James Franklin to have shoulder surgery

Published Mar. 19, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

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Missouri quarterback James Franklin will undergo surgery on his right shoulder and miss the rest of spring practice, but he's expected to be ready for the start of next season.

The junior threw for 2,865 yards and 21 touchdowns and ran for 981 yards and 15 TDs as a first-year starter in 2011. Franklin was injured last Tuesday during practice when he jumped on a fumble at the end of a play and a defender landed on his outstretched throwing arm.

The surgery is set for Friday and a timetable for Franklin's return will be determined following the procedure. The school had initially hoped Franklin would heal without surgery, but after further evaluation it was decided that repairing the damage would be in his best interest long term.

Missouri's spring game is April 14.

''We're disappointed for James, naturally,'' coach Gary Pinkel said in a statement. ''But this is absolutely the right thing to do, and we all know he'll be in great hands. We expect him to be 100 percent and ready to go for the season.''

Redshirt freshman Corbin Berkstresser started in place of Franklin for the team's first scrimmage on Saturday and was 10 for 25 for 105 yards.

Tackle Elvis Fisher, tailback Henry Josey and wide receiver L'Damian Washington also were out due to injuries