The remainder of Oregon defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu’s senior season appears to be over.
According to a report from Yahoo! Sports’ NFL insider Rand Getlin, Ekpre-Olomu suffered an injury in practice on Tuesday and there is concern it’s a torn ACL in his knee.
Sources: #Oregon CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu suffered what is believed to be a serious knee injury in practice yesterday. Concern it's a torn ACL.
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) December 17, 2014
Comcast Northwest’s Aaron Fentress is reporting that Ekpre-Olomu’s season is over.
Ekpre-Olomu, a 5-foot-10 195 pound corner from Chino Hills, California, has two interceptions and 43 tackles for the 12-1 Ducks this season. In his four years with Oregon, Ekpre-Olomu has accumulated nine interceptions and 161 total tackles.
Ekpre-Olomu finished as a finalist this season for the Jim Thorpe award — an award given to the top defensive back in the nation. Ekpre-Olomu was also named a first and second team All-American for numerous organizations.
According to CBSSports, Ekpre-Olomu is considered a top NFL Draft prospect. He’s ranked as the second best cornerback and the 28th best player overall in the 2015 NFL draft class.
Ekpre-Olomu elected to return to Oregon for his senior season instead of entering last year’s draft.
“I was pretty close,” Ekpre-Olomu told reporters after his decision to return to school, “it really went down to what i wanted to do.
Oregon will face Florida State in the Rose Bowl on New Years day.
Here’s the reaction on social media
“Next man in,” is a tough sell when we’re talking about Ifo Ekpre Olomu. #GetWellIfo
— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) December 17, 2014
School hasn't said anything yet about Ekpre-Olomu, but should he be out, CBs probably goes Hill, Seisay to start and Mathis next up.
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) December 17, 2014
Hoping the best for #Ducks Ekpre-Olomu.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 17, 2014
I really, really hope those sources are wrong. Ifo such an awesome guy, would hate to see him end his college career like that.
— Lindsay Schnell (@LindsayRaeSI) December 17, 2014
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