Nebraska OL Teddy Prochazka Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule announced a pair of season-ending injuries Tuesday. The latest is another blow to 6-foot-10 offensive tackle Teddy Prochazka.

Kaleb Henry | Aug 6, 2024

Sep 23, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (23) and offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka (65) celebrate after a touchdown by Grant against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

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Before 2024 could begin, the season is over for a Husker offensive lineman.

Nebraska junior Teddy Prochazka has suffered a season-ending injury. Coach Matt Rhule confirmed the news Tuesday.

"Teddy yesterday unfortunately tore his ACL," Rhule said.

Rhule said the injury is not to the same knee that previously had sidelined the lineman. Rhule also announced the season-ending injury for freshman Roger Gradney during Saturday's practice.

"Our heart breaks for both of them," Rhule said. "But certainly Teddy. This is going on four surgeries for him."

Rhule said Prochazka has been in good spirits since the injury occurred and diagnosis given.

"He was right there in the team meeting last night with an unbelievable attitude," Rhule said. "He embodies everything we believe in. He'll be a great mentor for Roger."

Rhule says the Huskers have "lots of guys" they trust to replace Prochazka. The Elkhorn native has played in 18 games over the past three seasons, with 11 starts, but has never played a full season in Lincoln.

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Published Aug 6, 2024|Modified Aug 6, 2024

KALEB HENRY

Kaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism. His experience with Big Ten Conference teams goes back more than a decade, including time covering programs such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans. He has contributed to Sports Illustrated since 2021. Kaleb has won multiple awards for his sports coverage from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association and Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. Prior to working in sports journalism, Kaleb was a Division I athlete on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Track and Field team where he discussed NCAA legislation as SIUE's representative to the Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.