning there is a chance he could return next season.
Debose has not been much of a factor in the passing game throughout his career, catching only three passes for 15 yards last season, but he's one of the top kickoff return men in SEC history, bringing back four for touchdowns.
He has made 29 receptions for 543 yards and four touchdowns in his UF career, along with 58 kick returns for 1,592 yards and the school-record four touchdowns.
Debose holds the UF career record for kickoff return average (27.4 yards per return) and ranks second in SEC history.
