Missouri freshman DJ Jones needs heart transplant…
Missouri’s season has taken a severe flip.
Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz revealed Tuesday that freshman offensive sort out Johnnie “DJ Jones” is hospitalized in Florida and needs a heart transplant.
Drinkwitz, during a press convention, shared that Missouri’s employees during freshman consumption testing uncovered a heart issue Jones had been dealing with.
Missouri freshman Johnnie Jones, who is in need of a heart transplant, is shown in this undated picture. X / @MizzouSoccer
For two weeks, the college noticed him and didn’t really feel prefer it was getting the “resolution” it wished before sending Jones for a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., when a “much more significant issue” was found.
“We found in the last week that Johnnie’s on a heart transplant list,” a clearly emotional Drinkwitz told reporters. “And he’s in Mayo, and it’s tough right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they go through this. I know Johnnie was watching our game [on Saturday against Florida]. It’s just hard; 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.”
Offensive sort out Johnnie Jones Jr. USA TODAY Network via GWN Connect
Drinkwitz called for some additional help from the Tigers fanbase.
“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. … We’re pulling for you, buddy.”
Jones, a Florida native, was a four-star recruit and ranked 108th nationally by 247Sports.
He dedicated to Missouri after a standout profession at Venice High School.
Jones’ Instagram account has been energetic, as his story has reshared a number of posts wishing him effectively and sending him prayers.
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