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Texas Football: Jordan Whittington requires surgery for meniscus tear

Jordan Whittington, Texas Football (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Redshirt freshman Texas football speedy slot wide receiver Jordan Whittington is going to miss possibly just shy of a month with a knee injury.

Bad news on the injury front for the Texas football program out of Week 1, redshirt freshman wide receiver and former converted running back Jordan Whittington underwent a meniscus tear in the season opener and looks to need surgery. Whittington played an impactful role in the first half or so in Texas’ season opening win over the UTEP Miners at home on the night of Sep.