Talented freshman cornerback Shaun Crawford tore his ACL at practice on Wednesday and is lost for the season. Brian Kelly made the announcement Wednesday night via the sports information department.
Crawford was one of the young standouts in fall camp, impressing with his aggressive coverage skills and nose for the football. Both he and fellow cornerback Nick Coleman had been singled out by Kelly for their fine work during fall camp.
The injury will preserve Crawford’s freshman year of eligibility, meaning he’ll essentially redshirt. The Irish have now suffered two significant injuries on the defensive side of the football with Crawford joining veteran defensive tackle Jarron Jones with serious knee injuries.