Florida State’s injury-plagued offensive line will be without tackle Derrick Kelly for the rest of the season.
Kelly, a redshirt freshman, has a torn meniscus in his right knee and will have surgery, Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher said Tuesday. He started five games at right tackle for FSU this season, but has missed the team’s past two games due to the knee injury.
According to the Tallahassee Democrat, Chad Mavety will continue filling in at right tackle with Kelly sidelined. Mavety has also seen time at left guard this year.
Additionally, Fisher said he is hopeful that Brock Ruble will be able to play on Saturday against N.C. State. Ruble has also seen significant action at right tackle this season, but has recently been dealing with groin and hip issues.
After starting the season 6-0, the 16th-ranked Seminoles have lost two of their last three games, including Saturday’s 23-13 loss at No. 1 Clemson. Next on the schedule is a home game against N.C. State.
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