Bryant Wesco Jr. injury update: Latest on Clemson WR's status vs. Louisville

ESPN insider Pete Thamel provided an update on Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Saturday morning.

Wesco has been dealing with an ankle injury and has missed the Tigers’ past two games. The hope is that he will be able to play against Louisville Saturday night.

“Source: Clemson freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. is considered questionable for the game against Louisville tonight,” Thamel posted on Twitter. “He’s been considered day-to-day and has increased his practice load as the week has gone on. He hasn’t played since Oct. 5.”

Head coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on where Wesco is at in his rehab during his media availability Wednesday night.

Swinney was asked in particular how much Bryant Wesco practiced this week.

“I mean, a pretty good bit. I mean, not as much as I’d like, but we’re ramping him up and just kind of going at his pace,” Dabo Swinney said.

Earlier this week, Swinney spoke about where Wesco was at coming out of the bye week. He acknowledged that the Tuesday and Wednesday practices would be big for the freshman but added that the bye week was certainly beneficial.

“Just gave him time and is helping him have more time to get ready to play. So I thought he got off to a good start last week, but big day today and tomorrow. Big day,” Dabo Swinney said. “Two really strenuous, physical days getting these guys ready to go play again on Saturday night.

“So hopefully he’ll have a good week and be ready to go. But he’s definitely made a lot of progress.”

It sounds as if perhaps Wesco didn’t respond as well during practice as Swinney hoped he would. It will be interesting to see if he is able to suit up on Saturday.

Bryant Wesco has reeled in 11 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns in five games for Clemson so far this season. Wesco ranks second on the team in receiving yards per game.