Mario Craver injury update: Latest on Mississippi State WR's status vs. Arkansas, per report

Mississippi State will be without standout freshman wide receiver Mario Craver against Arkansas Saturday, due to a lower body injury, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
So far this season, Craver has 16 catches for 355 yards, three touchdowns and 22.2 yards per catch. He had a season high five catches against Texas A&M last weekend, going for 42 yards and a touchdown, his first since September 14th.
As a member of the Class of 2024, Craver was a four-star recruit out of Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 17 overall prospect in the state, the No. 46 wide receiver in the class and the No. 279 overall prospect in the class.
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Mario Craver expected to miss game vs. Arkansas
Craver left the Texas A&M game with a lower body injury during what was looking like his best performance of the season.
Prior to college, he played in the Under Armour All-American Game in January, hauling in a 51-yard touchdown catch in that one. In the Mississippi State spring game, he hauled in five catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. He’ll be expected to make an instant impact for the Bulldogs this fall.
Up next, Mississippi State will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. That one will be played on October 26th. Kick is set for 12:45 PM EST and the game will be nationally televised on SEC Network.
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