LSU defensive back Sevyn Banks, who was strapped to a stretcher and carted off the field during last Saturday's win at Auburn, suffered a spinal cord bruise, coach Brian Kelly told reporters on Monday. «Nothing else,» Kelly said. «No structural issues.» Kelly said it was a «scary situation» and thanked Auburn's medical staff for their support.
Banks, a graduate transfer from Ohio State, was injured during the opening kickoff of the game and was quickly taken to the hospital.
Kelly said Banks would be out 5-6 weeks. Kelly said the recovery timeline is similar to that of fellow defensive back Major Burns, who suffered a neck injury last month.
Burns will resume non-contact drills next week, Kelly said. Kelly also said that starting offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger, who missed the Auburn game with a broken hand, will be back at practice this week.