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Marquez Beason on crutches after leaving Illinois practice with injury
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The injury bug hit Champaign again this camp, this time it was four-star freshman Marquez Beason who got bit.
Beason suffered a leg injury during Illinois’ practice on Tuesday and was carted off the field before the end of practice. The extent of the injury is unknown, and it’s still not certain whether it will cost him snaps when the season starts.
Head coach Lovie Smith said it was a “concerning” injury, but no other details emerged.
When he returend to the sideline after his injury, #illini Marquez Beason had a few smiles and was locked in on CB teammates during team drills. pic.twitter.com/gX6PgQ8LZ7
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) August 13, 2019
However, Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer posted a photo showing Beason on crutches and wearing a knee brace when he returned to the practice field. That’s probably an indication that the freshman will miss at least some practice time.
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Beason came in as a four-star prospect and is one of the top recruits of the Smith era. As a star defensive back, he’s expected to have an impact even in his freshman campaign.
We’ll continue to monitor Beason’s status and whether he’ll be sidelined for some time with the leg injury.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB