Ole Miss defensive tackle Issac Gross is out for the season with a neck injury that requires surgery, the Rebels announced Tuesday:
Issac Gross out for the season, per UM release. He will have surgery on his neck. He will redshirt and return for a fifth year at Ole Miss.
— Neal McCready (@NealMcCready) September 8, 2015
Issac Gross is a big loss for Ole Miss. One SEC coach told Athlon in August that “he was the best nose tackle we played last year.”
— Bennett Hipp (@BennettHipp) September 8, 2015
The 6-foot-1, 240-pounder will seek a medical redshirt for a fifth season next fall. Gross played in Saturday’s season-opening 76-3 win over UT Martin and made three tackles.
The former freshman All-American started six games last season and made eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage. He missed time three years ago with a neck injury, but it is not yet known if it’s a similar injury, according to reports.
Ole Miss has released the following statement:
Team Statement: "Issac Gross will undergo season-ending surgery on his neck. He plans to redshirt this season and return for a fifth year."
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) September 9, 2015
Team Statement (continued): "With a successful procedure, the medical staff is optimistic for a full recovery."
— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) September 9, 2015
JUCO transfer D.J. Jones is expected to be one pass rushers who steps in during his absence.
