What happened to ZY Alexander? Exploring latest Injury update on LSU DB

ZY Alexander is an LSU Tigers cornerback and one of its most experienced players. He suffered an injury during the team's Week 4 game against the UCLA Bruins.

Let's examine Alexander's injury, its severity and find out when he will return.

ZY Alexander injury update

According to NOLA.com, medical personnel examined ZY Alexander on the gridiron. The cornerback then proceeded to trudge off the turf, going into the medical tent and then to the LSU locker room.

He was promptly replaced on the field by fellow cornerback JK Johnson.

What happened to ZY Alexander?

According to Koki Riley, ZY Alexander was injured after trying to make a tackle on the UCLA tight end. The experienced DB was hit square in the chest and went down on the sidelines before eventually heading to the locker room with the Tigers’ medical staff.

When will ZY Alexander return?

Alexander is unlikely to return to the gridiron, and his side will be forced to eke out a win without him.

Impact on LSU's defense: How ZY Alexander's absence affects the team

ZY Alexander looked winded after the hit that resulted in his exit from the game. It's too early to tell just how long he'll be out of action, but it's important to note that chest injuries aren't something to gloss over.

Alexander will be properly attended to and he'll be required to pass a series of tests before he's allowed to come back to action.

In the meantime, LSU must find a way to resolve his absence. Players like Johnson and PJ Woodland are decent short-term replacements. However, if LSU is to fulfill its preseason expectations, it'll need to be luckier with injuries in the current campaign.

Alexander is one of a handful of LSU starters dealing with injuries so early in the season. Hopefully, the Tigers will figure out a fix soon.

ZY Alexander suffered a season ending injury in 2023

ZY Alexander joined the LSU Tigers after a three-year stint at Southeastern Louisiana. He started the first eight games of the season at cornerback before suffering a season-ending injury while making an interception return against Army.

Before his injury, Alexander was arguably LSU’s top cover corner for the first eight games of the 2023 season. He transitioned smoothly from the FCS to LSU.

Alexander finished his injury-shortened debut season at LSU with 44 tackles, 7 pass breakups and 2 interceptions.

LSU Tigers fans will hope to see more of the form that made him a two-time First-Team All-Southland Conference member, and 2021 All-American nod. He was recruited due to his cover skills, and it'll be interesting to see how LSU replaces him in the meantime.