Florida State star receiver Johnny Wilson exits Virginia Tech game in third quarter with injury
Florida State star wide receiver Johnny Wilson was banged up in the third quarter of the Seminoles game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. Replays showed that Wilson’s left knee appeared to be with 14:40 left in the third quarter.
Wilson was sandwiched in between two Virginia Tech defenders and it was an awkward tackle.
He was tended to by the Florida State medical staff for a number of minutes. His left knee was trapped in an awkward position as he was being tackled by two Hokie defenders. He needed assistance from the FSU medical staff before finally limping off the field.
According to ESPN’s Andrea Adelson, Wilson headed to the locker room after being examined for a few minutes.
The Seminoles ended up coming away with a 39-17 win on Saturday, thanks to a dominant showing from running back Trey Benson. He piled up 200 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the win. Benson ripped off some big-time runs that proved to be back breaking for the Hokies in the second half.
Johnny Wilson updated everyone on his status after the game
Florida State receiver Johnny Wilson seemed to be in good spirits after leaving Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech with injury. Wilson went down on the first play of the second half in an eventual 39-17 win and did not return.
Wilson stayed down for a number of minutes and needed assistance from the Seminoles medical staff in getting off the field. However, the redshirt junior took to Twitter following the game to offer a positive update on how he is feeling.
“I’m straight! Love these boys man!” he wrote.
Wilson is a valuable member of the Seminoles receiving corps, so Florida State will hope the injury isn’t long-term. He still ended up leading the team in receiving on Saturday despite not playing most of the second half, finishing with four catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns.
Redshirt junior Kentron Poitier replaced Wilson, making his first appearance of the season since the opener against LSU. He did not record any stats.
Wilson did not have a touchdown on the season entering Saturday’s game, so it was good to see him break out. He so far leads the team in receiving this season with 20 catches for 357 yards.
Wilson’s next chance to return to the field will come in Week 7 when the Seminoles take on Syracuse at home. Kick time for that game has yet to be announced.
On3’s Chandler Vessels also contributed to this article.