Trevone Boykin Injury: Updates on TCU Star's Wrist and Return

TCU starting quarterback Trevone Boykin is reportedly going to miss the end of spring practice after undergoing surgery on his wrist. 

Kevin Flaherty of 247 Sports reported the disappointing news for the Horned Frogs:

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Trevone Boykin will participate in most of spring football before missing the final three practices as he has surgery to repair a fractured bone in his left wrist, according to TCU coach Gary Patterson.

Boykin actually suffered the injury late in the 2014 season, but played through it with a soft cast. The procedure is planned for the first week of April, meaning that Boykin, with a recovery timetable of five weeks, should be ready to go for summer workouts.

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Boykin took a big step forward in his junior campaign, improving to the point that he found himself in the conversation for the Heisman trophy. His lack of mistakes leading the passing attack, after throwing 17 picks in his first two seasons, and contributions on the ground helped spark the team's hot start.

The Horned Frogs have to be thrilled that Boykin isn't expected to miss any time in the regular season, although losing him for some of the team's spring practices has to be frustrating for Patterson. Expect backup quarterback Matt Joeckel to take snaps in Boykin's absence.