Ed Orgeron confirms injury to starting safety Rickey Jefferson

Andrew Olson | 8 years ago

LSU coach Ed Orgeron has confirmed Thursday morning reports that starting safety Rickey Jefferson suffered a major leg injury in Wednesday’s practice.

Ed Orgeron confirms that #LSU safety Rickey Jefferson has suffered a broken leg.

— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) October 13, 2016

The senior from Destrehan, La. has recorded 23 tackles and one interception through five games. Jefferson has played extensively since his true freshman season in 2013. Jefferson started every game this season and in 2015.

Jefferson will be replaced in the starting lineup by John Battle, a junior.

Ed Orgeron confirms that John Battle will earn the start at safety next to Jamal Adams. #LSU

— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) October 13, 2016

After an unscheduled bye week due to Hurricane Matthew, LSU will play its sixth game of the season on Saturday against Southern Miss.

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