Baylor defensive lineman Devonte Tezino is out for the rest of the season, coach Dave Aranda confirmed after Saturday’s game against Prairie View A&M. The fifth-year senior from Killeen was hurt early in the contest, when a Prairie View A&M lineman used a cut block on Baylor’s second offensive snap. Tezino called for medical help and was later taken from the field by cart.
Tezino had recorded two sacks and tipped a pass that became an interception against Auburn to open the season. Aranda said Tezino had been performing at the highest level of his career before the injury.
He played in all 12 games last fall, starting seven, despite dealing with injuries. His season totals were 24 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one pass breakup. Across 29 games at Baylor, Tezino has 56 tackles.
Baylor has depth on the defensive line, but Tezino is the second starter lost for the season. Safety Jacob Redding is the other player identified as having a season-ending injury. SicEm365 reported the injury and Aranda’s remarks.
