Moses McCray goes down with an ACL tear during preseason practice, out for season
As preseason football kicks off, every team is subject to injuries. This past weekend, Florida State lost defensive lineman Moses McCray on Saturday and RB Tavares Pressley on Friday. Both players tore their ACL during non-contact drills.
Pressley’s injury, though grave, is not much of a loss to the Seminoles as he was buried in the depth chart and was used sparingly as a 4th string reserve back. The 6’0, 200 lbs back only amassed 40 yards on the ground last season. This is his second torn ACL in 3 seasons. Let’s hope he is getting a good education at FSU because his football playing days may have come to an end.
Unfortunately, Moses McCray’s injury will be felt on the defensive line as he is a stud tackle. The 6’2, 316 lbs junior was the biggest and most experienced tackle on the field who is destined to play in Sundays. McCray is no stranger to injuries as he injured his hip, dislocated his shoulder, and injured his other knee during his FSU football career. However, he has always bounced back and we expect him to return to the field even stronger and faster.
At this point, Coach Jimbo Fisher will have to rely on inexperienced players to fill the void at tackle. FSU is not deep in the tackle position with only two experienced players remaining and not one of which is a single upperclassman. With high expectations in Tallahassee, Fisher will have to work some magic as he is already down three starters since the end of spring.
