Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz told reporters Tuesday that freshman offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones is on a heart transplant list after the team discovered a heart issue over the summer.
The team sought more information after observations in the summer, which led to him being evaluated by the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
The team learned last week that Jones would be placed on the heart transplant list.
“I know Johnnie was watching our game (against Florida on Saturday),” Drinkwitz said. “It’s just hard, (an) 18-year-old with everything in front of him, and you’re just not prepared for that kind of news. Our team wasn’t prepared for that kind of news, but we’re praying for him, and I know a lot of Mizzou fans will hopefully join in that prayer, because he does need help in a hurry.”
Drinkwitz shouted out Jones on the ABC broadcast following Mizzou’s win over Florida while speaking with sideline reporter Kris Budden.
“I want to give a shoutout to Johnnie Jones,” Drinkwitz said Saturday after the win. “DJ, we love you, man. We’re praying for you. We’ll see you soon.”
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