Vanderbilt wide receiver C.J. Duncan is expected to miss the entire 2015 season after suffering a lower leg injury, coach Derek Mason announced Wednesday.

Duncan, who also spent some time at running back this spring but was competing for one of Vandy's starting receiver spots, suffered the injury during special-teams drills near the end of Tuesday's practice.

"I know C.J. is disappointed with the injury, and we share his disappointment," Mason said. "He's one of our most versatile and proven offensive performers, but even more than that, C.J. is very much a team-oriented player. As he recuperates, C.J. will be an encouraging and helpful presence to the receiving corps.

"We have several talented receivers on the roster with the ability to contribute more significantly to our offense. We expect them to step up to this challenge."

Duncan started nine games in 2014. He caught 28 passes for 441 yards and shared the team lead with four touchdown receptions.