Lyndell Wilson Injury: Updates on Alabama LB's Recovery from Labrum Surgery

Alabama 5-star freshman linebacker Lyndell Wilson might have to prepare for college football while on the path to recovery. 

Continue for updates.

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Wilson Plagued by Shoulder Problem

Wednesday, March 23

On Wednesday night, Wilson announced via Twitter that he tore his labrum and will undergo surgery next week.

He also disclosed that he's had this injury for quite some time:

A timetable for a possible return has not been disclosed as of yet. 

Wilson signed with the Crimson Tide on Feb. 3 as one of the best defensive recruits of the class of 2016. According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Wilson was the No. 2-ranked outside linebacker in the nation, the No. 2 overall prospect in the state of Alabama and the No. 15 overall prospect in the nation. 

He was one of three 5-star recruits who were nabbed by the school in a recruiting class that was ranked first in the nation. 

The 6'2", 220-pound outside linebacker has exhibited above-average speed and strength, which will make him a nightmare for opposing offenses in the SEC.

According to sports surgeon Howard J. Luks, recovery from labrum surgery normally takes a minimum of eight to 12 weeks. If Wilson were to make it back within that timeline, he'd be good to go by May or June. 

Freshmen rarely participate in spring practices anyway, so Wilson could very well get a clean bill of health before he graduates high school, which would give him plenty of time to get ready for the 2016 college football season.