A.J. Jones - backup linebacker in a cast for seven weeks

A great prospect out of Tampa expected to see backup time in the linebacker position is out with a broken foot.

The already thin linebacker core just became thinner.

True freshman A.J. Jones, who was expected to play a role as Brian Crum's backup at outside linebacker, broke a bone in his foot in Monday's practice and will now redshirt this season.

UF coach Urban Meyer said Jones will have surgery today and will be in a protective boot for seven weeks. He broke the same small bone on the outside part of his foot that offensive guard Ronnie Wilson fractured a year ago.