Missouri freshman offensive tackle DJ Jones hospitalized and placed on heart-transplant list
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz announced that freshman tackle Johnnie “DJ Jones” is in Florida receiving care and has been added to a heart-transplant waiting list.
Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers, disclosed that freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ Jones” has been hospitalized in Florida after a heart issue was identified during the team’s intake exams. The school monitored the condition for two weeks before seeking a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where a more severe problem was found and Jones was placed on the transplant list. Drinkwitz described the news as emotionally difficult for the team and highlighted that the 18-year-old was watching the recent game against Florida when the situation unfolded.
He appealed to the broader fan base for prayers and support for Jones and his family during this critical period. The coach emphasized the urgency of the medical need and the community’s role in offering encouragement.
