Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 6, 2026 — Missouri Tigers freshman offensive lineman Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones has been hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, where he is awaiting a heart transplant. The team confirmed Jones’s situation, with further details regarding his specific medical condition or the timeline for his transplant not immediately available.

Jones, a recruit from North Charleston, South Carolina, joined the Missouri football program as part of the 2023 recruiting class. He was a highly-rated prospect entering college football.

The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is a renowned medical facility specializing in complex cardiac care and transplants. The Mayo Clinic operates multiple locations across the United States, with its Jacksonville campus serving as a major hub for its cardiac and cardiovascular services.

As of the latest information, the exact cause of Jones’s need for a heart transplant has not been disclosed by the university or medical professionals. The timeline for his treatment and potential recovery remains pending the availability of a suitable donor heart and subsequent surgical procedures.

Further updates regarding Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones’s condition are expected as his treatment progresses.


Story summarized from the original created by MAURA CAREY, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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