When Texas A&M takes the postseason field next week, it’ll do so without a significant piece of its defensive puzzle.
Wednesday, Jimbo Fisher revealed that Otaro Alaka recently underwent surgery to repair unspecified damage in his wrist. As a result, the fifth-year senior linebacker will very likely be sidelined for the matchup with North Carolina State in the Gator Bowl next Monday.
“Most likely I doubt it,” the head coach said when asked about Alaka’s availability for the New Year’s Eve game. “They did [the surgery] late and thought that he needed to get some things cleaned up.”
Alaka currently leads the Aggies in tackles with 79 and tackles for loss with 14½. He’s started 45 games during his time in College Station.