Missouri Freshman Offensive Lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones Is Hospitalized, Needs a Heart Transplant
Doctors found a serious heart condition during freshman testing, and Jones is now on a transplant list, coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
- On Tuesday, Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced that true freshman offensive tackle Johnnie Jones is hospitalized in Jacksonville, Florida, and requires a heart transplant.
- Medical staff initially detected a heart issue during summer intake assessments; doctors at the Mayo Clinic later identified a "significant issue" during further testing.
- Jones remains on the heart transplant list at the Mayo Clinic, with the team and community rallying behind him and his family during this challenging time.
- During Saturday's game, Drinkwitz shouted out Jones in an ESPN interview, later urging Mizzou fans to pray for the freshman because he "does need help in a hurry."
- The 18-year-old offensive tackle from Venice High School was a top-rated prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, choosing the Tigers over Georgia, Ole Miss, Florida, and Florida State.
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Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant
Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday.
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Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones is hospitalized, needs a heart transplant
Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday.
Missouri freshman offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones is ho
Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones needs a heart transplant and is hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday. Missouri staff initially detected an issue with Jones’ heart over the
Missouri freshman OL awaiting a heart transplant
By Field Level Media Oct 06 (Field Level Media) - Johnnie "DJ" Jones, a freshman offensive lineman at Missouri, is hospitalized in Florida awaiting a heart transplant. Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced the news on Tuesday while fighting back ...
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