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Nevada starting wide receiver Brandon Wimberly was shot and seriously wounded early Saturday in a fight between a group of his football teammates and another group of men.
Police say the 22-year-old Wimberly was shot once in the abdomen when he approached the other men in downtown Reno as they fled in a car. He was taken to a hospital, where he was in serious condition.
While his injuries are not life-threatening, it appears unlikely he will be able to play again, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported.
The 22-year-old, who underwent surgery immediately after the incident, suffered damage to his intestines and colon and was expected to remain hospitalized for at least a week, according to the newspaper
"It is not life-threatening, but it is a very serious injury. Very serious," Nevada coach Chris Ault told the newspaper. "Brandon is very fortunate. ... It's an extensive injury. Another centimeter and the doctor said he might not have made it to the hospital."
Ault says the players plan to cooperate in the police investigation.
Wimberly will be a junior this fall. He was second on the Wolf Pack in receptions last season, with 41 catches for 482 yards.
Nevada finished with a 13-1 record and a No. 11 ranking last season.
