Clemson’s top receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. is out for the season with a nagging injury

Bryant Wesco Jr. has been the top option this season Clemson Tigers The passing game. The sophomore wide receiver has 537 receiving yards and six touchdowns through six games in 2025.

But the 20-year-old’s standout season has come to an abrupt end. During this past Saturday’s game against SMU, Wesco suffered the injury during a punt return. Wesco was seen landing on his head and neck after the tackle pushed him into the air.

On Monday, the Clemson head coach Dubbo Swinney The back injury was described as “very serious”.

Wesco was able to walk to the Tigers sideline unassisted after the game, but did not return to the game. He was later taken to a nearby hospital, where he underwent further tests.

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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Bryant Wesko Jr. (12) looks on during the second half of the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cannon Memorial Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Alex Halloway/Getty Images)

Wesco was released from the hospital Monday, Swinney confirmed. The college football Tara is resting and recuperating at his home.

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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) returns a punt against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the third quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on September 13, 2025 in Atlanta. (Brett Davis/Imagine Images)

“It was a very, very scary injury and the doctors did an amazing job,” Swinney told reporters. The longtime Clemson coach added that Wesco is expected to make a full recovery.

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Bryant Wesko Jr. (12) during a college football game between the Syracuse Orange and the Clemson Tigers on September 20, 2025 at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (John Byrum/ICON Sportswire via Getty Images)

“The doctors are confident he’ll make a full recovery. Definitely something will keep him out the rest of the season, but thankfully all the signs are that he’s going to be fine. It’s just a real blessing,” Swinney said.

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Wesco expressed his gratitude for the support he has received over the past few days.

“Thank you to everyone who sent your prayers. I really appreciate everyone’s help and support! It means the world to me,” he wrote in a post on his Instagram Stories on Monday.

An early September matchup against Troy will be the highlight of Wesco’s 2025 season. He finished with 118 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 27–16 victory.

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