Clemson's top receiver out for the season following back injury

The Clemson Tigers top receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. will miss the rest of the season after a back injury against SMU last Saturday. 

A tough blow for Dabo Swinney's team who dropped to 3-4 on the season. One of the worst starts during his tenure at Clemson. Wesco was taken to a hospital in Greenville, South Carolina after a "very serious" back injury, according to Swinney. However, he didn't disclose further details. 

"It was a very, very scary injury, and the doctors did an amazing job," Swinney told reporters. 

Wesco was injured on a punt return with the crown of his helmet bouncing off the turf on a tackle that sent him going upside down. 

Swinney added Wesco was released from the hospital Monday. He's also thankful the injury wasn't far worse. "The doctors are very confident he'll make a full recovery. Definitely something that'll keep him out the rest of this season, but thankful that all indications are he's going to be okay."

Wesco leads Clemson with 31 catches for 537 yards and six touchdowns. He was considered one of the top receivers in the 2027 NFL Draft early projections. 

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