Mack Wilson Injury: Updates on Alabama LB's Recovery from Knee Surgery

Alabama's linebacker depth took a hit with incoming 5-star freshman linebacker Lyndell "Mack" Wilson suffering a torn meniscus that will require surgery. It is uncertain when he will be able to return.

Continue for updates.

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Wilson Reveals He Needs Surgery

Monday, June 27

College Spun's Matt Hladik was able to capture a deleted tweet from Wilson indicating he was set to have surgery on Tuesday after tearing his meniscus. 

Wilson did not announce a timetable for his return, but he later tweeted he would come back strong:

This is not the first major injury Wilson has dealt with. SEC Country's Chris Kirschner reported on May 17 that the linebacker had work done on his shoulder:

Alabama had an opening at linebacker after the Buffalo Bills drafted Reggie Ragland in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft at No. 41 overall. Wilson, who's No. 2 nationally at his position and the 15th-best overall prospect, felt he could make an impact early, per SEC Country's Marq Burnett.

“I feel like personally, I’m probably the most versatile linebacker Alabama has had in a minute because I can do so much,” Wilson said in May. “I feel like as long as I learn the playbook, I’ll be able to play.”

Alabama ranked third nationally in total defense last season, and the Crimson Tide have enough depth from their recruiting success to bear the immediate loss of Wilson. However, this injury will set him back in terms of learning the playbook and getting acclimated with his teammates on the field. His injury history is also concerning, so keep an eye on that moving forward.

Recruiting information is courtesy of 247Sports.

Statistics are courtesy of ESPN.com.