Texas LB Luke Brockermeyer Injures Knee in Practice, Out For Kansas State

Texas Longhorns junior linebacker Luke Brockermeyer reportedly suffered a knee injury in practice on Tuesday, leaving his status in doubt for Friday’s season finale against Kansas State, according to a report by Chip Brown of Horns247.com.

The team announced later Wednesday evening that Brockermeyer would indeed miss Friday's game against the Wildcats, effectively ending his career with the Longhorns.

Alongside DeMarvion Overshown, the junior has been an anchor at the linebacker position for the Longhorns this season. Brockermeyer is second on the team this season in total tackles (72) and solo tackles (36), trailing only Overshown. He’s also tied for first in assisted tackles with 36.

Together, the linebacking duo has accounted for 18.4 percent of all tackles made by the Texas defense this season.

Along with displaying the ability to make stops in the trenches, Brockermeyer has showcased impressive ball skills as well. The Fort Worth native is second on the team this season with two interceptions, trailing only safety BJ Foster who has three picks.

Brockermeyer's first interception of the season came in the second half of Texas' 70-35 victory over Texas Tech on Sept. 25., while his second pick came at a crucial point in the first half against Baylor on Oct. 30.

The Longhorns would go on to lose that game 31-24.

The Longhorns (4-7) kickoff at 11 a.m. C.T on Friday at home against Kansas State (7-4).

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