Texas football DE Colton Vasek to reportedly undergo shoulder surgery
Texas football defensive end Colton Vasek will undergo shoulder surgery Monday, according to a report from 247 Sports' Chip Brown. Vasek's surgery will include the repair of a torn labrum.
The rising sophomore made his debut in 2024 against Colorado State after redshirting his freshman year. Vasek flashed his potential early in the season, recording a sack against UTSA and Mississippi State. However, shoulder and hip injuries limited his effectiveness late in the season, preventing him from adding to those numbers.
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With Barryn Sorrell moving to the NFL, the Longhorns will look to Vasek for consistent contributions in 2025 alongside fellow Westlake alumnus Ethan Burke. A rising senior, Burke's production dipped from his 5.5 sack sophomore season, recording two sacks as a junior.
Vasek doesn't have Burke's experience but may be more talented according to the 247 Sports Composite, which ranked him as a four-star and Burke as a three-star. Vasek was one of the Chaparral's best defensive players ever, recording 71 tackles and 14 sacks his senior season. He was a big contributor to Westlake's remarkable run of 54 straight wins and three consecutive state titles, which ended at the hands of Galena Park North Shore in 2023.
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