Kentucky running back Ramon Jefferson’s injury status revealed, per report

Kentucky shall be with out operating again Chris Rodriguez’s backup for the rest of the season.

Based on Kentucky Sports activities Radio’s Matt Jones, Ramon Jefferson has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season.

“He’s more likely to miss the season however will attempt to rehab for quicker restoration,” Jones tweeted on Tuesday. “He might also ask [the] NCAA for one more 12 months.”

The information comes after Mark Stoops on Monday initially acknowledged that Jefferson would be out “for the foreseeable future”, however didn’t go into element in regards to the damage. Rodriguez, who missed the season opener in opposition to Miami of Ohio, will miss the subsequent sport in opposition to Florida as properly as a result of suspension.

Jefferson was a graduate switch with 1 remaining 12 months of eligibility. He got here to the Wildcats from Sam Houston State, the place he totaled over 1,900 yards in 2 seasons. Within the spring of 2021, he was an all-conference performer as he ran for 752 yards and 6 touchdowns, serving to the Bearkats to the FCS nationwide championship.

Previous to his time at Sam Houston State, Jefferson performed JUCO ball at Backyard Metropolis Neighborhood School for a season. That adopted the beginning of his school soccer profession at Maine, the place his offensive coordinator was Liam Coen, now with the Los Angeles Rams.

Kentucky visits Florida on Saturday.