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Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant will be out for at least a month, including his team’s season opener against Auburn, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney said Bryant had a screw inserted in his foot after suffering an injury Monday and hopes to have him back before the Tigers’ game against Georgia Tech on Sept. 22.
Clemson DE Austin Bryant suffered a right foot injury last night. Will be out a month or so. Swinney hope he's back by GTech trip Sept. 22.
— Aaron Brenner (@Aaron_Brenner) August 16, 2016
Dabo Swinney said Austin Bryant had a screw inserted in his foot after suffering an injury Monday. Hope to have him back for Georgia Tech.
— David Hood (@MDavidHood) August 16, 2016
Bryant recorded 23 tackles, including two for loss and 1.5 sacks, as well as nine QB pressures as a freshman in 2015. The former four-star prospect was expected to start at defensive end as a sophomore following the departures of Shaq Lawson and Kevin Dodd.
Austin Bryant had 9 QB pressures as a reserve last year. Potential to be Clemson's next dominant lineman. https://t.co/j4ZmF6m3oL
— CFB Film Room (@CFBFilmRoom) August 16, 2016
Clemson is one of the favorites to contend for the College Football Playoff after making an appearance in the CFB Playoff Final last season. The Tigers will travel to Auburn for their season opener on Sept. 3.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
