Pitt Receiver Tre Tipton to Miss 2017 Season Due to Injury

7/10/2017 5:23:00 PM | Football

Sophomore was Expected to Contend for a Starting Role This Fall

PITTSBURGH—Pitt sophomore wide receiver Tre Tipton will miss the 2017 season due to a non-football knee injury.

Tipton (Apollo, Pa./Apollo-Ridge) was expected to contend for a starting position this fall. He played in nine games last year, totaling 12 receptions for 142 yards (11.8 avg.) and a touchdown. He also rushed for 61 yards on 11 carries (5.5 avg.).

"I know I speak for the entire team in saying we are all disappointed for Tre," Coach Pat Narduzzi said. "He is an absolutely outstanding young man and teammate. Even though he is unable to play this fall, we know Tre is going to be an invaluable figure in our wide receivers room while he rehabs. That's the type of person and competitor he is, and he'll have our fullest support as he works for a full recovery."

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