Ohio State running back Evan Pryor is expected to miss the season after suffering a knee injury in practice on Monday, The Dispatch confirmed. The development, which was first reported by Rivals.com, leaves the Buckeyes thin on depth at the position with only three healthy scholarship running backs. Pryor redshirted as a freshman last season after appearing in four games, but his versatile skillset made him an intriguing part of the backfield rotation entering this fall. In the spring game in April, he showed his pass-catching ability with four catches for 44 yards in addition to rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown. He rushed for 98 yards and one touchdown with two receptions for 8 yards in 2021.Following Monday’s practice, Pryor tweeted, “Learning how to embrace the obstacles life may throw your way.” Pryor was a part of the same recruiting class as TreVeyon Henderson, who broke out in…
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