Baylor defensive lineman Devonte Tezino is out for the remainder of the season, coach Dave Aranda confirmed after Saturday’s game against Prairie View A&M. The injury leaves Baylor with two starters sidelined for the season, with safety Jacob Redding identified as the other player affected.
Tezino was hurt during Baylor’s second offensive snap, when a Prairie View A&M lineman used a cut block. He called for medical assistance and was later taken from the field in a cart. SicEm365 reported the injury and Aranda’s comments.
The fifth-year senior from Killeen had two sacks to open the season and also deflected a pass that became an interception against Auburn. Aranda said Tezino had been performing at the highest level of his career. Tezino appeared in all 12 games last season, starting seven, despite dealing with injuries.
He recorded 24 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one pass breakup that year. In 29 games at Baylor, he has 56 tackles. Baylor has depth on its defensive line, but has now lost two starters for the season.