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Report: Wisconsin TE to miss 2019 season with leg injury
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Wisconsin’s tight end situation just took a hit.
On Monday, the Badgers reported that tight end Gabe Lloyd will miss the 2019 season because of a leg injury. He had surgery and will use the year to recover and rehab.
Lloyd has appeared in 21 career games at Wisconsin, but has not made a catch with the program. He has made three tackles during his career. He played in all 13 games for the Badgers last season, primarily on special teams. He did see a few snaps as tight end, though.
#Badgers TE Gabe Lloyd is out for the season after having surgery on his right leg Thursday.
— Jason Galloway (@Jason_Galloway) August 5, 2019
The Badgers still have a really good option at tight end, as Jake Ferguson will be the No. 1 guy after catching 36 passes for 456 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman last season. However, depth may now be a concern.
During the offseason, the Badgers lost Kyle Penniston, who decided to transfer to Rutgers after the 2018 campaign. He totaled just three catches for 18 yards and a touchdown, but he could’ve had a more significant role this season.
Tight end will just be another position group that lacks experienced depth behind the starter this year in Madison.
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