Virginia Tech CB Brandon Facyson breaks leg in practice

Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Facyson burst onto the scene last year and earned third-team All-ACC honors by registering 27 tackles and five interceptions as a true freshman.

His sophomore season has not gone as well.

After missing much of the season with a stress reaction in his left leg, the program announced Monday that Facyson “suffered a tibia and fibula fracture of his left leg” during bowl practice on Sunday. He then underwent surgery on Sunday night and is expected to miss spring practice with a targeted return to the field over the summer.

The stress reaction in his left leg kept the 6-foot-2, 189-pound Facyson out of spring practice. He had surgery in May to help with the healing process and was able to play in the Hokies’ first three games of the season. He then re-aggravated the injury and has not seen the field since.

According to a release from the program, Facyson will pursue a medical hardship waiver for this season. He has not used a redshirt to this point, either.

In the three games Facyson, a Rivals.com three-star recruit in the class of 2013, played this season, he registered six tackles and five pass breakups.

The Hokes, 6-6, will play Cincinnati in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Md., on Dec. 27.

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