TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama safety Deionte Thompson injured his knee during practice on Tuesday, according to a report. Thompson’s father, Vester Thompson, later confirmed the report on Twitter stating that Deionte would be “fine” and that he didn’t know any other further details.
According to the report, the redshirt sophomore safety will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, but there is “early optimism” that it isn’t serious and that Thompson may just have a bruise.
Through 12 games, Thompson has recorded 18 tackles, one for a loss, with an interception.
Alabama is already without starting safety Hootie Jones, who suffered a season-ending MCL injury against Auburn. Thompson was in line to replace Jones at strong safety during the Crimson Tide’s appearance in the College Football Playoff.
No. 4 Alabama will face No. 1 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Jan.1 in one of two semifinal games. If the Crimson Tide wins it will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 8 against either No. 2 Oklahoma or No. 3 Georgia.
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