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Lyndell Wilson, a 5-star outside linebacker from Alabama’s No. 1-ranked 2016 recruiting class, announced late Wednesday night that he has suffered a torn labrum and requires shoulder surgery.
Torn Labrum ?
— MWS (@MackWilSr) March 24, 2016
Surgery next week on my shoulder. Pray for your boy ?? #SpeedyRecovery
— MWS (@MackWilSr) March 24, 2016
Just found out my labrum was really torn today by Dr. Cain and it's been torned since the 10th grade. That should tell you some ? #Humbled
— MWS (@MackWilSr) March 24, 2016
AL.com‘s Drew Champlin reports that Wilson will be out 3-4 months, which means he should be ready to roll before the Crimson Tide starts fall camp in early August.
Wilson was the 15th-best recruit in the country and ranked as the No. 2 outside linebacker for his class, according to 247Sports.com.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
