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Report: Rutgers TE Johnathan Lewis suffers injury in practice
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Just when you start to believe Rutgers might have the slightest bit of momentum, the program suffers a major blow to one of its top talents.
On Tuesday morning, James Kratch of NJ.com reported that Rutgers TE Johnathan Lewis has suffered a “serious” injury, according to a post from Lewis’s father on a Facebook post. Per the report, the injury could cost Lewis the season.
That’s a tough blow for the Scarlet Knights, especially at a position where they’re relatively thin. Lewis made the switch to tight end after also serving as a quarterback in Piscataway for a time. He was considered to be a talented athlete on the roster and a potential difference-maker in the offense.
Lewis’s injury is to his Achilles.
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A year ago, Lewis appeared in just four games and utilized a redshirt season. In 2017, he played in seven contests at quarterback off the bench. He has not caught a pass as a tight end for the Scarlet Knights yet.
Rutgers opens the 2019 season against UMass on Friday night.
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